--- title: "PA/01486/26: sanction closing and opening of apertures at in Luqa | PropertyList" url: https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01486-26/luqa-sanction-closing-and-opening-of-apertures-at source: PropertyList (propertylist.mt), from the Malta Planning Authority's public register retrieved: 2026-11-03 --- > Granted planning application in Luqa: To sanction closing and opening of apertures at second floor. To propose internal and external alterations and the… Planning applications › Luqa › PA0148626 # PA/01486/26: sanction closing and opening of apertures at in Luqa 9, Misrah tal-Knisja, Luqa To sanction closing and opening of apertures at second floor. To propose internal and external alterations and the change of use from Class 4A office to maisonette. - **Status:** Granted (This application has been approved by Planning Board / Commission.) - **Location:** 9, Misrah tal-Knisja, Luqa - **Locality:** [Luqa](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/luqa) - **Applicant:** Antonella Galea Polidano - **Perit:** [Perit Jonathan Schembri](https://propertylist.mt/perit/jonathan-schembri) - **Application type:** Full development permission - **Zone:** Within Development Zone - **Type of works:** Sanctioning - **Residential units:** 1 - **Received:** 20 November 2025 - **Validated:** 11 March 2026 - **Published:** 11 March 2026 - **Comments close:** 17 April 2026 - **Recommendation:** Grant Permission - **Decision:** Grant Permission - **Decision date:** 24 June 2026 - **Permit expires:** 15 July 2031 [Case details on the Planning Authority website](https://www.pa.org.mt/pacasedetails?CaseType=PA/01486/26) [Plans, case officer report and decision on eapps](https://eapps.pa.org.mt/Case/CaseDetails?caseType=PA&casenumber=01486&caseYear=26) ## Planning activity around 9, Misrah tal-Knisja, Luqa 214 other applications within 300 m: 146 granted, 3 refused, 23 pending. 98% of decided applications nearby were granted. Tallest granted nearby: 4 floors (PA/02705/23). On Misrah tal-Knisja: 5 other applications, 1 granted and 0 refused. Approval estimate for sanctioning applications like this here: about 95% (likely range 65–100%, medium reliability, from 51 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/05653/26** Luqa](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05653-26/luqa-change-of-use-from-approved-takeaway-by): Proposed change of use from approved takeaway by PA/7708/25 to a 1 bedroom apartment (Class 1A). Application also includes the removal of basement level,… Pending, validated 19 August 2026, 20 m away - [**PA/07708/25** Luqa](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07708-25/luqa-minor-internal-and-external-alterations-to-approved): Proposed minor internal and external alterations to approved Class 4B by PA/0793/19, to excavate and construct ancillary store at basement level, fixing of… Granted, validated 26 November 2025, 20 m away - [**PA/01182/23** Luqa](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01182-23/luqa-internal-alteration): Proposed internal alteration, extension at roof level and restoration of existing facade. Granted, validated 8 March 2023, 23 m away - [**PA/02091/21** Luqa](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02091-21/luqa-restoration-of-fa-ade-including-replacement-of-timber): Restoration of façade including replacement of timber balcony (Irrestawra Darek GS01094/18) Status being checked, 25 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, 29 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, 34 m away - [**PA/04088/26** Luqa](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04088-26/luqa-reconstruction-of-room-in-back-garden): Proposed reconstruction of room in back garden, other minor internal alterations and restoration of existing facade, to an existing townhouse. Pending, validated 17 June 2026, 41 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, 41 m away - [**PA/06946/26** Luqa](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06946-26/luqa-propose-change-of-use-from-class-1): Propose change of use from Class 1 residential to Class 3A guesthouse. The proposal includes minor internal alterations. Pending, validated 14 October 2026, 43 m away - [**PA/03056/22** Luqa](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03056-22/luqa-extension-to-form-walk-in): Proposed extension to form walk in, and relocation of recently installed balustrades to roof level. Status being checked, 46 m away - [**PA/03752/26** Luqa](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03752-26/luqa-restoration-of-uca-facade): Proposed restoration of UCA facade. Pending, validated 10 June 2026, 48 m away - [**PA/01160/22** Luqa](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01160-22/luqa-propose-a-small-extension-to-the-second-floor): To propose a small extension to the second-floor level of a Class 4A Office, and the re-design of the sign of the Class 4B Shop at ground floor level. Status being checked, 50 m away - [**PA/03576/25** Luqa](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03576-25/luqa-internal-alterations): Internal alterations, including changes in internal alterations, and changes in aperture opening for improved natural light. Granted, validated 4 June 2025, 51 m away - [**PA/02948/25** Luqa](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02948-25/luqa-extension-overlooking-back-garden-to-existing-townhouse): Proposed extension overlooking back garden to existing townhouse. Granted, validated 7 May 2025, 52 m away - [**PA/04669/26** Luqa](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04669-26/luqa-internal-and-external-alterations): Internal and external alterations, including demolition of structures in back yard. Proposed extension at second floor level, excavation and formation of pool… Granted, validated 8 July 2026, 54 m away ## More by Jonathan Schembri - [**PA/07132/26** Paola](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07132-26/paola-sanction-variations-from-approved-papb1581-92): To sanction variations from approved PAPB1581/92. To propose internal alterations at ground and first floors and the construction of 2 additional floors… Pending, 4 floors - [**PA/06880/26** Santa Venera](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06880-26/santa-venera-construct-8-basement-garages): To construct 8 basement garages, 2 ground floor maisonettes, 9 apartments and 2 penthouses. Pending, 4 floors - [**PA/06618/26** Naxxar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06618-26/naxxar-propose-external-alterations-to-villa-approved-in): To propose external alterations to villa approved in PA01619/10. Pending, validated 23 September 2026 - [**PA/06499/26** Mqabba](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06499-26/mqabba-demolish-existing-terraced-house): To demolish existing terraced house. Excavation of basement level. Construction of 3 garages at basement level, 1 maisonette at ground floor, 3 apartments and… Pending, validated 23 September 2026, 3 floors plus a receded floor - [**PA/06302/26** Qormi](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06302-26/qormi-propose-internal-alterations-and-change-of-use): To propose internal alterations and change of use from garage to Class 4B beauty salon. Applications includes fixing of signage. Pending, validated 16 September 2026 - [**PA/06244/26** Cospicua (Bormla)](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06244-26/cospicua-bormla-sanction-internal-and-external-alterations-from-approv): To sanction internal and external alterations from approved PA4403/20 and PA4445/21. Pending, validated 9 September 2026 [All applications by Jonathan Schembri](https://propertylist.mt/perit/jonathan-schembri) [All planning applications in Luqa](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/luqa)