Triq Patri Taddew Schembri, Zabbar: planning intelligence
4 applications on record: 3 granted, 0 refused, 0 pending (100% of decided granted). Granted buildings are typically 4 floors. 1 residential units granted.
What the local plan allows
Official height limit (2006 local plan, map ZA4): 3 Floors plus semi-basement, 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 84% of the street.
Policy zones along the street: Residential Areas-SMHO 02.
The 2006 local plan limit here is 3 floors plus semi-basement; 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.
Height precedents
- PA/01668/24 Zabbar: Proposed extension at third and receded floor level, internal alterations and installation of pv panels.
- PA/06128/23 Zabbar: Proposed demolition of the front room at second floor, minor internal alterations and construction of additional rooms at second & third floors.
What the planning files say
Latest applications on Triq Patri Taddew Schembri
- PA/06480/25 Zabbar: Sanctioning of penthouse as built and staircase in the back terrace to roof level. Proposed construction of parapet wall (1m).
- PA/01668/24 Zabbar: Proposed extension at third and receded floor level, internal alterations and installation of pv panels.
- PA/06128/23 Zabbar: Proposed demolition of the front room at second floor, minor internal alterations and construction of additional rooms at second & third floors.
- PA/00933/20 Zabbar: 1. Proposed change of use to public service garage and sanctioning of wc in backyard and widening of garage door.
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