--- title: "PA/00970/25: Change of use from existing church school in Luqa | PropertyList" url: https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00970-25/luqa-change-of-use-from-existing-church-school source: PropertyList (propertylist.mt), from the Malta Planning Authority's public register retrieved: 2026-11-03 --- > Withdrawn planning application in Luqa: Change of use from existing church school to childcare center (Class 2C). Application also include minor internal… Planning applications › Luqa › PA0097025 # PA/00970/25: Change of use from existing church school in Luqa ex- St.Francis School, Triq il-Papa Innocenzju, Luqa Change of use from existing church school to childcare center (Class 2C). Application also include minor internal alterations. - **Status:** Withdrawn (This application for development permission has been withdrawn by the applicant.) - **Location:** ex- St.Francis School, Triq il-Papa Innocenzju, Luqa - **Locality:** [Luqa](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/luqa) - **Applicant:** Sergio Fiore - **Perit:** [Perit Henry Attard](https://propertylist.mt/perit/henry-attard) - **Application type:** Full development permission - **Zone:** Within Development Zone - **Type of works:** Change of Use - **Received:** 25 October 2024 - **Validated:** 19 February 2025 - **Published:** 19 February 2025 - **Comments close:** 21 March 2025 [Case details on the Planning Authority website](https://www.pa.org.mt/pacasedetails?CaseType=PA/00970/25) [Plans, case officer report and decision on eapps](https://eapps.pa.org.mt/Case/CaseDetails?caseType=PA&casenumber=00970&caseYear=25) ## Planning activity around ex- St.Francis School, Triq il-Papa Innocenzju, Luqa 203 other applications within 300 m: 132 granted, 4 refused, 27 pending. 97% of decided applications nearby were granted. Tallest granted nearby: 4 floors (PA/02705/23). On Triq il-Papa Innocenzju: 3 other applications, 2 granted and 0 refused; granted buildings are typically 3 floors, the tallest 3. Approval estimate for change of use applications like this here: about 91% (likely range 61–100%, low reliability, from 9 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/01770/22** Luqa](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01770-22/luqa-change-of-use-from-vacant-place-to): Change of use from vacant place to Class 4A office and replacement of aluminum doors to timber. Status being checked, 20 m away - [**PA/01043/24** Luqa](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01043-24/luqa-sanction-existing-domestic-store-in-backyard): To sanction existing domestic store in backyard, propose demolition of bathroom at ground floor, external stairs and first floor roofs and propose bathroom at… Granted, validated 28 February 2024, 3 floors, 24 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, 24 m away - [**PA/05750/26** Luqa](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05750-26/luqa-internal-alterations-at-ground-floor-level-and): Internal alterations at ground floor level and extension of single dwelling unit at first and second floor. Pending, validated 19 August 2026, 39 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/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, 49 m away - [**PA/00016/24** Luqa](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00016-24/luqa-sanction-dwelling-including-internal-heights): To sanction dwelling including internal heights, washroom and change of use from Convenience Shop to Garage from that approved in PA/05392/10. Replacement of… Granted, validated 31 May 2024, 54 m away - [**PA/06443/25** Luqa](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06443-25/luqa-extension-of-pre-1967-terraced-house-and-the): Extension of pre-1967 terraced house and the addition of washroom. Granted, validated 11 December 2025, 57 m away - [**PA/01545/26** Luqa](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01545-26/luqa-addition-of-pool-to-permit-approved-in): Addition of pool to permit approved in PA6443/25. Granted, validated 11 March 2026, 58 m away - [**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, 58 m away - [**PA/07550/24** Luqa](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07550-24/luqa-restoration-of-a-pre-1967-house-of-character): Restoration of a pre-1967 house of character including the restoration of facades. Proposal includes demolition of low structures on ground floor and room on… Granted, validated 6 November 2024, 58 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, 58 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, 58 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, 59 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, 64 m away ## More by Henry Attard - [**PA/07837/26** Belt Valletta](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07837-26/belt-valletta-sanction-dwelling-including-minor-discrepancies-in-layou): To sanction dwelling including minor discrepancies in layout from approved PA/5501/06. Pending - [**PA/07381/26** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07381-26/birkirkara-demolish-existing-garages-and-excavate-basement-to): To demolish existing garages and excavate basement to necessary level to construct garages at -2 and -1, 16 apartments at ground, first, second and third… Pending, validated 21 October 2026, 4 floors plus a receded floor - [**PA/07373/26** Birzebbuga](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07373-26/birzebbuga-demolish-existing-terrace-house-and-construct-two): To demolish existing terrace house and construct two terraces houses consisting of garage at ground floor level and overlying dwelling. Application also… Pending, validated 28 October 2026, 2 floors - [**PA/07065/26** Msida](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07065-26/msida-sanction-layout): To sanction layout (including facade signage) of existing car showroom. Application includes part change of use to public service. Pending, validated 14 October 2026 - [**PA/07055/26** Gzira](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07055-26/gzira-demolish-existing-ground-floor-garage-and-overlying): To demolish existing ground floor garage and overlying maisonette to construct Class 4A office at ground floor, 5 overlying units (1 at each floor) and 1 unit… Pending, validated 14 October 2026, 5 floors plus a receded floor - [**PA/07026/26** Ghaxaq](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07026-26/ghaxaq-excavation-to-necessary-levels-to-construct-3): Proposed excavation to necessary levels to construct 3 garages at basement level, replace ground floor garage with 1 maisonette and minor internal and… Pending, validated 14 October 2026 [All applications by Henry Attard](https://propertylist.mt/perit/henry-attard) [All planning applications in Luqa](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/luqa)