--- title: "PA/00063/22: demolition of existing structures & site excavation in Luqa | PropertyList" url: https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00063-22/luqa-demolition-of-existing-structures-and-site-excavation source: PropertyList (propertylist.mt), from the Malta Planning Authority's public register retrieved: 2026-11-02 --- > Status being checked planning application in Luqa: Proposed demolition of existing structures & site excavation for the construction of a religious and… Planning applications › Luqa › PA0006322 # PA/00063/22: demolition of existing structures & site excavation in Luqa Islamic Solidarity Malta, Triq Hal Qormi, Qasam Industrijali, Luqa Proposed demolition of existing structures & site excavation for the construction of a religious and cultural hub including a place of worship with ancillary sanitary facilities, meeting rooms, administrative offices, and basement parking. - **Status:** Status being checked - **Location:** Islamic Solidarity Malta, Triq Hal Qormi, Qasam Industrijali, Luqa - **Locality:** [Luqa](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/luqa) - **Applicant:** Zakaria Alkatib - **Perit:** [Perit David Ellul Mercer](https://propertylist.mt/perit/david-ellul-mercer) - **Type of works:** Demolition & New Construction [Case details on the Planning Authority website](https://www.pa.org.mt/pacasedetails?CaseType=PA/00063/22) [Plans, case officer report and decision on eapps](https://eapps.pa.org.mt/Case/CaseDetails?caseType=PA&casenumber=00063&caseYear=22) ## Planning activity around Islamic Solidarity Malta, Triq Hal Qormi, Qasam Industrijali, Luqa 33 other applications within 300 m: 18 granted, 0 refused, 5 pending. 100% of decided applications nearby were granted. Tallest granted nearby: 4 floors (PA/04108/23). On Triq Hal Qormi: 13 other applications, 8 granted and 0 refused; granted buildings are typically 4 floors, the tallest 4. Periti active on this street: [Claire Bezzina](https://propertylist.mt/perit/claire-bezzina). Approval estimate for demolition & new construction applications like this here: about 95% (likely range 65–100%, low reliability, from 2 comparable decisions nearby). Indicative only. It's based on decisions for similar nearby applications, not on the drawings or the case officer's report; it gets better as documents are added from eapps. - [**PA/05497/26** Luqa](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05497-26/luqa-demolish-terraced-house): To demolish terraced house, to excavate basement for private garages and reservoir, and to construct 2 overlying maisonettes, 6 apartments and penthouse at… Pending, validated 19 August 2026, 3 floors plus a receded floor, 45 m away - [**PA/07634/26** Luqa](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07634-26/luqa-sanction-minor-alterations-at-ground-floor-level): To sanction minor alterations at ground floor level from approved permit PA/005037/17. To propose minor internal alterations at ground floor level. Pending, 1 floor, 52 m away - [**PA/04108/23** Luqa](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04108-23/luqa-demolition-of-terraced-house-and-construction-of): Demolition of terraced house and construction of basement garage, maisonette at ground floor, two two bedroomed apartments at first and second floors, one… Granted, validated 5 July 2023, 4 floors plus a receded floor, 58 m away - [**PA/02783/25** Luqa](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02783-25/luqa-sanction-internal-changes-from-approved-permit-pb0080-84): To sanction internal changes from approved permit PB0080/84. Granted, validated 1 July 2025, 79 m away - [**PA/02354/26** Luqa](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02354-26/luqa-minor-alterations-to-fa-ade): Minor alterations to façade, replacement of deteriorated stairwell at the backyard and building of a small store at the back of the basement. Granted, validated 7 May 2026, 81 m away - [**PA/06818/24** Luqa](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06818-24/luqa-proposal-includes-sanctioning-of-internal-alterations-in): Proposal includes sanctioning of internal alterations in the un / loading area and a change to the facade. Granted, validated 28 February 2025, 88 m away - [**PA/02643/21** Luqa](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02643-21/luqa-removal-of-existing-signage-and-proposed-billboard): Removal of existing signage and proposed billboard and cladding on façade. Proposal also includes sanctioning of minor internal alterations to Class 4A offices. Status being checked, 88 m away - [**PA/02604/26** Luqa](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02604-26/luqa-sanctioning-of-internal-alterations-and-of-minor): Sanctioning of internal alterations and of minor alterations to the facade of Class 4A offices. The proposal also includes alterations at the penthouse level. Granted, validated 8 June 2026, 92 m away - [**PA/03530/21** Luqa](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03530-21/luqa-sanction-change-of-use-from-retail): To sanction change of use from retail (4B) to offices (4A) and classroom/training room ancillary to same offices. Proposed minor alterations to front elevation. Status being checked, 120 m away - [**PA/05765/25** Luqa](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05765-25/luqa-installation-of-an-led-screen-on-the): Installation of an LED screen on the front façade and relocation of the existing sign. Withdrawn, validated 3 September 2025, 122 m away - [**PA/02948/21** Luqa](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02948-21/luqa-sanctioning-internal-and-external-alterations-to-terrace): Sanctioning internal and external alterations to terrace house built on two floors plus basement plus washroom Status being checked, 2 floors, 126 m away - [**PA/01601/26** Luqa](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01601-26/luqa-changes-to-approved-permit-gd1932-99-for-the): Changes to approved permit GD1932/99 for the formation of a back terrace at ground floor level. Granted, validated 21 April 2026, 128 m away - [**PA/08175/24** Luqa](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-08175-24/luqa-alterations-to-approved-pa-4583-18): Alterations to approved PA/4583/18 (Proposed extension at first floor to existing ground floor showroom, facade alterations, addition of two basement parking… Granted, validated 11 December 2024, 1 floor, 137 m away - [**PA/06280/25** Luqa](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06280-25/luqa-change-part-of-a-garage-into-a): To change part of a garage into a public service garage. Granted, validated 1 October 2025, 146 m away - [**PA/00928/22** Luqa](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00928-22/luqa-sanction-the-installation-of-a-pv-solar): To sanction the installation of a pv solar system at roof level. Status being checked, 147 m away ## More by David Ellul Mercer - [**PA/07091/26** San Pawl il-Bahar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07091-26/san-pawl-il-bahar-sanction-minor-internal-alterations-to-existing-rece): To sanction minor internal alterations to existing receded floor apartment from that approved in PA/08836/19. Pending - [**PA/05801/26** Tarxien](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05801-26/tarxien-change-of-use-of-part-of-class): Change of Use of Part of Class 4B (retail) to Ancillary Play Area and sanction part of sign. Pending, validated 19 August 2026 - [**PA/05498/26** Birzebbuga](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05498-26/birzebbuga-demolition-of-existing-building-and-construction-of): Demolition of existing building and construction of part Class 4D and part Class 4B outlet including installation of signage. Pending, validated 19 August 2026 - [**PA/03976/26** Hamrun](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03976-26/hamrun-sanction-stairwell-and-lift-hood-at-roof): To sanction stairwell and lift hood at roof level as built from that approved in RG/00559/17. Pending, validated 19 August 2026 - [**PA/03911/26** Mellieha](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03911-26/mellieha-sanction-minor-alterations-as-built-in-receded): To sanction minor alterations as built in receded floor and basement garage from that approved in PA/02266/09. Granted, validated 3 August 2026 - [**PA/03849/26** Mosta](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03849-26/mosta-part-demolition): Part demolition, alterations and extensions to existing pre-1967 townhouse including excavation of pool. Suspended, validated 10 June 2026 [All applications by David Ellul Mercer](https://propertylist.mt/perit/david-ellul-mercer) [All planning applications in Luqa](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/luqa)