--- title: "PA/01231/26: demolish existing dwelling and excavate site to in Luqa | PropertyList" url: https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01231-26/luqa-demolish-existing-dwelling-and-excavate-site-to source: PropertyList (propertylist.mt), from the Malta Planning Authority's public register retrieved: 2026-11-03 --- > Suspended planning application in Luqa: To demolish existing dwelling and excavate site to necessary levels. Proposed construction of 2 Class 4A - offices… Planning applications › Luqa › PA0123126 # PA/01231/26: demolish existing dwelling and excavate site to in Luqa 90, Maria Assunta, Triq il-Gdida c/w, Triq Guzeppi Penza, Luqa To demolish existing dwelling and excavate site to necessary levels. Proposed construction of 2 Class 4A - offices at basement level, ground floor garages and 4 overlying residential units. Proposal includes also the fixing of signs. - **Status:** Suspended (Application processing is currently suspended at the perit's request) - **Location:** 90, Maria Assunta, Triq il-Gdida c/w, Triq Guzeppi Penza, Luqa - **Locality:** [Luqa](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/luqa) - **Applicant:** Charlo Farrugia - **Perit:** [Perit Gilbert Bartolo](https://propertylist.mt/perit/gilbert-bartolo) - **Application type:** Full development permission - **Zone:** Within Development Zone - **Type of works:** Demolition & New Construction (Residential) - **Height:** 4 floors - **Residential units:** 4 - **Received:** 5 December 2025 - **Validated:** 25 February 2026 - **Published:** 25 February 2026 - **Comments close:** 27 March 2026 [Case details on the Planning Authority website](https://www.pa.org.mt/pacasedetails?CaseType=PA/01231/26) [Plans, case officer report and decision on eapps](https://eapps.pa.org.mt/Case/CaseDetails?caseType=PA&casenumber=01231&caseYear=26) ## Planning activity around 90, Maria Assunta, Triq il-Gdida c/w, Triq Guzeppi Penza, Luqa 175 other applications within 300 m: 120 granted, 2 refused, 19 pending. 98% of decided applications nearby were granted. Tallest granted nearby: 5 floors (PA/01913/26). On Triq il-Gdida: 31 other applications, 24 granted and 0 refused; granted buildings are typically 4 floors, the tallest 4. Periti active on this street: [Roderick Camilleri](https://propertylist.mt/perit/roderick-camilleri), [George Pullicino](https://propertylist.mt/perit/george-pullicino), [Joseph Saliba](https://propertylist.mt/perit/joseph-saliba), [Chris Cachia](https://propertylist.mt/perit/chris-cachia). Approval estimate for demolition & new construction applications like this here: about 95% (likely range 65–100%, low reliability, from 27 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/01054/21** Luqa](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01054-21/luqa-construction-of-ground-floor-level-garages): Construction of ground floor level garages, apartments and 1 receded apartment with a different layout from that approved in permission PA/01542/17, including… Status being checked, 11 m away - [**PA/07634/23** Luqa](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07634-23/luqa-sanction-differences-in-apartment-from-that-approved): To sanction differences in apartment from that approved in PA2791/05. Granted, validated 3 January 2024, 38 m away - [**PA/03050/21** Luqa](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03050-21/luqa-sanctioning-of-changes-to-garage-covered-by): Sanctioning of changes to garage covered by PA/02791/05 Status being checked, 41 m away - [**PA/03882/24** Luqa](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03882-24/luqa-project-involves-regenerating-an-unused-site-into): The project involves regenerating an unused site into a public green space with accessible pathways, recreational play areas, parking spaces, an underlying… Granted, validated 5 November 2024, 47 m away - [**PA/01913/26** Luqa](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01913-26/luqa-changes-to-development-approved-in-pa-06321-03-including): Changes to development approved in PA/06321/03 including excavation for additional two basement levels, construction of additional floor, internal and… Granted, validated 25 March 2026, 5 floors plus a receded floor, 49 m away - [**PA/07267/26** Luqa](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07267-26/luqa-demolition-of-existing-first-floor-maisonette-and): Demolition of existing first floor maisonette and construction of 3 in no. three bedroom apartments at first, second and third floor level and a two bedroom… Pending, 4 floors plus a receded floor, 55 m away - [**PA/07424/25** Luqa](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07424-25/luqa-alterations-to-a-townhouse-approved-in-rg-00546-25): Alterations to a townhouse approved in RG/00546/25 and construction of an additional unit above the garages, restoration of facade and installation of pv… Granted, validated 19 November 2025, 62 m away - [**PA/06926/23** Luqa](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06926-23/luqa-demolition-of-existing-dwelling-and-construction-of): Proposed demolition of existing dwelling and construction of ground floor garage, ground floor maisonette, three apartments and a penthouse at receded level. Granted, validated 24 January 2024, 4 floors plus a receded floor, 66 m away - [**PA/01933/24** Luqa](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01933-24/luqa-demolish-first-and-second-floor-levels): To demolish first and second floor levels, while retaining front facade. To reconstruct first and second floor level with minor internal and facade changes. Granted, validated 3 April 2024, 3 floors, 75 m away - [**PA/00649/24** Luqa](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00649-24/luqa-carry-out-alterations-and-additions-including-the): Carry out alterations and additions including the formation of a garage and the excavation of a swimming pool plus general maintenance. Granted, validated 14 February 2024, 79 m away - [**PA/05043/23** Luqa](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05043-23/luqa-demolition-of-existing-house): Proposed demolition of existing house, excavation of site, and proposed construction of a garage at basement level and an overlying dwelling. Granted, validated 13 September 2023, 1 floor, 82 m away - [**PA/00177/26** Luqa](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00177-26/luqa-sanction-terraced-house-as-built-including-subdivision): To sanction terraced house as built including subdivision into two apartments. Granted, validated 6 February 2026, 83 m away - [**PA/04263/24** Luqa](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04263-24/luqa-structurally-reinforce-the-existing-roof-structure-at): To structurally reinforce the existing roof structure at first floor level. Internal alterations which also include, the change of level at second floor and… Granted, validated 10 July 2024, 86 m away - [**PA/01348/25** Luqa](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01348-25/luqa-demolish-existing-property-and-construct-basement-garage): To demolish existing property and construct basement garage (for private use), and overlying 4 floors and receded floor of residential units. Work to include… Granted, validated 5 March 2025, 4 floors plus a receded floor, 89 m away - [**PA/05333/26** Luqa](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05333-26/luqa-sanctioning-and-alterations-of-an-existing-dwelling): Proposed sanctioning and alterations of an existing dwelling which includes minor internal alterations and change of use from Class 1A - residence to a Class… Pending, validated 5 August 2026, 96 m away ## More by Gilbert Bartolo - [**PA/07081/26** Mellieha](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07081-26/mellieha-sanction-departures-from-that-approved-in-pa-3316-95): To sanction departures from that approved in PA/3316/95 to residential units which includes changes to the internal layouts, site configuration, levels, to… Pending, validated 14 October 2026 - [**PA/07079/26** Mellieha](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07079-26/mellieha-internal-alterations-to-include-a-lift): Proposed internal alterations to include a lift. Granted, validated 30 October 2026 - [**PA/06891/26** Fgura](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06891-26/fgura-sanction-residential-dwelling): To sanction residential dwelling (no permits traced). Proposed alterations and additions to first floor dwelling to include a lift shaft and sub-division into… Pending, validated 7 October 2026, 3 floors - [**PA/06698/26** Mellieha](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06698-26/mellieha-changes-to-development-approved-in-pa-4930-24-which): Changes to development approved in PA/4930/24 which includes changes to the internal layout, facade and site levels. Proposal includes also the… Pending, validated 7 October 2026 - [**PA/06588/26** Mellieha](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06588-26/mellieha-extension-and-alterations-to-dwelling-approved-in): Proposed extension and alterations to dwelling approved in RG/528/26 in lieu of development approved in PA/1314/20. Proposal includes also a jacuzzi at… Pending, validated 23 September 2026 - [**PA/06527/26** Hamrun](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06527-26/hamrun-demolish-existing-dwelling-while-retaining-facade): To demolish existing dwelling while retaining facade. Proposed construction of a Class 4A-office at ground floor and overlying residential development having… Pending, validated 23 September 2026, 2 floors [All applications by Gilbert Bartolo](https://propertylist.mt/perit/gilbert-bartolo) [All planning applications in Luqa](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/luqa)