--- title: "PA/06517/25: alterations from previously approved permit PA/01476/20 in Luqa | PropertyList" url: https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06517-25/luqa-alterations-from-previously-approved-permit-pa-01476-20 source: PropertyList (propertylist.mt), from the Malta Planning Authority's public register retrieved: 2026-11-02 --- > Granted planning application in Luqa: Proposed alterations from previously approved permit PA/01476/20. Proposal includes minor internal alterations, change… Planning applications › Luqa › PA0651725 # PA/06517/25: alterations from previously approved permit PA/01476/20 in Luqa No. 19 and No. 17, Olinda, Triq Hal Tarxien, Luqa Proposed alterations from previously approved permit PA/01476/20. Proposal includes minor internal alterations, change of use of apartment block to Class 3A guesthouse. - **Status:** Granted (This application has been approved by Planning Board / Commission.) - **Location:** No. 19 and No. 17, Olinda, Triq Hal Tarxien, 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:** Change of Use - **Received:** 19 June 2025 - **Validated:** 15 October 2025 - **Published:** 15 October 2025 - **Comments close:** 14 November 2025 - **Recommendation:** Grant Permission - **Decision:** Grant Permission - **Decision date:** 13 April 2026 - **Permit expires:** 22 April 2031 Premium: register with WhatsApp (free) on PropertyList to read what its planning file says: the case officer's recommendation, the reasons, conditions and consultations. The public planning file has 36 documents: plans, reports, consultations and the decision. [Case details on the Planning Authority website](https://www.pa.org.mt/pacasedetails?CaseType=PA/06517/25) [Plans, case officer report and decision on eapps](https://eapps.pa.org.mt/Case/CaseDetails?caseType=PA&casenumber=06517&caseYear=25) ## Planning activity around No. 19 and No. 17, Olinda, Triq Hal Tarxien, Luqa 86 other applications within 300 m: 56 granted, 1 refused, 8 pending. 98% of decided applications nearby were granted. Tallest granted nearby: 5 floors (PA/01913/26). On Triq Hal Tarxien: 16 other applications, 12 granted and 0 refused; granted buildings are typically 3 floors, the tallest 4. Periti active on this street: [Charles Buhagiar](https://propertylist.mt/perit/charles-buhagiar), [Anton Zammit](https://propertylist.mt/perit/anton-zammit). Approval estimate for change of use applications like this here: about 94% (likely range 64–100%, low reliability, from 1 comparable decision 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/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, 21 m away - [**PA/02476/24** Luqa](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02476-24/luqa-change-of-use-from-offices): Change of use from offices (Class 4A) to residences (Class 1) including sanctioning of minor alterations to those approved in PA/00624/17. Application… Granted, validated 30 April 2024, 25 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, 34 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, 39 m away - [**PA/04405/26** Luqa](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04405-26/luqa-sanction-minor-internal-plan-layout-changes-and): To sanction minor internal plan layout changes and discrepancies in elevations from the approved Class 4A Offices (4 floors) and underground parking (2… Granted, validated 30 July 2026, 41 m away - [**PA/05840/25** Luqa](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05840-25/luqa-demolition-of-existing-dwelling): Proposed demolition of existing dwelling, excavation for reservoir and basement level, and proposed construction of 4 basement garages, 1 maisonette at ground… Granted, validated 10 September 2025, 4 floors plus a receded floor, 42 m away - [**PA/04966/26** Luqa](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04966-26/luqa-excavation-for-the-construction-of-reservoir-and): Proposed excavation for the construction of reservoir and basement levels -1 and -2, and proposed internal and external alterations to the development… Pending, 42 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, 48 m away - [**PA/00939/21** Luqa](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00939-21/luqa-construction-of-two-street-level-garages-with): Construction of two street level garages with overlying four residential units with a different layout from that approved in permission PA0401/19 Status being checked, 49 m away - [**PA/07781/24** Luqa](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07781-24/luqa-demolition-of-existing-terraced-house): Demolition of existing terraced house, and proposed construction of garage at ground floor, 3 apartments at first, second and third floor and proposed… Granted, validated 29 January 2025, 3 floors plus a receded floor, 50 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, 55 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, 56 m away - [**PA/03522/23** Luqa](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03522-23/luqa-demolish-existing-dilapidated-structure-and-construct-a): To Demolish existing dilapidated structure and construct a public service garage at ground floor level. Granted, validated 14 June 2023, 1 floor, 59 m away - [**PA/03397/24** Luqa](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03397-24/luqa-demolish-2-dwellings): To demolish 2 dwellings, excavate site and construct basement garages, one maisonette at ground floor level, three overlying floors with 2 apartments per… Granted, validated 12 June 2024, 4 floors plus a receded floor, 64 m away - [**PA/01530/21** Luqa](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01530-21/luqa-sanction-difference-in-building-height-and-to): To sanction difference in building height and to propose external alterations to façade. Status being checked, 65 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)