--- title: "PA/02948/25: extension overlooking back garden to existing townhouse in Luqa | PropertyList" url: https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02948-25/luqa-extension-overlooking-back-garden-to-existing-townhouse source: PropertyList (propertylist.mt), from the Malta Planning Authority's public register retrieved: 2026-11-03 --- > Granted planning application in Luqa: Proposed extension overlooking back garden to existing townhouse. Perit Ivan Giordano. Validated 7 May 2025. Planning applications › Luqa › PA0294825 # PA/02948/25: extension overlooking back garden to existing townhouse in Luqa 15, Triq San Pawl, Luqa Proposed extension overlooking back garden to existing townhouse. - **Status:** Granted (This application has been approved by Planning Board / Commission.) - **Location:** 15, Triq San Pawl, Luqa - **Locality:** [Luqa](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/luqa) - **Applicant:** [Benjamin Zammit](https://propertylist.mt/applicant/benjamin-zammit) - **Perit:** [Perit Ivan Giordano](https://propertylist.mt/perit/ivan-giordano) - **Application type:** Full development permission - **Zone:** Within Development Zone - **Type of works:** Alterations & Extensions - **Residential units:** 1 - **Received:** 1 April 2025 - **Validated:** 7 May 2025 - **Published:** 7 May 2025 - **Comments close:** 6 June 2025 - **Recommendation:** Grant Permission - **Decision:** Grant Permission - **Decision date:** 9 October 2025 - **Permit expires:** 22 October 2030 [Case details on the Planning Authority website](https://www.pa.org.mt/pacasedetails?CaseType=PA/02948/25) [Plans, case officer report and decision on eapps](https://eapps.pa.org.mt/Case/CaseDetails?caseType=PA&casenumber=02948&caseYear=25) ## Planning activity around 15, Triq San Pawl, Luqa 196 other applications within 300 m: 136 granted, 3 refused, 21 pending. 98% of decided applications nearby were granted. Tallest granted nearby: 5 floors (PA/00287/24). On Triq San Pawl: 10 other applications, 7 granted and 0 refused; granted buildings are typically 2 floors, the tallest 2. Approval estimate for alterations & extensions applications like this here: about 95% (likely range 65–100%, low reliability, from 26 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/03666/25** Luqa](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03666-25/luqa-excavate-and-convert-a-soft-landscape-area): To excavate and convert a soft landscape area into a swimming pool. Granted, validated 11 June 2025, 24 m away - [**PA/05645/21** Luqa](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05645-21/luqa-alterations-and-extensions-to-existing-pre-1967-townhouse): Alterations and extensions to existing pre-1967 townhouse. Refused, validated 27 October 2021, 24 m away - [**PA/03205/22** Luqa](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03205-22/luqa-alterations-and-extensions-to-existing-pre-1967-townhouse): Alterations and extensions to existing pre-1967 townhouse. Status being checked, 24 m away - [**PA/03415/22** Luqa](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03415-22/luqa-alterations-and-additions-to-existing-residence-and): Proposed alterations and additions to existing residence and construction of pool. Granted, validated 25 May 2022, 40 m away - [**PA/07275/26** Luqa](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07275-26/luqa-restoration-works-to-the-facade): Restoration works to the facade, replacement of dangerous roof structure, internal alterations and the construction of a pool on the roof. Pending, 40 m away - [**PA/00001/26** Luqa](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00001-26/luqa-extend-existing-single-dwelling-and-carry-out): To extend existing single dwelling and carry out internal and external alterations at all levels including joining garage no.40 to this dwelling. Granted, validated 14 January 2026, 41 m away - [**PA/02705/23** Luqa](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02705-23/luqa-correct-site-plan): To correct site plan, sanction house as built and propose extension to ground, first and second floor levels as per building alignment and construction of… Granted, validated 17 May 2023, 4 floors plus a receded floor, 41 m away - [**PA/01802/23** Luqa](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01802-23/luqa-internal-alterations-to-dwelling-and-construction-of): Internal alterations to dwelling and construction of a first floor level. Granted, validated 29 March 2023, 2 floors, 41 m away - [**PA/04047/26** Luqa](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04047-26/luqa-excavation-and-construction-of-pool-and-ancillary): Proposed excavation and construction of pool and ancillary facilities in backyard. Pending, validated 17 June 2026, 46 m away - [**PA/01160/22** Luqa](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01160-22/luqa-propose-a-small-extension-to-the-second-floor): To propose a small extension to the second-floor level of a Class 4A Office, and the re-design of the sign of the Class 4B Shop at ground floor level. Status being checked, 46 m away - [**PA/01486/26** Luqa](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01486-26/luqa-sanction-closing-and-opening-of-apertures-at): To sanction closing and opening of apertures at second floor. To propose internal and external alterations and the change of use from Class 4A office to… Granted, validated 11 March 2026, 48 m away - [**PA/06377/25** Luqa](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06377-25/luqa-sanction-pool-constructed-at-roof-level): To sanction pool constructed at roof level. Proposed alterations at roof floor, including modifications to floor levels, and changes to wall height… Granted, validated 8 October 2025, 55 m away - [**PA/04088/26** Luqa](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04088-26/luqa-reconstruction-of-room-in-back-garden): Proposed reconstruction of room in back garden, other minor internal alterations and restoration of existing facade, to an existing townhouse. Pending, validated 17 June 2026, 57 m away - [**PA/04225/26** Luqa](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04225-26/luqa-internal-alterations-to-pre-1968-town-house-including): Proposed internal alterations to pre-1968 town house including proposed extension at ground floor and 1st floor. Pending, validated 24 June 2026, 59 m away - [**PA/06328/25** Luqa](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06328-25/luqa-construction-of-dwelling-including-demolition-of-existing): Construction of dwelling including demolition of existing structures and sanctioning of alignment openings on facade. Granted, validated 5 November 2025, 1 floor, 59 m away ## More by Ivan Giordano - [**PA/06786/26** Zebbug](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06786-26/zebbug-alterations-and-extensions-to-existing-townhouse): Proposed alterations and extensions to existing townhouse. Pending, validated 7 October 2026 - [**PA/06684/26** Swieqi](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06684-26/swieqi-demolition-of-first-floor-and-installation-of): Proposed demolition of first floor and installation of lift and stairwell to create common parts. Proposal includes reconstruction of the first floor, a… Pending, validated 30 September 2026, 3 floors plus a receded floor - [**PA/05025/26** Sliema](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05025-26/sliema-minor-internal-alteration-from-approved-dn-161-26): Proposed minor internal alteration from approved DN/161/26. Granted, validated 24 September 2026 - [**PA/04537/26** St Julians](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04537-26/st-julians-sanctioning-minor-internal-and-external-alteration-from): Sanctioning minor internal and external alteration from the approved PA/4413/08. Granted, validated 4 August 2026 - [**PA/03617/26** Fgura](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03617-26/fgura-sanction-minor-internal-and-external-alterations-from): To sanction minor internal and external alterations from approved PAPB/5632/80. Granted, validated 8 July 2026 - [**PA/02098/26** Qormi](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02098-26/qormi-sanction-changes-from-the-previous-papb-01243-86-and): To sanction changes from the previous PAPB/01243/86 and proposed change of use from garage to Class 5A. Pending, validated 1 April 2026 [All applications by Ivan Giordano](https://propertylist.mt/perit/ivan-giordano) ## More from Benjamin Zammit - [**PA/05389/26** Cospicua (Bormla)](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05389-26/cospicua-bormla-replacement-of-roofs-and-construction-of-an): Replacement of roofs and construction of an additional floor and washroom at roof level. Minor internal and external alterations. Pending, validated 5 August 2026, 2 floors - [**PA/00510/21** Zebbug](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00510-21/zebbug-internal-alterations-to-existing-dwelling-and-construction): Internal alterations to existing dwelling and construction of two bedrooms at first floor level and washroom at second floor level, and introduction of… Status being checked, 3 floors [All planning applications in Luqa](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/luqa)