--- title: "PA/02397/25: Demolition of existing properties in Luqa | PropertyList" url: https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02397-25/luqa-demolition-of-existing-properties source: PropertyList (propertylist.mt), from the Malta Planning Authority's public register retrieved: 2026-11-03 --- > Granted planning application in Luqa: Demolition of existing properties, excavation of basement and construction of basement garage and construction of 5… Planning applications › Luqa › PA0239725 # PA/02397/25: Demolition of existing properties in Luqa 14/16/18, Triq l-Apparell, Luqa Demolition of existing properties, excavation of basement and construction of basement garage and construction of 5 residential units from ground floor upwards. - **Status:** Granted (This application has been approved by Planning Board / Commission.) - **Location:** 14/16/18, Triq l-Apparell, Luqa - **Locality:** [Luqa](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/luqa) - **Applicant:** Bernice Fenech - **Perit:** [MASStudio](https://propertylist.mt/perit/masstudio) - **Application type:** Full development permission - **Zone:** Within Development Zone - **Type of works:** Demolition & New Construction (Residential) - **Residential units:** 5 - **Received:** 20 December 2024 - **Validated:** 16 April 2025 - **Published:** 16 April 2025 - **Comments close:** 19 May 2025 - **Recommendation:** Grant Permission - **Decision:** Grant Permission - **Decision date:** 27 August 2025 - **Permit expires:** 10 September 2030 [Case details on the Planning Authority website](https://www.pa.org.mt/pacasedetails?CaseType=PA/02397/25) [Plans, case officer report and decision on eapps](https://eapps.pa.org.mt/Case/CaseDetails?caseType=PA&casenumber=02397&caseYear=25) ## Planning activity around 14/16/18, Triq l-Apparell, Luqa 138 other applications within 300 m: 98 granted, 3 refused, 11 pending. 97% of decided applications nearby were granted. Tallest granted nearby: 5 floors (PA/08585/24). On Triq l-Apparell: 1 other application, 1 granted and 0 refused; granted buildings are typically 4 floors, the tallest 4. Approval estimate for demolition & new construction applications like this here: about 95% (likely range 65–100%, low reliability, from 23 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/02142/26** Luqa](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02142-26/luqa-demolition-of-the-existing-first-floor-maisonette-and): Demolition of the existing first-floor maisonette and construction of two 2-bedroom apartments at first-floor level, two 1-bedroom apartments at second-floor… Granted, validated 8 April 2026, 4 floors plus a receded floor, 13 m away - [**PA/08585/24** Luqa](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-08585-24/luqa-demolition-of-existing-terraced-house): Demolition of existing terraced house, excavation of basement for private parking and reservoir, construction of garage and Class 4A office at ground floor… Granted, validated 24 December 2024, 5 floors, 24 m away - [**PA/02061/25** Luqa](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02061-25/luqa-renew-pa5637-19-to-demolish-existing-residential): To renew PA5637/19 - To demolish existing residential unit. To construct a public service garage at basement and overlying Class 4A (offices) at ground,… Withdrawn, 4 floors plus a receded floor, 25 m away - [**PA/03420/26** Luqa](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03420-26/luqa-demolition-of-the-existing-building): Demolition of the existing building, excavation for a basement and reservoir and proposed residential building with a private garage in the basement, ground… Suspended, validated 3 June 2026, 4 floors plus a receded floor, 27 m away - [**PA/00066/26** Luqa](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00066-26/luqa-demolish-existing-stairs-and-construct-new-stairwell): To demolish existing stairs and construct new stairwell including lift. Also proposed structure at roof level to screen pv panels including spiral staircase… Granted, validated 13 February 2026, 43 m away - [**PA/03107/23** Luqa](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03107-23/luqa-demolish-existing-property-and-construct-new-basement): To demolish existing property and construct new basement parking, ground floor office (Class 4A), maisonette, 6 apartments and 2 apartments at the receded… Granted, validated 31 May 2023, 4 floors plus a receded floor, 44 m away - [**PA/05361/24** Luqa](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05361-24/luqa-sanctioning-of-penthouse-as-built-from-approved): Proposed sanctioning of penthouse as built from approved PA7515/06. Proposed construction of 1m parapet wall at roof level. Granted, validated 28 August 2024, 58 m away - [**PA/01231/26** Luqa](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01231-26/luqa-demolish-existing-dwelling-and-excavate-site-to): To demolish existing dwelling and excavate site to necessary levels. Proposed construction of 2 Class 4A - offices at basement level, ground floor garages and… Suspended, validated 25 February 2026, 4 floors, 60 m away - [**PA/04363/26** Luqa](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04363-26/luqa-demolish-existing-property): To demolish existing property, excavate site and to propose construction of 4 basement garages and 3 parking spaces and reservoir, 1 maisonettes, apartments… Suspended, validated 24 June 2026, 3 floors plus a receded floor, 68 m away - [**PA/03282/24** Luqa](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03282-24/luqa-demolish-existing-property): To demolish existing property, excavate site and to proposed construction of 11 basement garages, 2 maisonettes with 2 pools at backyard, 6 apartments and 2… Granted, validated 5 June 2024, 69 m away - [**PA/03381/25** Luqa](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03381-25/luqa-demolish-the-existing-property): To demolish the existing property, excavate the site, and construct 7 private garages, 1 ground floor maisonette with a backyard pool, 3 residential units,… Granted, validated 28 May 2025, 1 floor plus a receded floor, 70 m away - [**PA/00344/24** Luqa](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00344-24/luqa-internal-and-external-alterations-and-additions-to): Proposed internal and external alterations and additions to existing building which includes displacement of apertures and walls, replacing of slabs with same… Granted, validated 24 January 2024, 3 floors, 84 m away - [**PA/02907/25** Luqa](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02907-25/luqa-sanction-townhouse-as-built-without-traceable-permits): To sanction townhouse as built without traceable permits. Proposed alterations to existent house, including shifting and removal of internal walls,… Granted, validated 7 May 2025, 88 m away - [**PA/00009/22** Luqa](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00009-22/luqa-alterations-to-property-and-extension-at-first): Alterations to property and extension at first floor and set back floor. Granted, validated 12 January 2022, 2 floors plus a receded floor, 92 m away - [**PA/07736/24** Luqa](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07736-24/luqa-minor-internal-and-external-alterations-at-receded): Minor internal and external alterations at receded floor level creating an additional unit. Granted, validated 13 November 2024, 99 m away ## More by MASStudio - [**PA/07770/26** Swieqi](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07770-26/swieqi-sanctioning-of-differences-from-approved-pa-02840-92): Sanctioning of differences from approved PA/02840/92, in Garage No 5. Pending - [**PA/07724/26** Balzan](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07724-26/balzan-change-of-use-of-a-pre-1967-domestic): Change of use of a pre-1967 domestic garage to a studio maisonette. Pending - [**PA/07658/26** St Julians](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07658-26/st-julians-change-of-use-from-approved-30-rooms): Proposed change of use from approved 30 rooms Class 3A guesthouse (PA/02543/25) to 39 rooms Class 3B 3-star hotel while keeping the same approved volume and… Pending - [**PA/06521/26** Santa Venera](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06521-26/santa-venera-sanctioning-of-minor-changes-from-approved-pa-07822-06): Sanctioning of minor changes from approved PA/07822/06 of third floor level. And proposed extension of the existing apartment at third-floor level and… Pending, validated 23 September 2026, 4 floors - [**PA/06435/26** Rabat](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06435-26/rabat-demolition-of-existing-property-and-construction-of): Demolition of existing property and construction of ground floor maisonette, two overlying apartments at first and second floor, and a duplex unit at third… Pending, validated 23 September 2026, 4 floors plus a receded floor - [**PA/06423/26** Swieqi](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06423-26/swieqi-demolition-of-existing-property-and-reconstruction-of): Proposed demolition of existing property and reconstruction of basement garages and residential units, amalgamated with the adjacent property already covered… Pending, validated 23 September 2026, 4 floors plus a receded floor [All applications by MASStudio](https://propertylist.mt/perit/masstudio) [All planning applications in Luqa](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/luqa)