--- title: "PA/00730/24: Alterations to subdivide existing third floor apartment in Luqa | PropertyList" url: https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00730-24/luqa-alterations-to-subdivide-existing-third-floor-apartment source: PropertyList (propertylist.mt), from the Malta Planning Authority's public register retrieved: 2026-11-03 --- > Refused planning application in Luqa: Alterations to subdivide existing third floor apartment into two. Perit Mannie Galea. Validated 12 June 2024. Planning applications › Luqa › PA0073024 # PA/00730/24: Alterations to subdivide existing third floor apartment in Luqa Saphire Court, Flat 3, Triq il-Karmnu c/w, Triq G. Tragance, Luqa Alterations to subdivide existing third floor apartment into two. - **Status:** Refused (Planning Authority decision reviewed by Appeals Board / EPRT) - **Location:** Saphire Court, Flat 3, Triq il-Karmnu c/w, Triq G. Tragance, Luqa - **Locality:** [Luqa](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/luqa) - **Applicant:** [Simon Azzopardi](https://propertylist.mt/applicant/simon-azzopardi) - **Perit:** [Perit Mannie Galea](https://propertylist.mt/perit/mannie-galea) - **Application type:** Full development permission - **Zone:** Within Development Zone - **Type of works:** Alterations & Extensions (Residential) - **Residential units:** 2 - **Received:** 23 January 2024 - **Validated:** 12 June 2024 - **Published:** 12 June 2024 - **Comments close:** 12 July 2024 - **Recommendation:** Refuse Permission - **Decision:** Refuse Permission - **Decision date:** 14 March 2025 [Case details on the Planning Authority website](https://www.pa.org.mt/pacasedetails?CaseType=PA/00730/24) [Plans, case officer report and decision on eapps](https://eapps.pa.org.mt/Case/CaseDetails?caseType=PA&casenumber=00730&caseYear=24) ## Planning activity around Saphire Court, Flat 3, Triq il-Karmnu c/w, Triq G. Tragance, Luqa 192 other applications within 300 m: 121 granted, 3 refused, 27 pending. 98% of decided applications nearby were granted. Tallest granted nearby: 4 floors (PA/05794/26). On Triq il-Karmnu: 36 other applications, 21 granted and 0 refused; granted buildings are typically 3 floors, the tallest 3. Periti active on this street: [Jesmond Mugliett](https://propertylist.mt/perit/jesmond-mugliett), [Henry Attard](https://propertylist.mt/perit/henry-attard), [John Schembri](https://propertylist.mt/perit/john-schembri), [Anne Polidano](https://propertylist.mt/perit/anne-polidano), [Charlene Jo Darmanin](https://propertylist.mt/perit/charlene-jo-darmanin). Approval estimate for alterations & extensions applications like this here: about 95% (likely range 65–100%, low reliability, from 20 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/09518/21** Luqa](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-09518-21/luqa-alterations-and-extensions-to-existing-terraced-house): Proposed alterations and extensions to existing terraced house including the addition of a receded floor and installation of a domestic pool at roof level Status being checked - [**PA/01182/25** Luqa](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01182-25/luqa-sanctioning-of-minor-differences-between-the-approved): Sanctioning of minor differences between the approved PA/01704/04 and PA/04632/08 and the existing property which mainly relate to changes in the site… Granted, validated 26 February 2025, 28 m away - [**PA/06600/24** Luqa](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06600-24/luqa-replace-open-balcony-parapet-wall-and-railing): To replace open balcony parapet wall and railing like with like. Proposal also includes the reinstalment of the existing timber garage door so as to slide… Granted, validated 28 November 2024, 28 m away - [**PA/07886/25** Luqa](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07886-25/luqa-restoration-of-facade): Proposed restoration of facade. Granted, validated 20 January 2026, 37 m away - [**PA/04503/26** Luqa](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04503-26/luqa-internal-and-external-alterations-to-a-pre-1968): Proposed internal and external alterations to a pre-1968 dwelling including extension and excavation and proposed swimming pool at the rear of the property,… Pending, validated 1 July 2026, 39 m away - [**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, 47 m away - [**PA/02360/23** Luqa](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02360-23/luqa-internal-and-external-alterations-to-an-existing): Internal and external alterations to an existing town house. Proposal also includes the erection of a room at the back of the second floor. Granted, validated 26 April 2023, 3 floors, 51 m away - [**PA/00952/24** Luqa](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00952-24/luqa-carry-out-restoration-works-on-existing-facade): To carry out restoration works on existing facade. To propose replacement of timber door following same design and materials. Granted, validated 25 March 2024, 55 m away - [**PA/00594/24** Luqa](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00594-24/luqa-sanction-internal-alterations-and-to-include-additional): To sanction internal alterations and to include additional third bedroom to a previously third party property. Granted, validated 23 April 2024, 61 m away - [**PA/03876/23** Luqa](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03876-23/luqa-propose-minor-internal-alterations): To propose minor internal alterations; including removal of walls and partitioning of rooms, to widen garage door and to replace existing roofs over bedroom,… Granted, validated 12 July 2023, 70 m away - [**PA/06346/23** Luqa](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06346-23/luqa-alteration-and-extension-to-existing-dwelling-including): Alteration and extension to existing dwelling including construction of swimming pool and change of use from confectionary/pastizzeria to a dwelling. Granted, validated 25 October 2023, 77 m away - [**PA/01973/26** Luqa](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01973-26/luqa-dismantle-and-reconstruct-dwelling-incorporating-architectural-fe): To dismantle and reconstruct dwelling incorporating architectural features in the existing drawings. Proposal includes also excavation to necessary levels,… Suspended, validated 25 March 2026, 1 floor, 78 m away - [**PA/06743/26** Luqa](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06743-26/luqa-restoration-and-rehabilitation-of-an-existing-residential): Proposed restoration and rehabilitation of an existing residential dwelling consisting of internal alterations, replacement of deteriorated concrete ceilings… Pending, validated 30 September 2026, 82 m away - [**PA/04996/26** Luqa](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04996-26/luqa-part-demolition-of-existing-unutilised-rooms-of-an): Proposed part-demolition of existing unutilised rooms of an existing dwelling and proposed construction of basement garages and seven overlying maisonettes. Pending, validated 22 July 2026, 2 floors, 87 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, 90 m away ## More by Mannie Galea - [**PA/07794/26** Naxxar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07794-26/naxxar-excavate-and-construct-a-domestic-store-at): To excavate and construct a domestic store at basement level over site covered by PA/07034/23. Pending - [**PA/07662/26** Marsa](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07662-26/marsa-alterations-to-a-past-class-4b-shop): Alterations to a past Class 4B shop. Change of use to a Class 4B convenience shop including fixing of internally illuminated sign and a/c’s Pending - [**PA/07522/26** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07522-26/birkirkara-sanctioning-of-internal-alterations-to-a-class): Sanctioning of internal alterations to a Class 4A office for use of a Class 4B (EMS) - electrical muscle stimulation studio. Pending - [**PA/07488/26** Rabat](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07488-26/rabat-sanctioning-of-an-agricultural-store): Sanctioning of an agricultural store. Pending, validated 28 October 2026 - [**PA/07454/26** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07454-26/birkirkara-change-of-use-of-a-garage-into): Change of use of a garage into a Class 4B salon including alterations, fixing of internally illuminated sign and a/c. Pending, validated 28 October 2026 - [**PA/07356/26** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07356-26/birkirkara-renewal-to-pa-04630-18-formation-of-a): Renewal to PA/04630/18 - Formation of a shower room and fixing of an internal partition at first floor level. Demolition pf existing third floor penthouse;… Pending, validated 21 October 2026, 4 floors plus a receded floor [All applications by Mannie Galea](https://propertylist.mt/perit/mannie-galea) ## More from Simon Azzopardi - [**PA/04761/26** Pembroke](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04761-26/pembroke-internal-and-external-alterations-to-existing-villa): Internal and external alterations to existing villa, demolition of existing washroom, and construction of additional floors and washroom. To also sanction… Pending, validated 8 July 2026 - [**PA/01062/26** Msida](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01062-26/msida-demolish-existing-terraced-house-and-class-4b): To demolish existing terraced house and Class 4B shop and construction of 1 no. Class 4B shops, 1 No. Class 4A office and a garage at ground floor level,… Granted, validated 25 February 2026, 6 floors plus a receded floor - [**PA/03041/25** Swieqi](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03041-25/swieqi-sanction-an-internal-wall): To sanction an internal wall, retractable canopies and minor external variations on the façade from permit approved by virtue PA/2670/12. Granted, validated 16 June 2025 - [**PA/01417/23** Mgarr](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01417-23/mgarr-it-is-proposed-to-demolish-existing-property): It is proposed to demolish existing property. Proposed construction of maisonette at ground floor level, 2 apartments at first & second floor levels and… Refused, validated 15 March 2023, 4 floors - [**PA/01305/23** Mgarr](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01305-23/mgarr-proposal-to-demolish-existing-property-and-excavate): Proposal to demolish existing property and excavate basement level. Proposed construction of garages at basement level, maisonette at ground floor level and 3… Refused, validated 8 March 2023, 3 floors plus a receded floor [All planning applications in Luqa](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/luqa)