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Triq il-Kbira, Zebbug: planning intelligence

61 applications on record: 38 granted, 1 refused, 13 pending (97% of decided granted). Granted buildings are typically 2 floors. 34 residential units granted. 21 new in the last 12 months.

What the local plan allows

Official height limit (2006 local plan, map ZG4): 2 Floors, an overall height of 11.40 m (12.30 m with a basement, 13.50 m with a semi-basement) under the PA's interpretation of height limitation.

Policy zones along the street: Residential Area~SMHOO2, SMSE04.

The 2006 local plan limit here is 2 floors; granted buildings are typically 2 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 Area~SMHOO2, SMSE04.

Height precedents

  • PA/06407/25 Zebbug: To demolish existing terraced house. To excavate and construct water reservoir, basement level garages, overlying maisonette, 6 apartments and 2 penthouses. Granted, validated 8 October 2025, 4 floors plus a receded floor, decided 28 September 2026
  • PA/07075/23 Zebbug: Renewal of permit PA/05449/18 - To demolish existing building and proposed basement store, two ground floor shops including shop signs and 2 dwellings at 1st an Granted, validated 20 February 2024, 4 floors plus a receded floor
  • PA/05166/24 Zebbug: Alterations to existing structure and construction of an extension on the second floor level. Proposal includes restoration of external apertures. Granted, validated 7 August 2024, 3 floors, decided 14 March 2025

What the planning files say

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Refused here

  • PA/04800/23 Zebbug: Sanctioning internal layout as built and sanctioning the change of use from Class 4B to Class 4A. Refused, validated 16 August 2023

Pending now

  • PA/07258/26 Zebbug: Minor internal alterations to house approved in PA417/18, excavation of pool in back garden and landscaping works. Pending, validated 21 October 2026
  • PA/07161/26 Zebbug: Renewal of permit PA/02251/16; Restoration of facades as per attached restoration method statement. Pending, validated 14 October 2026
  • PA/07108/26 Zebbug: Proposed changes to treatment of facade from that approved in PA/05921/25. Pending, validated 14 October 2026
  • PA/06930/26 Zebbug: To carry out alterations to existing pre-1968 townhouse. Alterations include minor changes to internal layout, to facade and raising of parapet wall. Works to i Pending, validated 14 October 2026
  • PA/06156/26 Zebbug: Proposed extension to approved area for tables and chairs as approved by Lands Authority. Pending, validated 9 September 2026
  • PA/06135/26 Zebbug: Proposed washroom at roof level. Pending, validated 9 September 2026
  • PA/05323/26 Zebbug: Proposed demolition of existing Class 4B shop and proposed construction of a three-storey mixed-use development. The proposal will include a Class 6A storage fa Pending, validated 5 August 2026, 4 floors
  • PA/04264/26 Zebbug: Additions and alterations to existing dwelling to create two separate houses with rooftop pools. Pending, validated 24 June 2026
  • PA/02788/26 Zebbug: To demolish existing property and retaining existing reservoir, excavate to propose a reservoir, and construct 1 basement garage, ground floor , 1st, 2nd,and re Pending, validated 29 April 2026, 4 floors plus a receded floor
  • PA/02495/26 Zebbug: Proposed partial demolition and internal and external alterations to an existing dwelling, including the construction of a ground floor garage and the addition Pending, validated 22 April 2026, 2 floors

Latest applications on Triq il-Kbira

  • PA/07258/26 Zebbug: Minor internal alterations to house approved in PA417/18, excavation of pool in back garden and landscaping works. Pending, validated 21 October 2026
  • PA/07161/26 Zebbug: Renewal of permit PA/02251/16; Restoration of facades as per attached restoration method statement. Pending, validated 14 October 2026
  • PA/07108/26 Zebbug: Proposed changes to treatment of facade from that approved in PA/05921/25. Pending, validated 14 October 2026
  • PA/06930/26 Zebbug: To carry out alterations to existing pre-1968 townhouse. Alterations include minor changes to internal layout, to facade and raising of parapet wall. Works to i Pending, validated 14 October 2026
  • PA/06156/26 Zebbug: Proposed extension to approved area for tables and chairs as approved by Lands Authority. Pending, validated 9 September 2026
  • PA/06135/26 Zebbug: Proposed washroom at roof level. Pending, validated 9 September 2026
  • PA/05651/26 Zebbug: Proposed sanctioning of a room constructed in the backyard of an existing road level garage. Granted, validated 29 September 2026
  • PA/05323/26 Zebbug: Proposed demolition of existing Class 4B shop and proposed construction of a three-storey mixed-use development. The proposal will include a Class 6A storage fa Pending, validated 5 August 2026, 4 floors
  • PA/05032/26 Zebbug: Changes to PA9230/17 comprising sanctioning of parapet wall at roof level, addition and alterations to apertures onto street facade, internal alterations and pv Granted, validated 26 August 2026
  • PA/04269/26 Zebbug: To sanction existing property and propose extension at first and second floor level to create a two-bedroom residence. Granted, validated 12 September 2026
  • PA/04264/26 Zebbug: Additions and alterations to existing dwelling to create two separate houses with rooftop pools. Pending, validated 24 June 2026
  • PA/03416/26 Zebbug: Proposed part change of use from private car garage to public service garage and minor modifications to garage door. Granted, validated 3 June 2026
  • PA/03199/26 Zebbug: Proposed internal alterations comprising the construction of new partition walls and the formation of openings within existing walls. The proposal also includes Granted, validated 20 May 2026, 2 floors
  • PA/02788/26 Zebbug: To demolish existing property and retaining existing reservoir, excavate to propose a reservoir, and construct 1 basement garage, ground floor , 1st, 2nd,and re Pending, validated 29 April 2026, 4 floors plus a receded floor
  • PA/02533/26 Zebbug: Alterations and additions to existing terraced house including improvements to facade. Proposal also includes the construction of a pool. Granted, validated 22 April 2026
  • PA/02495/26 Zebbug: Proposed partial demolition and internal and external alterations to an existing dwelling, including the construction of a ground floor garage and the addition Pending, validated 22 April 2026, 2 floors
  • PA/02341/26 Zebbug: Alterations and additions to existing townhouse including; extension at first floor and roof level, excavation and construction of swimming lap-pool in basement Pending, validated 15 April 2026
  • PA/00854/26 Zebbug: Proposed renovation of property including the replacement of the washroom roof, construction of bathroom at second floor, replacement of balcony and apertures, Granted, validated 11 February 2026
  • PA/08262/25 Zebbug: Rehabilitation of existing house, including changes to openings of facade and restoration of same facade, internal alterations; removal of walls and staircase, Granted, validated 24 December 2025
  • PA/07739/25 Zebbug: To amend the approved permit (PA/7065/23) and demolish the property adjacent to the approved site. The proposal includes the excavation of a basement and an und Granted, validated 26 November 2025, 2 floors
  • PA/07096/25 Zebbug: To demolish and reconstruct existing dilapidated ceilings, existing chimney and existing feast light pole and including new apertures, internal access to preexi Granted, validated 5 November 2025
  • PA/07040/25 Zebbug: Proposed additions and alterations to pre-1968 townhouse to a Class 3A guesthouse development, consisting of internal and minor external alterations including p Granted, validated 29 October 2025
  • PA/06407/25 Zebbug: To demolish existing terraced house. To excavate and construct water reservoir, basement level garages, overlying maisonette, 6 apartments and 2 penthouses. Granted, validated 8 October 2025, 4 floors plus a receded floor
  • PA/06283/25 Zebbug: To sanction part of property from approved Class 4B to a mix of Class 4B and Class 2A clinic treatment rooms including, to sanction internal changes at ground f Pending, validated 8 October 2025
  • PA/05921/25 Zebbug: Proposed change of use from Class 4A outlet to Class 1A residential unit. Granted, validated 17 September 2025

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