--- title: "PA/01301/25: sanction the change of use of a in Luqa | PropertyList" url: https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01301-25/luqa-sanction-the-change-of-use-of-a source: PropertyList (propertylist.mt), from the Malta Planning Authority's public register retrieved: 2026-11-02 --- > Granted planning application in Luqa: To sanction the change of use of a garage and underlying domestic store into a Class 4B pet shop with interconnected… Planning applications › Luqa › PA0130125 # PA/01301/25: sanction the change of use of a in Luqa Pet Princes, Triq San Tumas, Luqa To sanction the change of use of a garage and underlying domestic store into a Class 4B pet shop with interconnected Class 4A vet clinic with 2 consultation rooms and stores, the carrying out of internal and external alterations and fixing of a fascia sign. - **Status:** Granted (Reconsideration Decided) - **Location:** Pet Princes, Triq San Tumas, Luqa - **Locality:** [Luqa](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/luqa) - **Applicant:** [Pet Nutrition House Ltd Attn: Dr. Sean Wismayer](https://propertylist.mt/applicant/pet-nutrition-house-ltd) - **Perit:** [Dr Edwin Mintoff](https://propertylist.mt/perit/edwin-mintoff) - **Application type:** Full development permission - **Zone:** Within Development Zone - **Type of works:** Sanctioning - **Received:** 24 January 2025 - **Validated:** 5 March 2025 - **Published:** 5 March 2025 - **Comments close:** 4 April 2025 - **Recommendation:** Grant Permission - **Decision:** Grant Permission - **Decision date:** 25 June 2025 - **Permit expires:** 9 July 2030 [Case details on the Planning Authority website](https://www.pa.org.mt/pacasedetails?CaseType=PA/01301/25) [Plans, case officer report and decision on eapps](https://eapps.pa.org.mt/Case/CaseDetails?caseType=PA&casenumber=01301&caseYear=25) ## Planning activity around Pet Princes, Triq San Tumas, Luqa 69 other applications within 300 m: 42 granted, 0 refused, 10 pending. 100% of decided applications nearby were granted. Tallest granted nearby: 4 floors (PA/02293/23). On Triq San Tumas: 11 other applications, 6 granted and 0 refused. Periti active on this street: [Christian Buhagiar](https://propertylist.mt/perit/christian-buhagiar). Approval estimate for sanctioning applications like this here: about 95% (likely range 65–100%, low reliability, from 15 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/07414/23** Luqa](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07414-23/luqa-transform-a-living-room-of-a-terrace): To transform a living room of a terrace house situated at an elevated ground floor, having a frontage onto a front garden, into a Class 4A Office. Alterations… Granted, validated 12 December 2023, 30 m away - [**PA/03378/25** Luqa](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03378-25/luqa-development-including-minor-internal-and-external-alterations): Proposed development including minor internal and external alterations. Development to include a swimming pool, minor alterations and modifications to the… Granted, validated 19 June 2025, 47 m away - [**PA/00768/25** Luqa](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00768-25/luqa-construction-of-padel-court): Proposed construction of padel court. Granted, validated 5 February 2025, 49 m away - [**PA/00710/24** Luqa](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00710-24/luqa-replace-the-existing-deteriorating-stone-balusters-on): To replace the existing deteriorating stone balusters on the facade with stone masonry (fuq il-fil). Granted, validated 12 April 2024, 65 m away - [**PA/06466/25** Luqa](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06466-25/luqa-sanction-basement-level-as-built-and-proposed): To sanction basement level as built and proposed minor changes to internal layout at ground floor, removal of changing rooms and extension to the already… Granted, validated 8 October 2025, 80 m away - [**PA/02794/26** Luqa](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02794-26/luqa-alterations-to-existing-level-1-and-0): Alterations to existing level -1 and 0 with extension to level 1, with newly proposed overlying 2 floors and a receded floor. The proposal also includes a lift. Granted, validated 29 April 2026, 3 floors plus a receded floor, 91 m away - [**PA/02492/26** Luqa](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02492-26/luqa-minor-internal-alterations-to-provide-a-common): Minor internal alterations to provide a common staircase and lift, demolish the roof level washroom, and construct two residential units at first and second… Pending, validated 29 April 2026, 95 m away - [**PA/04959/23** Luqa](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04959-23/luqa-construction-of-boundary-wall): Construction of boundary wall. Granted, validated 19 October 2023, 102 m away - [**PA/04754/24** Luqa](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04754-24/luqa-carry-out-alterations-and-extensions-to-a): To carry out alterations and extensions to a building approved with RG1339/18. Changes include changes in designation of rooms, internal alterations and… Granted, validated 24 July 2024, 107 m away - [**PA/01135/23** Luqa](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01135-23/luqa-use-vacant-premises): To use vacant premises (approved as a showroom PAPB/3121/98) as Class 4A offices and to sanction variations from previous permit. Granted, validated 8 March 2023, 122 m away - [**PA/00618/24** Luqa](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00618-24/luqa-construction-of-3-garages): Construction of 3 garages, 1 maisonette, 3 apartments and penthouse over existing excavated plot. Construction of domestic store and games room at lowest… Granted, validated 10 April 2024, 127 m away - [**PA/01002/22** Luqa](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01002-22/luqa-develop-existing-excavated-plot-and-proposed-2): To develop existing excavated plot and proposed 2 basement levels including 3 garages and domestic stores, 1 maisonette, 3 apartments and penthouse including… Status being checked, 136 m away - [**PA/06561/26** Luqa](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06561-26/luqa-demolish-existing-first-and-second-floors-and): To demolish existing first and second floors and proposed construction of 5 apartments at first , second and third floor including duplex unit and receded… Pending, 4 floors plus a receded floor, 139 m away - [**PA/07240/23** Luqa](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07240-23/luqa-proposal-includes-the-breaking-up-of-the): The proposal includes the breaking up of the deteriorated parking area surface and re-surfacing, while keeping the existing finished floor levels. Granted, validated 6 December 2023, 153 m away - [**PA/01438/21** Luqa](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01438-21/luqa-excavation-for-reservoir): Proposed excavation for reservoir, construction of garages at basement level, maisonette at ground floor, 3 apartments and a penthouse at receded level. Status being checked, 4 floors plus a receded floor, 155 m away ## More by Edwin Mintoff - [**PA/07655/26** Munxar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07655-26/munxar-extension-and-changes-to-approved-permit-pa-01661-20): Proposed extension and changes to approved permit PA/01661/20. Proposal consists of the excavation of part of garden, water reservoir under ground floor pool… Pending - [**PA/07457/26** Gzira](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07457-26/gzira-amendments-to-facade-for-structural-integrity): Amendments to facade for structural integrity. Pending - [**PA/07455/26** Sliema](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07455-26/sliema-redesign-of-bar-cafeteria-entrance): Proposed redesign of bar/cafeteria entrance, including new sign. Pending, validated 28 October 2026 - [**PA/07431/26** St Julians](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07431-26/st-julians-sanction-the-change-of-use-from-showroom): To sanction the change of use from showroom approved in PA03705/99 to a convenience shop Class 4B including internal layout changes, added signage,… Pending, validated 28 October 2026 - [**PA/07407/26** Sliema](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07407-26/sliema-demolish-the-existing-staircase-and-carry-out): To demolish the existing staircase and carry out internal and external alterations to the development approved under PA/06318/23, including the provision of… Pending, validated 28 October 2026, 5 floors - [**PA/07388/26** Marsaskala](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07388-26/marsaskala-demolition-of-existing-hotel-and-proposed-construction): Proposed demolition of existing hotel and proposed construction of Class 3B 4 star hotel. Pending, validated 21 October 2026 [All applications by Edwin Mintoff](https://propertylist.mt/perit/edwin-mintoff) [All planning applications in Luqa](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/luqa)