--- title: "PA/02681/21: construction of three apartments and a recessed in Luqa | PropertyList" url: https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02681-21/luqa-construction-of-three-apartments-and-a-recessed source: PropertyList (propertylist.mt), from the Malta Planning Authority's public register retrieved: 2026-11-02 --- > Status being checked planning application in Luqa: Proposed construction of three apartments and a recessed penthouse over existing garage Perit Christian… Planning applications › Luqa › PA0268121 # PA/02681/21: construction of three apartments and a recessed in Luqa 34, Triq Censu Decandia, Luqa Proposed construction of three apartments and a recessed penthouse over existing garage - **Status:** Status being checked - **Location:** 34, Triq Censu Decandia, Luqa - **Locality:** [Luqa](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/luqa) - **Applicant:** [Mr Stephen Farrugia](https://propertylist.mt/applicant/stephen-farrugia) - **Perit:** [Perit Christian Buhagiar](https://propertylist.mt/perit/christian-buhagiar) - **Type of works:** New Construction (Residential) - **Height:** 4 floors plus a receded floor - **Residential units:** 4 [Case details on the Planning Authority website](https://www.pa.org.mt/pacasedetails?CaseType=PA/02681/21) [Plans, case officer report and decision on eapps](https://eapps.pa.org.mt/Case/CaseDetails?caseType=PA&casenumber=02681&caseYear=21) ## Planning activity around 34, Triq Censu Decandia, Luqa 132 other applications within 300 m: 77 granted, 1 refused, 20 pending. 99% of decided applications nearby were granted. Tallest granted nearby: 4 floors (PA/04798/25). On Triq Censu Decandia: 7 other applications, 3 granted and 0 refused. Periti active on this street: [Joseph Saliba](https://propertylist.mt/perit/joseph-saliba). Approval estimate for new construction applications like this here: about 95% (likely range 65–100%, low reliability, from 7 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/02891/25** Luqa](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02891-25/luqa-sanction-garages-as-built): To sanction garages as built (permit not traced). Granted, validated 7 May 2025, 12 m away - [**PA/06974/26** Luqa](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06974-26/luqa-alterations-at-third-floor-level-to-remove): Proposed alterations at third floor level to remove existing washroom and build a duplex penthouse at 3rd and 4th floor level, including pool. Proposal also… Pending, 4 floors, 22 m away - [**PA/02269/21** Luqa](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02269-21/luqa-change-of-use-from-existing-garage-to): Proposed change of use from existing garage to Class 4B (retail: direction of funerals) including internal alterations and installation of signage Status being checked, 39 m away - [**PA/07063/26** Luqa](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07063-26/luqa-sanction-garage): To sanction garage (private vehicles) as built. Pending, 49 m away - [**PA/06520/26** Luqa](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06520-26/luqa-demolition-of-existing-terraced-house-and-adjacent): Demolition of existing terraced house and adjacent garage, excavation of one level and water reservoir, and construction of basement garages, and ten… Pending, 3 floors, 54 m away - [**PA/04798/25** Luqa](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04798-25/luqa-excavation-and-construction-of-reservoir-and-construction): Proposed excavation and construction of reservoir and construction of already excavated basement level for private garage use, one maisonette at ground floor… Granted, validated 23 July 2025, 4 floors plus a receded floor, 55 m away - [**PA/02890/25** Luqa](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02890-25/luqa-sanction-garage-as-built): To sanction garage as built (permit not traced). Variations from the official building alignment. Granted, validated 7 May 2025, 57 m away - [**PA/02483/26** Luqa](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02483-26/luqa-sanction-differences-from-pa-5586-19): To sanction differences from PA/5586/19. Sanctioning includes the conversion of a penthouse into 2 separate units. Granted, validated 8 May 2026, 64 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, 70 m away - [**PA/07729/24** Luqa](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07729-24/luqa-sanction-existing-ground-floor-maisonette-approved-by): To sanction existing ground floor maisonette approved by PA 1128/79 and basement garage approved by PA 5586/19, as well as to sanction as built another… Granted, validated 13 November 2024, 74 m away - [**PA/01935/23** Luqa](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01935-23/luqa-internal-alterations): Proposed internal alterations. Granted, validated 3 May 2023, 86 m away - [**PA/00877/21** Luqa](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00877-21/luqa-sanction-minor-differences-from-permit-pa2913-08): To sanction minor differences from permit PA2913/08, consisting in minor changes to the internal floor plans and elevation, and a reduction of the number of… Status being checked, 86 m away - [**PA/03469/21** Luqa](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03469-21/luqa-sanction-variations-from-pb504-89): To sanction variations from PB504/89, proposed demolition of room in backyard and internal alterations. Status being checked, 87 m away - [**PA/03599/22** Luqa](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03599-22/luqa-internal-alterations-including-shifting-of-fire-place): Proposed internal alterations including shifting of fire place chimney and enlargement of backyard in line with sanitary laws. Status being checked, 89 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, 91 m away ## More by Christian Buhagiar - [**PA/07441/26** Mosta](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07441-26/mosta-minor-alterations-to-existing-facade): Proposed minor alterations to existing facade. Pending - [**PA/07028/26** Balzan](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07028-26/balzan-conversion-of-the-main-entrance-and-the): Proposed conversion of the main entrance and the existing staircase into a common staircase and a lift. Proposal also includes the construction of a duplex… Pending, 4 floors - [**PA/06690/26** Marsaskala](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06690-26/marsaskala-sanction-minor-amendment-as-built-from-approved): To sanction minor amendment as built from approved permit PA/00047/21. Pending - [**PA/05848/26** Zejtun](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05848-26/zejtun-internal-alterations-and-restoration-of-existing-facade): Proposed internal alterations and restoration of existing facade. Granted, validated 16 September 2026 - [**PA/05793/26** Luqa](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05793-26/luqa-sanction-minor-amendment-as-built-from-approved): To sanction minor amendment as built from approved permit PA/4506/18, including proposed internal alterations. Granted, validated 30 September 2026 - [**PA/05503/26** Marsaskala](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05503-26/marsaskala-this-application-seeks-to-sanction-the-internal): This application seeks to sanction the internal layout of the apartment as built, which differs from the permit PB/1986/93. The proposed sanctioning includes… Granted, validated 15 October 2026 [All applications by Christian Buhagiar](https://propertylist.mt/perit/christian-buhagiar) ## More from Stephen Farrugia - [**PA/05747/25** Qormi](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05747-25/qormi-changes-to-pa1105-22-including-to-sanction-internal): Changes to PA1105/22 including to sanction internal alterations and changes to elements in facade. Granted, validated 5 November 2025 - [**PA/02003/25** Zebbug](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02003-25/zebbug-renew-pa-03358-17-demolition-of-existing-store): To renew PA/03358/17 - Demolition of existing store to construct at terraced house on four floor with washroom at roof level and domestic store at basement… Granted, validated 11 April 2025, 4 floors - [**PA/07098/24** Zebbug](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07098-24/zebbug-sanction-the-construction-of-an-additional-two-car): To sanction the construction of an additional two-car garage at basement level approved by PA/01030/16 (beneath the existing front garden and street-level… Granted, validated 15 January 2025 - [**PA/01561/24** Santa Venera](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01561-24/santa-venera-demolish-the-existing-house-and-build-new): To demolish the existing house and build new building with a private parking area on the ground floor, 6 apartments and 1 penthouse. Granted, validated 20 June 2024 - [**PA/05673/23** Marsa](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05673-23/marsa-sanction-modifications-from-approved-permit-pa8599-20): To sanction modifications from approved permit PA8599/20. Discrepancies consist of a lower building height, minor changes to facade design and a small terrace… Granted, validated 27 March 2024 - [**PA/01105/22** Qormi](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01105-22/qormi-changes-to-pa9161-19-including-the-removal-of): Changes to PA9161/19 including the removal of the basement level from the approved application. Proposal includes the demolition of existing house and… Status being checked, 4 floors plus a receded floor [All planning applications in Luqa](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/luqa)