--- title: "Triq Wied il-Ghajn, Zabbar: planning applications, height limit and decisions | PropertyList" url: https://propertylist.mt/area/zabbar/triq-wied-il-ghajn source: PropertyList (propertylist.mt), from the Malta Planning Authority's public register retrieved: 2026-11-02 --- > Triq Wied il-Ghajn, Zabbar: 28 planning applications, 100% granted, official limit 3 floors plus basement-subject to policy smco01,, typically 4 floors… Planning applications › Area intelligence › Zabbar › Triq Wied il-Ghajn # Triq Wied il-Ghajn, Zabbar: planning intelligence 28 applications on record: 17 granted, 0 refused, 2 pending (100% of decided granted). Granted buildings are typically 4 floors. 54 residential units granted. 6 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 76% of the street; elsewhere along it 3 Floors plus semi-basement. Policy zones along the street: Residential Areas-SMHO 02 (50%); District Fark-SMIA 12 (27%); Residential Amenity Improvement Action Areas-SMHO 01 (23%). 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 (50% of the frontage); District Fark-SMIA 12 (27% of the frontage); Residential Amenity Improvement Action Areas-SMHO 01 (23% of the frontage). ## Height precedents - [**PA/00958/26** Zabbar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00958-26/zabbar-propose-demolition-of-existing-property): To propose demolition of existing property, followed by excavation works and the construction of a basement garage level, a water reservoir, a pool, and the con Granted, validated 8 April 2026, 4 floors plus a receded floor, decided 10 September 2026 - [**PA/06238/23** Zabbar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06238-23/zabbar-demolition-of-a-2-storey-corner-terraced-house): Demolition of a 2-storey corner terraced house and construction of a 4-storey block of residential units consisting in a maisonette, 3 flats, an overlying washr Granted, validated 25 October 2023, 4 floors, decided 13 March 2024 ## What the planning files say No eapps planning files have been read for Triq Wied il-Ghajn yet. ## Pending now - [**PA/04380/26** Zabbar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04380-26/zabbar-change-of-use-from-offices): Change of use from offices (Class 4A) (as approved in PA/02794/17) to residential apartments (1 bedroom units) (Class1); minor internal alterations including mo Pending, validated 8 July 2026 - [**PA/03949/26** Zabbar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03949-26/zabbar-demolition-of-existing-house-retaining-sanctioning): Demolition of existing house retaining / sanctioning the rear garden room and replacing its roof, construction of ground floor garage, overlying duplex apartmen Pending, validated 17 June 2026, 3 floors plus a receded floor ## Latest applications on Triq Wied il-Ghajn - [**PA/04380/26** Zabbar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04380-26/zabbar-change-of-use-from-offices): Change of use from offices (Class 4A) (as approved in PA/02794/17) to residential apartments (1 bedroom units) (Class1); minor internal alterations including mo Pending, validated 8 July 2026 - [**PA/03949/26** Zabbar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03949-26/zabbar-demolition-of-existing-house-retaining-sanctioning): Demolition of existing house retaining / sanctioning the rear garden room and replacing its roof, construction of ground floor garage, overlying duplex apartmen Pending, validated 17 June 2026, 3 floors plus a receded floor - [**PA/00958/26** Zabbar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00958-26/zabbar-propose-demolition-of-existing-property): To propose demolition of existing property, followed by excavation works and the construction of a basement garage level, a water reservoir, a pool, and the con Granted, validated 8 April 2026, 4 floors plus a receded floor - [**PA/08100/25** Zabbar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-08100-25/zabbar-excavate-and-construct-a-private-basement-one): To excavate and construct a private basement one car garage to an existing dwelling and to sanction as built staircase from basement level to ground floor. Granted, validated 30 January 2026 - [**PA/07894/25** Zabbar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07894-25/zabbar-sanction-property-as-built): To sanction property as built. Proposed opening of garage door on facade, internal alterations and reutilization of sitting room as a garage for private cars. Granted, validated 13 January 2026 - [**PA/07436/25** Zabbar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07436-25/zabbar-sanction-lightweight-gypsum-partition-on-the-front): To sanction lightweight gypsum partition on the front terrace to conceal an existing rainwater downpipe. Granted, validated 9 December 2025 - [**PA/05826/25** Zabbar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05826-25/zabbar-sanction-internal-changes-and-changes-on-elevation): To sanction internal changes and changes on elevation as built to first to fourth floor apartments approved in PA2036/20. Granted, validated 10 September 2025 - [**PA/04727/25** Zabbar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04727-25/zabbar-sanctioning-of-basement-garages-as-built-to): Sanctioning of basement garages as built to approved PA/1603/17 and PA/610/22 accessed from two separate driveways. Proposed joining of garages into one private Granted, validated 16 July 2025 - [**PA/03132/25** Zabbar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03132-25/zabbar-correct-the-location-of-site-from-that): To correct the location of site from that as approved in permit PA 7481/94, to sanction the part (rear) area as a garage and the front area as a Class 4B shop t Granted, validated 21 May 2025 - [**PA/01898/25** Zabbar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01898-25/zabbar-replace-roof-between-basement-and-ground-floor): To replace roof between basement and ground floor. Granted, validated 23 April 2025 - [**PA/00491/25** Zabbar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00491-25/zabbar-demolition-of-existing-property-and-construction-of): Demolition of Existing Property & Construction of Semi Basement Garages & Parking Spaces, 6 Apartments, 2 Penthouses & Lift in Common Parts. Granted, validated 29 January 2025 - [**PA/04464/24** Zabbar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04464-24/zabbar-sanction-part-of-the-ground-floor-including): To sanction part of the ground floor including alterations and construction of six apartments, and two penthouses. Granted, validated 10 July 2024 - [**PA/01854/24** Zabbar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01854-24/zabbar-demolish-existing-class-4b-shop-and-dwelling): To demolish existing Class 4B shop and dwelling and construct basement lock up garages and overlying ground floor lock up garages, 6 apartments and 2 penthouses Granted, validated 27 March 2024 - [**PA/06972/23** Zabbar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06972-23/zabbar-sanctioning-of-internal-height-of-garage): Sanctioning of internal height of garage (original permit condition in PB/0573/87 limited height to 8 courses). Granted, validated 24 January 2024 - [**PA/06629/23** Zabbar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06629-23/zabbar-internal-alterations-and-extension-at-ground-floor): Proposed internal alterations and extension at ground floor, construction of a bedroom at the back of the property at first floor level. Granted, validated 8 November 2023 - [**PA/06294/23** Zabbar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06294-23/zabbar-demolish-two-existing-terraced-houses): To demolish two existing terraced houses. To excavate and construct two basement level garages and overlying two maisonettes each with their own pool, 9 apartme Granted, validated 25 October 2023 - [**PA/06238/23** Zabbar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06238-23/zabbar-demolition-of-a-2-storey-corner-terraced-house): Demolition of a 2-storey corner terraced house and construction of a 4-storey block of residential units consisting in a maisonette, 3 flats, an overlying washr Granted, validated 25 October 2023, 4 floors - [**PA/02561/23** Zabbar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02561-23/zabbar-construct-two-penthouses-over-a-block-approved): To construct two penthouses over a block approved in PA/54/22. Granted, validated 15 June 2023 - [**PA/02540/23** Zabbar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02540-23/zabbar-renewal-of-permit-with-pa-00602-18-to-demolish): Renewal of permit with PA/00602/18: To demolish existing property and to erect 4 residential units and ground floor garage including a domestic store at basemen Granted, validated 6 June 2023 - [**PA/03608/22** Zabbar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03608-22/zabbar-demolish-part-ground-floor-and-first-floor): To demolish part ground floor and first floor levels, and re-construct ground floor, first floor, second floor and recessed roof level and to refurbish existing Status being checked, 3 floors plus a receded floor - [**PA/01706/22** Zabbar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01706-22/zabbar-alterations-at-all-levels-and-on-facade): Proposed alterations at all levels and on facade. Alterations include formation of garage opening and entrance to common area, extension at back of ground floor Status being checked, 3 floors - [**PA/00610/22** Zabbar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00610-22/zabbar-demolish-existing-building-and-to-construct-basement): To demolish existing building and to construct basement garages, a Class 4B shop, and overlying 16 residential dwellings. Proposal also includes fixing of fasci Status being checked - [**PA/00054/22** Zabbar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00054-22/zabbar-demolish-existing-terraced-house-and-construct-five): To demolish existing terraced house and construct five basement garages and eight apartments. Status being checked - [**PA/01023/21** Zabbar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01023-21/zabbar-correction-of-site-from-the-approved-in): Correction of site from the approved in PB 948/73. To sanction differences from approved PB 948/73 namely due to changes to internal layout, changes on facade a Status being checked, 2 floors - [**PA/00715/21** Zabbar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00715-21/zabbar-connection-between-approved-class-4b-commercial-with): Proposed connection between approved Class 4B commercial with existing garage and conversion of same garage into a store. 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