--- title: "PA/04798/25: excavation and construction of reservoir and construction in Luqa | PropertyList" url: https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04798-25/luqa-excavation-and-construction-of-reservoir-and-construction source: PropertyList (propertylist.mt), from the Malta Planning Authority's public register retrieved: 2026-11-03 --- > Granted planning application in Luqa: Proposed excavation and construction of reservoir and construction of already excavated basement level for private… Planning applications › Luqa › PA0479825 # PA/04798/25: excavation and construction of reservoir and construction in Luqa 18, Triq Gwann Mamo, Luqa Proposed excavation and construction of reservoir and construction of already excavated basement level for private garage use, one maisonette at ground floor and two overlying duplex apartments at first, second, third and setback levels. - **Status:** Granted (This application has been approved by Planning Board / Commission.) - **Location:** 18, Triq Gwann Mamo, Luqa - **Locality:** [Luqa](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/luqa) - **Applicant:** [Carmel Scicluna](https://propertylist.mt/applicant/carmel-scicluna) - **Perit:** [Perit Jeremy Scerri](https://propertylist.mt/perit/jeremy-scerri) - **Application type:** Full development permission - **Zone:** Within Development Zone - **Type of works:** New Construction (Residential) - **Height:** 4 floors plus a receded floor - **Residential units:** 3 - **Received:** 11 April 2025 - **Validated:** 23 July 2025 - **Published:** 23 July 2025 - **Comments close:** 9 September 2025 - **Recommendation:** Grant Permission - **Decision:** Grant Permission - **Decision date:** 30 October 2025 - **Permit expires:** 26 November 2030 [Case details on the Planning Authority website](https://www.pa.org.mt/pacasedetails?CaseType=PA/04798/25) [Plans, case officer report and decision on eapps](https://eapps.pa.org.mt/Case/CaseDetails?caseType=PA&casenumber=04798&caseYear=25) ## Planning activity around 18, Triq Gwann Mamo, Luqa 111 other applications within 300 m: 63 granted, 1 refused, 19 pending. 98% of decided applications nearby were granted. Tallest granted nearby: 4 floors (PA/02293/23). On Triq Gwann Mamo: 1 other application, 1 granted and 0 refused. Approval estimate for new construction applications like this here: about 95% (likely range 65–100%, low reliability, from 7 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/03459/23** Luqa](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03459-23/luqa-construction-of-part-of-boundary-wall-at): Proposed construction of part of boundary wall at third floor level, proposed construction of parapet wall at ground floor level, placing of air compressor… Granted, validated 14 June 2023, 42 m away - [**PA/02269/21** Luqa](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02269-21/luqa-change-of-use-from-existing-garage-to): Proposed change of use from existing garage to Class 4B (retail: direction of funerals) including internal alterations and installation of signage Status being checked, 42 m away - [**PA/01002/22** Luqa](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01002-22/luqa-develop-existing-excavated-plot-and-proposed-2): To develop existing excavated plot and proposed 2 basement levels including 3 garages and domestic stores, 1 maisonette, 3 apartments and penthouse including… Status being checked, 43 m away - [**PA/00618/24** Luqa](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00618-24/luqa-construction-of-3-garages): Construction of 3 garages, 1 maisonette, 3 apartments and penthouse over existing excavated plot. Construction of domestic store and games room at lowest… Granted, validated 10 April 2024, 50 m away - [**PA/06974/26** Luqa](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06974-26/luqa-alterations-at-third-floor-level-to-remove): Proposed alterations at third floor level to remove existing washroom and build a duplex penthouse at 3rd and 4th floor level, including pool. Proposal also… Pending, 4 floors, 50 m away - [**PA/01438/21** Luqa](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01438-21/luqa-excavation-for-reservoir): Proposed excavation for reservoir, construction of garages at basement level, maisonette at ground floor, 3 apartments and a penthouse at receded level. Status being checked, 4 floors plus a receded floor, 54 m away - [**PA/01135/23** Luqa](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01135-23/luqa-use-vacant-premises): To use vacant premises (approved as a showroom PAPB/3121/98) as Class 4A offices and to sanction variations from previous permit. Granted, validated 8 March 2023, 55 m away - [**PA/06520/26** Luqa](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06520-26/luqa-demolition-of-existing-terraced-house-and-adjacent): Demolition of existing terraced house and adjacent garage, excavation of one level and water reservoir, and construction of basement garages, and ten… Pending, 3 floors, 59 m away - [**PA/02890/25** Luqa](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02890-25/luqa-sanction-garage-as-built): To sanction garage as built (permit not traced). Variations from the official building alignment. Granted, validated 7 May 2025, 64 m away - [**PA/02891/25** Luqa](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02891-25/luqa-sanction-garages-as-built): To sanction garages as built (permit not traced). Granted, validated 7 May 2025, 73 m away - [**PA/02681/21** Luqa](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02681-21/luqa-construction-of-three-apartments-and-a-recessed): Proposed construction of three apartments and a recessed penthouse over existing garage Status being checked, 4 floors plus a receded floor, 81 m away - [**PA/04754/24** Luqa](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04754-24/luqa-carry-out-alterations-and-extensions-to-a): To carry out alterations and extensions to a building approved with RG1339/18. Changes include changes in designation of rooms, internal alterations and… Granted, validated 24 July 2024, 83 m away - [**PA/07063/26** Luqa](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07063-26/luqa-sanction-garage): To sanction garage (private vehicles) as built. Pending, 85 m away - [**PA/07729/24** Luqa](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07729-24/luqa-sanction-existing-ground-floor-maisonette-approved-by): To sanction existing ground floor maisonette approved by PA 1128/79 and basement garage approved by PA 5586/19, as well as to sanction as built another… Granted, validated 13 November 2024, 89 m away - [**PA/02587/22** Luqa](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02587-22/luqa-change-of-use-from-existing-terraced-house): Proposed change of use from existing terraced house (and as approved to Class 3C in PA4768/18) to Class 4A, including internal alterations, alterations to… Status being checked, 100 m away ## More by Jeremy Scerri - [**PA/03851/26** San Pawl il-Bahar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03851-26/san-pawl-il-bahar-alterations-and-additions-to-existing-dwelling-inclu): Proposed alterations and additions to existing dwelling including subdivision in two maisonettes. Proposal includes changes to basement garage, sanctioning of… Suspended, validated 10 June 2026 - [**PA/00621/26** Marsaxlokk](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00621-26/marsaxlokk-sanction-additions-to-approved-garage-in-pb3198-73): To sanction additions to approved garage in PB3198/73 and proposed additions of front apramorta. Pending, validated 11 March 2026 - [**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 - [**PA/00340/26** Marsaxlokk](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00340-26/marsaxlokk-sanction-additions-to-garage): To sanction additions to garage. Granted, validated 6 March 2026 - [**PA/00207/26** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00207-26/birkirkara-alterations-and-additions-to-existing-dwelling): Alterations and additions to existing dwelling. Proposal includes the addition of a room at first floor and external access to roof level, reconstruction of… Granted, validated 21 January 2026 - [**PA/07695/25** Santa Lucija](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07695-25/santa-lucija-changes-and-additions-to-existing-dwelling): Proposed changes and additions to existing dwelling. Proposal includes the enlargement of an existing reservoir, minor extension at back of first floor and… Granted, validated 21 January 2026, 2 floors plus a receded floor [All applications by Jeremy Scerri](https://propertylist.mt/perit/jeremy-scerri) ## More from Carmel Scicluna - [**PA/02337/26** Sannat](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02337-26/sannat-sanction-internal-and-external-variations-to-ground): To sanction internal and external variations to ground floor garage with a domestic store at basement Granted, validated 15 April 2026 - [**PA/01552/24** Hamrun](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01552-24/hamrun-construction-of-27-residential-dwellings): Proposed construction of 27 residential dwellings, excavation and construction of 2 basement garages. Granted, validated 20 March 2024 - [**PA/02038/21** Zebbug](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02038-21/zebbug-propose-internal-alteration-at-ground-floor): To propose internal alteration at ground floor, replacement of roof at first floor and extension at roof level. The proposal also includes a pool at roof level. Status being checked [All planning applications in Luqa](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/luqa)