--- title: "PA/04235/24: internal and external modifications to existing maisonette in Luqa | PropertyList" url: https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04235-24/luqa-internal-and-external-modifications-to-existing-maisonette source: PropertyList (propertylist.mt), from the Malta Planning Authority's public register retrieved: 2026-11-02 --- > Granted planning application in Luqa: Proposed internal and external modifications to existing maisonette to convert into apartment. To demolish overlying… Planning applications › Luqa › PA0423524 # PA/04235/24: internal and external modifications to existing maisonette in Luqa 14, Triq Mikielang Sapiano, Luqa Proposed internal and external modifications to existing maisonette to convert into apartment. To demolish overlying washroom and construct two apartments and washroom at roof level. Modifications to existing stairwell and to construct lift. - **Status:** Granted (This application has been approved by Planning Board / Commission.) - **Location:** 14, Triq Mikielang Sapiano, Luqa - **Locality:** [Luqa](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/luqa) - **Applicant:** [John Galea](https://propertylist.mt/applicant/john-galea) - **Perit:** [Innovative Design Architects (iDA)](https://propertylist.mt/perit/innovative-design-architects-ida) - **Application type:** Full development permission - **Zone:** Within Development Zone - **Type of works:** Demolition & New Construction (Residential) - **Residential units:** 3 - **Received:** 14 May 2024 - **Validated:** 3 July 2024 - **Published:** 3 July 2024 - **Comments close:** 2 August 2024 - **Recommendation:** Refuse Permission - **Decision:** Grant Permission - **Decision date:** 29 January 2025 - **Permit expires:** 12 February 2030 The public planning file has 36 documents: plans, reports, consultations and the decision. [Case details on the Planning Authority website](https://www.pa.org.mt/pacasedetails?CaseType=PA/04235/24) [Plans, case officer report and decision on eapps](https://eapps.pa.org.mt/Case/CaseDetails?caseType=PA&casenumber=04235&caseYear=24) ## Planning activity around 14, Triq Mikielang Sapiano, Luqa 111 other applications within 300 m: 74 granted, 0 refused, 11 pending. 100% of decided applications nearby were granted. Tallest granted nearby: 5 floors (PA/01913/26). On Triq Mikielang Sapiano: 5 other applications, 3 granted and 0 refused; granted buildings are typically 5 floors, the tallest 5. Approval estimate for demolition & new construction 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/03274/24** Luqa](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03274-24/luqa-sanction-property-as-built-from-approved-pa-8043-20): To sanction property as built from approved PA/8043/20 including changes to site configuration and internal layout and propose new room in existing terrace. Granted, validated 24 July 2024, 29 m away - [**PA/02598/22** Luqa](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02598-22/luqa-carry-out-alterations-to-proposed-common-area): To carry out alterations to proposed common area, including installation of lift. To construct an additional residential unit and overlying washroom. Status being checked, 33 m away - [**PA/01913/26** Luqa](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01913-26/luqa-changes-to-development-approved-in-pa-06321-03-including): Changes to development approved in PA/06321/03 including excavation for additional two basement levels, construction of additional floor, internal and… Granted, validated 25 March 2026, 5 floors plus a receded floor, 40 m away - [**PA/00177/26** Luqa](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00177-26/luqa-sanction-terraced-house-as-built-including-subdivision): To sanction terraced house as built including subdivision into two apartments. Granted, validated 6 February 2026, 48 m away - [**PA/03882/24** Luqa](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03882-24/luqa-project-involves-regenerating-an-unused-site-into): The project involves regenerating an unused site into a public green space with accessible pathways, recreational play areas, parking spaces, an underlying… Granted, validated 5 November 2024, 65 m away - [**PA/05333/26** Luqa](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05333-26/luqa-sanctioning-and-alterations-of-an-existing-dwelling): Proposed sanctioning and alterations of an existing dwelling which includes minor internal alterations and change of use from Class 1A - residence to a Class… Pending, validated 5 August 2026, 66 m away - [**PA/05311/26** Luqa](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05311-26/luqa-it-is-proposed-to-demolish-the-existing): It is proposed to demolish the existing property and the excavate the site together with the adjoining plot of land to form a basement level for 6 garages, it… Pending, validated 29 July 2026, 5 floors plus a receded floor, 69 m away - [**PA/05924/25** Luqa](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05924-25/luqa-extension-at-first-floor-level-to-accommodate): Proposed extension at first floor level to accommodate bathroom and study. Proposal also includes construction of stairs and minor internal alterations. Granted, validated 10 October 2025, 69 m away - [**PA/01711/21** Luqa](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01711-21/luqa-removal-of-existing-aluminium-railing-and-replacement): The removal of existing aluminium railing and replacement with glass railing. Proposal of a steel spiral staircase, a 1m aluminium storage box and a jacuzzi… Status being checked, 72 m away - [**PA/06517/25** Luqa](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06517-25/luqa-alterations-from-previously-approved-permit-pa-01476-20): Proposed alterations from previously approved permit PA/01476/20. Proposal includes minor internal alterations, change of use of apartment block to Class 3A… Granted, validated 15 October 2025, 3 floors plus a receded floor, 73 m away - [**PA/02254/24** Luqa](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02254-24/luqa-this-application-proposal-seeks): This application proposal seeks; to change the use from a Class 4A office block (approved in PA/03631/18) to a Class 1 residential complex with an underlying… Granted, validated 17 April 2024, 82 m away - [**PA/04380/25** Luqa](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04380-25/luqa-sanction-differences-from-approved-permit-pa-06372-02-and): To sanction differences from approved permit PA/06372/02 and to propose internal alterations and extension at second floor level. Granted, validated 2 July 2025, 3 floors, 87 m away - [**PA/01054/21** Luqa](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01054-21/luqa-construction-of-ground-floor-level-garages): Construction of ground floor level garages, apartments and 1 receded apartment with a different layout from that approved in permission PA/01542/17, including… Status being checked, 93 m away - [**PA/07634/23** Luqa](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07634-23/luqa-sanction-differences-in-apartment-from-that-approved): To sanction differences in apartment from that approved in PA2791/05. Granted, validated 3 January 2024, 98 m away - [**PA/03408/24** Luqa](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03408-24/luqa-demolition-of-existing): Proposed demolition of existing, and excavation of site to construct 13 basement garages, 4 maisonettes at ground floor, 15 overlying apartments and 3… Granted, validated 12 June 2024, 99 m away ## More by Innovative Design Architects (iDA) - [**PA/07665/26** Attard](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07665-26/attard-modifications-to-entrance-only-ramp-providing-access): Proposed modifications to entrance only ramp providing access to basement parking area from Triq iz-Zaghfran and to enlarge approved sign facing Triq… Pending - [**PA/07642/26** Zabbar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07642-26/zabbar-internal-and-external-alterations-to-the-development): Proposed internal and external alterations to the development approved under PA/01300/22, including the interconnection of the approved third-floor and… Pending, 4 floors plus a receded floor - [**PA/07412/26** Belt Valletta](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07412-26/belt-valletta-sanction-the-dismantling-of-the-existing-deteriorated): To sanction the dismantling of the existing deteriorated timber shop front and formation of a new similar shop front in timber to match the existing… Pending, validated 28 October 2026 - [**PA/07269/26** Marsaskala](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07269-26/marsaskala-renewal-of-pa-09984-17-demolition-and-reconstruction): Renewal of PA/09984/17 - Demolition and reconstruction of 3 in number villas including basement garages and overlying levels and 3 in number swimming pools. Pending - [**PA/07241/26** Zurrieq](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07241-26/zurrieq-excavate-and-construct-a-basement-for-use): To excavate and construct a basement for use as a domestic store, and to construct an overlying semi-detached dwelling. Pending, validated 21 October 2026, 1 floor - [**PA/07038/26** Zurrieq](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07038-26/zurrieq-excavate-and-construct-a-basement-for-use): To excavate and construct a basement for use as a domestic store, and to construct an overlying semi-detached dwelling. Pending, validated 14 October 2026, 1 floor [All applications by Innovative Design Architects (iDA)](https://propertylist.mt/perit/innovative-design-architects-ida) ## More from John Galea - [**PA/04957/26** San Pawl il-Bahar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04957-26/san-pawl-il-bahar-change-of-use-from-washroom-to-a): Proposed change of use from washroom to a Class 1 - residential unit. Proposal includes also minor internal alterations. Pending, validated 22 July 2026 - [**PA/04860/26** Msida](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04860-26/msida-sanction-changes-following-detailed-survey-from-approved): To sanction changes following detailed survey from approved permit PA/3498/06. Granted, validated 27 August 2026 - [**PA/01355/26** Zebbug (Gozo)](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01355-26/zebbug-gozo-sanction-changes-made-following-rg-3436-18): To sanction changes made following RG/3436/18, including the construction of some walls and changes of some rooms. Pending, validated 18 April 2026 - [**PA/07402/25** Mellieha](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07402-25/mellieha-sanction-differences-from-pa-4487-06-including-repositioning): To sanction differences from PA/4487/06 including repositioning of walls. Granted, validated 18 December 2025 - [**PA/06555/25** Zebbug (Gozo)](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06555-25/zebbug-gozo-sanction-alterations-from-pa759-17-namely-internal-and): To sanction alterations from PA759/17 namely internal and external variations. Proposal includes the creation of a penthouse, replacing part of the existing… Granted, validated 15 October 2025 - [**PA/06505/25** Mellieha](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06505-25/mellieha-sanction-differences-from-pa-4487-06-including-repositioning): To sanction differences from PA/4487/06 including repositioning of garage walls. Granted, validated 28 October 2025 [All planning applications in Luqa](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/luqa)