--- title: "PA/01059/21: Change of use of Lotto Office in Luqa | PropertyList" url: https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01059-21/luqa-change-of-use-of-lotto-office source: PropertyList (propertylist.mt), from the Malta Planning Authority's public register retrieved: 2026-11-03 --- > Status being checked planning application in Luqa: Change of use of Lotto Office (Class 4A) to Retail Shop (Class 4B). Perit Stephen Buhagiar. Planning applications › Luqa › PA0105921 # PA/01059/21: Change of use of Lotto Office in Luqa 94, Triq Sant' Andrija, Luqa Change of use of Lotto Office (Class 4A) to Retail Shop (Class 4B). - **Status:** Status being checked - **Location:** 94, Triq Sant' Andrija, Luqa - **Locality:** [Luqa](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/luqa) - **Applicant:** Mr James Ciappara obo Socjeta Filarmonika L-Unjoni - **Perit:** [Perit Stephen Buhagiar](https://propertylist.mt/perit/stephen-buhagiar) - **Type of works:** Change of Use [Case details on the Planning Authority website](https://www.pa.org.mt/pacasedetails?CaseType=PA/01059/21) [Plans, case officer report and decision on eapps](https://eapps.pa.org.mt/Case/CaseDetails?caseType=PA&casenumber=01059&caseYear=21) ## Planning activity around 94, Triq Sant' Andrija, Luqa 222 other applications within 300 m: 148 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, 4 granted and 0 refused; granted buildings are typically 3 floors, the tallest 3. Approval estimate for change of use applications like this here: about 89% (likely range 59–100%, low reliability, from 10 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/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 - [**PA/02760/21** Luqa](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02760-21/luqa-propose-external-and-internal-alterations): To propose external and internal alterations, sanctioning of existing balcony and second floor window and removal of aluminium structure and to propose a… Status being checked, 56 m away ## More by Stephen Buhagiar - [**PA/07033/25** Fgura](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07033-25/fgura-internal-alterations): Internal alterations, installation of commercial sign above main door, and change of use of garage to a public service garage (parking of Y-plate vehicles). Granted, validated 29 October 2025 - [**PA/02537/24** Senglea (Isla)](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02537-24/senglea-isla-internal-and-external-alterations-and-addition-of): Internal and external alterations and addition of one bedroom at second floor level. Granted, validated 18 June 2024 - [**PA/01655/24** Belt Valletta](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01655-24/belt-valletta-re-establishing-residential-use-of-dilapidated-dwelling): Re-establishing residential use of dilapidated dwelling, including restoration of facade. Withdrawn, validated 3 April 2024 - [**PA/00940/24** Zabbar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00940-24/zabbar-internal-and-external-alterations-including-additional-rooms): Internal and external alterations including additional rooms at setback floor level to previous permit PA1688/20. Granted, validated 23 September 2024 - [**PA/06009/23** Safi](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06009-23/safi-change-of-use-from-garage-for-private): Change of use from garage for private cars to garage for private cars and Class 6A warehouse, variations from the official building alignment, internal… Refused, validated 18 October 2023 - [**PA/02225/21** Rabat](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02225-21/rabat-internal-and-external-alterations-to-existing-derelict): Internal and external alterations to existing derelict property, including restoration of facade, minimal internal alterations and sanctioning of variations… Status being checked [All applications by Stephen Buhagiar](https://propertylist.mt/perit/stephen-buhagiar) [All planning applications in Luqa](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/luqa)