--- title: "PA/03955/25: propose change of use from garage to in Luqa | PropertyList" url: https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03955-25/luqa-propose-change-of-use-from-garage-to source: PropertyList (propertylist.mt), from the Malta Planning Authority's public register retrieved: 2026-11-02 --- > Granted planning application in Luqa: To propose change of use from garage to Class 4B-nail salon; lowering of ground floor and to fix a sign. Perit Etienne… Planning applications › Luqa › PA0395525 # PA/03955/25: propose change of use from garage to in Luqa 40, Triq ir-Rixtellu, Luqa To propose change of use from garage to Class 4B-nail salon; lowering of ground floor and to fix a sign. - **Status:** Granted (This application has been approved by Planning Board / Commission.) - **Location:** 40, Triq ir-Rixtellu, Luqa - **Locality:** [Luqa](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/luqa) - **Applicant:** [Daniel Sammut](https://propertylist.mt/applicant/daniel-sammut) - **Perit:** [Perit Etienne Magri](https://propertylist.mt/perit/etienne-magri) - **Application type:** Full development permission - **Zone:** Within Development Zone - **Type of works:** Change of Use - **Received:** 16 May 2025 - **Validated:** 18 June 2025 - **Published:** 18 June 2025 - **Comments close:** 18 July 2025 - **Recommendation:** Grant Permission - **Decision:** Grant Permission - **Decision date:** 15 October 2025 - **Permit expires:** 29 October 2030 [Case details on the Planning Authority website](https://www.pa.org.mt/pacasedetails?CaseType=PA/03955/25) [Plans, case officer report and decision on eapps](https://eapps.pa.org.mt/Case/CaseDetails?caseType=PA&casenumber=03955&caseYear=25) ## Planning activity around 40, Triq ir-Rixtellu, Luqa 154 other applications within 300 m: 97 granted, 3 refused, 17 pending. 97% of decided applications nearby were granted. Tallest granted nearby: 5 floors (PA/00287/24). On Triq ir-Rixtellu: 11 other applications, 8 granted and 1 refused. Periti active on this street: [Christian Buhagiar](https://propertylist.mt/perit/christian-buhagiar). Approval estimate for change of use applications like this here: about 92% (likely range 62–100%, low reliability, from 7 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/00758/23** Luqa](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00758-23/luqa-extension-to-third-floor-level-and-construction): Proposed extension to third floor level and construction of 2 bedrooms at fourth floor. Withdrawn, validated 22 February 2023, 5 floors, 8 m away - [**PA/04125/24** Luqa](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04125-24/luqa-change-of-use-from-store-as-approved): Change of use from store as approved in PAPB/2528/72 to a garage including sanctioning of minor variations. Granted, validated 3 July 2024, 9 m away - [**PA/03903/25** Luqa](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03903-25/luqa-change-of-use-from-store-as-approved): Change of use from store as approved in PAPB/2528/72 to a garage at ground floor and a domestic store at basement level including sanctioning of minor… Granted, validated 18 June 2025, 30 m away - [**PA/00277/24** Luqa](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00277-24/luqa-aluminium-insulation-panel-structure-at-washroom-level): Proposed aluminium insulation panel structure at washroom level. Withdrawn, validated 24 January 2024, 39 m away - [**PA/02386/25** Luqa](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02386-25/luqa-renewal-of-permit-pa-00802-20-to-make-minor): Renewal of permit PA/00802/20: To make minor internal alterations, and construct a w.c. and a roof over drying area at roof level. Granted, validated 6 May 2025, 42 m away - [**PA/00802/20** Luqa](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00802-20/luqa-make-minor-internal-alterations): To make minor internal alterations, and construct a w.c. and a roof over drying area at roof level. Status being checked, 44 m away - [**PA/08466/24** Luqa](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-08466-24/luqa-alterations-to-existing-dwelling-approved-in-pa-300-24): Proposed alterations to existing dwelling approved in PA/300/24 including changes to the backyard which include the construction of pool with pool deck and… Granted, validated 18 December 2024, 51 m away - [**PA/00300/24** Luqa](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00300-24/luqa-sanction-departures-from-pre-1967-dwelling-as-existing): To sanction departures from pre-1967 dwelling as existing including the demolition of structures within backyard and construction of an extension to the… Granted, validated 24 January 2024, 51 m away - [**PA/02560/23** Luqa](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02560-23/luqa-carry-out-alterations-to-two-existing-houses): To carry out alterations to two existing houses, joining them into one. Granted, validated 13 June 2023, 51 m away - [**PA/04095/24** Luqa](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04095-24/luqa-demolish-an-existing-dilapidated-dwelling): To demolish an existing dilapidated dwelling, excavation of basement level, construction of basement garage and construction of a dwelling over three floors,… Granted, validated 3 July 2024, 3 floors, 58 m away - [**PA/00153/24** Luqa](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00153-24/luqa-partial-demolition-of-existing-structure): Partial demolition of existing structure (out building), partial excavation to create rooms underneath proposed kitchen and dining area. Construction of new… Granted, validated 17 January 2024, 58 m away - [**PA/03818/25** Luqa](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03818-25/luqa-change-of-use-from-garage-to-class): Change of use from garage to Class 4B shop including installation of sign, internal partitions incl wc and replacement of timber door with a glazed door. Granted, validated 11 June 2025, 84 m away - [**PA/04541/26** Luqa](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04541-26/luqa-sanction-extension-to-pre-1967-dwelling): To sanction extension to pre-1967 dwelling. Granted, validated 1 July 2026, 87 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, 89 m away - [**PA/03699/23** Luqa](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03699-23/luqa-conversion-of-3-bed-maisonette-into-3-bed-apartment): Proposed conversion of 3-bed maisonette into 3-bed apartment at first floor level, construct 1no 3-bed apartment at second floor level and construct washroom… Granted, validated 21 June 2023, 2 floors plus a receded floor, 91 m away ## More by Etienne Magri - [**PA/07399/26** Pieta](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07399-26/pieta-renewal-of-pa-4840-16-internal-demolition-of-staircase): Renewal of PA/4840/16: Internal demolition of staircase and room at first and second floor level and construction of additional floors and penthouse. Pending, validated 28 October 2026 - [**PA/06871/26** Mosta](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06871-26/mosta-sanctioning-of-garden-as-per-approved-permit): Sanctioning of garden as per approved permit (PA/00113/21) including switch room/store, landscaping, perimeter walls, floor finish, solar paving,… Suspended, validated 7 October 2026 - [**PA/06745/26** Paola](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06745-26/paola-partial-demolition-of-the-existing-residential-building): Partial demolition of the existing residential building, excavation for foundations and building new part of the ground floor and building 3 residential units… Pending, validated 30 September 2026, 3 floors plus a receded floor - [**PA/06614/26** Tarxien](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06614-26/tarxien-alterations-to-approved-permit): Alterations to approved permit (PA/08970/19). Pending - [**PA/06608/26** Belt Valletta](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06608-26/belt-valletta-restoration-of-facade): Restoration of facade. Pending, validated 23 September 2026 - [**PA/06497/26** Zebbug](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06497-26/zebbug-minor-changes-to-facade-and-sanctioning-of): Minor changes to facade and sanctioning of garage layout from that approved in PAPB/591/75. Pending [All applications by Etienne Magri](https://propertylist.mt/perit/etienne-magri) ## More from Daniel Sammut - [**PA/03959/26** Lija](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03959-26/lija-demolish-existing-premises-and-construct-ground-floor): To demolish existing premises and construct ground floor garages, an overlying apartments and a duplex penthouse at second and third floor level. Suspended, validated 17 June 2026, 3 floors plus a receded floor - [**PA/03143/23** Lija](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03143-23/lija-demolish-existing-premises-and-construct-semi-basement-garages): To demolish existing premises and construct semi-basement garages, a maisonette, two overlying apartments and a penthouse Refused, validated 19 July 2023, 3 floors plus a receded floor [All planning applications in Luqa](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/luqa)