--- title: "PA/05333/26: sanctioning and alterations of an existing dwelling in Luqa | PropertyList" url: https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05333-26/luqa-sanctioning-and-alterations-of-an-existing-dwelling source: PropertyList (propertylist.mt), from the Malta Planning Authority's public register retrieved: 2026-11-03 --- > Pending planning application in Luqa: Proposed sanctioning and alterations of an existing dwelling which includes minor internal alterations and change of… Planning applications › Luqa › PA0533326 # PA/05333/26: sanctioning and alterations of an existing dwelling in Luqa 3, Kensington, Triq Mikielang Sapiano, Luqa Proposed sanctioning and alterations of an existing dwelling which includes minor internal alterations and change of use from Class 1A - residence to a Class 3A - guesthouse. - **Status:** Pending (Awaiting Recommendation) - **Location:** 3, Kensington, Triq Mikielang Sapiano, Luqa - **Locality:** [Luqa](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/luqa) - **Applicant:** Saviour Ellul - **Perit:** [Perit Matthew Gauci](https://propertylist.mt/perit/matthew-gauci) - **Application type:** Full development permission - **Zone:** Within Development Zone - **Type of works:** Sanctioning - **Residential units:** 1 - **Received:** 16 April 2026 - **Validated:** 5 August 2026 - **Published:** 5 August 2026 - **Comments close:** 22 September 2026 [Case details on the Planning Authority website](https://www.pa.org.mt/pacasedetails?CaseType=PA/05333/26) [Plans, case officer report and decision on eapps](https://eapps.pa.org.mt/Case/CaseDetails?caseType=PA&casenumber=05333&caseYear=26) ## Planning activity around 3, Kensington, Triq Mikielang Sapiano, Luqa 111 other applications within 300 m: 77 granted, 0 refused, 10 pending. 100% of decided applications nearby were granted. Tallest granted nearby: 5 floors (PA/01913/26). On Triq Mikielang Sapiano: 5 other applications, 5 granted and 0 refused; granted buildings are typically 5 floors, the tallest 5. Approval estimate for sanctioning applications like this here: about 95% (likely range 65–100%, low reliability, from 22 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/03274/24** Luqa](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03274-24/luqa-sanction-property-as-built-from-approved-pa-8043-20): To sanction property as built from approved PA/8043/20 including changes to site configuration and internal layout and propose new room in existing terrace. Granted, validated 24 July 2024, 29 m away - [**PA/02598/22** Luqa](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02598-22/luqa-carry-out-alterations-to-proposed-common-area): To carry out alterations to proposed common area, including installation of lift. To construct an additional residential unit and overlying washroom. Granted, validated 23 May 2022, 33 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, 40 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, 48 m away - [**PA/04235/24** Luqa](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04235-24/luqa-internal-and-external-modifications-to-existing-maisonette): Proposed internal and external modifications to existing maisonette to convert into apartment. To demolish overlying washroom and construct two apartments and… Granted, validated 3 July 2024, 58 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, 65 m away - [**PA/05311/26** Luqa](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05311-26/luqa-it-is-proposed-to-demolish-the-existing): It is proposed to demolish the existing property and the excavate the site together with the adjoining plot of land to form a basement level for 6 garages, it… Pending, validated 29 July 2026, 5 floors plus a receded floor, 69 m away - [**PA/05924/25** Luqa](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05924-25/luqa-extension-at-first-floor-level-to-accommodate): Proposed extension at first floor level to accommodate bathroom and study. Proposal also includes construction of stairs and minor internal alterations. Granted, validated 10 October 2025, 69 m away - [**PA/01711/21** Luqa](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01711-21/luqa-removal-of-existing-aluminium-railing-and-replacement): The removal of existing aluminium railing and replacement with glass railing. Proposal of a steel spiral staircase, a 1m aluminium storage box and a jacuzzi… Status being checked, 72 m away - [**PA/06517/25** Luqa](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06517-25/luqa-alterations-from-previously-approved-permit-pa-01476-20): Proposed alterations from previously approved permit PA/01476/20. Proposal includes minor internal alterations, change of use of apartment block to Class 3A… Granted, validated 15 October 2025, 3 floors plus a receded floor, 73 m away - [**PA/02254/24** Luqa](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02254-24/luqa-this-application-proposal-seeks): This application proposal seeks; to change the use from a Class 4A office block (approved in PA/03631/18) to a Class 1 residential complex with an underlying… Granted, validated 17 April 2024, 82 m away - [**PA/04380/25** Luqa](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04380-25/luqa-sanction-differences-from-approved-permit-pa-06372-02-and): To sanction differences from approved permit PA/06372/02 and to propose internal alterations and extension at second floor level. Granted, validated 2 July 2025, 3 floors, 87 m away - [**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, 93 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, 98 m away - [**PA/03408/24** Luqa](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03408-24/luqa-demolition-of-existing): Proposed demolition of existing, and excavation of site to construct 13 basement garages, 4 maisonettes at ground floor, 15 overlying apartments and 3… Granted, validated 12 June 2024, 99 m away ## More by Matthew Gauci - [**PA/07240/26** Sliema](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07240-26/sliema-sanction-variations-from-previously-approved-permit-pa1797-08): To sanction variations from previously approved permit PA1797/08. Pending - [**PA/07238/26** Sliema](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07238-26/sliema-sanction-variations-from-previously-approved-permit-pa1797-08): To sanction variations from previously approved permit PA1797/08. Pending - [**PA/07145/26** Mosta](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07145-26/mosta-propose-demolition-of-existing-building-with-retention): Propose demolition of existing building with retention of the facade and excavation of two levels to construct of garages at basement, 1 bedroom unit at… Pending, validated 14 October 2026 - [**PA/07002/26** Birzebbuga](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07002-26/birzebbuga-amendment-to-pa3173-24): Amendment to PA3173/24, to include additional property in the redevelopment of both sites including demolition of existing structures and construction of… Pending, validated 14 October 2026, 3 floors plus a receded floor - [**PA/06929/26** San Pawl il-Bahar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06929-26/san-pawl-il-bahar-sanctioning-of-internal-variations-from-approved-per): Sanctioning of internal variations from approved permit PA/1653/17 (MA), including the reinstatement of the third bedroom in accordance with the layout… Pending - [**PA/06547/26** San Pawl il-Bahar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06547-26/san-pawl-il-bahar-amendment-to-pa-6301-23-previously-approved-in-pa-13): Amendment to PA/6301/23 previously approved in PA/1311/18 including demolition of roof above 5th floor and extension of same floor, construction of 6th floor… Pending, 6 floors plus a receded floor [All applications by Matthew Gauci](https://propertylist.mt/perit/matthew-gauci) [All planning applications in Luqa](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/luqa)