Triq il-Parrocca, Luqa: planning intelligence
7 applications on record: 4 granted, 0 refused, 2 pending (100% of decided granted). Granted buildings are typically 3 floors. 4 new in the last 12 months.
What the local plan allows
Official height limit (2006 local plan, map LU5): 2 Floors, an overall height of 11.40 m (12.30 m with a basement, 13.50 m with a semi-basement) under the PA's interpretation of height limitation.
The 2006 local plan limit here is 2 floors; 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/01933/24 Luqa: To demolish first and second floor levels, while retaining front facade. To reconstruct first and second floor level with minor internal and facade changes.
What the planning files say
Pending now
- PA/06946/26 Luqa: Propose change of use from Class 1 residential to Class 3A guesthouse. The proposal includes minor internal alterations.
- PA/05653/26 Luqa: Proposed change of use from approved takeaway by PA/7708/25 to a 1 bedroom apartment (Class 1A). Application also includes the removal of basement level, minor
Latest applications on Triq il-Parrocca
- PA/06946/26 Luqa: Propose change of use from Class 1 residential to Class 3A guesthouse. The proposal includes minor internal alterations.
- PA/05653/26 Luqa: Proposed change of use from approved takeaway by PA/7708/25 to a 1 bedroom apartment (Class 1A). Application also includes the removal of basement level, minor
- PA/07964/25 Luqa: To sanction a w.c at first floor level and minor changes to apertures on facade at first floor.
- PA/05336/25 Luqa: To reinstate old arched door on the facade.
- PA/01933/24 Luqa: To demolish first and second floor levels, while retaining front facade. To reconstruct first and second floor level with minor internal and facade changes.
- PA/02718/23 Luqa: To sanction the change of facade apertures material from that approved in PA/1680/19.
- PA/02087/22 Luqa: To sanction construction of pool, construction of concrete slabs and minor variations from approved documents and conditions of PA/3641/15.
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.