Planning applications in Tarxien

598 planning applications since 5 December 2019: 389 granted, 18 refused, 56 pending. Tallest granted: 5 floors. 108 applications so far in 2026, 30 validated in the last 90 days. 96% of decided applications were granted. Granted buildings are typically 4 floors. 978 residential units applied for.

Most common works: Sanctioning (231), Demolition & New Construction (Residential) (92), Change of Use (40), New Construction (Residential) (39), Alterations & Extensions (38).

Busiest streets: Triq Santa Marija (21), Triq id-Dejma (20), Triq Xintill (19), Triq is-Sorijiet (19), Triq San Tumas (18), Triq l-Annunzjata (17).

Most active periti here: Alistair Avallone, Robert Borg Hayman, Jesmond Mugliett, James Bonnici Camilleri, JG Periti.

Latest decisions in Tarxien

PA/06609/25 Tarxien: Proposed demolition of existing dwelling and proposed excavation for basement level of 6 domestic car garages, and proposed construction of 1 maisonette and… Granted, validated 15 October 2025, decided 28 October 2026
PA/04725/26 Tarxien: Proposed alteration to the facade to convert an existing window to a garage door and internal alterations to convert the existing sitting room to a garage,… Granted, validated 8 July 2026, decided 1 October 2026
PA/02752/26 Tarxien: Proposed backyard at ground floor level and sanctioning to approved PA/01365/22. Granted, validated 29 April 2026, decided 15 September 2026
PA/02316/26 Tarxien: Sanctioning of property as built - No permits could be traced. Including demolition and recasting of dilapidated roof at washroom level. Granted, validated 8 April 2026, decided 2 September 2026
PA/02057/26 Tarxien: To sanction minor discrepancies within the existing ground floor garage and first-floor maisonette from the approved PB/05071/88. Application includes minor… Granted, validated 1 April 2026, 4 floors plus a receded floor, decided 2 September 2026

Latest applications in Tarxien

PA/07754/26 Tarxien: Proposed internal alterations and extension to maisonette approved in RG/03546/17. Pending
PA/07629/26 Tarxien: Change of use to approved private garage (PA/84/26) to public service garage. Pending
PA/07611/26 Tarxien: Rehabilitation of pre-67 dwelling including internal alterations at ground floor. Pending, 1 floor
PA/07579/26 Tarxien: To demolish existing property and proposed construction of garage and maisonette at ground floor level (level 0), 6 overlying apartments at first, second, and… Pending, 4 floors plus a receded floor
PA/07480/26 Tarxien: Proposed restoration of facade, internal alterations and construction of a second floor washroom including installation of pv panels at roof level. Pending, validated 28 October 2026, 3 floors
PA/07472/26 Tarxien: To sanction alterations to roof structures including the conversion of the use from washroom to domestic store and installation of a lightweight structure and… Pending
PA/07466/26 Tarxien: Change of use from garage to Class 4A office. Pending, validated 28 October 2026
PA/07397/26 Tarxien: Sanctioning open air parking area and deviations on facade as per previous approved permit PA/01101/13 including installation of vertical array of pv panels. Pending, validated 28 October 2026
PA/07263/26 Tarxien: To extend room at second floor to facade. Pending
PA/07203/26 Tarxien: Correction of site plan of PA/03484/25. Changes to development approved in PA/03484/25. Pending
PA/07184/26 Tarxien: Correction of site plan of PA/04799/25. Changes to development approved in PA/04799/25. Pending
PA/07031/26 Tarxien: To sanction and proposed internal alterations to existing Class 4D property from that approved in PA/00504/12. Pending
PA/06980/26 Tarxien: Proposed demolition of existing dwellings, removal of material, excavation, and construction of 6 basement garages, 2 maisonettes, 6 apartments and 1 penthouse. Pending, validated 14 October 2026, 3 floors plus a receded floor
PA/06912/26 Tarxien: Proposed minor internal changes from approved permit PA/4734/26. Pending
PA/06865/26 Tarxien: To perform internal alterations at ground, first and second floor level including installation of lift and extension at third floor level including… Pending
PA/06820/26 Tarxien: External alteration to as approved terraced house (PA/02744/21) proposing to construct of a washroom roof level. Pending
PA/06789/26 Tarxien: Demolition of existing dwelling, excavation of a lift pit and construction of one private car garage, four apartments and one penthouse. Pending, validated 7 October 2026, 4 floors plus a receded floor
PA/06782/26 Tarxien: Proposed change of use from private car garage to Class 4B retail outlet. Proposal includes minor internal alterations and shop sign. Pending, validated 7 October 2026
PA/06614/26 Tarxien: Alterations to approved permit (PA/08970/19). Pending
PA/06566/26 Tarxien: Minor internal alterations to pre-1967 townhouse, changing of aperture from aluminium to timber on facade, and sanctioning of domestic store at second floor… Granted, validated 26 October 2026
PA/06467/26 Tarxien: Alterations and extension to a ground floor maisonette covered by PA/01178/13. Granted, validated 26 October 2026
PA/06349/26 Tarxien: Sanctioning of garage as built from approved permit PA/2605/12. Granted, validated 21 October 2026
PA/06315/26 Tarxien: Sanctioning of; site configuration and facade changes from PA/01274/12. Proposed change of use from Class 4 shop (as approved per PA/01274/12) to Class 4B… Pending, validated 16 September 2026
PA/06267/26 Tarxien: To demolish existing maisonettes, excavate basement level and underground cistern and construction of cistern, basement garage, 5 ground floor garages and… Granted, validated 19 October 2026, 1 floor plus a receded floor
PA/06158/26 Tarxien: To change of use from existing private car garage to Class 4B shop including installation of advertisement sign. Pending, validated 9 September 2026
PA/06140/26 Tarxien: To sanction layout of garage from previous permit covered by PB/134/91. Granted, validated 29 September 2026
PA/06094/26 Tarxien: To sanction apartment at second floor, common stairs and roof level as built including site width, internal dimensions, ensuite, opening between dining/living… Granted, validated 1 October 2026
PA/06042/26 Tarxien: Proposed demolition of store at backyard level and construction of a bathroom, together with the opening of a garage door, conversion of the sitting room into… Granted, validated 12 October 2026
PA/05993/26 Tarxien: It is proposed to sanction position and type of main door at ground floor, to sanction design of apertures at first and second floor and it is proposed to… Pending, validated 2 September 2026
PA/05950/26 Tarxien: Sanctioning of the as-built second floor apartment, including the roof, from that approved in PA/2095/00. Withdrawn, validated 2 September 2026
PA/05910/26 Tarxien: Proposed amended application from approved PA/9328/17, including changes from 2 terraced dwellings to 5 residential apartments, including construction of pool… Pending, validated 26 August 2026, 2 floors
PA/05801/26 Tarxien: Change of Use of Part of Class 4B (retail) to Ancillary Play Area and sanction part of sign. Pending, validated 19 August 2026
PA/05713/26 Tarxien: Demolition of existing terraced house, excavation and construction of basement garages and construction of 2 in no maisonettes at ground floor, 2 in no.… Pending, validated 19 August 2026, 4 floors plus a receded floor
PA/05604/26 Tarxien: The proposal consists of the change of use of a domestic garages and domestic store into a three-bedroom ground-floor maisonette. The proposed maisonette will… Pending, validated 19 August 2026
PA/05574/26 Tarxien: Change of use of part of a residential garage into a public service garage. Pending, validated 19 August 2026
PA/05443/26 Tarxien: Demolition of existing lightweight structure (domestic store) and roof slab at washroom level. Extension of washroom over existing domestic store, and… Granted, validated 8 October 2026
PA/05382/26 Tarxien: Addition of one room to approved third floor level plus recessed apartment at fourth level. Pending, validated 5 August 2026, 4 floors
PA/05232/26 Tarxien: Proposed excavation of basement and construction of basement garage and five overlying residential units and pool on roof. Granted, validated 9 September 2026, 1 floor
PA/05215/26 Tarxien: Proposed demolition of an existing terraced house and construction of three basement garages, an elevated ground floor maisonette and four overlying apartments. Pending, validated 29 July 2026, 2 floors
PA/04734/26 Tarxien: Proposed conversion of second-floor maisonette into an apartment, construction of additional third-floor dwelling and penthouse, including lift installation. Granted, validated 26 August 2026, 4 floors plus a receded floor
PA/04725/26 Tarxien: Proposed alteration to the facade to convert an existing window to a garage door and internal alterations to convert the existing sitting room to a garage,… Granted, validated 8 July 2026
PA/04544/26 Tarxien: To carry out alterations and additions to an existing pre-1967 dwelling. Proposal comprises of an extension onto the back shaft at ground and at first floor,… Pending, validated 1 July 2026, 2 floors
PA/04477/26 Tarxien: To sanction garages as built from development permission PA00199/97 and to propose to increase the Internal height of the overlying domestic storage in garage… Pending, validated 1 July 2026
PA/04051/26 Tarxien: Sanctioning and proposed alterations to existing maisonette covered by PB/00407/90, to form two apartments at first floor level, construction of four… Pending, validated 17 June 2026, 4 floors plus a receded floor
PA/04025/26 Tarxien: The demolition of the existing building to construct a ground floor maisonette and four overlying apartments. Withdrawn, validated 17 June 2026, 5 floors
PA/03952/26 Tarxien: Demolition of existing dwelling and construction of a terraced house, swimming pool, garage and overlying games room. Work includes excavation. Suspended, validated 17 June 2026, 2 floors
PA/03915/26 Tarxien: Proposed changes to residential unit approved in PA8566/24, including the addition of a garage and the change of use from Class 1D office to residential use… Granted, validated 10 September 2026
PA/03863/26 Tarxien: Sanctioning of pre-1994 terraced house – permit not traced. Proposal also includes construction of 1m parapet wall over domestic store Pending, validated 30 September 2026
PA/03830/26 Tarxien: Demolition of the existing first-floor maisonette and street-level garage, in a restricted site. Proposed construction of a maisonette and one car garage at… Pending, validated 10 June 2026, 4 floors plus a receded floor
PA/03765/26 Tarxien: Demolition of existing house, clearing of site, construction of basement garages, overlying 8 apartments and overlying 2 penthouses. Suspended, validated 22 July 2026, 3 floors plus a receded floor

Planning in Tarxien: common questions

How many planning applications are there in Tarxien?

PropertyList has 598 Planning Authority applications on record for Tarxien, 108 of them from 2026 and 30 validated in the last 90 days.

What share of planning applications are approved in Tarxien?

96% of the 407 decided applications in Tarxien on record were granted (389 granted, 18 refused). Each case depends on its own site and the local plan.

How high can you build in Tarxien?

Granted applications in Tarxien with a stated height are typically 4 floors; the tallest granted on record is 5 floors. Heights are set street by street in the local plan, so check the street you're interested in on the PropertyList height map.

Which periti submit the most applications in Tarxien?

The most active periti in Tarxien are Alistair Avallone (47), Robert Borg Hayman (23), Jesmond Mugliett (18), James Bonnici Camilleri (13), JG Periti (10).

How do I object to a planning application in Tarxien?

Send a representation to the Planning Authority before the "comments close" date shown on the application. PropertyList shows that date on each application page, with a link to the case on the Planning Authority website.

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