--- title: "PA/04137/25: demolish existing terraced house and construct maisonette in Luqa | PropertyList" url: https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04137-25/luqa-demolish-existing-terraced-house-and-construct-maisonette source: PropertyList (propertylist.mt), from the Malta Planning Authority's public register retrieved: 2026-11-02 --- > Pending planning application in Luqa: To demolish existing terraced house and construct maisonette at ground floor, 2 apartments at second floor and 1… Planning applications › Luqa › PA0413725 # PA/04137/25: demolish existing terraced house and construct maisonette in Luqa 83, Detroit House, Triq San Gorg, Luqa To demolish existing terraced house and construct maisonette at ground floor, 2 apartments at second floor and 1 apartment at receded floor level. - **Status:** Pending (Awaiting Recommendation) - **Location:** 83, Detroit House, Triq San Gorg, Luqa - **Locality:** [Luqa](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/luqa) - **Applicant:** [Zahra Developments Ltd Attn: Andre Zahra](https://propertylist.mt/applicant/zahra-developments-ltd) - **Perit:** [Perit Henry Attard](https://propertylist.mt/perit/henry-attard) - **Application type:** Full development permission - **Zone:** Within Development Zone - **Type of works:** Demolition & New Construction (Residential) - **Height:** 3 floors plus a receded floor - **Residential units:** 4 - **Received:** 7 March 2025 - **Validated:** 25 June 2025 - **Published:** 25 June 2025 - **Comments close:** 25 July 2025 [Case details on the Planning Authority website](https://www.pa.org.mt/pacasedetails?CaseType=PA/04137/25) [Plans, case officer report and decision on eapps](https://eapps.pa.org.mt/Case/CaseDetails?caseType=PA&casenumber=04137&caseYear=25) ## Planning activity around 83, Detroit House, Triq San Gorg, Luqa 198 other applications within 300 m: 133 granted, 3 refused, 19 pending. 98% of decided applications nearby were granted. Tallest granted nearby: 5 floors (PA/08585/24). On Triq San Gorg: 10 other applications, 9 granted and 0 refused; granted buildings are typically 2 floors, the tallest 2. Approval estimate for demolition & new construction applications like this here: about 95% (likely range 65–100%, low reliability, from 22 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 Henry Attard - [**PA/07381/26** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07381-26/birkirkara-demolish-existing-garages-and-excavate-basement-to): To demolish existing garages and excavate basement to necessary level to construct garages at -2 and -1, 16 apartments at ground, first, second and third… Pending, validated 21 October 2026, 4 floors plus a receded floor - [**PA/07373/26** Birzebbuga](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07373-26/birzebbuga-demolish-existing-terrace-house-and-construct-two): To demolish existing terrace house and construct two terraces houses consisting of garage at ground floor level and overlying dwelling. Application also… Pending, validated 28 October 2026, 2 floors - [**PA/07065/26** Msida](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07065-26/msida-sanction-layout): To sanction layout (including facade signage) of existing car showroom. Application includes part change of use to public service. Pending, validated 14 October 2026 - [**PA/07055/26** Gzira](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07055-26/gzira-demolish-existing-ground-floor-garage-and-overlying): To demolish existing ground floor garage and overlying maisonette to construct Class 4A office at ground floor, 5 overlying units (1 at each floor) and 1 unit… Pending, validated 14 October 2026, 5 floors plus a receded floor - [**PA/07026/26** Ghaxaq](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07026-26/ghaxaq-excavation-to-necessary-levels-to-construct-3): Proposed excavation to necessary levels to construct 3 garages at basement level, replace ground floor garage with 1 maisonette and minor internal and… Pending, validated 14 October 2026 - [**PA/06953/26** Qormi](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06953-26/qormi-sanction-building-layout-as-built-from-approved): To sanction building layout as built from approved PA/0745/76. Application also includes minor internal and external alterations at all levels including the… Pending, validated 7 October 2026, 4 floors plus a receded floor [All applications by Henry Attard](https://propertylist.mt/perit/henry-attard) ## More from Zahra Developments Ltd - [**PA/06291/24** Mqabba](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06291-24/mqabba-extension-to-permit-pa-01868-22-of-first-floor): Extension to permit PA/01868/22 of first floor level and basement, addition of pool and decking including excavation and reconfiguration of layout at ground… Granted, validated 18 September 2024 - [**PA/01868/22** Mqabba](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01868-22/mqabba-construct-1-residential-unit-on-1-floor): To construct 1 residential unit on 1 floor with adjoining garden, carport, and pv panels. Status being checked, 1 floor [All planning applications in Luqa](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/luqa)