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Triq Sant' Antnin, Zabbar: planning intelligence

15 applications on record: 7 granted, 0 refused, 2 pending (100% of decided granted). Granted buildings are typically 4 floors. 18 residential units granted. 1 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 66% of the street; elsewhere along it 3 Floors plus semi-basement.

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).

Height precedents

  • PA/03154/24 Zabbar: To demolish existing building, excavation of site to the required levels, construction of underground water reservoir, two levels of underground garages (23 car Granted, validated 28 August 2024, 4 floors plus a receded floor, decided 3 June 2025
  • PA/04187/24 Zabbar: To demolish existing dwelling to propose garage at ground floor, three apartments at first, second and third floor and a penthouse. Granted, validated 3 July 2024, 4 floors plus a receded floor, decided 21 February 2025
  • PA/01641/24 Zabbar: Extension to third floor level and development of existing airspace into a new residential unit. Application also includes to sanction minor discrepancy to bloc Granted, validated 20 March 2024, 4 floors, decided 5 February 2025

What the planning files say

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Pending now

  • PA/07583/26 Zabbar: Demolition of the existing terraced house, excavation for six basement garages, and construction of two ground-floor maisonettes, two apartments each on the fir Pending, 4 floors plus a receded floor
  • PA/06629/25 Zabbar: To construct five floors of residential units over garages with a different layout then that approved in PA3154/24. Pending, validated 11 March 2026, 5 floors

Latest applications on Triq Sant' Antnin

  • PA/07583/26 Zabbar: Demolition of the existing terraced house, excavation for six basement garages, and construction of two ground-floor maisonettes, two apartments each on the fir Pending, 4 floors plus a receded floor
  • PA/06629/25 Zabbar: To construct five floors of residential units over garages with a different layout then that approved in PA3154/24. Pending, validated 11 March 2026, 5 floors
  • PA/05656/24 Zabbar: Proposed alterations to basement garage approved by PA/419/21. Granted, validated 14 October 2024
  • PA/05110/24 Zabbar: Demolition of existing structure, and construction of new development including a Class 4B shop, and 3 overlying residential units and washroom at setback floor Granted, validated 7 August 2024
  • PA/04187/24 Zabbar: To demolish existing dwelling to propose garage at ground floor, three apartments at first, second and third floor and a penthouse. Granted, validated 3 July 2024, 4 floors plus a receded floor
  • PA/03154/24 Zabbar: To demolish existing building, excavation of site to the required levels, construction of underground water reservoir, two levels of underground garages (23 car Granted, validated 28 August 2024, 4 floors plus a receded floor
  • PA/01641/24 Zabbar: Extension to third floor level and development of existing airspace into a new residential unit. Application also includes to sanction minor discrepancy to bloc Granted, validated 20 March 2024, 4 floors
  • PA/05905/23 Zabbar: To construct jacuzzi in backyard as shown on attached drawings. Granted, validated 15 November 2023
  • PA/04119/23 Zabbar: Alterations to existing terraced house from that approved in development planning permission PA02257/22, including changed to finishing materials on the facade Granted, validated 8 November 2023
  • PA/02257/22 Zabbar: Correction of site from the approved in PA2805/97, PA331/01 and DN0585/10 and to sanction changes to facade materials, design of closed balcony, internal altera Status being checked
  • PA/01514/22 Zabbar: Minor sanctioning variations (as built) and proposed installation of aluminum structure in the backyard and addition of white pregnant windows and white aluminu Status being checked
  • PA/03251/21 Zabbar: To demolish stairs, first floor facade and first floor roof slab in order to form common stairs and lift, reconstruct first floor façade and first floor roof sl Status being checked
  • PA/01992/21 Zabbar: To change use from Class 1 (Residential) to Class 2C (Learning Center) and carry out minor internal and external alterations. Status being checked
  • PA/01030/21 Zabbar: To demolish existing building and construct 2 garages and a Class 4B shop at ground floor level including 3 apartments and a penthouse. Status being checked, 2 floors plus a receded floor
  • PA/00419/21 Zabbar: Proposed demolition of existing structure. Excavation and construction of basement garages and parking spaces interconnected with existing adjacent ramp approve Status being checked, 4 floors plus a receded floor

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