--- title: "PA/08175/24: Alterations to approved PA/4583/18 in Luqa | PropertyList" url: https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-08175-24/luqa-alterations-to-approved-pa-4583-18 source: PropertyList (propertylist.mt), from the Malta Planning Authority's public register retrieved: 2026-11-03 --- > Granted planning application in Luqa: Alterations to approved PA/4583/18 (Proposed extension at first floor to existing ground floor showroom, facade… Planning applications › Luqa › PA0817524 # PA/08175/24: Alterations to approved PA/4583/18 in Luqa Top Building, Triq Hal Qormi c/w, Triq l-Ingiered, Luqa Alterations to approved PA/4583/18 (Proposed extension at first floor to existing ground floor showroom, facade alterations, addition of two basement parking levels and fixing of signage) consisting of basement storage at level -3 (Class 6A), change of use of parking level -2 to storage (Class 6A), minor alterations at parking found at basement level -1, minor alterations (internal and external) at ground floor levels and roof. - **Status:** Granted (This application has been approved by Planning Board / Commission.) - **Location:** Top Building, Triq Hal Qormi c/w, Triq l-Ingiered, Luqa - **Locality:** [Luqa](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/luqa) - **Applicant:** [Robert Tabone](https://propertylist.mt/applicant/robert-tabone) - **Perit:** [Perit Ruben Sciortino](https://propertylist.mt/perit/ruben-sciortino) - **Application type:** Full development permission - **Zone:** Outside Development Zone - **Type of works:** Change of Use - **Height:** 1 floor - **Received:** 9 August 2024 - **Validated:** 11 December 2024 - **Published:** 11 December 2024 - **Comments close:** 20 January 2025 - **Recommendation:** Grant Permission - **Decision:** Grant Permission - **Decision date:** 30 January 2026 - **Permit expires:** 4 March 2031 [Case details on the Planning Authority website](https://www.pa.org.mt/pacasedetails?CaseType=PA/08175/24) [Plans, case officer report and decision on eapps](https://eapps.pa.org.mt/Case/CaseDetails?caseType=PA&casenumber=08175&caseYear=24) ## Planning activity around Top Building, Triq Hal Qormi c/w, Triq l-Ingiered, Luqa 25 other applications within 300 m: 13 granted, 0 refused, 5 pending. 100% of decided applications nearby were granted. Tallest granted nearby: 4 floors (PA/04108/23). Approval estimate for change of use applications like this here: about 94% (likely range 64–100%, 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/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 - [**PA/04480/26** Luqa](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04480-26/luqa-sanction-minor-internal-and-external-alterations-to): To sanction minor internal and external alterations to the approved terraced house under PA/05422/01. Granted, validated 10 August 2026, 148 m away ## More by Ruben Sciortino - [**PA/07833/26** Pieta](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07833-26/pieta-additions-and-alterations-to-approved-permits-pa): Additions and alterations to approved permits PA 2916/22 and PA 5362/25, including the sanctioning of slight variances in layout, slab positions and the… Pending, 4 floors plus a receded floor - [**PA/07540/26** St Julians](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07540-26/st-julians-alterations-to-approved-restaurant): Proposed alterations to approved restaurant (Class 4D), installation of sign on facade and sanctioning of internal and external changes. Pending - [**PA/07513/26** Qormi](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07513-26/qormi-decommissioning-of-existing-car-wash-and-change): Proposed decommissioning of existing car wash and change of use to charging station including the installation of DC chargers and waiting area with vending… Pending, validated 28 October 2026 - [**PA/07397/26** Tarxien](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07397-26/tarxien-sanctioning-open-air-parking-area-and-deviations): Sanctioning open air parking area and deviations on facade as per previous approved permit PA/01101/13 including installation of vertical array of pv panels. Pending, validated 28 October 2026 - [**PA/07125/26** Pieta](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07125-26/pieta-sanctioning-of-existing-roof-structure-at-basement): Proposed sanctioning of existing roof structure at basement level covering the front garden as approved in PA/6579/17. Pending, validated 14 October 2026 - [**PA/07056/26** Naxxar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07056-26/naxxar-demolition-of-existing-building-and-construction-of): Proposed demolition of existing building and construction of apartment block, consisting of retail (Class 4B), 13 parking spaces, 12 three bed apartments and… Pending, validated 14 October 2026, 5 floors plus a receded floor [All applications by Ruben Sciortino](https://propertylist.mt/perit/ruben-sciortino) ## More from Robert Tabone - [**PA/04714/24** Qormi](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04714-24/qormi-changes-to-class-6a-stores-approved-by): Proposed changes to Class 6A stores approved by PA7107/21 including change of facade's materials and increase in height of headroom over goods lifts. Granted, validated 24 July 2024 - [**PA/00072/22** Hamrun](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00072-22/hamrun-demolition-of-the-existing-town-house): Demolition of the existing town house, including retention of existing facade and construction of 2 basement levels for storage purposes and 3 levels for… Status being checked, 3 floors [All planning applications in Luqa](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/luqa)