--- title: "PA/03131/23: sanction minor internal and external changes from in Luqa | PropertyList" url: https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03131-23/luqa-sanction-minor-internal-and-external-changes-from source: PropertyList (propertylist.mt), from the Malta Planning Authority's public register retrieved: 2026-11-03 --- > Granted planning application in Luqa: To sanction minor internal and external changes from PA/00640/06. External changes include minor facade amendments and… Planning applications › Luqa › PA0313123 # PA/03131/23: sanction minor internal and external changes from in Luqa Nicole Apartments, Flat 2, Triq il-Gdida, Luqa To sanction minor internal and external changes from PA/00640/06. External changes include minor facade amendments and internal changes include the addition of another bedroom in the open plan area and minor shifts in walls and apertures. - **Status:** Granted (This application has been approved by Planning Board / Commission.) - **Location:** Nicole Apartments, Flat 2, Triq il-Gdida, Luqa - **Locality:** [Luqa](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/luqa) - **Applicant:** [Mr Joseph Portelli](https://propertylist.mt/applicant/joseph-portelli) - **Perit:** [Perit Analisa Lombardi](https://propertylist.mt/perit/analisa-lombardi) - **Application type:** Full development permission - Summary Process - **Zone:** Within Development Zone - **Type of works:** Sanctioning - **Residential units:** 1 - **Received:** 27 February 2023 - **Validated:** 6 July 2023 - **Published:** 31 May 2023 - **Comments close:** 15 June 2023 - **Decision:** Acceptable - **Permit expires:** 19 July 2028 [Case details on the Planning Authority website](https://www.pa.org.mt/pacasedetails?CaseType=PA/03131/23) [Plans, case officer report and decision on eapps](https://eapps.pa.org.mt/Case/CaseDetails?caseType=PA&casenumber=03131&caseYear=23) ## Planning activity around Nicole Apartments, Flat 2, Triq il-Gdida, Luqa 175 other applications within 300 m: 118 granted, 2 refused, 19 pending. 98% of decided applications nearby were granted. Tallest granted nearby: 5 floors (PA/01913/26). On Triq il-Gdida: 31 other applications, 23 granted and 0 refused; granted buildings are typically 4 floors, the tallest 4. Periti active on this street: [Roderick Camilleri](https://propertylist.mt/perit/roderick-camilleri), [George Pullicino](https://propertylist.mt/perit/george-pullicino), [Joseph Saliba](https://propertylist.mt/perit/joseph-saliba), [Chris Cachia](https://propertylist.mt/perit/chris-cachia). Approval estimate for sanctioning applications like this here: about 95% (likely range 65–100%, low reliability, from 34 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/01054/21** Luqa](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01054-21/luqa-construction-of-ground-floor-level-garages): Construction of ground floor level garages, apartments and 1 receded apartment with a different layout from that approved in permission PA/01542/17, including… Status being checked, 11 m away - [**PA/07634/23** Luqa](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07634-23/luqa-sanction-differences-in-apartment-from-that-approved): To sanction differences in apartment from that approved in PA2791/05. Granted, validated 3 January 2024, 38 m away - [**PA/03050/21** Luqa](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03050-21/luqa-sanctioning-of-changes-to-garage-covered-by): Sanctioning of changes to garage covered by PA/02791/05 Status being checked, 41 m away - [**PA/03882/24** Luqa](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03882-24/luqa-project-involves-regenerating-an-unused-site-into): The project involves regenerating an unused site into a public green space with accessible pathways, recreational play areas, parking spaces, an underlying… Granted, validated 5 November 2024, 47 m away - [**PA/01913/26** Luqa](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01913-26/luqa-changes-to-development-approved-in-pa-06321-03-including): Changes to development approved in PA/06321/03 including excavation for additional two basement levels, construction of additional floor, internal and… Granted, validated 25 March 2026, 5 floors plus a receded floor, 49 m away - [**PA/07267/26** Luqa](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07267-26/luqa-demolition-of-existing-first-floor-maisonette-and): Demolition of existing first floor maisonette and construction of 3 in no. three bedroom apartments at first, second and third floor level and a two bedroom… Pending, 4 floors plus a receded floor, 55 m away - [**PA/07424/25** Luqa](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07424-25/luqa-alterations-to-a-townhouse-approved-in-rg-00546-25): Alterations to a townhouse approved in RG/00546/25 and construction of an additional unit above the garages, restoration of facade and installation of pv… Granted, validated 19 November 2025, 62 m away - [**PA/06926/23** Luqa](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06926-23/luqa-demolition-of-existing-dwelling-and-construction-of): Proposed demolition of existing dwelling and construction of ground floor garage, ground floor maisonette, three apartments and a penthouse at receded level. Granted, validated 24 January 2024, 4 floors plus a receded floor, 66 m away - [**PA/01933/24** Luqa](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01933-24/luqa-demolish-first-and-second-floor-levels): To demolish first and second floor levels, while retaining front facade. To reconstruct first and second floor level with minor internal and facade changes. Granted, validated 3 April 2024, 3 floors, 75 m away - [**PA/00649/24** Luqa](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00649-24/luqa-carry-out-alterations-and-additions-including-the): Carry out alterations and additions including the formation of a garage and the excavation of a swimming pool plus general maintenance. Granted, validated 14 February 2024, 79 m away - [**PA/05043/23** Luqa](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05043-23/luqa-demolition-of-existing-house): Proposed demolition of existing house, excavation of site, and proposed construction of a garage at basement level and an overlying dwelling. Granted, validated 13 September 2023, 1 floor, 82 m away - [**PA/00177/26** Luqa](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00177-26/luqa-sanction-terraced-house-as-built-including-subdivision): To sanction terraced house as built including subdivision into two apartments. Granted, validated 6 February 2026, 83 m away - [**PA/04263/24** Luqa](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04263-24/luqa-structurally-reinforce-the-existing-roof-structure-at): To structurally reinforce the existing roof structure at first floor level. Internal alterations which also include, the change of level at second floor and… Granted, validated 10 July 2024, 86 m away - [**PA/01348/25** Luqa](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01348-25/luqa-demolish-existing-property-and-construct-basement-garage): To demolish existing property and construct basement garage (for private use), and overlying 4 floors and receded floor of residential units. Work to include… Granted, validated 5 March 2025, 4 floors plus a receded floor, 89 m away - [**PA/05333/26** Luqa](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05333-26/luqa-sanctioning-and-alterations-of-an-existing-dwelling): Proposed sanctioning and alterations of an existing dwelling which includes minor internal alterations and change of use from Class 1A - residence to a Class… Pending, validated 5 August 2026, 96 m away ## More by Analisa Lombardi - [**PA/06883/26** Zabbar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06883-26/zabbar-demolish-existing-dilapidated-structures-and-to-propose): To demolish existing dilapidated structures and to propose a new dwelling. Proposal also includes part excavation for a basement garage. Pending, validated 7 October 2026, 1 floor - [**PA/06478/26** Birzebbuga](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06478-26/birzebbuga-propose-a-pump-room-over-an-existing): To propose a pump room over an existing reservoir approved in DN/1482/98 and to propose a boundary wall in loose rubble stone surrounding the land. Pending, validated 23 September 2026 - [**PA/05584/26** Attard](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05584-26/attard-it-is-being-proposed-to-extend-the): It is being proposed to extend the recessed room at Setback Floor Level, as approved under PA/5174/23, towards the rear portion of the property only.… Pending, validated 19 August 2026, 3 floors plus a receded floor - [**PA/05480/26** Birzebbuga](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05480-26/birzebbuga-demountable-timber-platform-over-parking-space-fronting): Proposed demountable timber platform over parking space fronting existing Class 4D restaurant approved in PA/6745/18 to cater for tables and chairs. Proposal… Pending, validated 5 August 2026 - [**PA/04672/26** Naxxar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04672-26/naxxar-proposal-involves-the-conversion-of-an-existing): The proposal involves the conversion of an existing garage forming part of a dwelling previously approved under application PA/8605/19 into a separate,… Pending, validated 8 July 2026 - [**PA/04438/26** Zurrieq](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04438-26/zurrieq-demolition-of-an-existing-terraced-house-and): Demolition of an existing terraced house and construction of a block of apartments comprising a basement garage, four floors, and a setback floor, consisting… Pending, validated 1 July 2026, 4 floors plus a receded floor [All applications by Analisa Lombardi](https://propertylist.mt/perit/analisa-lombardi) ## More from Joseph Portelli - [**PA/07648/26** Balzan](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07648-26/balzan-subdivision-of-apartments-approved-in-pa-00505-26): Proposed subdivision of apartments approved in PA/00505/26. Proposed internal and external alterations. Proposed pool at receded floor level. Pending - [**PA/07203/26** Tarxien](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07203-26/tarxien-correction-of-site-plan-of-pa-03484-25): Correction of site plan of PA/03484/25. Changes to development approved in PA/03484/25. Pending - [**PA/07184/26** Tarxien](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07184-26/tarxien-correction-of-site-plan-of-pa-04799-25): Correction of site plan of PA/04799/25. Changes to development approved in PA/04799/25. Pending - [**PA/06892/26** Nadur](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06892-26/nadur-excavation-and-construction-of-residential-house): Proposed excavation and construction of residential house. Pending, validated 14 October 2026 - [**PA/06476/26** Mgarr](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06476-26/mgarr-change-of-use-unit-01-at-ground): Change of use unit 01 at ground floor from Class 4A office to maisonette 01 Class 1 dwellings. Pending, validated 16 September 2026 - [**PA/06356/26** San Pawl il-Bahar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06356-26/san-pawl-il-bahar-demolition-and-excavation-of-a-vacant-site): Demolition and excavation of a vacant site to propose an apartment block consisting of parking spaces and a substation at the basement level -1, 23… Pending, validated 23 September 2026 [All planning applications in Luqa](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/luqa)