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title: "Triq Patri Taddew Schembri, Zabbar: planning applications, height limit and decisions | PropertyList"
url: https://propertylist.mt/area/zabbar/triq-patri-taddew-schembri
source: PropertyList (propertylist.mt), from the Malta Planning Authority's public register
retrieved: 2026-11-02
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> Triq Patri Taddew Schembri, Zabbar: 4 planning applications, 100% granted, official limit 3 floors plus semi-basement, typically 4 floors granted.…

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# 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](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01668-24/zabbar-extension-at-third-and-receded-floor-level): Proposed extension at third and receded floor level, internal alterations and installation of pv panels. Granted, validated 6 May 2024, 4 floors plus a receded floor
- [**PA/06128/23** Zabbar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06128-23/zabbar-demolition-of-the-front-room-at-second): Proposed demolition of the front room at second floor, minor internal alterations and construction of additional rooms at second & third floors. Granted, validated 21 November 2023, 4 floors

## What the planning files say

No eapps planning files have been read for Triq Patri Taddew Schembri yet.

## Latest applications on Triq Patri Taddew Schembri

- [**PA/06480/25** Zabbar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06480-25/zabbar-sanctioning-of-penthouse-as-built-and-staircase): Sanctioning of penthouse as built and staircase in the back terrace to roof level. Proposed construction of parapet wall (1m). Granted, validated 29 October 2025
- [**PA/01668/24** Zabbar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01668-24/zabbar-extension-at-third-and-receded-floor-level): Proposed extension at third and receded floor level, internal alterations and installation of pv panels. Granted, validated 6 May 2024, 4 floors plus a receded floor
- [**PA/06128/23** Zabbar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06128-23/zabbar-demolition-of-the-front-room-at-second): Proposed demolition of the front room at second floor, minor internal alterations and construction of additional rooms at second & third floors. Granted, validated 21 November 2023, 4 floors
- [**PA/00933/20** Zabbar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00933-20/zabbar-1): 1. Proposed change of use to public service garage and sanctioning of wc in backyard and widening of garage door. Status being checked

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