--- title: "PA/05238/25: demolish an existing structure and walls on in Luqa | PropertyList" url: https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05238-25/luqa-demolish-an-existing-structure-and-walls-on source: PropertyList (propertylist.mt), from the Malta Planning Authority's public register retrieved: 2026-11-03 --- > Granted planning application in Luqa: To demolish an existing structure and walls on the adjacent vacant plot, to construct a block of 7 basement car… Planning applications › Luqa › PA0523825 # PA/05238/25: demolish an existing structure and walls on in Luqa 7, Triq San Gakmu, Luqa To demolish an existing structure and walls on the adjacent vacant plot, to construct a block of 7 basement car garages, a domestic store, and an underground reservoir, with 2 maisonettes and 13 apartments at ground, first, second, third, and penthouse levels. The proposal includes the excavation for the basement and the reservoir. - **Status:** Granted (This application has been approved by Planning Board / Commission.) - **Location:** 7, Triq San Gakmu, Luqa - **Locality:** [Luqa](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/luqa) - **Applicant:** [KPJ Co Ltd. Attn: Kris Calleja](https://propertylist.mt/applicant/kpj-co-ltd) - **Perit:** [Dr Edwin Mintoff](https://propertylist.mt/perit/edwin-mintoff) - **Application type:** Full development permission - **Zone:** Within Development Zone - **Type of works:** Demolition & New Construction (Residential) - **Height:** 4 floors plus a receded floor - **Residential units:** 15 - **Received:** 16 May 2025 - **Validated:** 20 August 2025 - **Published:** 26 November 2025 - **Comments close:** 5 January 2026 - **Recommendation:** Refuse Permission - **Decision:** Grant Permission - **Decision date:** 26 May 2026 - **Permit expires:** 24 June 2031 [Case details on the Planning Authority website](https://www.pa.org.mt/pacasedetails?CaseType=PA/05238/25) [Plans, case officer report and decision on eapps](https://eapps.pa.org.mt/Case/CaseDetails?caseType=PA&casenumber=05238&caseYear=25) ## Planning activity around 7, Triq San Gakmu, Luqa 129 other applications within 300 m: 89 granted, 2 refused, 12 pending. 98% of decided applications nearby were granted. Tallest granted nearby: 5 floors (PA/00287/24). On Triq San Gakmu: 2 other applications, 2 granted and 0 refused; granted buildings are typically 4 floors, the tallest 4. Approval estimate for demolition & new construction applications like this here: about 95% (likely range 65–100%, low reliability, from 12 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/07584/25** Luqa](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07584-25/luqa-internal-and-external-alterations-to-property-including): Proposed internal and external alterations to property including change to facade and internal layout. Granted, validated 13 January 2026, 9 m away - [**PA/06934/26** Luqa](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06934-26/luqa-demolition-of-the-existing-building-and-construction): Demolition of the existing building and construction of three residential units overlying a Class 4B shop, including the installation of associated signage. Pending, validated 14 October 2026, 2 floors, 15 m away - [**PA/07551/23** Luqa](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07551-23/luqa-renew-permit-no-pa-03932-18-whose-proposal): To renew Permit No: PA /03932/18 whose proposal is to convert a pre-1967 vacant two storey building into a three storey terrace house with an overlying… Granted, validated 14 February 2024, 3 floors, 15 m away - [**PA/02852/22** Luqa](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02852-22/luqa-construct-basement-garages): To construct basement garages, two apartments at ground floor level, 3 apartments from first to third floor level respectively and 3 penthouses at receded… Granted, validated 14 June 2022, 4 floors plus a receded floor, 19 m away - [**PA/03011/23** Luqa](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03011-23/luqa-sanction-existing-basement-domestic-store-and-alterations): To sanction existing basement domestic store and alterations at ground and first floor level. To carry out changes to internal layout at ground, second,… Granted, validated 28 May 2024, 4 floors plus a receded floor, 27 m away - [**PA/00672/24** Luqa](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00672-24/luqa-propose-the-construction-of-balcony-and-alterations): To propose the construction of balcony and alterations to facade materials. Granted, validated 7 February 2024, 47 m away - [**PA/03435/23** Luqa](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03435-23/luqa-demolition-of-stairwell-at-second-floor-level): Proposed demolition of stairwell at second floor level, and parapet walls, lowering of roof screed, and removal of apertures and railings. To change use of… Granted, validated 14 June 2023, 4 floors, 48 m away - [**PA/02334/23** Luqa](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02334-23/luqa-renewal-to-pa-4598-18-to-demolish-2no): Renewal to PA/4598/18 - To demolish 2no dwellings and 2no garages, excavate and construct 6no garages at basement level, 3no maisonettes at ground floor… Granted, validated 19 May 2023, 4 floors plus a receded floor, 59 m away - [**PA/05970/24** Luqa](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05970-24/luqa-sanction-minor-internal-and-external-variations-in): To sanction minor internal and external variations in a terraced house approved by virtue of PA1398/18. Granted, validated 31 October 2024, 69 m away - [**PA/06149/25** Luqa](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06149-25/luqa-sanctioning-of-tool-shed-in-backyard-to): Proposed sanctioning of tool shed in backyard to pre-1967 townhouse. Granted, validated 21 October 2025, 72 m away - [**PA/06272/25** Luqa](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06272-25/luqa-change-of-use-from-class-4a-dental): Change of use from Class 4A dental clinic as approved in PA/6956/24 and dental clinic as approved in PA/5227/08 to Class 2A dental clinic, including the… Granted, validated 1 October 2025, 82 m away - [**PA/06956/24** Luqa](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06956-24/luqa-demolition-of-existing-dwelling-and-proposed-construction): Demolition of existing dwelling and proposed construction of Dental Clinic Class 4A at ground floor and 4 overlying apartments. Granted, validated 9 October 2024, 82 m away - [**PA/05556/26** Luqa](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05556-26/luqa-sanction-street-level-private-garage-as-built): To sanction street level private garage as built. Granted, validated 25 September 2026, 85 m away - [**PA/06398/24** Luqa](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06398-24/luqa-alterations-and-extension-to-existing-pre-1967-dwelling): Alterations and extension to existing pre-1967 dwelling including demolition of rooms at ground and first floor levels retaining the facade and front part of… Granted, validated 25 September 2024, 2 floors, 88 m away - [**PA/04225/26** Luqa](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04225-26/luqa-internal-alterations-to-pre-1968-town-house-including): Proposed internal alterations to pre-1968 town house including proposed extension at ground floor and 1st floor. Pending, validated 24 June 2026, 89 m away ## More by Edwin Mintoff - [**PA/07655/26** Munxar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07655-26/munxar-extension-and-changes-to-approved-permit-pa-01661-20): Proposed extension and changes to approved permit PA/01661/20. Proposal consists of the excavation of part of garden, water reservoir under ground floor pool… Pending - [**PA/07457/26** Gzira](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07457-26/gzira-amendments-to-facade-for-structural-integrity): Amendments to facade for structural integrity. Pending - [**PA/07455/26** Sliema](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07455-26/sliema-redesign-of-bar-cafeteria-entrance): Proposed redesign of bar/cafeteria entrance, including new sign. Pending, validated 28 October 2026 - [**PA/07431/26** St Julians](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07431-26/st-julians-sanction-the-change-of-use-from-showroom): To sanction the change of use from showroom approved in PA03705/99 to a convenience shop Class 4B including internal layout changes, added signage,… Pending, validated 28 October 2026 - [**PA/07407/26** Sliema](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07407-26/sliema-demolish-the-existing-staircase-and-carry-out): To demolish the existing staircase and carry out internal and external alterations to the development approved under PA/06318/23, including the provision of… Pending, validated 28 October 2026, 5 floors - [**PA/07388/26** Marsaskala](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07388-26/marsaskala-demolition-of-existing-hotel-and-proposed-construction): Proposed demolition of existing hotel and proposed construction of Class 3B 4 star hotel. Pending, validated 21 October 2026 [All applications by Edwin Mintoff](https://propertylist.mt/perit/edwin-mintoff) ## More from KPJ Co Ltd - [**PA/06839/25** Gharghur](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06839-25/gharghur-4sq): Proposed 4sq.m pump room and 100cum reservoir. Proposed restoration of pre-1967 rubble walls and fixing of timber gate. Granted, validated 22 October 2025 [All planning applications in Luqa](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/luqa)