--- title: "PA/04125/24: Change of use from store as approved in Luqa | PropertyList" url: https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04125-24/luqa-change-of-use-from-store-as-approved source: PropertyList (propertylist.mt), from the Malta Planning Authority's public register retrieved: 2026-11-03 --- > Granted planning application in Luqa: Change of use from store as approved in PAPB/2528/72 to a garage including sanctioning of minor variations. Perit… Planning applications › Luqa › PA0412524 # PA/04125/24: Change of use from store as approved in Luqa 70, Triq ir-Rixtellu, Luqa Change of use from store as approved in PAPB/2528/72 to a garage including sanctioning of minor variations. - **Status:** Granted (This application has been approved by Planning Board / Commission.) - **Location:** 70, Triq ir-Rixtellu, Luqa - **Locality:** [Luqa](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/luqa) - **Applicant:** Emanuel Abela - **Perit:** [Perit Jacob Grech](https://propertylist.mt/perit/jacob-grech) - **Application type:** Full development permission - **Zone:** Within Development Zone - **Type of works:** Sanctioning - **Received:** 4 June 2024 - **Validated:** 3 July 2024 - **Published:** 3 July 2024 - **Comments close:** 2 August 2024 - **Recommendation:** Grant Permission - **Decision:** Grant Permission - **Decision date:** 19 November 2024 - **Permit expires:** 4 December 2029 [Case details on the Planning Authority website](https://www.pa.org.mt/pacasedetails?CaseType=PA/04125/24) [Plans, case officer report and decision on eapps](https://eapps.pa.org.mt/Case/CaseDetails?caseType=PA&casenumber=04125&caseYear=24) ## Planning activity around 70, Triq ir-Rixtellu, Luqa 154 other applications within 300 m: 100 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 sanctioning applications like this here: about 95% (likely range 65–100%, low reliability, from 37 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/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/03955/25** Luqa](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03955-25/luqa-propose-change-of-use-from-garage-to): To propose change of use from garage to Class 4B-nail salon; lowering of ground floor and to fix a sign. Granted, validated 18 June 2025, 31 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 Jacob Grech - [**PA/07339/26** Zejtun](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07339-26/zejtun-sanction-property-as-built): To sanction property as built (no permits traced), including Internal and external alterations to existing property. Pending, validated 21 October 2026 - [**PA/01096/25** Zejtun](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01096-25/zejtun-sanction-existing-garage-and-domestic-stores-as): To sanction existing garage and domestic stores as built at the backyard of the existing house. To demolish existing inclined roof at stairwell roof level and… Granted, validated 26 February 2025 [All applications by Jacob Grech](https://propertylist.mt/perit/jacob-grech) [All planning applications in Luqa](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/luqa)