--- title: "PA/04333/26: sanction the change of use of a in Luqa | PropertyList" url: https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04333-26/luqa-sanction-the-change-of-use-of-a source: PropertyList (propertylist.mt), from the Malta Planning Authority's public register retrieved: 2026-11-03 --- > Granted planning application in Luqa: To sanction the change of use of a pre-1967 dwelling into a Class 4B Shop, the carrying out of internal and external… Planning applications › Luqa › PA0433326 # PA/04333/26: sanction the change of use of a in Luqa No.8, Triq Dun Pawl, Luqa To sanction the change of use of a pre-1967 dwelling into a Class 4B Shop, the carrying out of internal and external alterations, and the fixing of a sign. The proposal involves also to reduce the width of sign and to change colour of facade rendering. - **Status:** Granted (This application has been approved by Planning Board / Commission.) - **Location:** No.8, Triq Dun Pawl, Luqa - **Locality:** [Luqa](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/luqa) - **Applicant:** [Rita Farrugia](https://propertylist.mt/applicant/rita-farrugia) - **Perit:** [Perit Robert Zerafa](https://propertylist.mt/perit/robert-zerafa) - **Application type:** Full development permission - **Zone:** Within Development Zone - **Type of works:** Sanctioning - **Received:** 26 May 2026 - **Validated:** 24 June 2026 - **Published:** 24 June 2026 - **Comments close:** 24 July 2026 - **Recommendation:** Grant Permission - **Decision:** Grant Permission - **Decision date:** 14 September 2026 - **Permit expires:** 30 September 2031 [Case details on the Planning Authority website](https://www.pa.org.mt/pacasedetails?CaseType=PA/04333/26) [Plans, case officer report and decision on eapps](https://eapps.pa.org.mt/Case/CaseDetails?caseType=PA&casenumber=04333&caseYear=26) ## Planning activity around No.8, Triq Dun Pawl, Luqa 201 other applications within 300 m: 141 granted, 3 refused, 21 pending. 98% of decided applications nearby were granted. Tallest granted nearby: 5 floors (PA/08585/24). On Triq Dun Pawl: 9 other applications, 7 granted and 1 refused. Periti active on this street: [Mario Balzan](https://propertylist.mt/perit/mario-balzan), [Christian Buhagiar](https://propertylist.mt/perit/christian-buhagiar), [Anton Zammit](https://propertylist.mt/perit/anton-zammit). Approval estimate for sanctioning applications like this here: about 95% (likely range 65–100%, medium reliability, from 46 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, 3 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, 24 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, 25 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, 35 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, 38 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, 40 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, 41 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, 42 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, 43 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, 49 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, 51 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/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, 57 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, 61 m away - [**PA/07273/24** Luqa](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07273-24/luqa-minor-internal-alterations-to-existing-pre-1967-dwelling): Proposed minor internal alterations to existing pre-1967 dwelling. Proposal includes minor extension at third floor level. Granted, validated 23 October 2024, 63 m away ## More by Robert Zerafa - [**PA/07669/26** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07669-26/birkirkara-sanctioning-of-as-built-three-bedroom-apartment): Proposed sanctioning of as built three bedroom apartment approved under PA5713/99. Pending - [**PA/04607/26** Sliema](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04607-26/sliema-demolition-of-existing-pre-1968-structures-and-proposed): Proposed demolition of existing pre-1968 structures and proposed construction of ground floor maisonette and garage, three in number one bedroom apartments… Pending, 2 floors plus a receded floor - [**PA/03874/26** Gharghur](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03874-26/gharghur-changes-to-approved-application-pa2813-24-in-the): Proposed changes to approved application PA2813/24 in the form of shifting of position of roof structure to the rear part of the property. Granted, validated 16 July 2026 - [**PA/03838/26** Mellieha](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03838-26/mellieha-sanctioning-of-as-built-three-bedroom-first): Proposed sanctioning of as built three bedroom first floor maisonette approved in PA2880/92 and proposed increase of parapet wall at roof level. Granted, validated 30 June 2026 - [**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 - [**PA/00593/26** Mellieha](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00593-26/mellieha-excavation-of-site): Proposed excavation of site, proposed basement garages with access from third party property PA1344/25, 1 Class 4B shop including signage, 3 one bedroom… Pending, validated 4 February 2026, 1 floor [All applications by Robert Zerafa](https://propertylist.mt/perit/robert-zerafa) ## More from Rita Farrugia - [**PA/05030/26** Qrendi](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05030-26/qrendi-additions-and-alterations-at-ground-floor-to): Additions and alterations at ground floor to existing pre-1968 dwelling and proposed construction of additional rooms at first floor. Pending, validated 29 July 2026, 2 floors - [**PA/07086/24** Zurrieq](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07086-24/zurrieq-sanction-the-rehabilitation-re-building-of-rubble-walls): To sanction the rehabilitation/re-building of rubble walls, the proposal also includes the sanctioning of a timber gate and the proposed excavation of… Pending, validated 16 October 2024 [All planning applications in Luqa](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/luqa)