--- title: "PA/05653/26: change of use from approved takeaway by in Luqa | PropertyList" url: https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05653-26/luqa-change-of-use-from-approved-takeaway-by source: PropertyList (propertylist.mt), from the Malta Planning Authority's public register retrieved: 2026-11-03 --- > Pending planning application in Luqa: Proposed change of use from approved takeaway by PA/7708/25 to a 1 bedroom apartment (Class 1A). Application also… Planning applications › Luqa › PA0565326 # PA/05653/26: change of use from approved takeaway by in Luqa 14, Misrah tal-Knisja c/w, Triq il-Parrocca, Luqa Proposed change of use from approved takeaway by PA/7708/25 to a 1 bedroom apartment (Class 1A). Application also includes the removal of basement level, minor extension at first floor level and internal and external alterations. - **Status:** Pending (Awaiting Recommendation) - **Location:** 14, Misrah tal-Knisja c/w, Triq il-Parrocca, Luqa - **Locality:** [Luqa](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/luqa) - **Applicant:** [Zahra properties limited Attn:Andre Zahra](https://propertylist.mt/applicant/zahra-properties-ltd) - **Perit:** [Perit Henry Attard](https://propertylist.mt/perit/henry-attard) - **Application type:** Full development permission - **Zone:** Within Development Zone - **Type of works:** Change of Use - **Residential units:** 1 - **Received:** 21 July 2026 - **Validated:** 19 August 2026 - **Published:** 19 August 2026 - **Comments close:** 22 September 2026 [Case details on the Planning Authority website](https://www.pa.org.mt/pacasedetails?CaseType=PA/05653/26) [Plans, case officer report and decision on eapps](https://eapps.pa.org.mt/Case/CaseDetails?caseType=PA&casenumber=05653&caseYear=26) ## Planning activity around 14, Misrah tal-Knisja c/w, Triq il-Parrocca, Luqa 214 other applications within 300 m: 151 granted, 3 refused, 22 pending. 98% of decided applications nearby were granted. Tallest granted nearby: 4 floors (PA/02705/23). On Triq il-Parrocca: 6 other applications, 4 granted and 0 refused; granted buildings are typically 3 floors, the tallest 3. Approval estimate for change of use applications like this here: about 90% (likely range 60–100%, 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/07708/25** Luqa](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07708-25/luqa-minor-internal-and-external-alterations-to-approved): Proposed minor internal and external alterations to approved Class 4B by PA/0793/19, to excavate and construct ancillary store at basement level, fixing of… Granted, validated 26 November 2025, 20 m away - [**PA/01182/23** Luqa](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01182-23/luqa-internal-alteration): Proposed internal alteration, extension at roof level and restoration of existing facade. Granted, validated 8 March 2023, 23 m away - [**PA/02091/21** Luqa](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02091-21/luqa-restoration-of-fa-ade-including-replacement-of-timber): Restoration of façade including replacement of timber balcony (Irrestawra Darek GS01094/18) Status being checked, 25 m away - [**PA/07829/25** Luqa](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07829-25/luqa-modification-to-approved-permit): Modification to approved permit (PA376/24) to include internal and external alterations, and also extension at receded floor level. Granted, validated 3 December 2025, 29 m away - [**PA/00376/24** Luqa](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00376-24/luqa-demolish-existing-building): To demolish existing building (retaining existing façade and hallway) and construct a private car garage and Class 4D restaurant at ground floor, 2 overlying… Granted, validated 31 January 2024, 3 floors plus a receded floor, 34 m away - [**PA/04088/26** Luqa](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04088-26/luqa-reconstruction-of-room-in-back-garden): Proposed reconstruction of room in back garden, other minor internal alterations and restoration of existing facade, to an existing townhouse. Pending, validated 17 June 2026, 41 m away - [**PA/02760/21** Luqa](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02760-21/luqa-propose-external-and-internal-alterations): To propose external and internal alterations, sanctioning of existing balcony and second floor window and removal of aluminium structure and to propose a… Status being checked, 41 m away - [**PA/06946/26** Luqa](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06946-26/luqa-propose-change-of-use-from-class-1): Propose change of use from Class 1 residential to Class 3A guesthouse. The proposal includes minor internal alterations. Pending, validated 14 October 2026, 43 m away - [**PA/03056/22** Luqa](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03056-22/luqa-extension-to-form-walk-in): Proposed extension to form walk in, and relocation of recently installed balustrades to roof level. Status being checked, 46 m away - [**PA/03752/26** Luqa](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03752-26/luqa-restoration-of-uca-facade): Proposed restoration of UCA facade. Pending, validated 10 June 2026, 48 m away - [**PA/01486/26** Luqa](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01486-26/luqa-sanction-closing-and-opening-of-apertures-at): To sanction closing and opening of apertures at second floor. To propose internal and external alterations and the change of use from Class 4A office to… Granted, validated 11 March 2026, 48 m away - [**PA/01160/22** Luqa](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01160-22/luqa-propose-a-small-extension-to-the-second-floor): To propose a small extension to the second-floor level of a Class 4A Office, and the re-design of the sign of the Class 4B Shop at ground floor level. Status being checked, 50 m away - [**PA/03576/25** Luqa](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03576-25/luqa-internal-alterations): Internal alterations, including changes in internal alterations, and changes in aperture opening for improved natural light. Granted, validated 4 June 2025, 51 m away - [**PA/02948/25** Luqa](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02948-25/luqa-extension-overlooking-back-garden-to-existing-townhouse): Proposed extension overlooking back garden to existing townhouse. Granted, validated 7 May 2025, 52 m away - [**PA/04669/26** Luqa](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04669-26/luqa-internal-and-external-alterations): Internal and external alterations, including demolition of structures in back yard. Proposed extension at second floor level, excavation and formation of pool… Granted, validated 8 July 2026, 54 m away ## More by Henry Attard - [**PA/07837/26** Belt Valletta](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07837-26/belt-valletta-sanction-dwelling-including-minor-discrepancies-in-layou): To sanction dwelling including minor discrepancies in layout from approved PA/5501/06. Pending - [**PA/07381/26** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07381-26/birkirkara-demolish-existing-garages-and-excavate-basement-to): To demolish existing garages and excavate basement to necessary level to construct garages at -2 and -1, 16 apartments at ground, first, second and third… Pending, validated 21 October 2026, 4 floors plus a receded floor - [**PA/07373/26** Birzebbuga](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07373-26/birzebbuga-demolish-existing-terrace-house-and-construct-two): To demolish existing terrace house and construct two terraces houses consisting of garage at ground floor level and overlying dwelling. Application also… Pending, validated 28 October 2026, 2 floors - [**PA/07065/26** Msida](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07065-26/msida-sanction-layout): To sanction layout (including facade signage) of existing car showroom. Application includes part change of use to public service. Pending, validated 14 October 2026 - [**PA/07055/26** Gzira](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07055-26/gzira-demolish-existing-ground-floor-garage-and-overlying): To demolish existing ground floor garage and overlying maisonette to construct Class 4A office at ground floor, 5 overlying units (1 at each floor) and 1 unit… Pending, validated 14 October 2026, 5 floors plus a receded floor - [**PA/07026/26** Ghaxaq](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07026-26/ghaxaq-excavation-to-necessary-levels-to-construct-3): Proposed excavation to necessary levels to construct 3 garages at basement level, replace ground floor garage with 1 maisonette and minor internal and… Pending, validated 14 October 2026 [All applications by Henry Attard](https://propertylist.mt/perit/henry-attard) ## More from Zahra properties Ltd - [**PA/07708/25** Luqa](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07708-25/luqa-minor-internal-and-external-alterations-to-approved): Proposed minor internal and external alterations to approved Class 4B by PA/0793/19, to excavate and construct ancillary store at basement level, fixing of… Granted, validated 26 November 2025 - [**PA/07623/25** Luqa](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07623-25/luqa-demolish-existing-dwelling): To demolish existing dwelling (retaining facade and hall at ground floor) and construct Class 4B and Class 4D at ground floor level, two overlying units (one… Pending, validated 26 November 2025, 4 floors - [**PA/07273/24** Luqa](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07273-24/luqa-minor-internal-alterations-to-existing-pre-1967-dwelling): Proposed minor internal alterations to existing pre-1967 dwelling. Proposal includes minor extension at third floor level. Granted, validated 23 October 2024 [All planning applications in Luqa](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/luqa)