--- title: "PA/00153/24: Partial demolition of existing structure in Luqa | PropertyList" url: https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00153-24/luqa-partial-demolition-of-existing-structure source: PropertyList (propertylist.mt), from the Malta Planning Authority's public register retrieved: 2026-11-02 --- > Granted planning application in Luqa: Partial demolition of existing structure (out building), partial excavation to create rooms underneath proposed… Planning applications › Luqa › PA0015324 # PA/00153/24: Partial demolition of existing structure in Luqa 51, Triq ir-Rixtellu, Luqa Partial demolition of existing structure (out building), partial excavation to create rooms underneath proposed kitchen and dining area. Construction of new floor to tie in with existing main structure and extension to washroom on second floor, the construction of garage at the façade, construction of pool and landscaping of garden. - **Status:** Granted (This application has been approved by Planning Board / Commission.) - **Location:** 51, Triq ir-Rixtellu, Luqa - **Locality:** [Luqa](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/luqa) - **Applicant:** Etienne Bonnici - **Perit:** [Perit James Bonnici Camilleri](https://propertylist.mt/perit/james-bonnici-camilleri) - **Application type:** Full development permission - **Zone:** Within Development Zone - **Type of works:** Demolition & New Construction (Commercial) - **Residential units:** 1 - **Received:** 26 September 2023 - **Validated:** 17 January 2024 - **Published:** 17 January 2024 - **Comments close:** 16 February 2024 - **Recommendation:** Grant Permission - **Decision:** Grant Permission - **Decision date:** 9 July 2024 - **Permit expires:** 24 July 2029 [Case details on the Planning Authority website](https://www.pa.org.mt/pacasedetails?CaseType=PA/00153/24) [Plans, case officer report and decision on eapps](https://eapps.pa.org.mt/Case/CaseDetails?caseType=PA&casenumber=00153&caseYear=24) ## Planning activity around 51, Triq ir-Rixtellu, Luqa 154 other applications within 300 m: 97 granted, 3 refused, 17 pending. 97% of decided applications nearby were granted. Tallest granted nearby: 5 floors (PA/00287/24). On Triq ir-Rixtellu: 11 other applications, 8 granted and 1 refused. Periti active on this street: [Christian Buhagiar](https://propertylist.mt/perit/christian-buhagiar). Approval estimate for demolition & new construction applications like this here: about 95% (likely range 65–100%, low reliability, from 8 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/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, 8 m away - [**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, 9 m away - [**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… Granted, validated 18 June 2025, 30 m away - [**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, 31 m away - [**PA/00277/24** Luqa](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00277-24/luqa-aluminium-insulation-panel-structure-at-washroom-level): Proposed aluminium insulation panel structure at washroom level. Withdrawn, validated 24 January 2024, 39 m away - [**PA/02386/25** Luqa](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02386-25/luqa-renewal-of-permit-pa-00802-20-to-make-minor): Renewal of permit PA/00802/20: To make minor internal alterations, and construct a w.c. and a roof over drying area at roof level. Granted, validated 6 May 2025, 42 m away - [**PA/00802/20** Luqa](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00802-20/luqa-make-minor-internal-alterations): To make minor internal alterations, and construct a w.c. and a roof over drying area at roof level. Status being checked, 44 m away - [**PA/08466/24** Luqa](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-08466-24/luqa-alterations-to-existing-dwelling-approved-in-pa-300-24): Proposed alterations to existing dwelling approved in PA/300/24 including changes to the backyard which include the construction of pool with pool deck and… Granted, validated 18 December 2024, 51 m away - [**PA/00300/24** Luqa](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00300-24/luqa-sanction-departures-from-pre-1967-dwelling-as-existing): To sanction departures from pre-1967 dwelling as existing including the demolition of structures within backyard and construction of an extension to the… Granted, validated 24 January 2024, 51 m away - [**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, 51 m away - [**PA/04095/24** Luqa](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04095-24/luqa-demolish-an-existing-dilapidated-dwelling): To demolish an existing dilapidated dwelling, excavation of basement level, construction of basement garage and construction of a dwelling over three floors,… Granted, validated 3 July 2024, 3 floors, 58 m away - [**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, 84 m away - [**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, 87 m away - [**PA/07275/26** Luqa](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07275-26/luqa-restoration-works-to-the-facade): Restoration works to the facade, replacement of dangerous roof structure, internal alterations and the construction of a pool on the roof. Pending, 89 m away - [**PA/03699/23** Luqa](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03699-23/luqa-conversion-of-3-bed-maisonette-into-3-bed-apartment): Proposed conversion of 3-bed maisonette into 3-bed apartment at first floor level, construct 1no 3-bed apartment at second floor level and construct washroom… Granted, validated 21 June 2023, 2 floors plus a receded floor, 91 m away ## More by James Bonnici Camilleri - [**PA/07716/26** St Julians](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07716-26/st-julians-propose-minor-internal-and-external-alterations-to): To propose minor internal and external alterations to pre-1967 townhouse, and convert into a ground floor maisonette, 3 overlying apartments and a penthouse… Pending, 4 floors plus a receded floor - [**PA/07633/26** San Pawl il-Bahar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07633-26/san-pawl-il-bahar-demolish-existing-dwelling): To demolish existing dwelling, excavate site to necessary levels and propose construction of 3 levels of basement garages, 2 Class 4B shops including signage,… Pending, 7 floors plus a receded floor - [**PA/07483/26** Zurrieq](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07483-26/zurrieq-carry-out-changes-to-pa7127-25-including-modification): To carry out changes to PA7127/25 including modification to internal layout and facade. Pending - [**PA/07384/26** Santa Venera](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07384-26/santa-venera-sanction-as-built-first-floor-plan): To sanction as built first floor plan. Pending - [**PA/07375/26** Marsaskala](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07375-26/marsaskala-demolish-terraced-house): To demolish terraced house, propose excavation for reservoir, street level garage, maisonette, 3 overlying units and a penthouse at receded level. Pending, validated 21 October 2026, 4 floors plus a receded floor - [**PA/07367/26** Hamrun](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07367-26/hamrun-propose-minor-internal-alteration-to-approved-pa-4200-25): To propose minor internal alteration to approved PA/4200/25 including projections in backyard and shifting of walls. Pending [All applications by James Bonnici Camilleri](https://propertylist.mt/perit/james-bonnici-camilleri) [All planning applications in Luqa](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/luqa)