--- title: "PA/03854/26: propose change of use from Shop to in Luqa | PropertyList" url: https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03854-26/luqa-propose-change-of-use-from-shop-to source: PropertyList (propertylist.mt), from the Malta Planning Authority's public register retrieved: 2026-11-03 --- > Refused planning application in Luqa: To propose change of use from Shop to Class 5A Light Industry, and to sanction building as is. Perit Deborah Busuttil.… Planning applications › Luqa › PA0385426 # PA/03854/26: propose change of use from Shop to in Luqa 95, Triq il-Wilga c/w 14, Triq Sebastiano Saliba, Luqa To propose change of use from Shop to Class 5A Light Industry, and to sanction building as is. - **Status:** Refused (Planning Authority decision reviewed by Appeals Board / EPRT) - **Location:** 95, Triq il-Wilga c/w 14, Triq Sebastiano Saliba, Luqa - **Locality:** [Luqa](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/luqa) - **Applicant:** Johan Pisani Audrey Vanessa Pace - **Perit:** [Perit Deborah Busuttil](https://propertylist.mt/perit/deborah-busuttil) - **Application type:** Full development permission - **Zone:** Within Development Zone - **Type of works:** Sanctioning - **Received:** 4 March 2026 - **Validated:** 10 June 2026 - **Published:** 10 June 2026 - **Comments close:** 10 July 2026 - **Recommendation:** Refuse Permission - **Decision:** Refuse Permission - **Decision date:** 13 October 2026 [Case details on the Planning Authority website](https://www.pa.org.mt/pacasedetails?CaseType=PA/03854/26) [Plans, case officer report and decision on eapps](https://eapps.pa.org.mt/Case/CaseDetails?caseType=PA&casenumber=03854&caseYear=26) ## Planning activity around 95, Triq il-Wilga c/w 14, Triq Sebastiano Saliba, Luqa 122 other applications within 300 m: 86 granted, 2 refused, 14 pending. 98% of decided applications nearby were granted. Tallest granted nearby: 5 floors (PA/08585/24). On Triq il-Wilga: 7 other applications, 6 granted and 0 refused; granted buildings are typically 3 floors, the tallest 4. Approval estimate for sanctioning applications like this here: about 95% (likely range 65–100%, low reliability, from 21 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/01554/26** Luqa](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01554-26/luqa-minor-alterations-to-existing-premises): Proposed minor alterations to existing premises (approved by virtue of PA/00567/21), demolition of washroom at roof level, construction of 2 apartments at… Granted, validated 6 May 2026, 3 floors, 36 m away - [**PA/00567/21** Luqa](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00567-21/luqa-sanction-variations-from-approved-permit-pa1703-12): To sanction variations from approved permit PA1703/12. Sanctioning include retaining of original staircase and 1 bedroom unit at first floor, pv panels at… Status being checked, 40 m away - [**PA/04333/26** Luqa](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04333-26/luqa-sanction-the-change-of-use-of-a): To sanction the change of use of a pre-1967 dwelling into a Class 4B Shop, the carrying out of internal and external alterations, and the fixing of a sign.… Granted, validated 24 June 2026, 56 m away - [**PA/07345/24** Luqa](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07345-24/luqa-upgrading-to-existing-class-4a-offices-of): Proposed upgrading to existing Class 4A offices of façade including removal of deteriorated balconies and raising of parapet wall to minimum 1m height, and… Granted, validated 26 November 2024, 66 m away - [**PA/02296/26** Luqa](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02296-26/luqa-replacement-of-facade-balconies-stone-balustrades-with): Replacement of facade balconies stone balustrades with dark green aluminium railing. Granted, validated 28 April 2026, 68 m away - [**PA/02176/25** Luqa](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02176-25/luqa-renewal-to-pa-08279-19): Renewal to PA/08279/19; Proposed demolition of existing Class 1 residence and construction of Class 4A offices including excavation of a semi-basement garage. Granted, validated 29 April 2025, 69 m away - [**PA/00402/26** Luqa](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00402-26/luqa-demolish-two-overlying-maisonettes-and-construct-one): To demolish two overlying maisonettes and construct one terraced house. Proposal includes minor alterations to existing garage at ground floor, excavation of… Granted, validated 19 February 2026, 1 floor, 71 m away - [**PA/02997/22** Luqa](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02997-22/luqa-change-of-use-from-existing-garage-to): Proposed change of use from existing garage to Class 4B (retail: direction of funerals) including internal alterations and installation of signage. Status being checked, 103 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, 106 m away - [**PA/02414/26** Luqa](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02414-26/luqa-propose-free-standing-external-illuminated-single-sided): To propose free standing external illuminated single sided billboard at Triq il-Kunsill ta' L-Ewropa. Suspended, validated 29 April 2026, 111 m away - [**PA/02923/22** Luqa](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02923-22/luqa-sanction-minor-discrepancies-from-pa00058-17): To sanction minor discrepancies from PA00058/17, including shifting of walls doors and windows at all levels. Application also includes shifting of walls and… Status being checked, 113 m away - [**PA/02221/24** Luqa](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02221-24/luqa-erect-a-non-led-single-sided-internally): To erect a non LED single sided internally illuminated single- advertising billboard. Granted, validated 17 April 2024, 126 m away - [**PA/00128/23** Luqa](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00128-23/luqa-sanctioning-of-the-house-as-built): Sanctioning of the house as built. Proposal also includes internal and external alterations, and the construction of the pool in the back garden. Granted, validated 25 January 2023, 129 m away - [**PA/03593/23** Luqa](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03593-23/luqa-sanction-demolition-of-fa-ade): To sanction demolition of façade, correction of site plan, to sanction minor internal and external alterations from approved PA/02245/16; to propose bathroom… Granted, validated 4 October 2023, 130 m away - [**PA/03107/23** Luqa](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03107-23/luqa-demolish-existing-property-and-construct-new-basement): To demolish existing property and construct new basement parking, ground floor office (Class 4A), maisonette, 6 apartments and 2 apartments at the receded… Granted, validated 31 May 2023, 4 floors plus a receded floor, 131 m away ## More by Deborah Busuttil - [**PA/07565/26** Xaghra](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07565-26/xaghra-propose-a-washroom-at-receded-floor-level): To propose a washroom at receded-floor level, in lieu of PA/04051/20. Pending, validated 28 October 2026 - [**PA/07447/26** Sliema](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07447-26/sliema-demolish-the-existing-dwelling): To demolish the existing dwelling, carry out excavation works, and construct a Class 4B shop at ground floor and basement levels, six apartments at first to… Pending, 6 floors plus a receded floor - [**PA/06626/26** Xaghra](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06626-26/xaghra-propose-excavation-works-and-the-construction-of): To propose excavation works and the construction of a maisonette, swimming pool and reservoir at ground-floor level, including four flats from first to… Pending, validated 23 September 2026, 3 floors plus a receded floor - [**PA/06450/26** Marsa](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06450-26/marsa-correction-of-the-approved-use-of-the): Correction of the approved use of the existing premises from “garage for private cars” to the originally approved use as a “Class 5B aluminum workshop”, as… Pending, validated 7 October 2026 - [**PA/06321/26** Xewkija](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06321-26/xewkija-sanction-property-as-is): To sanction property as is. Granted, validated 17 October 2026 - [**PA/06276/26** Sliema](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06276-26/sliema-retain-existing-facade): To retain existing facade, to propose minor external alterations, to demolish existing rooms, to propose change of use from Class 4B shop to Class 4A office… Suspended, validated 9 September 2026, 6 floors plus a receded floor [All applications by Deborah Busuttil](https://propertylist.mt/perit/deborah-busuttil) [All planning applications in Luqa](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/luqa)