--- title: "PA/07319/23: Proposal demolition of existing house and excavation in Luqa | PropertyList" url: https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07319-23/luqa-proposal-demolition-of-existing-house-and-excavation source: PropertyList (propertylist.mt), from the Malta Planning Authority's public register retrieved: 2026-11-03 --- > Granted planning application in Luqa: Proposal demolition of existing house and excavation, to construct apartment block consisting of 3 private garages, 1… Planning applications › Luqa › PA0731923 # PA/07319/23: Proposal demolition of existing house and excavation in Luqa Arkata 11, Triq Guzeppi Ellul, Luqa Proposal demolition of existing house and excavation, to construct apartment block consisting of 3 private garages, 1 maisonette, 2 flats, and 1 penthouse with pool. - **Status:** Granted (This application has been approved by Planning Board / Commission.) - **Location:** Arkata 11, Triq Guzeppi Ellul, Luqa - **Locality:** [Luqa](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/luqa) - **Applicant:** Mr Carmelo Psaila - **Perit:** [architecture 360](https://propertylist.mt/perit/architecture-360) - **Application type:** Full development permission - **Zone:** Within Development Zone - **Type of works:** Demolition & New Construction (Residential) - **Residential units:** 4 - **Received:** 24 July 2023 - **Validated:** 6 December 2023 - **Published:** 6 December 2023 - **Comments close:** 15 January 2024 - **Recommendation:** Grant Permission - **Decision:** Grant Permission - **Decision date:** 18 October 2024 - **Permit expires:** 27 November 2029 [Case details on the Planning Authority website](https://www.pa.org.mt/pacasedetails?CaseType=PA/07319/23) [Plans, case officer report and decision on eapps](https://eapps.pa.org.mt/Case/CaseDetails?caseType=PA&casenumber=07319&caseYear=23) ## Planning activity around Arkata 11, Triq Guzeppi Ellul, Luqa 76 other applications within 300 m: 45 granted, 0 refused, 13 pending. 100% of decided applications nearby were granted. Tallest granted nearby: 4 floors (PA/04798/25). On Triq Guzeppi Ellul: 10 other applications, 6 granted and 0 refused; granted buildings are typically 3 floors, the tallest 3. Approval estimate for demolition & new construction applications like this here: about 95% (likely range 65–100%, low reliability, from 3 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/01135/23** Luqa](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01135-23/luqa-use-vacant-premises): To use vacant premises (approved as a showroom PAPB/3121/98) as Class 4A offices and to sanction variations from previous permit. Granted, validated 8 March 2023, 24 m away - [**PA/00618/24** Luqa](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00618-24/luqa-construction-of-3-garages): Construction of 3 garages, 1 maisonette, 3 apartments and penthouse over existing excavated plot. Construction of domestic store and games room at lowest… Granted, validated 10 April 2024, 29 m away - [**PA/06466/25** Luqa](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06466-25/luqa-sanction-basement-level-as-built-and-proposed): To sanction basement level as built and proposed minor changes to internal layout at ground floor, removal of changing rooms and extension to the already… Granted, validated 8 October 2025, 31 m away - [**PA/04754/24** Luqa](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04754-24/luqa-carry-out-alterations-and-extensions-to-a): To carry out alterations and extensions to a building approved with RG1339/18. Changes include changes in designation of rooms, internal alterations and… Granted, validated 24 July 2024, 36 m away - [**PA/01002/22** Luqa](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01002-22/luqa-develop-existing-excavated-plot-and-proposed-2): To develop existing excavated plot and proposed 2 basement levels including 3 garages and domestic stores, 1 maisonette, 3 apartments and penthouse including… Status being checked, 39 m away - [**PA/00710/24** Luqa](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00710-24/luqa-replace-the-existing-deteriorating-stone-balusters-on): To replace the existing deteriorating stone balusters on the facade with stone masonry (fuq il-fil). Granted, validated 12 April 2024, 52 m away - [**PA/04959/23** Luqa](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04959-23/luqa-construction-of-boundary-wall): Construction of boundary wall. Granted, validated 19 October 2023, 56 m away - [**PA/00768/25** Luqa](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00768-25/luqa-construction-of-padel-court): Proposed construction of padel court. Granted, validated 5 February 2025, 57 m away - [**PA/01438/21** Luqa](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01438-21/luqa-excavation-for-reservoir): Proposed excavation for reservoir, construction of garages at basement level, maisonette at ground floor, 3 apartments and a penthouse at receded level. Status being checked, 4 floors plus a receded floor, 69 m away - [**PA/07414/23** Luqa](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07414-23/luqa-transform-a-living-room-of-a-terrace): To transform a living room of a terrace house situated at an elevated ground floor, having a frontage onto a front garden, into a Class 4A Office. Alterations… Granted, validated 12 December 2023, 72 m away - [**PA/03459/23** Luqa](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03459-23/luqa-construction-of-part-of-boundary-wall-at): Proposed construction of part of boundary wall at third floor level, proposed construction of parapet wall at ground floor level, placing of air compressor… Granted, validated 14 June 2023, 89 m away - [**PA/04798/25** Luqa](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04798-25/luqa-excavation-and-construction-of-reservoir-and-construction): Proposed excavation and construction of reservoir and construction of already excavated basement level for private garage use, one maisonette at ground floor… Granted, validated 23 July 2025, 4 floors plus a receded floor, 90 m away - [**PA/02890/25** Luqa](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02890-25/luqa-sanction-garage-as-built): To sanction garage as built (permit not traced). Variations from the official building alignment. Granted, validated 7 May 2025, 91 m away - [**PA/03378/25** Luqa](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03378-25/luqa-development-including-minor-internal-and-external-alterations): Proposed development including minor internal and external alterations. Development to include a swimming pool, minor alterations and modifications to the… Granted, validated 19 June 2025, 92 m away - [**PA/02269/21** Luqa](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02269-21/luqa-change-of-use-from-existing-garage-to): Proposed change of use from existing garage to Class 4B (retail: direction of funerals) including internal alterations and installation of signage Status being checked, 92 m away ## More by architecture 360 - [**PA/07283/26** Siggiewi](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07283-26/siggiewi-proposal-includes-the-addition-of-a-receded): Proposal includes the addition of a receded floor, internally connected to apartment A2. Pending, validated 21 October 2026 - [**PA/07072/26** Sliema](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07072-26/sliema-alterations-to-approved-permit-pa-6448-24): Alterations to approved permit PA/6448/24, including removal of proposed garage opening to retain existing facade, and the installation of pv panels at roof… Pending, validated 14 October 2026 - [**PA/06922/26** Mosta](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06922-26/mosta-proposal-includes-the-addition-of-a-receded): Proposal includes the addition of a receded floor, internally connected to apartment. Pending, 2 floors plus a receded floor - [**PA/06459/26** Mosta](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06459-26/mosta-sanction-restoration-works-carried-out-on-facade): To sanction restoration works carried out on facade. Pending, validated 23 September 2026 - [**PA/06235/26** Lija](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06235-26/lija-propose-the-installation-of-a-wall-mounted-lightweight): To propose the installation of a wall-mounted lightweight pergola, together with a lightweight roof structure over a small section at roof level. Pending, validated 9 September 2026 - [**PA/05363/26** Ghaxaq](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05363-26/ghaxaq-proposal-includes-alterations-and-changes-to-the): Proposal includes alterations and changes to the layout of a pre-1967 town house; including demolition of internal walls and accretions to the original… Pending, validated 5 August 2026 [All applications by architecture 360](https://propertylist.mt/perit/architecture-360) [All planning applications in Luqa](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/luqa)