--- title: "PA/04996/26: part-demolition of existing unutilised rooms of an in Luqa | PropertyList" url: https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04996-26/luqa-part-demolition-of-existing-unutilised-rooms-of-an source: PropertyList (propertylist.mt), from the Malta Planning Authority's public register retrieved: 2026-11-03 --- > Pending planning application in Luqa: Proposed part-demolition of existing unutilised rooms of an existing dwelling and proposed construction of basement… Planning applications › Luqa › PA0499626 # PA/04996/26: part-demolition of existing unutilised rooms of an in Luqa 228, Triq il-Karmnu, Sqaq Nru. 5 and, Triq Dun Guzepp Callus, Luqa Proposed part-demolition of existing unutilised rooms of an existing dwelling and proposed construction of basement garages and seven overlying maisonettes. - **Status:** Pending (Awaiting Recommendation) - **Location:** 228, Triq il-Karmnu, Sqaq Nru. 5 and, Triq Dun Guzepp Callus, Luqa - **Locality:** [Luqa](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/luqa) - **Applicant:** [Sebastian Polidano](https://propertylist.mt/applicant/sebastian-polidano) - **Perit:** [Perit Karl Borg](https://propertylist.mt/perit/karl-borg) - **Application type:** Full development permission - **Zone:** Within Development Zone - **Type of works:** Demolition & New Construction (Residential) - **Height:** 2 floors - **Residential units:** 7 - **Received:** 10 June 2026 - **Validated:** 22 July 2026 - **Published:** 22 July 2026 - **Comments close:** 7 September 2026 [Case details on the Planning Authority website](https://www.pa.org.mt/pacasedetails?CaseType=PA/04996/26) [Plans, case officer report and decision on eapps](https://eapps.pa.org.mt/Case/CaseDetails?caseType=PA&casenumber=04996&caseYear=26) ## Planning activity around 228, Triq il-Karmnu, Sqaq Nru. 5 and, Triq Dun Guzepp Callus, Luqa 192 other applications within 300 m: 119 granted, 4 refused, 26 pending. 97% of decided applications nearby were granted. Tallest granted nearby: 4 floors (PA/05794/26). On Triq il-Karmnu: 36 other applications, 21 granted and 1 refused; granted buildings are typically 3 floors, the tallest 3. Periti active on this street: [Jesmond Mugliett](https://propertylist.mt/perit/jesmond-mugliett), [Henry Attard](https://propertylist.mt/perit/henry-attard), [John Schembri](https://propertylist.mt/perit/john-schembri), [Anne Polidano](https://propertylist.mt/perit/anne-polidano), [Charlene Jo Darmanin](https://propertylist.mt/perit/charlene-jo-darmanin). Approval estimate for demolition & new construction applications like this here: about 95% (likely range 65–100%, low reliability, from 10 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/09518/21** Luqa](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-09518-21/luqa-alterations-and-extensions-to-existing-terraced-house): Proposed alterations and extensions to existing terraced house including the addition of a receded floor and installation of a domestic pool at roof level Status being checked - [**PA/01182/25** Luqa](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01182-25/luqa-sanctioning-of-minor-differences-between-the-approved): Sanctioning of minor differences between the approved PA/01704/04 and PA/04632/08 and the existing property which mainly relate to changes in the site… Granted, validated 26 February 2025, 28 m away - [**PA/06600/24** Luqa](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06600-24/luqa-replace-open-balcony-parapet-wall-and-railing): To replace open balcony parapet wall and railing like with like. Proposal also includes the reinstalment of the existing timber garage door so as to slide… Granted, validated 28 November 2024, 28 m away - [**PA/07886/25** Luqa](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07886-25/luqa-restoration-of-facade): Proposed restoration of facade. Granted, validated 20 January 2026, 37 m away - [**PA/04503/26** Luqa](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04503-26/luqa-internal-and-external-alterations-to-a-pre-1968): Proposed internal and external alterations to a pre-1968 dwelling including extension and excavation and proposed swimming pool at the rear of the property,… Pending, validated 1 July 2026, 39 m away - [**PA/01513/24** Luqa](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01513-24/luqa-restoration-of-facade): Proposed restoration of facade (Irrestawra Darek Scheme GS/00397/23). Granted, validated 26 June 2024, 47 m away - [**PA/02360/23** Luqa](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02360-23/luqa-internal-and-external-alterations-to-an-existing): Internal and external alterations to an existing town house. Proposal also includes the erection of a room at the back of the second floor. Granted, validated 26 April 2023, 3 floors, 51 m away - [**PA/00952/24** Luqa](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00952-24/luqa-carry-out-restoration-works-on-existing-facade): To carry out restoration works on existing facade. To propose replacement of timber door following same design and materials. Granted, validated 25 March 2024, 55 m away - [**PA/00594/24** Luqa](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00594-24/luqa-sanction-internal-alterations-and-to-include-additional): To sanction internal alterations and to include additional third bedroom to a previously third party property. Granted, validated 23 April 2024, 61 m away - [**PA/03876/23** Luqa](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03876-23/luqa-propose-minor-internal-alterations): To propose minor internal alterations; including removal of walls and partitioning of rooms, to widen garage door and to replace existing roofs over bedroom,… Granted, validated 12 July 2023, 70 m away - [**PA/06346/23** Luqa](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06346-23/luqa-alteration-and-extension-to-existing-dwelling-including): Alteration and extension to existing dwelling including construction of swimming pool and change of use from confectionary/pastizzeria to a dwelling. Granted, validated 25 October 2023, 77 m away - [**PA/01973/26** Luqa](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01973-26/luqa-dismantle-and-reconstruct-dwelling-incorporating-architectural-fe): To dismantle and reconstruct dwelling incorporating architectural features in the existing drawings. Proposal includes also excavation to necessary levels,… Suspended, validated 25 March 2026, 1 floor, 78 m away - [**PA/06743/26** Luqa](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06743-26/luqa-restoration-and-rehabilitation-of-an-existing-residential): Proposed restoration and rehabilitation of an existing residential dwelling consisting of internal alterations, replacement of deteriorated concrete ceilings… Pending, validated 30 September 2026, 82 m away - [**PA/04541/26** Luqa](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04541-26/luqa-sanction-extension-to-pre-1967-dwelling): To sanction extension to pre-1967 dwelling. Granted, validated 1 July 2026, 90 m away - [**PA/00016/24** Luqa](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00016-24/luqa-sanction-dwelling-including-internal-heights): To sanction dwelling including internal heights, washroom and change of use from Convenience Shop to Garage from that approved in PA/05392/10. Replacement of… Granted, validated 31 May 2024, 92 m away ## More by Karl Borg - [**PA/07536/26** Msida](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07536-26/msida-demolish-the-existing-property): To demolish the existing property, excavate to the required levels, and construct basement garages, a ground-floor maisonette, apartments on the first to… Pending, validated 28 October 2026, 4 floors plus a receded floor - [**PA/06807/26** Pembroke](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06807-26/pembroke-variations-from-official-alignments-to-the-development): Variations from official alignments to the development constructed under the remit of permit PAPB/02901/87, DN/00047/06 and pending application PA/06519/24 Pending, validated 7 October 2026 - [**PA/06592/26** Paola](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06592-26/paola-proposed-development-consists-of-the-demolition-of): The proposed development consists of the demolition of existing rear-yard structures approved in RG/01221/22, excavation works to form the required site… Pending, validated 23 September 2026, 3 floors plus a receded floor - [**PA/06191/26** Qormi](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06191-26/qormi-sanction-a-garage-for-private-vehicles-and): To sanction a garage for private vehicles and a domestic store as built (no permits traced). Pending, validated 9 September 2026 - [**PA/05673/26** Sliema](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05673-26/sliema-sanction-alterations-to-a-duplex-penthouse-approved): To sanction alterations to a duplex penthouse approved in PA/02130/16. Pending, validated 19 August 2026 - [**PA/05296/26** Zurrieq](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05296-26/zurrieq-demolition-of-existing-terraced-house): Demolition of existing terraced house, excavation on site to form levels, and construction of basement garages with underlying reservoir, ground floor… Pending, validated 29 July 2026, 4 floors plus a receded floor [All applications by Karl Borg](https://propertylist.mt/perit/karl-borg) ## More from Sebastian Polidano - [**PA/01845/26** Qormi](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01845-26/qormi-demolition-of-existing-dilapidated-properties): Demolition of existing dilapidated properties, excavation on site to form 2 levels of basement and reservoir, and construction of 2 levels of basement garages… Pending, validated 18 March 2026, 4 floors plus a receded floor - [**PA/06579/25** Qormi](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06579-25/qormi-change-of-use-from-poultry-farm-to): Change of use from poultry farm to agricultural store, and the sanctioning of variations from the approved drawings under permit PB/03235/89. Pending, validated 15 October 2025 - [**PA/02404/25** Qormi](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02404-25/qormi-alterations-to-pa-04474-22-consisting-of-an-extension): Alterations to PA/04474/22 consisting of an extension at 3rd and penthouse level and increasing the total number of units of the block from 17 to 19. Granted, validated 16 April 2025 - [**PA/01114/24** Luqa](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01114-24/luqa-sanctioning-of-class-1-residential-building-with): Sanctioning of Class 1 residential building with a different layout from that approved in PA5570/20. Granted, validated 28 February 2024 [All planning applications in Luqa](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/luqa)