--- title: "Triq in-Nissieg, Zabbar: planning applications, height limit and decisions | PropertyList" url: https://propertylist.mt/area/zabbar/triq-in-nissieg source: PropertyList (propertylist.mt), from the Malta Planning Authority's public register retrieved: 2026-11-02 --- > Triq in-Nissieg, Zabbar: 19 planning applications, 100% granted, official limit 3 floors plus basement-subject to policy smco01,, typically 4 floors… Planning applications › Area intelligence › Zabbar › Triq in-Nissieg # Triq in-Nissieg, Zabbar: planning intelligence 19 applications on record: 18 granted, 0 refused, 0 pending (100% of decided granted). Granted buildings are typically 4 floors. 60 residential units granted. 4 new in the last 12 months. ## What the local plan allows Official height limit (2006 local plan, map ZA4): **3 Floors plus basement-Subject to Policy SMCO01,**, an overall height of 15.40 m (16.30 m with a basement, 17.50 m with a semi-basement) under the PA's interpretation of height limitation along 44% of the street; elsewhere along it 3 Floors plus semi-basement. Policy zones along the street: Strategic Open Gap-SMCO10. The 2006 local plan limit here is 3 floors plus basement-subject to policy smco01,; granted buildings are typically 4 floors, and the tallest grants went above the 2006 limit (later policy, DC15 and the 2024 height rules, allows more in places). Along the street the policy map shows Strategic Open Gap-SMCO10. ## Height precedents - [**PA/08615/24** Zabbar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-08615-24/zabbar-demolition-of-existing-stairs-at-ground-floor): Proposed demolition of existing stairs at ground floor, construction of new stairs and lift and construction of three bedroom units at first to third floor and Granted, validated 24 December 2024, 4 floors plus a receded floor, decided 25 September 2025 - [**PA/05062/23** Zabbar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05062-23/zabbar-clearing-of-site): Proposed clearing of site, excavation and construction of reservoir and basement garages, 2 maisonettes and 1 retail shop (Class 4B) at ground floor level and c Granted, validated 30 August 2023, 4 floors plus a receded floor, decided 5 August 2024 - [**PA/05247/23** Zabbar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05247-23/zabbar-changes-to-approved-development-permit-by-pa2435-19): Proposed changes to approved development permit by PA2435/19. Proposed excavation for basement level and addition of 1 floor, resulting in 4 apartments, 1 penth Granted, validated 6 September 2023, 4 floors plus a receded floor, decided 10 April 2024 ## What the planning files say Premium: register with WhatsApp (free) on PropertyList to read the analysis of 2 planning files for Triq in-Nissieg: usual conditions, decision reasons, consultees and objections. ## Latest applications on Triq in-Nissieg - [**PA/02589/26** Zabbar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02589-26/zabbar-sanction-first-floor-maisonette-as-built): To sanction first floor maisonette as built (including correction of site from PB439/85), and construct proposed extension at first and second floor levels. Granted, validated 1 June 2026 - [**PA/01568/26** Zabbar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01568-26/zabbar-construct-a-garage-at-ground-floor-to): To construct a garage at ground floor to include one(1) public services parking and three(3) parking for private vehicles, to construct 3 apartments at first, s Granted, validated 11 March 2026, 3 floors plus a receded floor - [**PA/01557/26** Zabbar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01557-26/zabbar-construct-a-2-bedroom-apartment-and-extend): To construct a 2 bedroom apartment and extend common parts over existing apartment as approved in RG2326/19 and PA/4789/21 Granted, validated 2 April 2026 - [**PA/07160/25** Zabbar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07160-25/zabbar-sanction-garage): To sanction garage, including domestic store, for changes from approved permit PA/03055/06. Granted, validated 2 December 2025 - [**PA/06697/25** Zabbar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06697-25/zabbar-construction-of-two-swimming-pools-at-ground): Proposed construction of two swimming pools at ground floor level, in relation to the approved project PA/05062/23. Granted, validated 15 October 2025 - [**PA/06429/25** Zabbar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06429-25/zabbar-construction-of-two-swimming-pools-at-ground): Proposed construction of two swimming pools at ground floor level, in relation to the approved project PA/04904/23. Proposal also includes minor alterations to Granted, validated 8 October 2025 - [**PA/04513/25** Zabbar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04513-25/zabbar-sanction-internal-changes): To sanction internal changes, façade materials and a reduction in the number of residential units compared to the original approval PA/8461/17. Granted, validated 9 July 2025 - [**PA/08615/24** Zabbar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-08615-24/zabbar-demolition-of-existing-stairs-at-ground-floor): Proposed demolition of existing stairs at ground floor, construction of new stairs and lift and construction of three bedroom units at first to third floor and Granted, validated 24 December 2024, 4 floors plus a receded floor - [**PA/07466/23** Zabbar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07466-23/zabbar-construct-ground-floor-garage): To construct ground floor garage, three apartments and a penthouse with pool. Granted, validated 28 February 2024 - [**PA/06458/23** Zabbar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06458-23/zabbar-sanction-variations-to-pa3055-06): To sanction variations to PA3055/06. Sanctioning mainly includes correction of site configuration following new survey and repositioning of walls, doors and win Granted, validated 21 December 2023 - [**PA/05247/23** Zabbar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05247-23/zabbar-changes-to-approved-development-permit-by-pa2435-19): Proposed changes to approved development permit by PA2435/19. Proposed excavation for basement level and addition of 1 floor, resulting in 4 apartments, 1 penth Granted, validated 6 September 2023, 4 floors plus a receded floor - [**PA/05163/23** Zabbar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05163-23/zabbar-clearing-of-site): Proposed clearing of site, excavation and construction of reservoir, garage and 6 apartments from ground floor to recessed level. Granted, validated 6 September 2023, 1 floor plus a receded floor - [**PA/05062/23** Zabbar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05062-23/zabbar-clearing-of-site): Proposed clearing of site, excavation and construction of reservoir and basement garages, 2 maisonettes and 1 retail shop (Class 4B) at ground floor level and c Granted, validated 30 August 2023, 4 floors plus a receded floor - [**PA/04904/23** Zabbar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04904-23/zabbar-garages-at-basement-level): Proposed garages at basement level (inclusive excavation), one maisonette and apartment 1, Class 4B retail space and garden allotments at ground floor level and Granted, validated 23 August 2023, 3 floors plus a receded floor - [**PA/04112/23** Zabbar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04112-23/zabbar-excavation-of-site): Proposed excavation of site, construction of garage, 1 maisonette, 3 apartments and 1 penthouse. Proposal includes pools. Granted, validated 1 November 2023, 3 floors plus a receded floor - [**PA/03663/23** Zabbar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03663-23/zabbar-demolish-existing-terraced-house-and-construction-a): To demolish existing terraced house and construction a block of raised ground floor maisonette, three overlying apartments and receded floor, 5 units in all. pr Granted, validated 21 June 2023, 4 floors plus a receded floor - [**PA/03232/23** Zabbar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03232-23/zabbar-excavation-of-site): Proposed excavation of site, construction of street level garage and dwelling with pool. Withdrawn, validated 6 June 2023 - [**PA/03077/23** Zabbar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03077-23/zabbar-sanction-existing-building): To sanction existing building, reconfiguration of stairs to include lift, proposed alterations and construction of three overlying residential units. Granted, validated 13 September 2023 - [**PA/00204/23** Zabbar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00204-23/zabbar-demolish-existing-terraced-house-and-erect-new): To demolish existing terraced house and erect new apartment block. 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