--- title: "Triq Lia, Zabbar: planning applications, height limit and decisions | PropertyList" url: https://propertylist.mt/area/zabbar/triq-lia source: PropertyList (propertylist.mt), from the Malta Planning Authority's public register retrieved: 2026-11-02 --- > Triq Lia, Zabbar: 22 planning applications, 93% granted, official limit 3 floors plus basement-subject to policy smco01,, typically 4 floors granted.… Planning applications › Area intelligence › Zabbar › Triq Lia # Triq Lia, Zabbar: planning intelligence 22 applications on record: 13 granted, 1 refused, 3 pending (93% of decided granted). Granted buildings are typically 4 floors. 23 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 73% of the street; elsewhere along it 3 Floors plus semi-basement. Policy zones along the street: Residential Areas-SMHO 02 (70%); Residential Amenity Improvement Action Areas-SMHO 01 (30%). 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 Residential Areas-SMHO 02 (70% of the frontage); Residential Amenity Improvement Action Areas-SMHO 01 (30% of the frontage). ## Height precedents - [**PA/00210/25** Zabbar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00210-25/zabbar-demolition-of-existing-dwelling): Demolition of existing dwelling, construction of maisonette at ground floor, three apartments on three floors and an overlying penthouse on one receded floor. Granted, validated 22 January 2025, 4 floors plus a receded floor, decided 2 July 2025 - [**PA/02881/24** Zabbar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02881-24/zabbar-demolish-existing-townhouse-and-construct-a-street): To demolish existing townhouse and construct a street level garage, 3 apartments and a penthouse at a receded floor level. Granted, validated 15 May 2024, 4 floors plus a receded floor, decided 24 January 2025 - [**PA/00665/23** Zabbar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00665-23/zabbar-demolition-of-existing-terraced-house-and-construction): Proposed demolition of existing terraced house and construction of a garage at basement level, maisonette at ground floor level, 3 apartments at first, second, Granted, validated 22 February 2023, 4 floors plus a receded floor, decided 5 July 2023 ## What the planning files say Premium: register with WhatsApp (free) on PropertyList to read the analysis of 1 planning file for Triq Lia: usual conditions, decision reasons, consultees and objections. ## Refused here - [**PA/01039/23** Zabbar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01039-23/zabbar-sanction-differences-from-pa2824-15-mainly-correction-of): To sanction differences from PA2824/15 mainly correction of site layout following survey, shifting of internal walls, roofing of part of yards, extension of bac Refused, validated 1 March 2023 ## Pending now - [**PA/06819/26** Zabbar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06819-26/zabbar-construction-of-ground-floor-garage): Proposed construction of ground floor garage, one apartment at first, second and third floor and one penthouse at recessed floor. Pending, 4 floors plus a receded floor - [**PA/06151/26** Zabbar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06151-26/zabbar-demolition-of-roof-structures): Demolition of roof structures, proposed formation of lift to serve all levels, alterations at first floor level, construction of second/third/roof level to form Pending, validated 9 September 2026, 3 floors - [**PA/05843/26** Zabbar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05843-26/zabbar-demolition-and-excavation-of-plot-and-construction): Proposed demolition and excavation of plot and construction of 9 garages and 25 apartments from ground floor upwards including five maisonettes and four penthou Pending, validated 26 August 2026, 3 floors plus a receded floor ## Latest applications on Triq Lia - [**PA/06819/26** Zabbar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06819-26/zabbar-construction-of-ground-floor-garage): Proposed construction of ground floor garage, one apartment at first, second and third floor and one penthouse at recessed floor. Pending, 4 floors plus a receded floor - [**PA/06151/26** Zabbar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06151-26/zabbar-demolition-of-roof-structures): Demolition of roof structures, proposed formation of lift to serve all levels, alterations at first floor level, construction of second/third/roof level to form Pending, validated 9 September 2026, 3 floors - [**PA/05843/26** Zabbar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05843-26/zabbar-demolition-and-excavation-of-plot-and-construction): Proposed demolition and excavation of plot and construction of 9 garages and 25 apartments from ground floor upwards including five maisonettes and four penthou Pending, validated 26 August 2026, 3 floors plus a receded floor - [**PA/00753/26** Zabbar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00753-26/zabbar-internal-alterations-at-first-floor-level): Proposed internal alterations at first-floor level, extension of the existing second floor, and construction of an additional floor at roof level. Granted, validated 11 February 2026, 3 floors - [**PA/00622/26** Zabbar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00622-26/zabbar-extension-at-second-floor): Proposed extension at second floor, replacement of roof over second floor, facade alteration to form garage door and internal changes. Granted, validated 4 February 2026 - [**PA/05807/25** Zabbar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05807-25/zabbar-sanction-differences-from-pa2824-15-mainly-correction-of): To sanction differences from PA2824/15 mainly correction of site layout following survey, shifting of internal walls, roofing of part of yards, extension of bac Granted, validated 17 October 2025 - [**PA/05679/25** Zabbar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05679-25/zabbar-demolish-existing-building-retaining-existing-elevation-and): To demolish existing building retaining existing elevation and existing hall way and to construct 5 units from ground floor till penthouse level. Granted, validated 3 September 2025 - [**PA/02500/25** Zabbar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02500-25/zabbar-demolition-of-an-existing-ground-floor-dwelling): Proposed demolition of an existing ground floor dwelling and construction of a street level garage, three overlying apartments and a receded unit. Granted, validated 3 June 2025, 4 floors plus a receded floor - [**PA/02043/25** Zabbar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02043-25/zabbar-sanction-existing-basement-and-site-configuration-of): To sanction existing basement and site configuration of store (Class 6A) covered by PB/03394/77. Granted, validated 2 April 2025 - [**PA/00924/25** Zabbar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00924-25/zabbar-sanction-extension-at-the-back-of-a): To sanction extension at the back of a pre-67 street level garage. Granted, validated 13 March 2025 - [**PA/00210/25** Zabbar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00210-25/zabbar-demolition-of-existing-dwelling): Demolition of existing dwelling, construction of maisonette at ground floor, three apartments on three floors and an overlying penthouse on one receded floor. Granted, validated 22 January 2025, 4 floors plus a receded floor - [**PA/07501/24** Zabbar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07501-24/zabbar-sanctioning-of-existing-dwelling-from-approved-pa-06414-19): Sanctioning of existing dwelling from approved PA/06414/19. Changes include - slight shift in wall layouts resulting in existing property being slightly narrowe Granted, validated 15 January 2025 - [**PA/02881/24** Zabbar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02881-24/zabbar-demolish-existing-townhouse-and-construct-a-street): To demolish existing townhouse and construct a street level garage, 3 apartments and a penthouse at a receded floor level. Granted, validated 15 May 2024, 4 floors plus a receded floor - [**PA/00913/24** Zabbar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00913-24/zabbar-correction-of-site-from-that-approved-in): Correction of site from that approved in PA/05946/99. Granted, validated 22 April 2024 - [**PA/02660/23** Zabbar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02660-23/zabbar-alterations-and-adjoining-of-two-existing-garages): Proposed alterations and adjoining of two existing garages at 138,140, Triq Lia, Zabbar. Granted, validated 31 May 2023 - [**PA/01039/23** Zabbar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01039-23/zabbar-sanction-differences-from-pa2824-15-mainly-correction-of): To sanction differences from PA2824/15 mainly correction of site layout following survey, shifting of internal walls, roofing of part of yards, extension of bac Refused, validated 1 March 2023 - [**PA/00665/23** Zabbar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00665-23/zabbar-demolition-of-existing-terraced-house-and-construction): Proposed demolition of existing terraced house and construction of a garage at basement level, maisonette at ground floor level, 3 apartments at first, second, Granted, validated 22 February 2023, 4 floors plus a receded floor - [**PA/03363/22** Zabbar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03363-22/zabbar-sanction-washroom-built-with-a-different-layout): To sanction washroom built with a different layout to that approved in PA05314/05; to construct roofed area adjacent to existing washroom. Status being checked - [**PA/03345/22** Zabbar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03345-22/zabbar-sanctioning-of-garage-as-built): Sanctioning of garage as built (previous permits could not be traced). Status being checked - [**PA/00915/22** Zabbar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00915-22/zabbar-demolish-secondary-staircase): To demolish secondary staircase, slab over main stair well, and over kitchen and bathroom at ground floor level. To create a new bathroom, construct a washroom Status being checked - [**PA/01253/21** Zabbar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01253-21/zabbar-alterations-to-approved-permit): Alterations to approved permit (PA 06416/20) consisting of; slight alterations to internal walls of underground garage level. Two lock up garages to be converte Status being checked, 5 floors - [**PA/00938/20** Zabbar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00938-20/zabbar-demolish-existing-building-and-construct-terraced-house): To demolish existing building and construct terraced house. 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