--- title: "PA/02254/24: This application proposal seeks in Luqa | PropertyList" url: https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02254-24/luqa-this-application-proposal-seeks source: PropertyList (propertylist.mt), from the Malta Planning Authority's public register retrieved: 2026-11-02 --- > Granted planning application in Luqa: This application proposal seeks; to change the use from a Class 4A office block (approved in PA/03631/18) to a Class 1… Planning applications › Luqa › PA0225424 # PA/02254/24: This application proposal seeks in Luqa The Cape Residences, Block 4, Triq Hal Tarxien, Luqa This application proposal seeks; to change the use from a Class 4A office block (approved in PA/03631/18) to a Class 1 residential complex with an underlying approved Class 4B Retail Outlet, to extend the topmost existing floor, and to construct a new overlying receded residential floor. The total number of residential units will be 11 and a reconfiguration of the entrance and the underlying Class 4B retail outlet is also being proposed. - **Status:** Granted (This application has been approved by Planning Board / Commission.) - **Location:** The Cape Residences, Block 4, Triq Hal Tarxien, Luqa - **Locality:** [Luqa](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/luqa) - **Applicant:** [Polidano Brothers Limited Attn: Mr Charles Polidano](https://propertylist.mt/applicant/polidano-brothers-ltd) - **Perit:** [Perit Daniel Ciantar](https://propertylist.mt/perit/daniel-ciantar) - **Application type:** Full development permission - **Zone:** Within Development Zone - **Type of works:** New Construction (Residential) - **Residential units:** 11 - **Received:** 14 February 2024 - **Validated:** 17 April 2024 - **Published:** 17 April 2024 - **Comments close:** 17 May 2024 - **Recommendation:** Grant Permission - **Decision:** Grant Permission - **Decision date:** 7 March 2025 - **Permit expires:** 18 March 2030 [Case details on the Planning Authority website](https://www.pa.org.mt/pacasedetails?CaseType=PA/02254/24) [Plans, case officer report and decision on eapps](https://eapps.pa.org.mt/Case/CaseDetails?caseType=PA&casenumber=02254&caseYear=24) ## Planning activity around The Cape Residences, Block 4, Triq Hal Tarxien, Luqa 86 other applications within 300 m: 56 granted, 1 refused, 8 pending. 98% of decided applications nearby were granted. Tallest granted nearby: 5 floors (PA/01913/26). On Triq Hal Tarxien: 16 other applications, 12 granted and 0 refused; granted buildings are typically 3 floors, the tallest 4. Periti active on this street: [Charles Buhagiar](https://propertylist.mt/perit/charles-buhagiar), [Anton Zammit](https://propertylist.mt/perit/anton-zammit). Approval estimate for new construction applications like this here: about 95% (likely range 65–100%, low reliability, from 2 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/02476/24** Luqa](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02476-24/luqa-change-of-use-from-offices): Change of use from offices (Class 4A) to residences (Class 1) including sanctioning of minor alterations to those approved in PA/00624/17. Application… Granted, validated 30 April 2024, 25 m away - [**PA/05311/26** Luqa](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05311-26/luqa-it-is-proposed-to-demolish-the-existing): It is proposed to demolish the existing property and the excavate the site together with the adjoining plot of land to form a basement level for 6 garages, it… Pending, validated 29 July 2026, 5 floors plus a receded floor, 34 m away - [**PA/05924/25** Luqa](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05924-25/luqa-extension-at-first-floor-level-to-accommodate): Proposed extension at first floor level to accommodate bathroom and study. Proposal also includes construction of stairs and minor internal alterations. Granted, validated 10 October 2025, 39 m away - [**PA/04405/26** Luqa](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04405-26/luqa-sanction-minor-internal-plan-layout-changes-and): To sanction minor internal plan layout changes and discrepancies in elevations from the approved Class 4A Offices (4 floors) and underground parking (2… Granted, validated 30 July 2026, 41 m away - [**PA/05840/25** Luqa](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05840-25/luqa-demolition-of-existing-dwelling): Proposed demolition of existing dwelling, excavation for reservoir and basement level, and proposed construction of 4 basement garages, 1 maisonette at ground… Granted, validated 10 September 2025, 4 floors plus a receded floor, 42 m away - [**PA/04966/26** Luqa](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04966-26/luqa-excavation-for-the-construction-of-reservoir-and): Proposed excavation for the construction of reservoir and basement levels -1 and -2, and proposed internal and external alterations to the development… Pending, 42 m away - [**PA/04380/25** Luqa](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04380-25/luqa-sanction-differences-from-approved-permit-pa-06372-02-and): To sanction differences from approved permit PA/06372/02 and to propose internal alterations and extension at second floor level. Granted, validated 2 July 2025, 3 floors, 48 m away - [**PA/00939/21** Luqa](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00939-21/luqa-construction-of-two-street-level-garages-with): Construction of two street level garages with overlying four residential units with a different layout from that approved in permission PA0401/19 Status being checked, 49 m away - [**PA/07781/24** Luqa](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07781-24/luqa-demolition-of-existing-terraced-house): Demolition of existing terraced house, and proposed construction of garage at ground floor, 3 apartments at first, second and third floor and proposed… Granted, validated 29 January 2025, 3 floors plus a receded floor, 50 m away - [**PA/04235/24** Luqa](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04235-24/luqa-internal-and-external-modifications-to-existing-maisonette): Proposed internal and external modifications to existing maisonette to convert into apartment. To demolish overlying washroom and construct two apartments and… Granted, validated 3 July 2024, 55 m away - [**PA/01711/21** Luqa](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01711-21/luqa-removal-of-existing-aluminium-railing-and-replacement): The removal of existing aluminium railing and replacement with glass railing. Proposal of a steel spiral staircase, a 1m aluminium storage box and a jacuzzi… Status being checked, 56 m away - [**PA/03522/23** Luqa](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03522-23/luqa-demolish-existing-dilapidated-structure-and-construct-a): To Demolish existing dilapidated structure and construct a public service garage at ground floor level. Granted, validated 14 June 2023, 1 floor, 59 m away - [**PA/03397/24** Luqa](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03397-24/luqa-demolish-2-dwellings): To demolish 2 dwellings, excavate site and construct basement garages, one maisonette at ground floor level, three overlying floors with 2 apartments per… Granted, validated 12 June 2024, 4 floors plus a receded floor, 64 m away - [**PA/01530/21** Luqa](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01530-21/luqa-sanction-difference-in-building-height-and-to): To sanction difference in building height and to propose external alterations to façade. Status being checked, 65 m away - [**PA/03288/22** Luqa](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03288-22/luqa-sanction-external-alterations-to-the-existing-two): To sanction external alterations to the existing two penthouses at fourth floor level. Status being checked, 68 m away ## More by Daniel Ciantar - [**PA/05489/26** Santa Venera](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05489-26/santa-venera-extension-to-existing-penthouse-to-form-a): Proposed extension to existing penthouse to form a duplex residence by constructing the existing receded floor and an overlying receded floor. Granted, validated 28 September 2026 - [**PA/03458/26** Gudja](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03458-26/gudja-slight-internal-and-external-alterations-to-town): Slight internal and external alterations to town house including the removal of infill material at ground floor to reduce the elevated rear area and yard.… Granted, validated 21 July 2026 - [**PA/00174/26** Nadur](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00174-26/nadur-additions-and-alterations-to-existing-dwelling-including): Additions and alterations to existing dwelling including alterations to apertures, construction of bathrooms and construction of stairwell at roof level. Granted, validated 21 January 2026 - [**PA/03347/25** Gudja](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03347-25/gudja-sanctioning-of-existing-townhouse-following-a-building): Proposed sanctioning of existing townhouse following a building survey, noting slight internal and external variations from approved PA/04233/03 including a… Granted, validated 26 June 2025 - [**PA/00721/25** Tarxien](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00721-25/tarxien-internal-and-external-alterations-to-existing-dwelling): Proposed internal and external alterations to existing dwelling which includes minor alterations and additions to the existing building fabric, formation of… Granted, validated 5 February 2025 - [**PA/00281/25** Zurrieq](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00281-25/zurrieq-conversion-and-adaptation-of-pre-1967-mill-room-domestic): Proposed conversion and adaptation of pre-1967 mill room/domestic store to a habitable residential dwelling. The proposal includes the restoration of the… Granted, validated 22 January 2025, 2 floors plus a receded floor [All applications by Daniel Ciantar](https://propertylist.mt/perit/daniel-ciantar) ## More from Polidano Brothers Ltd - [**PA/07614/24** San Pawl il-Bahar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07614-24/san-pawl-il-bahar-residential-development-consisting-of-42-units-on): Proposed residential development consisting of 42 units on top of the existing built areas approved by PA/07750/07 and committed area. Garages within the… Pending, validated 4 December 2024 [All planning applications in Luqa](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/luqa)