--- title: "PA/03435/23: demolition of stairwell at second floor level in Luqa | PropertyList" url: https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03435-23/luqa-demolition-of-stairwell-at-second-floor-level source: PropertyList (propertylist.mt), from the Malta Planning Authority's public register retrieved: 2026-11-03 --- > Granted planning application in Luqa: Proposed demolition of stairwell at second floor level, and parapet walls, lowering of roof screed, and removal of… Planning applications › Luqa › PA0343523 # PA/03435/23: demolition of stairwell at second floor level in Luqa No.1 and No.3, Ta' Hal-Saflieni c/w, Triq il-Gdida, Luqa Proposed demolition of stairwell at second floor level, and parapet walls, lowering of roof screed, and removal of apertures and railings. To change use of first floor Class 4B shop into Class 1 residential, including extension at second, third and roof levels, retaining Class 4B shop at ground floor level. Proposed change in apertures and balcony railings. - **Status:** Granted (This application has been approved by Planning Board / Commission.) - **Location:** No.1 and No.3, Ta' Hal-Saflieni c/w, Triq il-Gdida, Luqa - **Locality:** [Luqa](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/luqa) - **Applicant:** Neville Trapani - **Perit:** [Perit Matthew Bugeja](https://propertylist.mt/perit/matthew-bugeja) - **Application type:** Full development permission - **Zone:** Within Development Zone - **Type of works:** Demolition - **Height:** 4 floors - **Received:** 25 April 2023 - **Validated:** 14 June 2023 - **Published:** 14 June 2023 - **Comments close:** 14 July 2023 - **Recommendation:** Grant Permission - **Decision:** Grant Permission - **Decision date:** 13 February 2024 - **Permit expires:** 28 February 2029 The public planning file has 40 documents: plans, reports, consultations and the decision. [Case details on the Planning Authority website](https://www.pa.org.mt/pacasedetails?CaseType=PA/03435/23) [Plans, case officer report and decision on eapps](https://eapps.pa.org.mt/Case/CaseDetails?caseType=PA&casenumber=03435&caseYear=23) ## Planning activity around No.1 and No.3, Ta' Hal-Saflieni c/w, Triq il-Gdida, Luqa 175 other applications within 300 m: 119 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 demolition applications like this here: about 95% (likely range 65–100%, low reliability, from 3 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 Matthew Bugeja - [**PA/07173/26** Paola](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07173-26/paola-minor-internal-alterations): Proposed minor internal alterations, removal of second floor pigeon loft, construction of second floor washroom, replacement of facade apertures and… Pending, validated 14 October 2026 - [**PA/06991/26** Santa Venera](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06991-26/santa-venera-demolish-existing-dwelling-and-construct-ground-floor): To demolish existing dwelling and construct ground floor Class 4A office, apartments at first and second floor levels and one duplex apartment at third and… Pending, validated 14 October 2026, 2 floors plus a receded floor - [**PA/06885/26** Birzebbuga](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06885-26/birzebbuga-minor-internal-alterations-to-existing-townhouse-at): Proposed minor internal alterations to existing townhouse at ground and first floor levels. Proposed extension at first floor level terrace, construction of… Pending, validated 7 October 2026, 3 floors - [**PA/06782/26** Tarxien](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06782-26/tarxien-change-of-use-from-private-car-garage): Proposed change of use from private car garage to Class 4B retail outlet. Proposal includes minor internal alterations and shop sign. Pending, validated 7 October 2026 - [**PA/05947/26** Birzebbuga](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05947-26/birzebbuga-demolition-of-existing-garage-lightweight-roof-and): Proposed demolition of existing garage lightweight roof and façade. Proposed construction of ground floor garage and a first floor duplex maisonette. Works… Pending, validated 2 September 2026, 2 floors - [**PA/05188/26** Lija](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05188-26/lija-internal-alterations-at-ground-floor-level-to): Proposed internal alterations at ground floor level to remove accretions, enlarging internal yards and construction of new stairwell. Proposed construction of… Pending, validated 29 July 2026, 3 floors [All applications by Matthew Bugeja](https://propertylist.mt/perit/matthew-bugeja) [All planning applications in Luqa](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/luqa)