--- title: "PA/03257/23: Change of use of premises from Class in Luqa | PropertyList" url: https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03257-23/luqa-change-of-use-of-premises-from-class source: PropertyList (propertylist.mt), from the Malta Planning Authority's public register retrieved: 2026-11-03 --- > Pending planning application in Luqa: Change of use of premises from Class 4B shop to Class 4A offices and fixing of name sign. Perit Marvin Ellul.… Planning applications › Luqa › PA0325723 # PA/03257/23: Change of use of premises from Class in Luqa Shop 3, Block G, Housing Estate Hal Farrug, Triq ir-Russett Abjad, Luqa Change of use of premises from Class 4B shop to Class 4A offices and fixing of name sign. - **Status:** Pending (The permission originally issued in relation to this case has later been modified in terms of Article 80 of the Development Planning Act, 2016.) - **Location:** Shop 3, Block G, Housing Estate Hal Farrug, Triq ir-Russett Abjad, Luqa - **Locality:** [Luqa](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/luqa) - **Applicant:** [MGSA Services Ltd Attn: Marvin Ghirxi](https://propertylist.mt/applicant/mgsa-services-ltd) - **Perit:** [Perit Marvin Ellul](https://propertylist.mt/perit/marvin-ellul) - **Application type:** Full development permission - **Zone:** Within Development Zone - **Type of works:** Change of Use - **Received:** 3 April 2023 - **Validated:** 6 June 2023 - **Published:** 28 August 2024 - **Comments close:** 27 September 2024 - **Recommendation:** Grant Permission - **Decision:** Modified as per Article 80 - **Decision date:** 15 November 2024 - **Permit expires:** 20 September 2028 [Case details on the Planning Authority website](https://www.pa.org.mt/pacasedetails?CaseType=PA/03257/23) [Plans, case officer report and decision on eapps](https://eapps.pa.org.mt/Case/CaseDetails?caseType=PA&casenumber=03257&caseYear=23) ## Planning activity around Shop 3, Block G, Housing Estate Hal Farrug, Triq ir-Russett Abjad, Luqa 27 other applications within 300 m: 13 granted, 1 refused, 4 pending. 93% of decided applications nearby were granted. Tallest granted nearby: 4 floors (PA/00521/23). On Triq ir-Russett Abjad: 3 other applications, 2 granted and 0 refused. Approval estimate for change of use applications like this here: about 94% (likely range 64–100%, low reliability, from 0 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/02414/24** Luqa](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02414-24/luqa-major-alterations-from-the-previously-approved-permit): Major alterations from the previously approved permit PA/05851/22 to retain most of already build up structure. Granted, validated 11 September 2024, 64 m away - [**PA/00381/21** Luqa](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00381-21/luqa-construction-of-lift-shaft-at-the-entrance): Proposed construction of lift shaft at the entrance, including alterations to facade and ramp in common parts. Status being checked, 68 m away - [**PA/06122/24** Luqa](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06122-24/luqa-sanction-construction-of-garages-at-basement-1): To sanction construction of garages at basement -1, -2 and ground floor levels of Block A. Proposed construction of garages at the basement -1, -2 and ground… Granted, validated 18 September 2024, 75 m away - [**PA/00994/21** Luqa](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00994-21/luqa-alterations-and-construction-of-a-lift-shaft): Proposed alterations and construction of a lift shaft, ramp at entrance and replacement of apertures on common parts facade. Status being checked, 79 m away - [**PA/00355/21** Luqa](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00355-21/luqa-construction-of-a-lift-shaft-and-ramp): Construction of a lift shaft and ramp at entrance Status being checked, 94 m away - [**PA/05273/24** Luqa](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05273-24/luqa-sanction-widening-of-ramp-and): To sanction widening of ramp and, retaining walls. To propose stables and all respective ancillary facilities, timber gate and proposed construction of rubble… Granted, validated 7 August 2024, 154 m away - [**PA/00698/26** Luqa](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00698-26/luqa-proposal-to-sanction-alterations-to-approved-facade): Proposal to sanction alterations to approved facade, including minor internal alterations from previously approved PA/5561/21, including to sanction change of… Pending, validated 4 February 2026, 157 m away - [**PA/08264/24** Luqa](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-08264-24/luqa-renewal-of-pa-03776-19-to-construct-showroom-class): Proposed renewal of PA/03776/19 -To construct showroom Class 4B, office Class 4A, workshop Class 5A and store Class 6A with a different layout from the… Granted, validated 15 January 2025, 166 m away - [**PA/00938/21** Luqa](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00938-21/luqa-conversion-of-existing-2-storey-terraced-house): Conversion of existing 2 storey terraced house into a four storey block; including ground floor garage, two bedroom units at first and second floor and… Status being checked, 3 floors plus a receded floor, 175 m away - [**PA/00521/23** Luqa](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00521-23/luqa-demolition-of-existing-terraced-house): Demolition of existing terraced house, excavation of site, construction of basement 2 parking spaces and 2 garages, 1 ground floor maisonette and 1 apartment,… Granted, validated 15 February 2023, 4 floors plus a receded floor, 188 m away - [**PA/01990/23** Luqa](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01990-23/luqa-first-floor-extension-to-workshop): First floor extension to workshop - (extension needed to housing spare parts). Total amount of floors will be two floors above one floor occupied by third… Withdrawn, validated 12 April 2023, 2 floors, 199 m away - [**PA/05765/25** Luqa](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05765-25/luqa-installation-of-an-led-screen-on-the): Installation of an LED screen on the front façade and relocation of the existing sign. Withdrawn, validated 3 September 2025, 200 m away - [**PA/03530/21** Luqa](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03530-21/luqa-sanction-change-of-use-from-retail): To sanction change of use from retail (4B) to offices (4A) and classroom/training room ancillary to same offices. Proposed minor alterations to front elevation. Status being checked, 202 m away - [**PA/00341/26** Luqa](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00341-26/luqa-sanction-minor-alterations-to-pre-1968-residential-unit): To sanction minor alterations to pre-1968 residential unit, which include alterations to window openings and changes to internal and external openings. Granted, validated 28 January 2026, 207 m away - [**PA/02354/26** Luqa](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02354-26/luqa-minor-alterations-to-fa-ade): Minor alterations to façade, replacement of deteriorated stairwell at the backyard and building of a small store at the back of the basement. Granted, validated 7 May 2026, 216 m away ## More by Marvin Ellul - [**PA/07023/26** Ghaxaq](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07023-26/ghaxaq-sanction-differences-from-approved-pa-072-12-mainly-repositioni): To sanction differences from approved PA/072/12 mainly repositioning of walls, doors and windows following new survey, application also includes extension at… Pending - [**PA/06586/26** Zabbar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06586-26/zabbar-carry-out-extension-at-third-floor): To carry out extension at third floor, proposed 1m parapet wall for services area and to sanction internal and external alteration to approved DN/0904/12.… Pending - [**PA/06381/26** Zejtun](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06381-26/zejtun-sanction-rooms-to-be-used-for-a): To sanction rooms to be used for a proposed dog boarding facility. Pending, validated 23 September 2026 - [**PA/06327/26** Ghaxaq](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06327-26/ghaxaq-carry-out-extension-at-roof-level-with): To carry out extension at roof level with lightweight material to form washroom, bedroom and ensuite to approved RG/2408/18. Pending, validated 28 October 2026 - [**PA/05929/26** Mosta](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05929-26/mosta-internal-alterations-at-ground-and-first-floor): Proposed internal alterations at ground and first floor and proposed extension at roof level. Granted, validated 24 September 2026 - [**PA/05866/26** Marsaskala](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05866-26/marsaskala-sanction-differences-from-pa-5824-03-mainly-repositioning-o): To sanction differences from PA/5824/03 mainly repositioning of internal walls, doors and windows following new survey. Granted, validated 28 September 2026 [All applications by Marvin Ellul](https://propertylist.mt/perit/marvin-ellul) [All planning applications in Luqa](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/luqa)