Planning applications in Tarxien

598 planning applications since 5 December 2019: 396 granted, 18 refused, 57 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. 985 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/02033/23 Tarxien: Proposed demolition of existing house and construction of 1 garage and 1 maisonette (including pool), overlying 6 apartments and 2 penthouses. Proposal also… Granted, validated 12 April 2023
PA/01919/23 Tarxien: To sanction internal and external alterations from approved permit PB871/71. Proposal minor alterations at ground floor level. Withdrawn
PA/01901/23 Tarxien: Demolition of existing dwelling covered by RG/02555/18. Excavation and construction of basement and ground floor garages, 3 apartments and 1 receded apartment. Granted, validated 5 April 2023
PA/01891/23 Tarxien: Sanctioning of lightweight intermediate store within approved private vehicle garage with changes from approved permit PA5571/05. Granted, validated 9 May 2023
PA/01737/23 Tarxien: To sanction changes from that approved in PA/6769/04. Changes to include internal walls and openings rearrangements on all levels, a garage for private use at… Granted, validated 17 May 2023
PA/01732/23 Tarxien: Sanctioning of existing house as built and proposed retractable pergola at roof level. Granted, validated 17 May 2023
PA/01726/23 Tarxien: Minor internal alterations to property, lowering of the front garden wall and changing a window to a door Granted, validated 17 May 2023
PA/01722/23 Tarxien: To sanction Class 4B shop as built. Proposed external modifications and proposed shop sign. Granted, validated 29 March 2023
PA/01666/23 Tarxien: To sanction alterations from that approved in PA/02926/18 and to carry out internal and external alterations to subdivide existing residential unit into two… Granted, validated 22 March 2023
PA/01591/23 Tarxien: Proposed minor alterations to approved permit PA/9410/17 and sanctioning of overall building height as constructed. Existing overall building height is… Granted, validated 14 June 2023
PA/01567/23 Tarxien: To sanction connection of existing maisonette to basement garage in adjacent development of PA/02605/12. Sanctioning includes conversion of reservoir to… Granted, validated 9 May 2023
PA/01561/23 Tarxien: Proposed alterations to dwelling at ground floor level and construction of bedroom at first floor level and washroom at second floor level. Application also… Granted, validated 22 March 2023
PA/01519/23 Tarxien: Proposed restoration to existing facade, minor alterations to planters and introduction of original staircase. Granted, validated 15 March 2023
PA/01463/23 Tarxien: To sanction departures from PA/8283/21 to garages at basement and ground floor and overlying residential units which includes changes to the site… Granted, validated 6 June 2023, 4 floors plus a receded floor
PA/01444/23 Tarxien: To sanction removal of cladding. Granted, validated 15 March 2023
PA/01412/23 Tarxien: To sanction changes from approved PA642/01 in an existing second floor maisonette. Changes consist of the shifting and formation of internal apertures,… Granted, validated 31 May 2023
PA/01382/23 Tarxien: Minor internal and external alterations at ground, first and section floor levels including the proposed construction of washroom at second floor level. Withdrawn, validated 8 March 2023, 3 floors
PA/01320/23 Tarxien: Proposed internal alterations that include widening of opening and removal of arch. Granted, validated 2 May 2023
PA/01291/23 Tarxien: Alterations to existing row house including a back terrace, removal of the column, and widening of aperture to form an open plan. Granted, validated 8 March 2023
PA/01183/23 Tarxien: To sanction as built garage in lieu of PB04884/89. Granted, validated 8 March 2023
PA/00925/23 Tarxien: Proposed change of use from existing shop to a sitting room and to interconnect with existing town house. Proposed modifications to internal walls,… Granted, validated 1 March 2023
PA/00884/23 Tarxien: Additions and alterations to an existing building. The proposal includes changes of use to Class 4B on the ground floor, a subdivision of existing maisonettes… Granted, validated 1 March 2023, 4 floors plus a receded floor
PA/00853/23 Tarxien: Change of use from existing garage to a substation and provision of direct access from the street. Application includes also sanctioning of a lightweight… Granted, validated 1 March 2023
PA/00781/23 Tarxien: Internal alterations at ground and first floor, extension at first floor and stairwell a second floor, creations of new access and front garden on Triq Spiru… Granted, validated 8 March 2023
PA/00595/23 Tarxien: To sanction variations in layout to that approved in PA/5885/95. To propose internal alterations, excavation and construction of new reservoir, extension of… Granted, validated 4 April 2023
PA/00510/23 Tarxien: To sanction changes from that approved in PA6769/04. Changes to include internal walls and openings rearrangements on all levels, a garage for private use at… Withdrawn
PA/00459/23 Tarxien: Excavation of domestic store underneath garage approved in PA513/22. Refused, validated 5 April 2023
PA/00304/23 Tarxien: Sanctioning width of windows and balcony not as per approved in PA6139/99, sanctioning of backyard stairwell not as per approved in PA7285/05, proposed… Granted, validated 1 February 2023
PA/00234/23 Tarxien: To sanction the construction of a balcony on the back elevation. Pending, validated 24 April 2023
PA/00172/23 Tarxien: Minor alterations to approved permit PA4580/18 including change of use from Class 4B convenience shop to Class 4B hair care shop and salon. Application… Granted, validated 25 January 2023
PA/00165/23 Tarxien: To sanction minor variations from approved permit PA3799/06 and proposed minor internal alterations. Granted, validated 27 February 2023
PA/00078/23 Tarxien: Proposed excavation of the rear part of site and extension to domestic store and water reservoir approved by PA7010/21. Withdrawn, validated 25 January 2023
PA/00069/23 Tarxien: Proposed internal and external additions and alterations to existing terraced house including extension at roof level plus installation of pv panels at upper… Granted, validated 18 January 2023
PA/08559/22 Tarxien: To sanction garage as built and proposed change of use from garage to Class 4 hairdressing salon Status being checked
PA/03558/22 Tarxien: To install signage and ATM on facade of Class 4A and 4B building. Status being checked
PA/03485/22 Tarxien: To sanction washroom as approved by RG2870/19. Status being checked
PA/03395/22 Tarxien: Proposed sanctioning of existing property at third floor level as well as proposed extension of property at third floor level and construction of new recessed… Pending, validated 28 June 2022, 4 floors plus a receded floor
PA/03281/22 Tarxien: To reinstate facade of dilapidated pre-1967 dwelling by creating a door and window on facade and propose minor internal and external alterations. Status being checked
PA/03204/22 Tarxien: Proposed demolition of existing house, retaining facade, and construction of ground floor maisonette, overlying apartments and penthouse. Granted, validated 11 May 2022
PA/03195/22 Tarxien: Renewal of PA01394/15 - To raise facade wall and to sanction alterations from permit PA1487/08, construction of store and pizza oven at roof level. Status being checked
PA/03171/22 Tarxien: Extension of single dwelling unit, minor internal and external alterations including the addition of a lift. Proposal includes variations from the official… Granted, validated 28 June 2022
PA/03145/22 Tarxien: Restoration of Annunciation Niche Status being checked
PA/03112/22 Tarxien: Proposed facade restoration works for approved grant GS00324/21. Status being checked
PA/03102/22 Tarxien: To increase height of party wall to 7 courses high. Status being checked
PA/03054/22 Tarxien: Proposed alterations from approved permit RG01795/20. Proposed changes include replacement of garden shed roofs at a higher level than existing at ground… Status being checked
PA/02970/22 Tarxien: To sanction property as built from approved permit PB2732/91. Sanctioning include mirror layout and other internal and external variations. proposed… Status being checked
PA/02943/22 Tarxien: Demolition of existing terraced house and construction of 3 garages, 1 maisonette, 3 apartments and 1 penthouse. Granted, validated 4 May 2022
PA/02939/22 Tarxien: Sanctioning of a 1970’s first floor apartment as built including internal alterations. Status being checked
PA/02920/22 Tarxien: To sanction maisonette at no.1, maisonette at no. 58, garages at no.60,62,64,66 from approved PAPB5806/1980, proposed change of use of shop no.68 to domestic… Status being checked
PA/02877/22 Tarxien: Sanctioning of alterations to the facade from PB1097/73 and the internal layout of the garage at ground floor level which comprise of the depth of the garage,… Status being checked