--- title: "PA/04242/23: Alterations to existing building in Luqa | PropertyList" url: https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04242-23/luqa-alterations-to-existing-building source: PropertyList (propertylist.mt), from the Malta Planning Authority's public register retrieved: 2026-11-03 --- > Granted planning application in Luqa: Alterations to existing building, mainly changes in apertures, demolition of some rooms and reconstruction. Extension… Planning applications › Luqa › PA0424223 # PA/04242/23: Alterations to existing building in Luqa 17, Triq Pawlu Magri, Luqa Alterations to existing building, mainly changes in apertures, demolition of some rooms and reconstruction. Extension at first and second floor level, to create separate dwelling unit. - **Status:** Granted (This application has been approved by Planning Board / Commission.) - **Location:** 17, Triq Pawlu Magri, Luqa - **Locality:** [Luqa](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/luqa) - **Applicant:** Andrea Theuma - **Perit:** [MASStudio](https://propertylist.mt/perit/masstudio) - **Application type:** Full development permission - **Zone:** Within Development Zone - **Type of works:** New Construction (Residential) - **Residential units:** 1 - **Received:** 29 May 2023 - **Validated:** 19 July 2023 - **Published:** 19 July 2023 - **Comments close:** 4 September 2023 - **Recommendation:** Refuse Permission - **Decision:** Grant Permission - **Decision date:** 29 May 2024 - **Permit expires:** 12 June 2029 [Case details on the Planning Authority website](https://www.pa.org.mt/pacasedetails?CaseType=PA/04242/23) [Plans, case officer report and decision on eapps](https://eapps.pa.org.mt/Case/CaseDetails?caseType=PA&casenumber=04242&caseYear=23) ## Planning activity around 17, Triq Pawlu Magri, Luqa 204 other applications within 300 m: 127 granted, 4 refused, 29 pending. 97% of decided applications nearby were granted. Tallest granted nearby: 4 floors (PA/02705/23). On Triq Pawlu Magri: 4 other applications, 2 granted and 0 refused; granted buildings are typically 2 floors, the tallest 2. Approval estimate for new construction applications like this here: about 95% (likely range 65–100%, low reliability, from 5 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/00637/20** Luqa](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00637-20/luqa-extension-of-washroom-to-include-wc): Extension of washroom to include WC, construction of pool at roof level, services above washroom and changes to facade including replacement of apertures. Status being checked, 10 m away - [**PA/03154/22** Luqa](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03154-22/luqa-internal-alterations-and-the-construction-of-an): Proposed internal alterations and the construction of an additional floor and washroom. Status being checked, 24 m away - [**PA/03030/25** Luqa](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03030-25/luqa-internal-alterations): Internal alterations, excavation of pool at backyard, and construction of bedroom at receded second floor. Proposal also includes the shifting of apertures on… Granted, validated 14 May 2025, 2 floors plus a receded floor, 29 m away - [**PA/05567/25** Luqa](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05567-25/luqa-removal-of-existing-steel-shutter-to-class): Removal of existing steel shutter to class 4b shop approved in PA 6051/95 and alteration to elevation to improve shopfront. Granted, validated 27 August 2025, 35 m away - [**PA/07550/24** Luqa](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07550-24/luqa-restoration-of-a-pre-1967-house-of-character): Restoration of a pre-1967 house of character including the restoration of facades. Proposal includes demolition of low structures on ground floor and room on… Granted, validated 6 November 2024, 38 m away - [**PA/07186/26** Luqa](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07186-26/luqa-extension-at-roof-level-with-a-different): Extension at roof level with a different design to that approved in PA/06128/17. Pending, validated 21 October 2026, 40 m away - [**PA/03705/25** Luqa](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03705-25/luqa-sanction-differences-from-approved-pa-02024-14): To sanction differences from approved PA/02024/14. Granted, validated 29 July 2025, 40 m away - [**PA/00369/26** Luqa](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00369-26/luqa-internal-alterations-to-existing-second-floor-and): Proposed internal alterations to existing second floor and addition of a setback 1 bedroom dwelling at third floor. Granted, validated 28 January 2026, 3 floors plus a receded floor, 41 m away - [**PA/04954/23** Luqa](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04954-23/luqa-extension-of-outdoor-catering-area-on-public): Proposed extension of outdoor catering area on public open space comprising of tables and chairs, to sanction alterations to signage & existing canopy. Granted, validated 23 August 2023, 42 m away - [**PA/08303/25** Luqa](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-08303-25/luqa-change-of-use-from-retail-shop-to-class): Change of use from retail-shop to Class 4B Mini-market. Granted, validated 24 December 2025, 45 m away - [**PA/02575/25** Luqa](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02575-25/luqa-internal-and-external-alterations-at-ground-and): Internal and external alterations at ground and first floor level to existing pre-1967 dwelling, Alterations include splitting of dwelling into two separate… Granted, validated 16 April 2025, 3 floors, 50 m away - [**PA/05750/26** Luqa](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05750-26/luqa-internal-alterations-at-ground-floor-level-and): Internal alterations at ground floor level and extension of single dwelling unit at first and second floor. Pending, validated 19 August 2026, 51 m away - [**PA/01059/21** Luqa](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01059-21/luqa-change-of-use-of-lotto-office): Change of use of Lotto Office (Class 4A) to Retail Shop (Class 4B). Status being checked, 51 m away - [**PA/01043/24** Luqa](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01043-24/luqa-sanction-existing-domestic-store-in-backyard): To sanction existing domestic store in backyard, propose demolition of bathroom at ground floor, external stairs and first floor roofs and propose bathroom at… Granted, validated 28 February 2024, 3 floors, 55 m away - [**PA/07623/25** Luqa](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07623-25/luqa-demolish-existing-dwelling): To demolish existing dwelling (retaining facade and hall at ground floor) and construct Class 4B and Class 4D at ground floor level, two overlying units (one… Pending, validated 26 November 2025, 4 floors, 57 m away ## More by MASStudio - [**PA/07770/26** Swieqi](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07770-26/swieqi-sanctioning-of-differences-from-approved-pa-02840-92): Sanctioning of differences from approved PA/02840/92, in Garage No 5. Pending - [**PA/07724/26** Balzan](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07724-26/balzan-change-of-use-of-a-pre-1967-domestic): Change of use of a pre-1967 domestic garage to a studio maisonette. Pending - [**PA/07658/26** St Julians](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07658-26/st-julians-change-of-use-from-approved-30-rooms): Proposed change of use from approved 30 rooms Class 3A guesthouse (PA/02543/25) to 39 rooms Class 3B 3-star hotel while keeping the same approved volume and… Pending - [**PA/06521/26** Santa Venera](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06521-26/santa-venera-sanctioning-of-minor-changes-from-approved-pa-07822-06): Sanctioning of minor changes from approved PA/07822/06 of third floor level. And proposed extension of the existing apartment at third-floor level and… Pending, validated 23 September 2026, 4 floors - [**PA/06435/26** Rabat](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06435-26/rabat-demolition-of-existing-property-and-construction-of): Demolition of existing property and construction of ground floor maisonette, two overlying apartments at first and second floor, and a duplex unit at third… Pending, validated 23 September 2026, 4 floors plus a receded floor - [**PA/06423/26** Swieqi](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06423-26/swieqi-demolition-of-existing-property-and-reconstruction-of): Proposed demolition of existing property and reconstruction of basement garages and residential units, amalgamated with the adjacent property already covered… Pending, validated 23 September 2026, 4 floors plus a receded floor [All applications by MASStudio](https://propertylist.mt/perit/masstudio) [All planning applications in Luqa](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/luqa)