--- title: "PA/08010/24: Alterations to the existing building in Luqa | PropertyList" url: https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-08010-24/luqa-alterations-to-the-existing-building source: PropertyList (propertylist.mt), from the Malta Planning Authority's public register retrieved: 2026-11-02 --- > Granted planning application in Luqa: Alterations to the existing building, including the opening and shifting of several apertures and the demolition of a… Planning applications › Luqa › PA0801024 # PA/08010/24: Alterations to the existing building in Luqa Water Services Corporation, Head Office, Triq Hal Qormi, Luqa Alterations to the existing building, including the opening and shifting of several apertures and the demolition of a non-loadbearing wall, construction of extension of the WSC Head Office at first floor level, and the installation of a lightweight stairwell. - **Status:** Granted (This application has been approved by Planning Board / Commission.) - **Location:** Water Services Corporation, Head Office, Triq Hal Qormi, Luqa - **Locality:** [Luqa](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/luqa) - **Applicant:** [Karl Cilia](https://propertylist.mt/applicant/karl-cilia) - **Perit:** [Perit Leon Gauci](https://propertylist.mt/perit/leon-gauci) - **Application type:** Full development permission - **Zone:** Outside Development Zone - **Type of works:** Demolition & New Construction (Commercial) - **Received:** 10 September 2024 - **Validated:** 27 November 2024 - **Published:** 27 November 2024 - **Comments close:** 6 January 2025 - **Recommendation:** Grant Permission - **Decision:** Grant Permission - **Decision date:** 4 June 2025 - **Permit expires:** 18 June 2030 [Case details on the Planning Authority website](https://www.pa.org.mt/pacasedetails?CaseType=PA/08010/24) [Plans, case officer report and decision on eapps](https://eapps.pa.org.mt/Case/CaseDetails?caseType=PA&casenumber=08010&caseYear=24) ## Planning activity around Water Services Corporation, Head Office, Triq Hal Qormi, Luqa 33 other applications within 300 m: 17 granted, 0 refused, 5 pending. 100% of decided applications nearby were granted. Tallest granted nearby: 4 floors (PA/04108/23). On Triq Hal Qormi: 13 other applications, 7 granted and 0 refused; granted buildings are typically 4 floors, the tallest 4. Periti active on this street: [Claire Bezzina](https://propertylist.mt/perit/claire-bezzina). Approval estimate for demolition & new construction applications like this here: about 95% (likely range 65–100%, low reliability, from 1 comparable decision nearby). Outside the development zone, where approvals are harder. 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/05497/26** Luqa](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05497-26/luqa-demolish-terraced-house): To demolish terraced house, to excavate basement for private garages and reservoir, and to construct 2 overlying maisonettes, 6 apartments and penthouse at… Pending, validated 19 August 2026, 3 floors plus a receded floor, 45 m away - [**PA/07634/26** Luqa](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07634-26/luqa-sanction-minor-alterations-at-ground-floor-level): To sanction minor alterations at ground floor level from approved permit PA/005037/17. To propose minor internal alterations at ground floor level. Pending, 1 floor, 52 m away - [**PA/04108/23** Luqa](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04108-23/luqa-demolition-of-terraced-house-and-construction-of): Demolition of terraced house and construction of basement garage, maisonette at ground floor, two two bedroomed apartments at first and second floors, one… Granted, validated 5 July 2023, 4 floors plus a receded floor, 58 m away - [**PA/02783/25** Luqa](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02783-25/luqa-sanction-internal-changes-from-approved-permit-pb0080-84): To sanction internal changes from approved permit PB0080/84. Granted, validated 1 July 2025, 79 m away - [**PA/02354/26** Luqa](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02354-26/luqa-minor-alterations-to-fa-ade): Minor alterations to façade, replacement of deteriorated stairwell at the backyard and building of a small store at the back of the basement. Granted, validated 7 May 2026, 81 m away - [**PA/06818/24** Luqa](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06818-24/luqa-proposal-includes-sanctioning-of-internal-alterations-in): Proposal includes sanctioning of internal alterations in the un / loading area and a change to the facade. Granted, validated 28 February 2025, 88 m away - [**PA/02643/21** Luqa](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02643-21/luqa-removal-of-existing-signage-and-proposed-billboard): Removal of existing signage and proposed billboard and cladding on façade. Proposal also includes sanctioning of minor internal alterations to Class 4A offices. Status being checked, 88 m away - [**PA/02604/26** Luqa](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02604-26/luqa-sanctioning-of-internal-alterations-and-of-minor): Sanctioning of internal alterations and of minor alterations to the facade of Class 4A offices. The proposal also includes alterations at the penthouse level. Granted, validated 8 June 2026, 92 m away - [**PA/03530/21** Luqa](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03530-21/luqa-sanction-change-of-use-from-retail): To sanction change of use from retail (4B) to offices (4A) and classroom/training room ancillary to same offices. Proposed minor alterations to front elevation. Status being checked, 120 m away - [**PA/05765/25** Luqa](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05765-25/luqa-installation-of-an-led-screen-on-the): Installation of an LED screen on the front façade and relocation of the existing sign. Withdrawn, validated 3 September 2025, 122 m away - [**PA/02948/21** Luqa](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02948-21/luqa-sanctioning-internal-and-external-alterations-to-terrace): Sanctioning internal and external alterations to terrace house built on two floors plus basement plus washroom Status being checked, 2 floors, 126 m away - [**PA/01601/26** Luqa](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01601-26/luqa-changes-to-approved-permit-gd1932-99-for-the): Changes to approved permit GD1932/99 for the formation of a back terrace at ground floor level. Granted, validated 21 April 2026, 128 m away - [**PA/08175/24** Luqa](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-08175-24/luqa-alterations-to-approved-pa-4583-18): Alterations to approved PA/4583/18 (Proposed extension at first floor to existing ground floor showroom, facade alterations, addition of two basement parking… Granted, validated 11 December 2024, 1 floor, 137 m away - [**PA/06280/25** Luqa](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06280-25/luqa-change-part-of-a-garage-into-a): To change part of a garage into a public service garage. Granted, validated 1 October 2025, 146 m away - [**PA/00928/22** Luqa](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00928-22/luqa-sanction-the-installation-of-a-pv-solar): To sanction the installation of a pv solar system at roof level. Status being checked, 147 m away ## More by Leon Gauci - [**PA/07568/26** Mellieha](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07568-26/mellieha-construction-of-storage-area-adjacent-to-existing): Construction of storage area adjacent to existing Pumping Station as approved in PA/02287/07. Pending, validated 28 October 2026 - [**PA/07567/26** Attard](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07567-26/attard-restoration-of-facade-and-replacement-of-existing): Restoration of facade and replacement of existing roof structure. Pending, validated 28 October 2026 - [**PA/06830/26** Qormi](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06830-26/qormi-sanctioning-of-garage-as-built): Sanctioning of garage as built. Pending, validated 7 October 2026 - [**PA/06717/26** Zurrieq](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06717-26/zurrieq-internal-alterations-to-a-pre-1967-dwelling): Internal alterations to a pre-1967 dwelling, including the construction of a staircase, the replacement of a deteriorated ceiling, the construction of a… Pending, validated 30 September 2026 - [**PA/04121/26** Msida](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04121-26/msida-change-of-use-from-private-garage-to): Change of use from private garage to public service garage. Granted, validated 17 June 2026 - [**PA/03477/26** Marsaskala](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03477-26/marsaskala-sanctioning-of-domestic-store-at-basement-level): Sanctioning of domestic store at basement level following survey and minor variations in the existing property from those approved in permit PA/7370/98,… Granted, validated 1 July 2026 [All applications by Leon Gauci](https://propertylist.mt/perit/leon-gauci) ## More from Karl Cilia - [**PA/04335/26** Gzira](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04335-26/gzira-restoration-and-rehabilitation-of-the-scheduled-wsc): Proposed restoration and rehabilitation of the scheduled WSC Gzira pumping station building which is to retain its use of a pumping station and a proposed… Pending, validated 22 July 2026 - [**PA/07736/25** Ghaxaq](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07736-25/ghaxaq-installation-of-pv-panels-on-the-roof): Proposed installation of pv panels on the roof of Ghaxaq Reservoir, including the construction of a starter room and the construction and installation of an… Granted, validated 26 November 2025 - [**PA/07732/25** Zurrieq](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07732-25/zurrieq-installation-of-pv-panels-on-the-roof): Proposed installation of PV panels on the roof of Nigret Reservoir, including the construction and installation of an inverter area and inverters and starter… Granted, validated 26 November 2025 - [**PA/07249/25** Pembroke](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07249-25/pembroke-demolition-of-existing-planter-and-construction-of): Demolition of existing planter and construction of a maintenance workshop and storage, transformer rooms, and storage facilities within the existing Pembroke… Granted, validated 12 November 2025 - [**PA/07195/25** Belt Valletta](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07195-25/belt-valletta-carry-out-restoration-works-on-the-external): To carry out restoration works on the external elevations of waste pump premises and minor internal alterations. Granted, validated 24 November 2025 - [**PA/06848/25** Mellieha](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06848-25/mellieha-drilling-of-seawater-boreholes-and-construction-of): Proposed drilling of seawater boreholes and construction of overlying rooms, replacement of existing borehole rooms. Replacement of existing trenching, new… Granted, validated 29 October 2025 [All planning applications in Luqa](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/luqa)