--- title: "PA/02354/26: Minor alterations to façade in Luqa | PropertyList" url: https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02354-26/luqa-minor-alterations-to-fa-ade source: PropertyList (propertylist.mt), from the Malta Planning Authority's public register retrieved: 2026-11-03 --- > Granted planning application in Luqa: Minor alterations to façade, replacement of deteriorated stairwell at the backyard and building of a small store at… Planning applications › Luqa › PA0235426 # PA/02354/26: Minor alterations to façade in Luqa 58 Orchidea, Triq Hal Qormi and, Triq id-Daqquqa Kahla, Luqa Minor alterations to façade, replacement of deteriorated stairwell at the backyard and building of a small store at the back of the basement. - **Status:** Granted (This application has been approved by Planning Board / Commission.) - **Location:** 58 Orchidea, Triq Hal Qormi and, Triq id-Daqquqa Kahla, Luqa - **Locality:** [Luqa](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/luqa) - **Applicant:** Marija Farrugia - **Perit:** [Perit Rene Fava](https://propertylist.mt/perit/rene-fava) - **Application type:** Full development permission - Summary Process - **Zone:** Within Development Zone - **Type of works:** New Construction - **Received:** 1 February 2026 - **Validated:** 7 May 2026 - **Published:** 15 April 2026 - **Comments close:** 30 April 2026 - **Decision:** Acceptable - **Permit expires:** 20 May 2031 [Case details on the Planning Authority website](https://www.pa.org.mt/pacasedetails?CaseType=PA/02354/26) [Plans, case officer report and decision on eapps](https://eapps.pa.org.mt/Case/CaseDetails?caseType=PA&casenumber=02354&caseYear=26) ## Planning activity around 58 Orchidea, Triq Hal Qormi and, Triq id-Daqquqa Kahla, Luqa 33 other applications within 300 m: 17 granted, 0 refused, 5 pending. 100% of decided applications nearby were granted. Tallest granted nearby: 4 floors (PA/04108/23). On Triq Hal Qormi: 13 other applications, 7 granted and 0 refused; granted buildings are typically 4 floors, the tallest 4. Periti active on this street: [Claire Bezzina](https://propertylist.mt/perit/claire-bezzina). 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/05497/26** Luqa](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05497-26/luqa-demolish-terraced-house): To demolish terraced house, to excavate basement for private garages and reservoir, and to construct 2 overlying maisonettes, 6 apartments and penthouse at… Pending, validated 19 August 2026, 3 floors plus a receded floor, 45 m away - [**PA/07634/26** Luqa](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07634-26/luqa-sanction-minor-alterations-at-ground-floor-level): To sanction minor alterations at ground floor level from approved permit PA/005037/17. To propose minor internal alterations at ground floor level. Pending, 1 floor, 52 m away - [**PA/04108/23** Luqa](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04108-23/luqa-demolition-of-terraced-house-and-construction-of): Demolition of terraced house and construction of basement garage, maisonette at ground floor, two two bedroomed apartments at first and second floors, one… Granted, validated 5 July 2023, 4 floors plus a receded floor, 58 m away - [**PA/02783/25** Luqa](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02783-25/luqa-sanction-internal-changes-from-approved-permit-pb0080-84): To sanction internal changes from approved permit PB0080/84. Granted, validated 1 July 2025, 79 m away - [**PA/06818/24** Luqa](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06818-24/luqa-proposal-includes-sanctioning-of-internal-alterations-in): Proposal includes sanctioning of internal alterations in the un / loading area and a change to the facade. Granted, validated 28 February 2025, 88 m away - [**PA/02643/21** Luqa](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02643-21/luqa-removal-of-existing-signage-and-proposed-billboard): Removal of existing signage and proposed billboard and cladding on façade. Proposal also includes sanctioning of minor internal alterations to Class 4A offices. Status being checked, 88 m away - [**PA/02604/26** Luqa](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02604-26/luqa-sanctioning-of-internal-alterations-and-of-minor): Sanctioning of internal alterations and of minor alterations to the facade of Class 4A offices. The proposal also includes alterations at the penthouse level. Granted, validated 8 June 2026, 92 m away - [**PA/03530/21** Luqa](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03530-21/luqa-sanction-change-of-use-from-retail): To sanction change of use from retail (4B) to offices (4A) and classroom/training room ancillary to same offices. Proposed minor alterations to front elevation. Status being checked, 120 m away - [**PA/05765/25** Luqa](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05765-25/luqa-installation-of-an-led-screen-on-the): Installation of an LED screen on the front façade and relocation of the existing sign. Withdrawn, validated 3 September 2025, 122 m away - [**PA/02948/21** Luqa](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02948-21/luqa-sanctioning-internal-and-external-alterations-to-terrace): Sanctioning internal and external alterations to terrace house built on two floors plus basement plus washroom Status being checked, 2 floors, 126 m away - [**PA/01601/26** Luqa](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01601-26/luqa-changes-to-approved-permit-gd1932-99-for-the): Changes to approved permit GD1932/99 for the formation of a back terrace at ground floor level. Granted, validated 21 April 2026, 128 m away - [**PA/08175/24** Luqa](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-08175-24/luqa-alterations-to-approved-pa-4583-18): Alterations to approved PA/4583/18 (Proposed extension at first floor to existing ground floor showroom, facade alterations, addition of two basement parking… Granted, validated 11 December 2024, 1 floor, 137 m away - [**PA/06280/25** Luqa](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06280-25/luqa-change-part-of-a-garage-into-a): To change part of a garage into a public service garage. Granted, validated 1 October 2025, 146 m away - [**PA/00928/22** Luqa](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00928-22/luqa-sanction-the-installation-of-a-pv-solar): To sanction the installation of a pv solar system at roof level. Status being checked, 147 m away - [**PA/04480/26** Luqa](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04480-26/luqa-sanction-minor-internal-and-external-alterations-to): To sanction minor internal and external alterations to the approved terraced house under PA/05422/01. Granted, validated 10 August 2026, 148 m away ## More by Rene Fava - [**PA/05832/26** Pieta](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05832-26/pieta-sanction-minor-alterations-to-the-approved-dwelling): To sanction minor alterations to the approved dwelling, deviating from permit PA4428/20 and the proposal of the extension of an existing terrace, the… Pending, validated 28 October 2026 - [**PA/04729/26** Qormi](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04729-26/qormi-sanction-minor-alterations-to-dwelling-departing-from): To sanction minor alterations to dwelling departing from PA3400/08, addition of an ensuite bathroom and change of a bathroom to a bedroom. Proposal includes… Pending, validated 28 October 2026 - [**PA/04446/26** Fgura](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04446-26/fgura-sanction-alterations-to-dwelling): To sanction alterations to dwelling, interior alterations, addition of railing on facade and screening of services on proposed study. Pending, validated 26 August 2026 - [**PA/04197/26** Birzebbuga](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04197-26/birzebbuga-construct-a-three-bedroom-unit-at-third): To construct a three bedroom unit at third floor level and 2 washrooms at roof level. The proposal includes also the extension of the existing stairwell. Pending, validated 21 October 2026, 4 floors - [**PA/02544/26** Qormi](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02544-26/qormi-minor-internal-alterations): Minor internal alterations, sanctioning of washroom and addition of railing at roof level and balcony which gives onto the street and change of use of street… Suspended, validated 22 April 2026 - [**PA/03337/25** Fgura](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03337-25/fgura-internal-alterations-to-the-garage-which-include): Internal alterations to the garage which include widening of doorways at the basement level, minor internal alterations at ground floor level, construction of… Granted, validated 9 July 2025, 1 floor [All applications by Rene Fava](https://propertylist.mt/perit/rene-fava) [All planning applications in Luqa](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/luqa)