--- title: "PA/03593/23: sanction demolition of façade in Luqa | PropertyList" url: https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03593-23/luqa-sanction-demolition-of-fa-ade source: PropertyList (propertylist.mt), from the Malta Planning Authority's public register retrieved: 2026-11-03 --- > Granted planning application in Luqa: To sanction demolition of façade, correction of site plan, to sanction minor internal and external alterations from… Planning applications › Luqa › PA0359323 # PA/03593/23: sanction demolition of façade in Luqa Camelia, Triq San Gorg, Luqa To sanction demolition of façade, correction of site plan, to sanction minor internal and external alterations from approved PA/02245/16; to propose bathroom and ensuite at first and second floor respectively. - **Status:** Granted (This application has been approved by Planning Board / Commission.) - **Location:** Camelia, Triq San Gorg, Luqa - **Locality:** [Luqa](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/luqa) - **Applicant:** [Mr Mark Mercieca](https://propertylist.mt/applicant/mark-mercieca) - **Perit:** [Perit Joseph Saliba](https://propertylist.mt/perit/joseph-saliba) - **Application type:** Full development permission - Summary Process - **Zone:** Within Development Zone - **Type of works:** Sanctioning - **Received:** 20 May 2023 - **Validated:** 4 October 2023 - **Published:** 5 July 2023 - **Comments close:** 20 July 2023 - **Decision:** Acceptable - **Permit expires:** 18 October 2028 [Case details on the Planning Authority website](https://www.pa.org.mt/pacasedetails?CaseType=PA/03593/23) [Plans, case officer report and decision on eapps](https://eapps.pa.org.mt/Case/CaseDetails?caseType=PA&casenumber=03593&caseYear=23) ## Planning activity around Camelia, Triq San Gorg, Luqa 198 other applications within 300 m: 136 granted, 3 refused, 20 pending. 98% of decided applications nearby were granted. Tallest granted nearby: 5 floors (PA/08585/24). On Triq San Gorg: 10 other applications, 8 granted and 0 refused; granted buildings are typically 2 floors, the tallest 2. Approval estimate for sanctioning applications like this here: about 95% (likely range 65–100%, medium reliability, from 44 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/06963/23** Luqa](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06963-23/luqa-sanction-demolition-of-stairwell-at-ground-floor): To sanction demolition of stairwell at ground floor level and other alterations from the approved permit (PA/5820/18) as well as to carry out a change of use… Granted, validated 22 November 2023, 6 m away - [**PA/05113/23** Luqa](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05113-23/luqa-carry-out-internal-and-external-alterations-and): To carry out internal and external alterations and construction of additional rooms at second floor level over existing dwelling. Granted, validated 30 August 2023, 17 m away - [**PA/04473/25** Luqa](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04473-25/luqa-replace-a-deteriorated-timber-maltese-balcony-with): To replace a deteriorated timber maltese balcony with a new timber maltese balcony. Granted, validated 9 July 2025, 26 m away - [**PA/01252/24** Luqa](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01252-24/luqa-restoration-and-minor-additions-to-external-facade): Proposed restoration and minor additions to external facade at 63, 65, Triq San Gorg, Luqa. Granted, validated 11 April 2024, 34 m away - [**PA/06696/25** Luqa](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06696-25/luqa-demolish-the-existing-building-but-retaining-the): To demolish the existing building but retaining the facade with alterations, to excavate site and to construct reservoir and domestic store, a class 4A office… Granted, validated 15 October 2025, 36 m away - [**PA/03383/24** Luqa](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03383-24/luqa-alterations-and-additions-to-existing-dwelling-which): Alterations and additions to existing dwelling which include displacement of walls and apertures, demolition of rooms in backyard, construction of room at… Granted, validated 12 June 2024, 37 m away - [**PA/05495/23** Luqa](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05495-23/luqa-sanctioning-of-the-demolition-of-an-existing): Proposed sanctioning of the demolition of an existing public convenience structure and proposed sanctioning as built. Granted, validated 20 September 2023, 41 m away - [**PA/07136/26** Luqa](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07136-26/luqa-demolition-of-existing-building): Proposed demolition of existing building, excavation of reservoir and construction of 5 in no. residential garages and 1 in no. residential unit at ground… Pending, validated 14 October 2026, 3 floors plus a receded floor, 46 m away - [**PA/02802/23** Luqa](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02802-23/luqa-demolishing-of-existing-kitchen-at-ground-floor): Proposed demolishing of existing kitchen at ground floor, internal alterations, demolishing and replacement of deteriorated roofs and proposed extension at… Granted, validated 17 May 2023, 47 m away - [**PA/04977/24** Luqa](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04977-24/luqa-restoration-of-existing-facade-in-connection-with): Proposed restoration of existing facade in connection with GS340/23. Granted, validated 31 July 2024, 49 m away - [**PA/02341/25** Luqa](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02341-25/luqa-alterations-and-additions-to-existing-dwelling-which): Alterations and additions to existing dwelling which include displacement of walls and apertures, demolition of rooms in backyard and construction of room at… Granted, validated 9 April 2025, 2 floors, 54 m away - [**PA/05983/26** Luqa](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05983-26/luqa-change-of-use-from-class-4b-to): Change of use from Class 4B to Class 4C. Refused, validated 2 September 2026, 58 m away - [**PA/02409/26** Luqa](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02409-26/luqa-change-of-use-from-approved-garage-to): Proposed change of use from approved garage to Class 4A office including proposed minor internal alterations and proposed facade alterations. Granted, validated 15 April 2026, 59 m away - [**PA/00499/25** Luqa](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00499-25/luqa-change-of-use-from-garage-to-class): Change of use from garage to Class 4B including use as a grocer/greengrocer, including change of use of rear domestic store to kitchenette, store and w,c.… Granted, validated 29 January 2025, 64 m away - [**PA/05022/23** Luqa](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05022-23/luqa-restoration-of-facade): Restoration of facade, including change or restoration of fixtures and change of material at ground floor related to an Irrestawra Darek scheme Granted, validated 30 August 2023, 64 m away ## More by Joseph Saliba - [**PA/07831/26** Iklin](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07831-26/iklin-renewal-of-pa-001159-22): Renewal of PA/001159/22 (To extend backyard party wall to 3.4m and install a louvered structure and change railing of ground floor terrace.) Pending - [**PA/07757/26** Senglea (Isla)](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07757-26/senglea-isla-interal-alterations-from-approved-pa-05964-19-and-pa-0290): Proposed interal alterations from approved PA/05964/19 & PA/02903/20. Including change of use from dentist (class 4A) to restaurant (Class 4D). Proposed… Pending - [**PA/07630/26** Dingli](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07630-26/dingli-demolish-the-existing-building-approved-under-rg-00268-22): To demolish the existing building approved under RG/00268/22 and construct a ground floor, first floor, second floor, third floor, and recessed floor. Pending, 4 floors - [**PA/07137/26** Xghajra](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07137-26/xghajra-alterations-of-approved-pa-01175-25-and-pa-05354-25-to): Proposed alterations of approved PA/01175/25 and PA/05354/25 to merge two plots together and retaining existing reservoir as approved in PA/05354/25. Pending - [**PA/07080/26** Zejtun](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07080-26/zejtun-sanction-modifications-done-to-pre-1967-dwelling): To sanction modifications done to pre-1967 dwelling. Pending, validated 14 October 2026 - [**PA/06900/26** Marsaxlokk](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06900-26/marsaxlokk-sanction-the-construction-of-a-boundary-parapet-wall): To sanction the construction of a boundary/parapet wall for a pre-1968 structure. Pending, validated 7 October 2026 [All applications by Joseph Saliba](https://propertylist.mt/perit/joseph-saliba) ## More from Mark Mercieca - [**PA/01382/23** Tarxien](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01382-23/tarxien-minor-internal-and-external-alterations-at-ground): Minor internal and external alterations at ground, first and section floor levels including the proposed construction of washroom at second floor level. Withdrawn, validated 8 March 2023, 3 floors - [**PA/00876/23** Fgura](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00876-23/fgura-sanctioning-of-maisonette-from-pa2226-02): Proposed sanctioning of maisonette from PA2226/02. Granted, validated 1 March 2023 [All planning applications in Luqa](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/luqa)