PA/02754/25: alterations to the common area in Luqa
165, Airspace, Triq ir-Rixtellu, Luqa
Proposed alterations to the common area, conversion of existing penthouse into an apartment at fourth floor level and the construction of a recessed floor at fifth floor level.
- Status
- Refused (Planning Authority decision reviewed by Appeals Board / EPRT)
- Location
- 165, Airspace, Triq ir-Rixtellu, Luqa
- Locality
- Luqa
- Applicant
- Philip Zammit
- Perit
- Perit Christian Buhagiar
- Application type
- Full development permission
- Zone
- Within Development Zone
- Type of works
- New Construction (Residential)
- Height
- 5 floors plus a receded floor
- Received
- 19 February 2025
- Validated
- 30 April 2025
- Published
- 30 April 2025
- Comments close
- 30 May 2025
- Recommendation
- Refuse Permission
- Decision
- Refuse Permission
- Decision date
- 11 February 2026
Case details on the Planning Authority website
Plans, case officer report and decision on eapps
Planning activity around 165, Airspace, Triq ir-Rixtellu, Luqa
154 other applications within 300 m: 98 granted, 2 refused, 17 pending. 98% of decided applications nearby were granted. Tallest granted nearby: 5 floors (PA/00287/24).
On Triq ir-Rixtellu: 11 other applications, 9 granted and 0 refused.
Approval estimate for new construction applications like this here: about 95% (likely range 65–100%, low reliability, from 8 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/00758/23 Luqa: Proposed extension to third floor level and construction of 2 bedrooms at fourth floor.
- PA/04125/24 Luqa: Change of use from store as approved in PAPB/2528/72 to a garage including sanctioning of minor variations.
- PA/03903/25 Luqa: Change of use from store as approved in PAPB/2528/72 to a garage at ground floor and a domestic store at basement level including sanctioning of minor…
- PA/03955/25 Luqa: To propose change of use from garage to Class 4B-nail salon; lowering of ground floor and to fix a sign.
- PA/00277/24 Luqa: Proposed aluminium insulation panel structure at washroom level.
- PA/02386/25 Luqa: Renewal of permit PA/00802/20: To make minor internal alterations, and construct a w.c. and a roof over drying area at roof level.
- PA/00802/20 Luqa: To make minor internal alterations, and construct a w.c. and a roof over drying area at roof level.
- PA/08466/24 Luqa: Proposed alterations to existing dwelling approved in PA/300/24 including changes to the backyard which include the construction of pool with pool deck and…
- PA/00300/24 Luqa: To sanction departures from pre-1967 dwelling as existing including the demolition of structures within backyard and construction of an extension to the…
- PA/02560/23 Luqa: To carry out alterations to two existing houses, joining them into one.
- PA/04095/24 Luqa: To demolish an existing dilapidated dwelling, excavation of basement level, construction of basement garage and construction of a dwelling over three floors,…
- PA/00153/24 Luqa: Partial demolition of existing structure (out building), partial excavation to create rooms underneath proposed kitchen and dining area. Construction of new…
- PA/03818/25 Luqa: Change of use from garage to Class 4B shop including installation of sign, internal partitions incl wc and replacement of timber door with a glazed door.
- PA/04541/26 Luqa: To sanction extension to pre-1967 dwelling.
- PA/07275/26 Luqa: Restoration works to the facade, replacement of dangerous roof structure, internal alterations and the construction of a pool on the roof.
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