--- title: "PA/04924/24: Change of use from private garage to in Luqa | PropertyList" url: https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04924-24/luqa-change-of-use-from-private-garage-to source: PropertyList (propertylist.mt), from the Malta Planning Authority's public register retrieved: 2026-11-02 --- > Granted planning application in Luqa: Change of use from private garage to Class 4B and propose new wc and aluminum and glass door and fascia sign on… Planning applications › Luqa › PA0492424 # PA/04924/24: Change of use from private garage to in Luqa St. Mary, Garage 1, Triq il-Gdida, Luqa Change of use from private garage to Class 4B and propose new wc and aluminum and glass door and fascia sign on facade. - **Status:** Granted (This application has been approved by Planning Board / Commission.) - **Location:** St. Mary, Garage 1, Triq il-Gdida, Luqa - **Locality:** [Luqa](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/luqa) - **Applicant:** [Sergio Darmanin](https://propertylist.mt/applicant/sergio-darmanin) - **Perit:** [Perit Mark Caruana](https://propertylist.mt/perit/mark-caruana) - **Application type:** Full development permission - **Zone:** Within Development Zone - **Type of works:** Change of Use - **Received:** 26 June 2024 - **Validated:** 24 July 2024 - **Published:** 24 July 2024 - **Comments close:** 9 September 2024 - **Recommendation:** Grant Permission - **Decision:** Grant Permission - **Decision date:** 23 October 2024 - **Permit expires:** 6 November 2029 [Case details on the Planning Authority website](https://www.pa.org.mt/pacasedetails?CaseType=PA/04924/24) [Plans, case officer report and decision on eapps](https://eapps.pa.org.mt/Case/CaseDetails?caseType=PA&casenumber=04924&caseYear=24) ## Planning activity around St. Mary, Garage 1, Triq il-Gdida, Luqa 175 other applications within 300 m: 115 granted, 2 refused, 19 pending. 98% of decided applications nearby were granted. Tallest granted nearby: 5 floors (PA/01913/26). On Triq il-Gdida: 31 other applications, 23 granted and 0 refused; granted buildings are typically 3 floors, the tallest 4. Periti active on this street: [Roderick Camilleri](https://propertylist.mt/perit/roderick-camilleri), [George Pullicino](https://propertylist.mt/perit/george-pullicino), [Joseph Saliba](https://propertylist.mt/perit/joseph-saliba), [Chris Cachia](https://propertylist.mt/perit/chris-cachia). Approval estimate for change of use applications like this here: about 92% (likely range 62–100%, 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/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, 11 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, 38 m away - [**PA/03050/21** Luqa](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03050-21/luqa-sanctioning-of-changes-to-garage-covered-by): Sanctioning of changes to garage covered by PA/02791/05 Status being checked, 41 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, 47 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, 49 m away - [**PA/07267/26** Luqa](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07267-26/luqa-demolition-of-existing-first-floor-maisonette-and): Demolition of existing first floor maisonette and construction of 3 in no. three bedroom apartments at first, second and third floor level and a two bedroom… Pending, 4 floors plus a receded floor, 55 m away - [**PA/07424/25** Luqa](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07424-25/luqa-alterations-to-a-townhouse-approved-in-rg-00546-25): Alterations to a townhouse approved in RG/00546/25 and construction of an additional unit above the garages, restoration of facade and installation of pv… Granted, validated 19 November 2025, 62 m away - [**PA/06926/23** Luqa](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06926-23/luqa-demolition-of-existing-dwelling-and-construction-of): Proposed demolition of existing dwelling and construction of ground floor garage, ground floor maisonette, three apartments and a penthouse at receded level. Granted, validated 24 January 2024, 4 floors plus a receded floor, 66 m away - [**PA/01933/24** Luqa](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01933-24/luqa-demolish-first-and-second-floor-levels): To demolish first and second floor levels, while retaining front facade. To reconstruct first and second floor level with minor internal and facade changes. Granted, validated 3 April 2024, 3 floors, 75 m away - [**PA/00649/24** Luqa](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00649-24/luqa-carry-out-alterations-and-additions-including-the): Carry out alterations and additions including the formation of a garage and the excavation of a swimming pool plus general maintenance. Granted, validated 14 February 2024, 79 m away - [**PA/05043/23** Luqa](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05043-23/luqa-demolition-of-existing-house): Proposed demolition of existing house, excavation of site, and proposed construction of a garage at basement level and an overlying dwelling. Granted, validated 13 September 2023, 1 floor, 82 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, 83 m away - [**PA/04263/24** Luqa](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04263-24/luqa-structurally-reinforce-the-existing-roof-structure-at): To structurally reinforce the existing roof structure at first floor level. Internal alterations which also include, the change of level at second floor and… Granted, validated 10 July 2024, 86 m away - [**PA/01348/25** Luqa](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01348-25/luqa-demolish-existing-property-and-construct-basement-garage): To demolish existing property and construct basement garage (for private use), and overlying 4 floors and receded floor of residential units. Work to include… Granted, validated 5 March 2025, 4 floors plus a receded floor, 89 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, 96 m away ## More by Mark Caruana - [**PA/07144/26** Qrendi](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07144-26/qrendi-sanction-the-minor-alteration-involving-the-conversion): To sanction the minor alteration involving the conversion of the en-suite bathroom into a domestic store/wardrobe, from originally approved permit PA/08753/21. Pending - [**PA/06426/26** Marsaskala](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06426-26/marsaskala-sanctioning-of-existing-canopy-in-backyard): Sanctioning of existing canopy in backyard. Pending - [**PA/06339/26** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06339-26/birkirkara-sanction-the-existing-ground-floor): To sanction the existing ground floor, two upper floors, and recessed floor, as the approved plans relating to previous permits could not be located. Pending, 3 floors plus a receded floor - [**PA/06040/26** Gudja](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06040-26/gudja-demolition-of-the-existing-terraced-house): Demolition of the existing terraced house, retaining the basement floor level, and construction of a five-storey residential development comprising a… Pending, validated 2 September 2026, 4 floors plus a receded floor - [**PA/05914/26** Siggiewi](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05914-26/siggiewi-sanction-minor-internal-and-external-from-approved): To sanction minor internal and external from approved permit PA/6937/22 including changes to site configuration, internal layouts and changes to facade. Pending - [**PA/05449/26** Kirkop](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05449-26/kirkop-propose-minor-internal-and-external-alterations-from): To propose minor internal and external alterations from approved RG/01446/24 including addition of lift, staircase, pantry and ensuite, changes to internal… Pending [All applications by Mark Caruana](https://propertylist.mt/perit/mark-caruana) ## More from Sergio Darmanin - [**PA/08713/24** Ta' Xbiex](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-08713-24/ta-xbiex-placement-of-outdoor-seating-and-dining-in): Proposed placement of outdoor seating and dining in front of a Class 4D establishment. Withdrawn, validated 15 January 2025 - [**PA/08516/24** Ta' Xbiex](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-08516-24/ta-xbiex-change-of-use-from-pre-68-boat-house): Proposed change of use from pre-68 boat house to Class 4B retail outlet and sanctioning of interconnecting opening to approved Class 4B shop PA/01790/17. Granted, validated 18 December 2024 [All planning applications in Luqa](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/luqa)