--- title: "PA/00252/26: Change of use from Class 1 - in Luqa | PropertyList" url: https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00252-26/luqa-change-of-use-from-class-1 source: PropertyList (propertylist.mt), from the Malta Planning Authority's public register retrieved: 2026-11-02 --- > Granted planning application in Luqa: Change of use from Class 1 - residential dwelling to Class 2A - residential institution. Internal alterations… Planning applications › Luqa › PA0025226 # PA/00252/26: Change of use from Class 1 - in Luqa 5, White Heart, Triq Sant' Andrija c/w, Sqaq Sant' Andrija Nru. 5, Luqa Change of use from Class 1 - residential dwelling to Class 2A - residential institution. Internal alterations including lift access. External alterations including converting of window to door to provide access for all entrance and widening of washroom. Demolition of dilapidated slab at roof level and construction of new slab to increase height of washroom. - **Status:** Granted (This application has been approved by Planning Board / Commission.) - **Location:** 5, White Heart, Triq Sant' Andrija c/w, Sqaq Sant' Andrija Nru. 5, Luqa - **Locality:** [Luqa](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/luqa) - **Applicant:** [Daniela Calleja Bitar (obo Richmond Foundation)](https://propertylist.mt/applicant/richmond-foundation) - **Perit:** [Perit Alex Spiteri](https://propertylist.mt/perit/alex-spiteri) - **Application type:** Full development permission - **Zone:** Within Development Zone - **Type of works:** Demolition & New Construction (Residential) - **Received:** 20 November 2025 - **Validated:** 21 January 2026 - **Published:** 21 January 2026 - **Comments close:** 20 February 2026 - **Recommendation:** Grant Permission - **Decision:** Grant Permission - **Decision date:** 22 April 2026 - **Permit expires:** 6 May 2031 [Case details on the Planning Authority website](https://www.pa.org.mt/pacasedetails?CaseType=PA/00252/26) [Plans, case officer report and decision on eapps](https://eapps.pa.org.mt/Case/CaseDetails?caseType=PA&casenumber=00252&caseYear=26) ## Planning activity around 5, White Heart, Triq Sant' Andrija c/w, Sqaq Sant' Andrija Nru. 5, Luqa 222 other applications within 300 m: 147 granted, 3 refused, 25 pending. 98% of decided applications nearby were granted. Tallest granted nearby: 4 floors (PA/02705/23). On Triq Sant' Andrija: 6 other applications, 3 granted and 0 refused; granted buildings are typically 3 floors, the tallest 3. Approval estimate for demolition & new construction applications like this here: about 95% (likely range 65–100%, low reliability, from 19 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/08303/25** Luqa](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-08303-25/luqa-change-of-use-from-retail-shop-to-class): Change of use from retail-shop to Class 4B Mini-market. Granted, validated 24 December 2025, 16 m away - [**PA/02575/25** Luqa](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02575-25/luqa-internal-and-external-alterations-at-ground-and): Internal and external alterations at ground and first floor level to existing pre-1967 dwelling, Alterations include splitting of dwelling into two separate… Granted, validated 16 April 2025, 3 floors, 18 m away - [**PA/00369/26** Luqa](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00369-26/luqa-internal-alterations-to-existing-second-floor-and): Proposed internal alterations to existing second floor and addition of a setback 1 bedroom dwelling at third floor. Granted, validated 28 January 2026, 3 floors plus a receded floor, 23 m away - [**PA/07623/25** Luqa](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07623-25/luqa-demolish-existing-dwelling): To demolish existing dwelling (retaining facade and hall at ground floor) and construct Class 4B and Class 4D at ground floor level, two overlying units (one… Pending, validated 26 November 2025, 4 floors, 27 m away - [**PA/02467/22** Luqa](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02467-22/luqa-sanction-change-of-window-to-door-on): To sanction change of window to door on side elevation and replace signs on facade. Status being checked, 31 m away - [**PA/01059/21** Luqa](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01059-21/luqa-change-of-use-of-lotto-office): Change of use of Lotto Office (Class 4A) to Retail Shop (Class 4B). Status being checked, 33 m away - [**PA/05983/26** Luqa](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05983-26/luqa-change-of-use-from-class-4b-to): Change of use from Class 4B to Class 4C. Refused, validated 2 September 2026, 39 m away - [**PA/00499/25** Luqa](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00499-25/luqa-change-of-use-from-garage-to-class): Change of use from garage to Class 4B including use as a grocer/greengrocer, including change of use of rear domestic store to kitchenette, store and w,c.… Granted, validated 29 January 2025, 39 m away - [**PA/00376/24** Luqa](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00376-24/luqa-demolish-existing-building): To demolish existing building (retaining existing façade and hallway) and construct a private car garage and Class 4D restaurant at ground floor, 2 overlying… Granted, validated 31 January 2024, 3 floors plus a receded floor, 39 m away - [**PA/07829/25** Luqa](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07829-25/luqa-modification-to-approved-permit): Modification to approved permit (PA376/24) to include internal and external alterations, and also extension at receded floor level. Granted, validated 3 December 2025, 44 m away - [**PA/04977/24** Luqa](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04977-24/luqa-restoration-of-existing-facade-in-connection-with): Proposed restoration of existing facade in connection with GS340/23. Granted, validated 31 July 2024, 46 m away - [**PA/05567/25** Luqa](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05567-25/luqa-removal-of-existing-steel-shutter-to-class): Removal of existing steel shutter to class 4b shop approved in PA 6051/95 and alteration to elevation to improve shopfront. Granted, validated 27 August 2025, 49 m away - [**PA/02802/23** Luqa](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02802-23/luqa-demolishing-of-existing-kitchen-at-ground-floor): Proposed demolishing of existing kitchen at ground floor, internal alterations, demolishing and replacement of deteriorated roofs and proposed extension at… Granted, validated 17 May 2023, 50 m away - [**PA/03154/22** Luqa](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03154-22/luqa-internal-alterations-and-the-construction-of-an): Proposed internal alterations and the construction of an additional floor and washroom. Status being checked, 50 m away - [**PA/05495/23** Luqa](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05495-23/luqa-sanctioning-of-the-demolition-of-an-existing): Proposed sanctioning of the demolition of an existing public convenience structure and proposed sanctioning as built. Granted, validated 20 September 2023, 55 m away ## More by Alex Spiteri - [**PA/07254/26** Sliema](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07254-26/sliema-variation-from-the-official-building-alignments-of): Variation from the official building alignments of corner townhouse (PA/00124/21) with local hardstone cladding on lower plinths of both facades. Pending, validated 21 October 2026 - [**PA/06514/26** Pieta](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06514-26/pieta-sanction-garage-at-basement-level-of-government): To sanction garage at basement level of government constructed residential block and garage complex. Pending - [**PA/05536/26** Paola](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05536-26/paola-internal-alterations-and-part-extension-at-receded): Proposed internal alterations and part extension at receded second floor to existing single dwelling. Granted, validated 2 October 2026 - [**PA/03127/26** Balzan](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03127-26/balzan-changes-to-pa-03881-21-to-include): Proposed changes to PA/03881/21 to include, internal layout modifications, extend the dwelling to the main street alignment/facade and conceal the exposed… Pending, validated 13 May 2026, 3 floors plus a receded floor - [**PA/02880/26** Mosta](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02880-26/mosta-additional-basement-floor-at-level-3-only): Proposed additional basement floor at level -3 only to approved permit PA/6850/25. Granted, validated 26 May 2026 - [**PA/06850/25** Mosta](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06850-25/mosta-clear-out-and-excavate-site): To clear out and excavate site, including demolition of rubble wall, and to propose the Richmond Foundation Wellbeing Centre in the form of a mixed-use… Granted, validated 22 October 2025, 4 floors plus a receded floor [All applications by Alex Spiteri](https://propertylist.mt/perit/alex-spiteri) ## More from Richmond Foundation) - [**PA/02880/26** Mosta](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02880-26/mosta-additional-basement-floor-at-level-3-only): Proposed additional basement floor at level -3 only to approved permit PA/6850/25. Granted, validated 26 May 2026 [All planning applications in Luqa](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/luqa)