--- title: "Vjal il-Blue Grotto, Zurrieq: planning applications, height limit and decisions | PropertyList" url: https://propertylist.mt/area/zurrieq/vjal-il-blue-grotto source: PropertyList (propertylist.mt), from the Malta Planning Authority's public register retrieved: 2026-11-02 --- > Vjal il-Blue Grotto, Zurrieq: 17 planning applications, 91% granted, typically 3 floors granted. Conditions, consultees and precedents from the planning… Planning applications › Area intelligence › Zurrieq › Vjal il-Blue Grotto # Vjal il-Blue Grotto, Zurrieq: planning intelligence 17 applications on record: 10 granted, 1 refused, 1 pending (91% of decided granted). Granted buildings are typically 3 floors. 15 residential units granted. 5 new in the last 12 months. ## What the local plan allows The official height limit for this street is on Zurrieq's local plan height map; it hasn't been read automatically for this street yet. [See Zurrieq's local plan maps](https://propertylist.mt/local-plan/Zurrieq). ## Height precedents - [**PA/05391/23** Zurrieq](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05391-23/zurrieq-extension-to-floor-plans-approved-in-pa6533-21): Extension to floor plans approved in PA6533/21 at ground, first, second, third, receded and roof floors. Granted, validated 13 September 2023, 4 floors plus a receded floor, decided 31 January 2024 - [**PA/02623/26** Zurrieq](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02623-26/zurrieq-demolish-existing-terraced-house-and-construct-basement): To demolish existing terraced house and construct basement garages with overlying maisonette, seven apartments and two penthouses at receded floor level. Granted, validated 22 April 2026, 3 floors plus a receded floor, decided 6 October 2026 - [**PA/02616/26** Zurrieq](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02616-26/zurrieq-demolition-of-existing-dwelling): Proposed demolition of existing dwelling, excavation and construction of a reservoir, 3 garages, Class 4B shop and 4 apartments. Granted, validated 22 April 2026, 2 floors, decided 15 September 2026 ## What the planning files say No eapps planning files have been read for Vjal il-Blue Grotto yet. ## Refused here - [**PA/03409/25** Zurrieq](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03409-25/zurrieq-change-of-use-from-class-4b-to): Proposed change of use from Class 4B to Class 3C personal training studio, internal alterations, sanctioning of changes from approved PB2312/87, and installatio Refused, validated 28 May 2025 ## Pending now - [**PA/05408/26** Zurrieq](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05408-26/zurrieq-demolish-of-pre-1967-terraced-house-on-vjal): Demolish of pre-1967 terraced house on Vjal Il- Blue Grotto, a pre-1967 street level garage and an overlying maisonette on Triq Santu Formosa, excavation of bas Pending, validated 5 August 2026, 4 floors plus a receded floor ## Latest applications on Vjal il-Blue Grotto - [**PA/05408/26** Zurrieq](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05408-26/zurrieq-demolish-of-pre-1967-terraced-house-on-vjal): Demolish of pre-1967 terraced house on Vjal Il- Blue Grotto, a pre-1967 street level garage and an overlying maisonette on Triq Santu Formosa, excavation of bas Pending, validated 5 August 2026, 4 floors plus a receded floor - [**PA/02623/26** Zurrieq](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02623-26/zurrieq-demolish-existing-terraced-house-and-construct-basement): To demolish existing terraced house and construct basement garages with overlying maisonette, seven apartments and two penthouses at receded floor level. Granted, validated 22 April 2026, 3 floors plus a receded floor - [**PA/02616/26** Zurrieq](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02616-26/zurrieq-demolition-of-existing-dwelling): Proposed demolition of existing dwelling, excavation and construction of a reservoir, 3 garages, Class 4B shop and 4 apartments. Granted, validated 22 April 2026, 2 floors - [**PA/01421/26** Zurrieq](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01421-26/zurrieq-extension-to-existing-class-4b-beauty-salon): Extension to existing Class 4B Beauty Salon, and the sanctioning of the fixing of a fascia sign and hanging sign. Granted, validated 25 March 2026 - [**PA/06828/25** Zurrieq](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06828-25/zurrieq-sanction-changes-to-approved-pa-6222-06-as-built): To sanction changes to approved PA/6222/06 as built; to form back door into clients property as per ownership deed; to construct boundary wall to sub-divide are Granted, validated 22 October 2025 - [**PA/05351/25** Zurrieq](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05351-25/zurrieq-sanctioning-of-differences-from-pa-06593-95): Sanctioning of differences from PA/06593/95. Proposed minor internal and external alterations including the conversion of the said garage to agricultural stores Granted, validated 12 November 2025 - [**PA/04989/25** Zurrieq](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04989-25/zurrieq-change-of-use-from-a-class-4b): Proposed change of use from a Class 4B shop to a Class 4D Catering establishment. Internal alterations and changes to shop sign Granted, validated 30 July 2025 - [**PA/03409/25** Zurrieq](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03409-25/zurrieq-change-of-use-from-class-4b-to): Proposed change of use from Class 4B to Class 3C personal training studio, internal alterations, sanctioning of changes from approved PB2312/87, and installatio Refused, validated 28 May 2025 - [**PA/07769/24** Zurrieq](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07769-24/zurrieq-additions-and-alterations-to-existing-apartment): Additions and alterations to existing apartment. Work to include the demolition of washroom and construction of additional floor (duplex apartment), swimming po Granted, validated 13 November 2024 - [**PA/05134/24** Zurrieq](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05134-24/zurrieq-sanctioning-to-existing-maisonette-originally-approved-in): Sanctioning to existing maisonette originally approved in PA/04685/01. Granted, validated 7 August 2024 - [**PA/05068/24** Zurrieq](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05068-24/zurrieq-change-of-use-from-class-4d-outlet): Change of use from Class 4D outlet approved in PA/02850/21 to a take-away outlet and also sanctioning of doorways that were approved in PA/03534/97. Granted, validated 31 July 2024 - [**PA/05391/23** Zurrieq](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05391-23/zurrieq-extension-to-floor-plans-approved-in-pa6533-21): Extension to floor plans approved in PA6533/21 at ground, first, second, third, receded and roof floors. Granted, validated 13 September 2023, 4 floors plus a receded floor - [**PA/02723/22** Zurrieq](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02723-22/zurrieq-demolition-of-existing-property): Proposed demolition of existing property, excavation and construction of basement garages, convenience store (Class 4B) and maisonette at ground floor level, 6 Status being checked - [**PA/03337/21** Zurrieq](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03337-21/zurrieq-merge-approved-two-class-4b-shop): To merge approved two Class 4B shop - outlets at ground floor (PA/08500/19) into one outlet and change its use to butcher shop and utilize foundations level are Status being checked - [**PA/01517/21** Zurrieq](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01517-21/zurrieq-sanction-construction-of-class-4b-ironmongery-use): To sanction construction of Class 4B Ironmongery use at basement level Status being checked - [**PA/00754/21** Zurrieq](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00754-21/zurrieq-sanction-the-installation-of-a-kitchen-hood-extraction): To sanction the installation of a kitchen-hood extraction fan and narrowing of existing window from PA/10583/17. Status being checked - [**PA/00434/20** Zurrieq](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00434-20/zurrieq-sanction-the-shop-as-built): To sanction the shop as built, to change from Class 4 to Class 4B shop and to change the shop sign. 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