--- title: "PA/03666/25: excavate and convert a soft landscape area in Luqa | PropertyList" url: https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03666-25/luqa-excavate-and-convert-a-soft-landscape-area source: PropertyList (propertylist.mt), from the Malta Planning Authority's public register retrieved: 2026-11-02 --- > Granted planning application in Luqa: To excavate and convert a soft landscape area into a swimming pool. Perit Manuel Zammit. Validated 11 June 2025. Planning applications › Luqa › PA0366625 # PA/03666/25: excavate and convert a soft landscape area in Luqa 1, Triq San Pawl, Sqaq Nru 1, Luqa To excavate and convert a soft landscape area into a swimming pool. - **Status:** Granted (This application has been approved by Planning Board / Commission.) - **Location:** 1, Triq San Pawl, Sqaq Nru 1, Luqa - **Locality:** [Luqa](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/luqa) - **Applicant:** Joanne Vella - **Perit:** [Perit Manuel Zammit](https://propertylist.mt/perit/manuel-zammit) - **Application type:** Full development permission - **Zone:** Within Development Zone - **Type of works:** Pool - **Received:** 4 April 2025 - **Validated:** 11 June 2025 - **Published:** 11 June 2025 - **Comments close:** 11 July 2025 - **Recommendation:** Grant Permission - **Decision:** Grant Permission - **Decision date:** 10 September 2025 - **Permit expires:** 24 September 2030 [Case details on the Planning Authority website](https://www.pa.org.mt/pacasedetails?CaseType=PA/03666/25) [Plans, case officer report and decision on eapps](https://eapps.pa.org.mt/Case/CaseDetails?caseType=PA&casenumber=03666&caseYear=25) ## Planning activity around 1, Triq San Pawl, Sqaq Nru 1, Luqa 196 other applications within 300 m: 132 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, 6 granted and 0 refused; granted buildings are typically 2 floors, the tallest 2. - [**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/02948/25** Luqa](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02948-25/luqa-extension-overlooking-back-garden-to-existing-townhouse): Proposed extension overlooking back garden to existing townhouse. Granted, validated 7 May 2025, 38 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. Status being checked, 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 Manuel Zammit - [**PA/02925/26** Msida](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02925-26/msida-division-of-a-class-1): The division of a Class 1 (PA/03254/25) building into two units, to sanction a building extension at roof level and the proposal of minor alterations to the… Granted, validated 6 May 2026 - [**PA/00859/26** Msida](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00859-26/msida-installation-of-an-internal-illuminated-billboard): Proposed installation of an Internal Illuminated billboard (static billboard with internal lighting) Refused, validated 11 February 2026 - [**PA/00623/26** Msida](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00623-26/msida-installation-of-an-internal-illuminated-billboard): Proposed installation of an Internal Illuminated billboard (static billboard with internal lighting). Granted, validated 4 February 2026 - [**PA/00583/26** Pieta](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00583-26/pieta-installation-of-internal-illuminated-billboard): Proposed installation of Internal Illuminated billboard (static billboard with internal lighting). Refused, validated 4 February 2026 - [**PA/00540/26** Msida](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00540-26/msida-installation-of-internal-illuminated-billboard): Proposed installation of Internal Illuminated billboard (static billboard with internal lighting). Withdrawn, validated 4 February 2026 - [**PA/03984/25** Naxxar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03984-25/naxxar-proposal-of-alterations): Proposal of alterations (as approved in PA2633/15) to an existing pre-1965 dwelling. Including the formation of a new gate within the front boundary. Granted, validated 18 June 2025 [All applications by Manuel Zammit](https://propertylist.mt/perit/manuel-zammit) [All planning applications in Luqa](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/luqa)