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Triq San Pawl, Luqa: planning intelligence

11 applications on record: 7 granted, 0 refused, 3 pending (100% of decided granted). Granted buildings are typically 2 floors. 3 residential units granted. 3 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 78% of the street; elsewhere along it 3 Floors plus semi-basement.

The 2006 local plan limit here is 2 floors; granted buildings are typically 2 floors.

Height precedents

  • PA/06398/24 Luqa: Alterations and extension to existing pre-1967 dwelling including demolition of rooms at ground and first floor levels retaining the facade and front part of dw Granted, validated 25 September 2024, 2 floors, decided 21 May 2025

What the planning files say

No eapps planning files have been read for Triq San Pawl yet.

Pending now

  • PA/07275/26 Luqa: Restoration works to the facade, replacement of dangerous roof structure, internal alterations and the construction of a pool on the roof. Pending
  • PA/04225/26 Luqa: Proposed internal alterations to pre-1968 town house including proposed extension at ground floor and 1st floor. Pending, validated 24 June 2026
  • PA/04047/26 Luqa: Proposed excavation and construction of pool and ancillary facilities in backyard. Pending, validated 17 June 2026

Latest applications on Triq San Pawl

  • PA/07275/26 Luqa: Restoration works to the facade, replacement of dangerous roof structure, internal alterations and the construction of a pool on the roof. Pending
  • PA/04225/26 Luqa: Proposed internal alterations to pre-1968 town house including proposed extension at ground floor and 1st floor. Pending, validated 24 June 2026
  • PA/04047/26 Luqa: Proposed excavation and construction of pool and ancillary facilities in backyard. Pending, validated 17 June 2026
  • PA/00001/26 Luqa: To extend existing single dwelling and carry out internal and external alterations at all levels including joining garage no.40 to this dwelling. Granted, validated 14 January 2026
  • PA/06377/25 Luqa: To sanction pool constructed at roof level. Proposed alterations at roof floor, including modifications to floor levels, and changes to wall height surrounding Granted, validated 8 October 2025
  • PA/06149/25 Luqa: Proposed sanctioning of tool shed in backyard to pre-1967 townhouse. Granted, validated 21 October 2025
  • PA/03666/25 Luqa: To excavate and convert a soft landscape area into a swimming pool. Granted, validated 11 June 2025
  • PA/02948/25 Luqa: Proposed extension overlooking back garden to existing townhouse. Granted, validated 7 May 2025
  • PA/06398/24 Luqa: Alterations and extension to existing pre-1967 dwelling including demolition of rooms at ground and first floor levels retaining the facade and front part of dw Granted, validated 25 September 2024, 2 floors
  • PA/00672/24 Luqa: To propose the construction of balcony and alterations to facade materials. Granted, validated 7 February 2024
  • PA/03415/22 Luqa: Proposed alterations and additions to existing residence and construction of pool. Status being checked

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 Dun Pawl.