--- title: "PA/04943/26: Demolition of existing building including site excavation in Luqa | PropertyList" url: https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04943-26/luqa-demolition-of-existing-building-including-site-excavation source: PropertyList (propertylist.mt), from the Malta Planning Authority's public register retrieved: 2026-11-03 --- > Pending planning application in Luqa: Demolition of existing building including site excavation. Construction of three basement garages with two ground… Planning applications › Luqa › PA0494326 # PA/04943/26: Demolition of existing building including site excavation in Luqa 35 and 37, Triq Valletta, Luqa Demolition of existing building including site excavation. Construction of three basement garages with two ground floor maisonettes, four overlying apartments and two third floor duplex apartments. - **Status:** Pending (The case is currently at vetting stage) - **Location:** 35 and 37, Triq Valletta, Luqa - **Locality:** [Luqa](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/luqa) - **Applicant:** [Angelo Vella](https://propertylist.mt/applicant/angelo-vella) - **Perit:** [Perit Karl Farrugia](https://propertylist.mt/perit/karl-farrugia) - **Application type:** Full development permission - **Zone:** Within Development Zone - **Type of works:** Demolition & New Construction (Residential) - **Height:** 3 floors - **Residential units:** 6 - **Received:** 18 June 2026 - **Published:** 15 July 2026 - **Comments close:** 30 July 2026 [Case details on the Planning Authority website](https://www.pa.org.mt/pacasedetails?CaseType=PA/04943/26) [Plans, case officer report and decision on eapps](https://eapps.pa.org.mt/Case/CaseDetails?caseType=PA&casenumber=04943&caseYear=26) ## Planning activity around 35 and 37, Triq Valletta, Luqa 34 other applications within 300 m: 24 granted, 2 refused, 2 pending. 92% of decided applications nearby were granted. Tallest granted nearby: 5 floors (PA/00287/24). On Triq Valletta: 15 other applications, 10 granted and 0 refused; granted buildings are typically 3 floors, the tallest 3. Periti active on this street: [Chris Cachia](https://propertylist.mt/perit/chris-cachia), [Edwin Mintoff](https://propertylist.mt/perit/edwin-mintoff). Approval estimate for demolition & new construction applications like this here: about 95% (likely range 65–100%, low reliability, from 3 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/05108/24** Luqa](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05108-24/luqa-sanction-internal-alterations): To sanction internal alterations, car lift at roof level, and propose the parking of vehicles at roof level and the change of use from industrial garage to… Granted, validated 7 August 2024, 90 m away - [**PA/02911/24** Luqa](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02911-24/luqa-construct-class-6a-storage-facilities-at-basement): To construct class 6A storage facilities at basement, ground & first floor levels. Proposed parking at ground floor level and proposed offices ancillary to… Granted, validated 22 May 2024, 2 floors, 98 m away - [**PA/02968/25** Luqa](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02968-25/luqa-sanction-difference-between-pb-3447-79): To sanction difference between PB 3447/79, PB 1372/85 and existing warehouses at basement and ground floor only. Proposed extensions and alterations to… Granted, validated 14 May 2025, 1 floor, 109 m away - [**PA/01143/25** Marsa](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01143-25/marsa-sanction-industrial-warehouse-as-built-from-approved): To sanction industrial warehouse as built from approved PB/01037/92 including correction of site. Change of use from Class 6A warehouse to Class 5B workshop… Granted, validated 26 February 2025, 2 floors, 112 m away - [**PA/05813/25** Marsa](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05813-25/marsa-change-of-use-to-public-service-garage): Proposed change of use to Public Service Garage, and sanctioning of internal and facade changes. Granted, validated 10 September 2025, 115 m away - [**PA/03108/24** Luqa](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03108-24/luqa-propose-internal-alterations-and-change-of-use): To propose internal alterations and change of use from Class 5B workshop at ground floor and Class 4A offices at first floor to public service garage. Granted, validated 29 May 2024, 123 m away - [**PA/00789/24** Luqa](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00789-24/luqa-renew-pa-3147-18-construction-of-warehouse): Application to renew PA/3147/18 - Construction of warehouse, Class 6A (Amendment to approved permit PA/6332/07). Granted, validated 4 April 2024, 124 m away - [**PA/05612/24** Luqa](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05612-24/luqa-construction-of-2-class-5b-workshops): Proposed construction of 2 Class 5B workshops, relocation of underground reservoir and security room as well as proposed extension to circulation area and… Granted, validated 28 August 2024, 134 m away - [**PA/03552/26** Luqa](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03552-26/luqa-upgrading-of-infrastructure-and-safety-measures-at): Upgrading of infrastructure and safety measures at waste recycling facility including; reorganization of site; construction of storage and processing… Pending, validated 3 June 2026, 144 m away - [**PA/01359/21** Luqa](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01359-21/luqa-installation-of-container-units-to-be-used): Installation of container units to be used as Class 4B outlet for used items, including ancillary facilities, at existing civic amenity site. Status being checked, 144 m away - [**PA/07192/24** Luqa](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07192-24/luqa-sanction-as-built-variations-and-proposed-new-variations): To sanction as-built variations and proposed new variations from approved PA/04172/16 and PA/03140/23, including amendment to site boundary and boundary wall,… Granted, validated 23 October 2024, 169 m away - [**PA/03140/23** Luqa](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03140-23/luqa-renewal-of-pa4172-16-proposed-amendments-from): Renewal of PA4172/16 - Proposed amendments from approved permits PA5538/07 and PA1876/15; to amend site boundary, site area to remain as approved; proposed… Granted, validated 29 August 2023, 169 m away - [**PA/02710/24** Luqa](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02710-24/luqa-excavation-of-a-vacant-site-and-construct): Excavation of a vacant site and construct a Class 6A warehouse at basement levels, ground, first and second floor levels and ancillary offices at setback… Granted, validated 8 May 2024, 3 floors plus a receded floor, 173 m away - [**PA/07380/23** Marsa](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07380-23/marsa-demolish-existing-boundary-wall): To demolish existing boundary wall, excavate site, and construct part garage parking spaces, Warehouse (Class 6A) / Workshop (Class 5A) at basement level,… Granted, validated 12 December 2023, 3 floors plus a receded floor, 184 m away - [**PA/07530/24** Luqa](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07530-24/luqa-part-change-of-use-of-garage-to): Part change of use of Garage to a Public Service Garage. Granted, validated 22 January 2025, 186 m away ## More by Karl Farrugia - [**PA/06171/26** Rabat (Gozo)](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06171-26/rabat-gozo-restoration-of-facade): Restoration of facade. Granted, validated 1 October 2026 - [**PA/06073/26** Attard](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06073-26/attard-internal-alterations-to-garage-formation-of): Internal alterations to garage - formation of garage widening. Granted, validated 12 October 2026 - [**PA/05795/26** Qrendi](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05795-26/qrendi-internal-and-external-alternations-to-ground-floor): Proposed internal and external alternations to ground floor garage (approved in RG/0564/25) including the creation of common parts with lift. Proposed… Pending, validated 19 August 2026, 4 floors plus a receded floor - [**PA/08347/25** San Pawl il-Bahar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-08347-25/san-pawl-il-bahar-demolish-pre-1968-dwelling): To demolish pre-1968 dwelling; alterations to 3C multi purpose hall and layout at basement level approved in PA1527/17; to sanction minor variations from… Granted, validated 7 January 2026, 2 floors - [**PA/07964/25** Luqa](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07964-25/luqa-sanction-a-w): To sanction a w.c at first floor level and minor changes to apertures on facade at first floor. Granted, validated 10 December 2025 - [**PA/07593/25** Mellieha](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07593-25/mellieha-change-of-use-of-rooms-to-bedrooms): Change of use of rooms to bedrooms. Raising of party wall to 8 courses above FFL. Raising of roof level parapet wall to screen PV panels Granted, validated 3 December 2025 [All applications by Karl Farrugia](https://propertylist.mt/perit/karl-farrugia) ## More from Angelo Vella - [**PA/07284/26** Birzebbuga](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07284-26/birzebbuga-internal-and-external-alterations-to-pre-1967-property): Proposed internal and external alterations to pre-1967 property, including the construction of washroom at roof level. Pending - [**PA/00451/26** Birzebbuga](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00451-26/birzebbuga-sanction-internal-layout-and-design-of-terraced): To sanction internal layout and design of terraced house approved in PA/03231/13 and proposed extension of property at third and fourth floor level. Granted, validated 13 February 2026, 4 floors - [**PA/00152/25** San Lawrenz](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00152-25/san-lawrenz-sanction-agricultural-store): To sanction agricultural store, ramp, timber gate and boundary wall. Granted, validated 22 January 2025 [All planning applications in Luqa](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/luqa)