--- title: "PA/08066/24: Change of use of Verani premises within in Luqa | PropertyList" url: https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-08066-24/luqa-change-of-use-of-verani-premises-within source: PropertyList (propertylist.mt), from the Malta Planning Authority's public register retrieved: 2026-11-03 --- > Granted planning application in Luqa: Change of use of Verani premises within the departures lounge from Class 4C to Class 4D. Perit Claire Bezzina.… Planning applications › Luqa › PA0806624 # PA/08066/24: Change of use of Verani premises within in Luqa Verani, First Floor Level, Airport Departures Lounge, Malta International Airport, Vjal l-Avjazzjoni, Luqa Change of use of Verani premises within the departures lounge from Class 4C to Class 4D. - **Status:** Granted (This application has been approved by Planning Board / Commission.) - **Location:** Verani, First Floor Level, Airport Departures Lounge, Malta International Airport, Vjal l-Avjazzjoni, Luqa - **Locality:** [Luqa](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/luqa) - **Applicant:** [MIA plc Attn: Kevin Alamango](https://propertylist.mt/applicant/mia-plc) - **Perit:** [Perit Claire Bezzina](https://propertylist.mt/perit/claire-bezzina) - **Application type:** Full development permission - **Zone:** Outside Development Zone - **Type of works:** Change of Use - **Received:** 3 October 2024 - **Validated:** 4 December 2024 - **Published:** 4 December 2024 - **Comments close:** 13 January 2025 - **Recommendation:** Grant Permission - **Decision:** Grant Permission - **Decision date:** 13 June 2025 - **Permit expires:** 25 June 2030 [Case details on the Planning Authority website](https://www.pa.org.mt/pacasedetails?CaseType=PA/08066/24) [Plans, case officer report and decision on eapps](https://eapps.pa.org.mt/Case/CaseDetails?caseType=PA&casenumber=08066&caseYear=24) ## Planning activity around Verani, First Floor Level, Airport Departures Lounge, Malta International Airport, Vjal l-Avjazzjoni, Luqa 39 other applications within 300 m: 21 granted, 4 refused, 4 pending. 84% of decided applications nearby were granted. Tallest granted nearby: 4 floors (PA/03107/23). On Vjal l-Avjazzjoni: 19 other applications, 11 granted and 2 refused. Periti active on this street: [Krista Xuereb](https://propertylist.mt/perit/krista-xuereb), [AP Valletta](https://propertylist.mt/perit/ap-valletta), [Claire Bezzina](https://propertylist.mt/perit/claire-bezzina). Approval estimate for change of use applications like this here: about 94% (likely range 64–100%, low reliability, from 0 comparable decisions 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/04880/23** Luqa](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04880-23/luqa-erect-an-led-screen-billboard): To erect an LED screen billboard. Withdrawn, validated 16 August 2023, 118 m away - [**PA/02413/26** Luqa](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02413-26/luqa-propose-free-standing-externally-illuminated-single-sided): To propose free standing externally illuminated single sided billboard at Triq il-Kunsill ta' L-Ewropa Suspended, validated 15 April 2026, 144 m away - [**PA/03336/26** Luqa](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03336-26/luqa-propose-free-standing-external-illuminated-single-sided): To propose free standing external illuminated single sided billboard at Triq il-Kunsill ta' L-Ewropa Pending, validated 20 May 2026, 165 m away - [**PA/02221/24** Luqa](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02221-24/luqa-erect-a-non-led-single-sided-internally): To erect a non LED single sided internally illuminated single- advertising billboard. Granted, validated 17 April 2024, 167 m away - [**PA/05584/24** Luqa](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05584-24/luqa-minor-alterations-to-pa-03950-17): Minor alterations to PA/03950/17. Proposal includes alterations to outdoor floor levels, demolition of lightweight ceiling at first floor, removal of tegole… Granted, validated 12 February 2025, 178 m away - [**PA/02414/26** Luqa](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02414-26/luqa-propose-free-standing-external-illuminated-single-sided): To propose free standing external illuminated single sided billboard at Triq il-Kunsill ta' L-Ewropa. Suspended, validated 29 April 2026, 195 m away - [**PA/02923/22** Luqa](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02923-22/luqa-sanction-minor-discrepancies-from-pa00058-17): To sanction minor discrepancies from PA00058/17, including shifting of walls doors and windows at all levels. Application also includes shifting of walls and… Status being checked, 200 m away - [**PA/03222/22** Luqa](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03222-22/luqa-construction-of-a-new-livestock): Construction of a new livestock (sheep) farm (covering 40 head) and the sanctioning of the residential use of a pre-1978 structure as a ”new farm dwelling for… Status being checked, 200 m away - [**PA/00527/21** Luqa](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00527-21/luqa-extension-to-existing-farm-incorporating-the-extension): Extension to existing farm incorporating the extension of the chicken breeding units, alterations, construction of reservoirs including and an additional… Status being checked, 232 m away - [**PA/00128/23** Luqa](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00128-23/luqa-sanctioning-of-the-house-as-built): Sanctioning of the house as built. Proposal also includes internal and external alterations, and the construction of the pool in the back garden. Granted, validated 25 January 2023, 238 m away - [**PA/00402/26** Luqa](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00402-26/luqa-demolish-two-overlying-maisonettes-and-construct-one): To demolish two overlying maisonettes and construct one terraced house. Proposal includes minor alterations to existing garage at ground floor, excavation of… Granted, validated 19 February 2026, 1 floor, 257 m away - [**PA/01554/26** Luqa](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01554-26/luqa-minor-alterations-to-existing-premises): Proposed minor alterations to existing premises (approved by virtue of PA/00567/21), demolition of washroom at roof level, construction of 2 apartments at… Granted, validated 6 May 2026, 3 floors, 267 m away - [**PA/02296/26** Luqa](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02296-26/luqa-replacement-of-facade-balconies-stone-balustrades-with): Replacement of facade balconies stone balustrades with dark green aluminium railing. Granted, validated 28 April 2026, 271 m away - [**PA/00567/21** Luqa](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00567-21/luqa-sanction-variations-from-approved-permit-pa1703-12): To sanction variations from approved permit PA1703/12. Sanctioning include retaining of original staircase and 1 bedroom unit at first floor, pv panels at… Status being checked, 271 m away - [**PA/02743/25** Luqa](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02743-25/luqa-relocation-of-approved-fire-escape-staircase): Relocation of approved fire escape staircase. Installation of vertical louvers covering the proposed staircase and approved lift. Granted, validated 30 April 2025, 276 m away ## More by Claire Bezzina - [**PA/07413/26** Qrendi](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07413-26/qrendi-installation-of-mobile-telephony-infrastructure-at-roof): Proposed installation of mobile telephony infrastructure at roof level. Pending, validated 28 October 2026 - [**PA/07199/26** Mellieha](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07199-26/mellieha-sanctioning-change-of-use-fom-gelateria-to): Sanctioning change of use fom gelateria to a kitchen/bar (takeaway) ancillary to the existing hotel, including internal alterations. Pending, validated 21 October 2026 - [**PA/07198/26** St Julians](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07198-26/st-julians-external-alterations-to-an-existing-elderly-care): External alterations to an existing elderly care home ancillary (Class 2A), including reconfiguration of planters and increasing the number of parking spaces. Pending, validated 21 October 2026 - [**PA/06764/26** St Julians](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06764-26/st-julians-alterations-and-extensions-at-ground-and-first): Proposed alterations and extensions at ground and first floor levels to an existing elderly care home (Class 2A) and ancillary facilities; the construction of… Pending, validated 7 October 2026, 3 floors - [**PA/06475/26** Safi](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06475-26/safi-substation): Proposed substation, switch room and store (ancillary to existing aviation-related structures). Pending - [**PA/06241/26** Floriana](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06241-26/floriana-internal-alterations-and-refurbishment-of-the-existing): Proposed internal alterations and refurbishment of the existing office premises (Class 4A), including the demolition and reconstruction of internal walls,… Pending, validated 2 September 2026 [All applications by Claire Bezzina](https://propertylist.mt/perit/claire-bezzina) ## More from MIA plc - [**PA/06435/25** Luqa](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06435-25/luqa-upgrade-to-the-airfield-electrification-and-charging): Upgrade to the airfield electrification and charging network. Works include localized excavation to allow for the construction of 4 in number proposed… Granted, validated 8 October 2025 - [**PA/04865/25** Luqa](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04865-25/luqa-reconfiguration-of-the-main-public-car-park): Reconfiguration of the main public car park, including the creation of a dedicated y-plate lane, additional car parking spaces, re-organization of the… Granted, validated 27 August 2025 - [**PA/04007/25** Luqa](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04007-25/luqa-east-extension-to-the-main-passenger-terminal): Proposed east extension to the main passenger terminal to expand the check-in and departures areas, comprising of demolition of existing planters and… Granted, validated 2 September 2025 - [**PA/00155/25** Luqa](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00155-25/luqa-sanctioning-of-receded-parapet-wall-at-roof): Sanctioning of receded parapet wall at roof level and 3m chainlink fence at ground floor with a different layout from that approved in PA/02847/21, including… Granted, validated 20 March 2025 - [**PA/07291/24** Luqa](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07291-24/luqa-installation-of-photovoltaic-panels-infrastructure-and-constructi): Installation of photovoltaic panels infrastructure and construction of a sub-station with a different layout from that approved in permission PA/00355/19, the… Granted, validated 8 August 2025 - [**PA/07257/24** Luqa](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07257-24/luqa-installation-of-photovoltaic-panels-infrastructure-and-constructi): Installation of photovoltaic panels infrastructure and construction of sub-station with a different layout from that approved in permission DN/00935/13. Granted, validated 4 December 2024 [All planning applications in Luqa](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/luqa)