Triq id-Dokkiena, Luqa: planning intelligence
3 applications on record: 2 granted, 0 refused, 0 pending. Granted buildings are typically 4 floors. 2 residential units granted.
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 along 79% of the street; elsewhere along it 2 Floors.
The 2006 local plan limit here is 3 floors plus semi-basement; granted buildings are typically 4 floors, and some grants went above the 2006 limit (later policy, DC15 and the 2024 height rules, allows more in places).
Height precedents
- PA/02705/23 Luqa: To correct site plan, sanction house as built and propose extension to ground, first and second floor levels as per building alignment and construction of third
- PA/05043/23 Luqa: Proposed demolition of existing house, excavation of site, and proposed construction of a garage at basement level and an overlying dwelling.
What the planning files say
Latest applications on Triq id-Dokkiena
- PA/05043/23 Luqa: Proposed demolition of existing house, excavation of site, and proposed construction of a garage at basement level and an overlying dwelling.
- PA/02705/23 Luqa: To correct site plan, sanction house as built and propose extension to ground, first and second floor levels as per building alignment and construction of third
- PA/00444/22 Luqa: Internal alterations, demolishing of back rooms, extension in the garden at ground floor level and alterations to back facade.
Other streets in Luqa: Triq il-Karmnu, Triq il-Gdida, Triq San Guzepp, Vjal l-Avjazzjoni, Triq Hal Tarxien, Triq Valletta, Triq Hal Qormi, Triq San Tumas, Triq ir-Rixtellu, Triq Guzeppi Ellul, Triq San Gorg, Triq San Pawl.