--- title: "Triq l-Iskola, Zabbar: planning applications, height limit and decisions | PropertyList" url: https://propertylist.mt/area/zabbar/triq-l-iskola source: PropertyList (propertylist.mt), from the Malta Planning Authority's public register retrieved: 2026-11-02 --- > Triq l-Iskola, Zabbar: 18 planning applications, 90% granted, official limit 3 floors plus basement-subject to policy smco01,, typically 4 floors granted.… Planning applications › Area intelligence › Zabbar › Triq l-Iskola # Triq l-Iskola, Zabbar: planning intelligence 18 applications on record: 9 granted, 1 refused, 1 pending (90% of decided granted). Granted buildings are typically 4 floors. 26 residential units granted. 3 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 69% of the street; elsewhere along it 3 Floors plus semi-basement. Policy zones along the street: Residential Areas-SMHO 02 (76%); Residential Amenity Improvement Action Areas-SMHO 01 (19%); Publie Urban Open Spaces-SMSE 04, SMZA 07 (4%). The 2006 local plan limit here is 3 floors plus basement-subject to policy smco01,; granted buildings are typically 4 floors, and some 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 Residential Areas-SMHO 02 (76% of the frontage); Residential Amenity Improvement Action Areas-SMHO 01 (19% of the frontage); Publie Urban Open Spaces-SMSE 04, SMZA 07 (4% of the frontage). ## Height precedents - [**PA/01591/24** Zabbar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01591-24/zabbar-demolish-existing-residential-unit-and-construct-garage): To demolish existing residential unit and construct garage at basement level, class 4B shop and garage at ground floor level, six apartments at first, second an Granted, validated 20 March 2024, 4 floors plus a receded floor, decided 29 October 2024 - [**PA/00663/24** Zabbar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00663-24/zabbar-excavation-of-site-and-construction-of-9): Excavation of site and construction of: 9 basement garages and 3 maisonettes at ground floor, 9 apartments at first, second and third floors and 3 penthouses at Granted, validated 7 February 2024, 4 floors plus a receded floor, decided 2 July 2024 - [**PA/06458/25** Zabbar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06458-25/zabbar-excavation-works): Excavation works, construction of water reservoir, basement garage for private cars and overlying three bedroom dwelling. Granted, validated 14 November 2025, 1 floor ## What the planning files say No eapps planning files have been read for Triq l-Iskola yet. ## Refused here - [**PA/01928/24** Zabbar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01928-24/zabbar-change-of-use-from-garage-to-car): Change of use from garage to car showroom. Refused, validated 3 April 2024 ## Pending now - [**PA/03415/26** Zabbar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03415-26/zabbar-construction-of-basement-garage-for-parking-of): Proposed construction of basement garage for parking of private vehicles, Class 4A unit for professional services at ground floor, three residential units above Pending, validated 17 June 2026, 4 floors plus a receded floor ## Latest applications on Triq l-Iskola - [**PA/03415/26** Zabbar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03415-26/zabbar-construction-of-basement-garage-for-parking-of): Proposed construction of basement garage for parking of private vehicles, Class 4A unit for professional services at ground floor, three residential units above Pending, validated 17 June 2026, 4 floors plus a receded floor - [**PA/00484/26** Zabbar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00484-26/zabbar-sanction-variations-at-penthouse-level-from-that): To sanction variations at penthouse level from that approved in DN941/12. Variations include addition of loggia at back and shifting of walls along front. Granted, validated 27 February 2026 - [**PA/06458/25** Zabbar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06458-25/zabbar-excavation-works): Excavation works, construction of water reservoir, basement garage for private cars and overlying three bedroom dwelling. Granted, validated 14 November 2025, 1 floor - [**PA/02439/25** Zabbar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02439-25/zabbar-sanctioning-of-existing-dwelling-as-built-over): Sanctioning of existing dwelling as built over PB4834/78 including internal alterations to include ensuites, walk-in wardrobes and construction of pool. Granted, validated 16 April 2025 - [**PA/01181/25** Zabbar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01181-25/zabbar-formation-of-garage-opening-on-facade-and): Proposed formation of garage opening on facade and changing the use from a bedroom as approved to a garage for private use. Granted, validated 20 March 2025 - [**PA/04011/24** Zabbar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04011-24/zabbar-construction-of-garage-for-private-vehicles-on): Proposed construction of garage for private vehicles on undeveloped land. Granted, validated 23 August 2024 - [**PA/01928/24** Zabbar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01928-24/zabbar-change-of-use-from-garage-to-car): Change of use from garage to car showroom. Refused, validated 3 April 2024 - [**PA/01591/24** Zabbar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01591-24/zabbar-demolish-existing-residential-unit-and-construct-garage): To demolish existing residential unit and construct garage at basement level, class 4B shop and garage at ground floor level, six apartments at first, second an Granted, validated 20 March 2024, 4 floors plus a receded floor - [**PA/00839/24** Zabbar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00839-24/zabbar-change-of-use-from-sitting-living-to-garage): Proposed change of use from sitting/living to garage for private vehicles, formation of garage opening on facade, replacement of apertures and internal alterati Granted, validated 19 April 2024 - [**PA/00663/24** Zabbar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00663-24/zabbar-excavation-of-site-and-construction-of-9): Excavation of site and construction of: 9 basement garages and 3 maisonettes at ground floor, 9 apartments at first, second and third floors and 3 penthouses at Granted, validated 7 February 2024, 4 floors plus a receded floor - [**PA/02534/23** Zabbar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02534-23/zabbar-demolition-and-reconstruction-of-staircase): Proposed demolition and reconstruction of staircase, proposed demolition of washroom, proposed alterations at first floor, extension at second and third floor t Granted, validated 13 September 2023 - [**PA/00042/23** Zabbar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00042-23/zabbar-sanction-layout-of-garage-from-approved-pb1008-80): To sanction layout of garage from approved PB1008/80 and PA05963/04 due to minor shifting of walls, construction of domestic store instead of the approved toile Status being checked - [**PA/02522/22** Zabbar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02522-22/zabbar-internal-and-external-alterations-to-existing-dwelling): Proposed internal and external alterations to existing dwelling, conversion of a sitting room into garage and construction of a duplex unit. Status being checked - [**PA/01537/22** Zabbar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01537-22/zabbar-propose-drying-area-and-to-increase-parapet): To propose drying area and to increase parapet wall. Status being checked - [**PA/00936/22** Zabbar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00936-22/zabbar-internal-and-external-alterations-to-existing-terraced): Internal and external alterations to existing terraced house. Alterations include part demolition at ground floor and first floor to change the internal layout. Status being checked, 3 floors - [**PA/03571/21** Zabbar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03571-21/zabbar-demolition-of-existing-terraced-house): Demolition of existing terraced house, and construction of 7 garages at basement level, 2 maisonettes, 6 apartments and 2 penthouses. Status being checked - [**PA/00959/21** Zabbar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00959-21/zabbar-sanctioning-of-post-1967-construction): Sanctioning of post-1967 construction, internal and external alterations to existing terraced house including widening of door and extension to existing approve Status being checked, 3 floors - [**PA/00229/20** Zabbar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00229-20/zabbar-sanction-first-floor-maisonette-and-overlying-domestic): To sanction first floor maisonette and overlying domestic store as built. 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