--- title: "Triq il-Gdida, Luqa: planning applications, height limit and decisions | PropertyList" url: https://propertylist.mt/area/luqa/triq-il-gdida source: PropertyList (propertylist.mt), from the Malta Planning Authority's public register retrieved: 2026-11-02 --- > Triq il-Gdida, Luqa: 32 planning applications, 100% granted, official limit 3 floors plus semi-basement, typically 3 floors granted. Conditions, consultees… Planning applications › Area intelligence › Luqa › Triq il-Gdida # Triq il-Gdida, Luqa: planning intelligence 32 applications on record: 24 granted, 0 refused, 1 pending (100% of decided granted). Granted buildings are typically 3 floors. 38 residential units granted. 6 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 along 82% of the street; elsewhere along it 2 Floors. The 2006 local plan limit here is 3 floors plus semi-basement; granted buildings are typically 3 floors, and the tallest grants went above the 2006 limit (later policy, DC15 and the 2024 height rules, allows more in places). ## Height precedents - [**PA/01348/25** Luqa](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01348-25/luqa-demolish-existing-property-and-construct-basement-garage): To demolish existing property and construct basement garage (for private use), and overlying 4 floors and receded floor of residential units. Work to include ex Granted, validated 5 March 2025, 4 floors plus a receded floor, decided 4 May 2026 - [**PA/03435/23** Luqa](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03435-23/luqa-demolition-of-stairwell-at-second-floor-level): Proposed demolition of stairwell at second floor level, and parapet walls, lowering of roof screed, and removal of apertures and railings. To change use of firs Granted, validated 14 June 2023, 4 floors, decided 13 February 2024 - [**PA/06926/23** Luqa](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06926-23/luqa-demolition-of-existing-dwelling-and-construction-of): Proposed demolition of existing dwelling and construction of ground floor garage, ground floor maisonette, three apartments and a penthouse at receded level. Granted, validated 24 January 2024, 4 floors plus a receded floor ## What the planning files say Premium: register with WhatsApp (free) on PropertyList to read the analysis of 1 planning file for Triq il-Gdida: usual conditions, decision reasons, consultees and objections. ## Pending now - [**PA/07267/26** Luqa](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07267-26/luqa-demolition-of-existing-first-floor-maisonette-and): Demolition of existing first floor maisonette and construction of 3 in no. three bedroom apartments at first, second and third floor level and a two bedroom pen Pending, 4 floors plus a receded floor ## Latest applications on Triq il-Gdida - [**PA/07267/26** Luqa](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07267-26/luqa-demolition-of-existing-first-floor-maisonette-and): Demolition of existing first floor maisonette and construction of 3 in no. three bedroom apartments at first, second and third floor level and a two bedroom pen Pending, 4 floors plus a receded floor - [**PA/02439/26** Luqa](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02439-26/luqa-sanctioning-of-private-garage-as-built): Sanctioning of private garage as built, including domestic store, with modifications from approved permit PA/640/06. Granted, validated 28 May 2026 - [**PA/02396/26** Luqa](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02396-26/luqa-construct-first): To construct first, second floor and penthouse apartments overlying existing garage and ground floor maisonette. Granted, validated 15 April 2026, 2 floors plus a receded floor - [**PA/01957/26** Luqa](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01957-26/luqa-sanction-facade-as-built): To sanction facade as built, to install alterations to a maisonette and a garage in order to sub-divide it in 2 maisonettes, a local office (Class 4A) and to ad Granted, validated 25 March 2026, 2 floors - [**PA/01231/26** Luqa](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01231-26/luqa-demolish-existing-dwelling-and-excavate-site-to): To demolish existing dwelling and excavate site to necessary levels. Proposed construction of 2 Class 4A - offices at basement level, ground floor garages and 4 Suspended, validated 25 February 2026, 4 floors - [**PA/01173/26** Luqa](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01173-26/luqa-internal-alterations-to-a-terraced-house-to): Internal alterations to a terraced house to sub-divide it again in 2 terraced houses and to add an extension to the second floor. Granted, validated 25 February 2026, 2 floors - [**PA/07495/25** Luqa](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07495-25/luqa-alterations-to-existing-common-parts-to-allow): Alterations to existing common parts to allow for the installation of a lift. Granted, validated 11 December 2025 - [**PA/06272/25** Luqa](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06272-25/luqa-change-of-use-from-class-4a-dental): Change of use from Class 4A dental clinic as approved in PA/6956/24 and dental clinic as approved in PA/5227/08 to Class 2A dental clinic, including the formati Granted, validated 1 October 2025 - [**PA/05606/25** Luqa](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05606-25/luqa-construction-of-a-lift-shaft): Proposed construction of a lift shaft. Granted, validated 10 October 2025 - [**PA/02907/25** Luqa](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02907-25/luqa-sanction-townhouse-as-built-without-traceable-permits): To sanction townhouse as built without traceable permits. Proposed alterations to existent house, including shifting and removal of internal walls, construction Granted, validated 7 May 2025 - [**PA/01348/25** Luqa](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01348-25/luqa-demolish-existing-property-and-construct-basement-garage): To demolish existing property and construct basement garage (for private use), and overlying 4 floors and receded floor of residential units. Work to include ex Granted, validated 5 March 2025, 4 floors plus a receded floor - [**PA/07736/24** Luqa](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07736-24/luqa-minor-internal-and-external-alterations-at-receded): Minor internal and external alterations at receded floor level creating an additional unit. Granted, validated 13 November 2024 - [**PA/06956/24** Luqa](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06956-24/luqa-demolition-of-existing-dwelling-and-proposed-construction): Demolition of existing dwelling and proposed construction of Dental Clinic Class 4A at ground floor and 4 overlying apartments. Granted, validated 9 October 2024 - [**PA/04924/24** Luqa](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04924-24/luqa-change-of-use-from-private-garage-to): Change of use from private garage to Class 4B and propose new wc and aluminum and glass door and fascia sign on facade. Granted, validated 24 July 2024 - [**PA/03882/24** Luqa](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03882-24/luqa-project-involves-regenerating-an-unused-site-into): The project involves regenerating an unused site into a public green space with accessible pathways, recreational play areas, parking spaces, an underlying rese Granted, validated 5 November 2024 - [**PA/01114/24** Luqa](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01114-24/luqa-sanctioning-of-class-1-residential-building-with): Sanctioning of Class 1 residential building with a different layout from that approved in PA5570/20. Granted, validated 28 February 2024 - [**PA/00344/24** Luqa](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00344-24/luqa-internal-and-external-alterations-and-additions-to): Proposed internal and external alterations and additions to existing building which includes displacement of apertures and walls, replacing of slabs with same m Granted, validated 24 January 2024, 3 floors - [**PA/00152/24** Luqa](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00152-24/luqa-minor-internal-and-external-alterations-to-pre-1968): Minor internal and external alterations to pre-1968 townhouse, additions at backyard including pool, and enlargement of washroom at roof level. Proposal also in Granted, validated 17 January 2024 - [**PA/07634/23** Luqa](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07634-23/luqa-sanction-differences-in-apartment-from-that-approved): To sanction differences in apartment from that approved in PA2791/05. Granted, validated 3 January 2024 - [**PA/06926/23** Luqa](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06926-23/luqa-demolition-of-existing-dwelling-and-construction-of): Proposed demolition of existing dwelling and construction of ground floor garage, ground floor maisonette, three apartments and a penthouse at receded level. Granted, validated 24 January 2024, 4 floors plus a receded floor - [**PA/05528/23** Luqa](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05528-23/luqa-sanction-pre-1967-garage-as-built): To sanction pre-1967 garage as built. Granted, validated 17 October 2023 - [**PA/03435/23** Luqa](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03435-23/luqa-demolition-of-stairwell-at-second-floor-level): Proposed demolition of stairwell at second floor level, and parapet walls, lowering of roof screed, and removal of apertures and railings. To change use of firs Granted, validated 14 June 2023, 4 floors - [**PA/03131/23** Luqa](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03131-23/luqa-sanction-minor-internal-and-external-changes-from): To sanction minor internal and external changes from PA/00640/06. External changes include minor facade amendments and internal changes include the addition of Granted, validated 6 July 2023 - [**PA/02334/23** Luqa](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02334-23/luqa-renewal-to-pa-4598-18-to-demolish-2no): Renewal to PA/4598/18 - To demolish 2no dwellings and 2no garages, excavate and construct 6no garages at basement level, 3no maisonettes at ground floor level, Granted, validated 19 May 2023, 4 floors plus a receded floor - [**PA/00692/23** Luqa](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00692-23/luqa-renewal-to-approved-permit-pa-10578-17): Renewal to approved permit PA/10578/17 (To demolish existing room and to construct a terraced house with underlying basement garage) Granted, validated 4 April 2023 Other streets in Luqa: [Triq il-Karmnu](https://propertylist.mt/area/luqa/triq-il-karmnu), [Triq San Guzepp](https://propertylist.mt/area/luqa/triq-san-guzepp), [Vjal l-Avjazzjoni](https://propertylist.mt/area/luqa/vjal-l-avjazzjoni), [Triq Hal Tarxien](https://propertylist.mt/area/luqa/triq-hal-tarxien), [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).