--- title: "Triq Hal Tarxien, Luqa: planning applications, height limit and decisions | PropertyList" url: https://propertylist.mt/area/luqa/triq-hal-tarxien source: PropertyList (propertylist.mt), from the Malta Planning Authority's public register retrieved: 2026-11-02 --- > Triq Hal Tarxien, Luqa: 17 planning applications, 100% granted, official limit 3 floors plus semi-basement, typically 3 floors granted. Conditions,… Planning applications › Area intelligence › Luqa › Triq Hal Tarxien # Triq Hal Tarxien, Luqa: planning intelligence 17 applications on record: 13 granted, 0 refused, 2 pending (100% of decided granted). Granted buildings are typically 3 floors. 57 residential units granted. 3 new in the last 12 months. ## What the local plan allows Official height limit (2006 local plan, map LU5): **3 Floors plus semi-basement**, 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. The 2006 local plan limit here is 3 floors plus semi-basement; granted buildings are typically 3 floors, and some grants went above the 2006 limit (later policy, DC15 and the 2024 height rules, allows more in places). ## Height precedents - [**PA/05840/25** Luqa](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05840-25/luqa-demolition-of-existing-dwelling): Proposed demolition of existing dwelling, excavation for reservoir and basement level, and proposed construction of 4 basement garages, 1 maisonette at ground f Granted, validated 10 September 2025, 4 floors plus a receded floor, decided 12 December 2025 - [**PA/03397/24** Luqa](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03397-24/luqa-demolish-2-dwellings): To demolish 2 dwellings, excavate site and construct basement garages, one maisonette at ground floor level, three overlying floors with 2 apartments per floor Granted, validated 12 June 2024, 4 floors plus a receded floor, decided 5 February 2025 - [**PA/01183/26** Luqa](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01183-26/luqa-demolish-existing-building): To demolish existing building, excavate site to the required levels, construction of underground, water reservoir, construction of garage for private cars at gr Granted, validated 25 February 2026, 3 floors plus a receded floor, decided 28 April 2026 ## What the planning files say Premium: register with WhatsApp (free) on PropertyList to read the analysis of 1 planning file for Triq Hal Tarxien: usual conditions, decision reasons, consultees and objections. ## Pending now - [**PA/07273/26** Luqa](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07273-26/luqa-remove-non-structural-wall-on-facade): To remove non structural wall on facade, remove the overhang of the entrance ramp to the showroom and reinforce the floor of the room over the ramp leading to t Pending - [**PA/05311/26** Luqa](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05311-26/luqa-it-is-proposed-to-demolish-the-existing): It is proposed to demolish the existing property and the excavate the site together with the adjoining plot of land to form a basement level for 6 garages, it i Pending, validated 29 July 2026, 5 floors plus a receded floor ## Latest applications on Triq Hal Tarxien - [**PA/07273/26** Luqa](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07273-26/luqa-remove-non-structural-wall-on-facade): To remove non structural wall on facade, remove the overhang of the entrance ramp to the showroom and reinforce the floor of the room over the ramp leading to t Pending - [**PA/05311/26** Luqa](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05311-26/luqa-it-is-proposed-to-demolish-the-existing): It is proposed to demolish the existing property and the excavate the site together with the adjoining plot of land to form a basement level for 6 garages, it i Pending, validated 29 July 2026, 5 floors plus a receded floor - [**PA/04405/26** Luqa](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04405-26/luqa-sanction-minor-internal-plan-layout-changes-and): To sanction minor internal plan layout changes and discrepancies in elevations from the approved Class 4A Offices (4 floors) and underground parking (2 levels) Granted, validated 30 July 2026 - [**PA/01183/26** Luqa](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01183-26/luqa-demolish-existing-building): To demolish existing building, excavate site to the required levels, construction of underground, water reservoir, construction of garage for private cars at gr Granted, validated 25 February 2026, 3 floors plus a receded floor - [**PA/06517/25** Luqa](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06517-25/luqa-alterations-from-previously-approved-permit-pa-01476-20): Proposed alterations from previously approved permit PA/01476/20. Proposal includes minor internal alterations, change of use of apartment block to Class 3A gue Granted, validated 15 October 2025 - [**PA/05924/25** Luqa](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05924-25/luqa-extension-at-first-floor-level-to-accommodate): Proposed extension at first floor level to accommodate bathroom and study. Proposal also includes construction of stairs and minor internal alterations. Granted, validated 10 October 2025 - [**PA/05840/25** Luqa](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05840-25/luqa-demolition-of-existing-dwelling): Proposed demolition of existing dwelling, excavation for reservoir and basement level, and proposed construction of 4 basement garages, 1 maisonette at ground f Granted, validated 10 September 2025, 4 floors plus a receded floor - [**PA/04380/25** Luqa](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04380-25/luqa-sanction-differences-from-approved-permit-pa-06372-02-and): To sanction differences from approved permit PA/06372/02 and to propose internal alterations and extension at second floor level. Granted, validated 2 July 2025, 3 floors - [**PA/03028/25** Luqa](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03028-25/luqa-demolish-the-existing-building-and-build-a): To demolish the existing building and build a garage in the ground floor with 1 single and 1 double car parking spaces and 4 apartments. Granted, validated 14 May 2025 - [**PA/03408/24** Luqa](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03408-24/luqa-demolition-of-existing): Proposed demolition of existing, and excavation of site to construct 13 basement garages, 4 maisonettes at ground floor, 15 overlying apartments and 3 penthouse Granted, validated 12 June 2024 - [**PA/03397/24** Luqa](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03397-24/luqa-demolish-2-dwellings): To demolish 2 dwellings, excavate site and construct basement garages, one maisonette at ground floor level, three overlying floors with 2 apartments per floor Granted, validated 12 June 2024, 4 floors plus a receded floor - [**PA/02476/24** Luqa](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02476-24/luqa-change-of-use-from-offices): Change of use from offices (Class 4A) to residences (Class 1) including sanctioning of minor alterations to those approved in PA/00624/17. Application includes Granted, validated 30 April 2024 - [**PA/02254/24** Luqa](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02254-24/luqa-this-application-proposal-seeks): This application proposal seeks; to change the use from a Class 4A office block (approved in PA/03631/18) to a Class 1 residential complex with an underlying ap Granted, validated 17 April 2024 - [**PA/05489/23** Luqa](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05489-23/luqa-sanction-minor-internal-and-external-changes-to): To sanction minor internal and external changes to ground floor maisonette approved in PA2171/07. Granted, validated 1 November 2023 - [**PA/03522/23** Luqa](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03522-23/luqa-demolish-existing-dilapidated-structure-and-construct-a): To Demolish existing dilapidated structure and construct a public service garage at ground floor level. Granted, validated 14 June 2023, 1 floor - [**PA/00865/22** Luqa](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00865-22/luqa-sanction-minor-changes-from-pa2171-07-at-basement): To sanction minor changes from PA2171/07 at basement garage level and penthouse level and minor alterations at penthouse level. Status being checked - [**PA/00939/21** Luqa](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00939-21/luqa-construction-of-two-street-level-garages-with): Construction of two street level garages with overlying four residential units with a different layout from that approved in permission PA0401/19 Status being checked Other streets in Luqa: [Triq il-Karmnu](https://propertylist.mt/area/luqa/triq-il-karmnu), [Triq il-Gdida](https://propertylist.mt/area/luqa/triq-il-gdida), [Triq San Guzepp](https://propertylist.mt/area/luqa/triq-san-guzepp), [Vjal l-Avjazzjoni](https://propertylist.mt/area/luqa/vjal-l-avjazzjoni), [Triq Valletta](https://propertylist.mt/area/luqa/triq-valletta), [Triq Hal Qormi](https://propertylist.mt/area/luqa/triq-hal-qormi), [Triq San Tumas](https://propertylist.mt/area/luqa/triq-san-tumas), [Triq ir-Rixtellu](https://propertylist.mt/area/luqa/triq-ir-rixtellu), [Triq Guzeppi Ellul](https://propertylist.mt/area/luqa/triq-guzeppi-ellul), [Triq San Gorg](https://propertylist.mt/area/luqa/triq-san-gorg), [Triq San Pawl](https://propertylist.mt/area/luqa/triq-san-pawl), [Triq Dun Pawl](https://propertylist.mt/area/luqa/triq-dun-pawl).