--- title: "Triq ir-Rixtellu, Luqa: planning applications, height limit and decisions | PropertyList" url: https://propertylist.mt/area/luqa/triq-ir-rixtellu source: PropertyList (propertylist.mt), from the Malta Planning Authority's public register retrieved: 2026-11-02 --- > Triq ir-Rixtellu, Luqa: 12 planning applications, 90% granted, official limit 2 floors. Conditions, consultees and precedents from the planning files. Planning applications › Area intelligence › Luqa › Triq ir-Rixtellu # Triq ir-Rixtellu, Luqa: planning intelligence 12 applications on record: 9 granted, 1 refused, 0 pending (90% of decided granted). 2 residential units granted. 2 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 along 53% of the street; elsewhere along it 3 Floors plus semi-basement. ## What the planning files say No eapps planning files have been read for Triq ir-Rixtellu yet. ## Refused here - [**PA/02754/25** Luqa](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02754-25/luqa-alterations-to-the-common-area): Proposed alterations to the common area, conversion of existing penthouse into an apartment at fourth floor level and the construction of a recessed floor at fi Refused, validated 30 April 2025, 5 floors plus a receded floor ## Latest applications on Triq ir-Rixtellu - [**PA/04541/26** Luqa](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04541-26/luqa-sanction-extension-to-pre-1967-dwelling): To sanction extension to pre-1967 dwelling. Granted, validated 1 July 2026 - [**PA/02564/26** Luqa](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02564-26/luqa-sanction-minor-internal-and-facade-alterations-from): To sanction minor internal and facade alterations from the approved planning permit PA/09407/19. Granted, validated 22 April 2026 - [**PA/03955/25** Luqa](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03955-25/luqa-propose-change-of-use-from-garage-to): To propose change of use from garage to Class 4B-nail salon; lowering of ground floor and to fix a sign. Granted, validated 18 June 2025 - [**PA/03903/25** Luqa](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03903-25/luqa-change-of-use-from-store-as-approved): Change of use from store as approved in PAPB/2528/72 to a garage at ground floor and a domestic store at basement level including sanctioning of minor variation Granted, validated 18 June 2025 - [**PA/03818/25** Luqa](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03818-25/luqa-change-of-use-from-garage-to-class): Change of use from garage to Class 4B shop including installation of sign, internal partitions incl wc and replacement of timber door with a glazed door. Granted, validated 11 June 2025 - [**PA/02754/25** Luqa](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02754-25/luqa-alterations-to-the-common-area): Proposed alterations to the common area, conversion of existing penthouse into an apartment at fourth floor level and the construction of a recessed floor at fi Refused, validated 30 April 2025, 5 floors plus a receded floor - [**PA/04125/24** Luqa](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04125-24/luqa-change-of-use-from-store-as-approved): Change of use from store as approved in PAPB/2528/72 to a garage including sanctioning of minor variations. Granted, validated 3 July 2024 - [**PA/01513/24** Luqa](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01513-24/luqa-restoration-of-facade): Proposed restoration of facade (Irrestawra Darek Scheme GS/00397/23). Granted, validated 26 June 2024 - [**PA/00153/24** Luqa](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00153-24/luqa-partial-demolition-of-existing-structure): Partial demolition of existing structure (out building), partial excavation to create rooms underneath proposed kitchen and dining area. Construction of new flo Granted, validated 17 January 2024 - [**PA/02560/23** Luqa](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02560-23/luqa-carry-out-alterations-to-two-existing-houses): To carry out alterations to two existing houses, joining them into one. Granted, validated 13 June 2023 - [**PA/00758/23** Luqa](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00758-23/luqa-extension-to-third-floor-level-and-construction): Proposed extension to third floor level and construction of 2 bedrooms at fourth floor. Withdrawn, validated 22 February 2023, 5 floors - [**PA/00755/22** Luqa](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00755-22/luqa-additional-unit-to-the-approved-permit-pa5839-17): Proposed additional unit to the approved permit PA5839/17 including the alteration and changes to the stairwell and lift. 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