--- title: "PA/08484/24: Change of use from garage to shop in Luqa | PropertyList" url: https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-08484-24/luqa-change-of-use-from-garage-to-shop source: PropertyList (propertylist.mt), from the Malta Planning Authority's public register retrieved: 2026-11-03 --- > Granted planning application in Luqa: Change of use from garage to shop 4B, including installation of two shop signs and opening of new shop opening. Perit… Planning applications › Luqa › PA0848424 # PA/08484/24: Change of use from garage to shop in Luqa Frans, Triq Indri Micallef c/w, Triq Patri Damjan Taliana, Luqa Change of use from garage to shop 4B, including installation of two shop signs and opening of new shop opening. - **Status:** Granted (This application has been approved by Planning Board / Commission.) - **Location:** Frans, Triq Indri Micallef c/w, Triq Patri Damjan Taliana, Luqa - **Locality:** [Luqa](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/luqa) - **Applicant:** [Francis Debono](https://propertylist.mt/applicant/francis-debono) - **Perit:** [Perit Anton Zammit](https://propertylist.mt/perit/anton-zammit) - **Application type:** Full development permission - **Zone:** Within Development Zone - **Type of works:** Change of Use - **Received:** 6 September 2024 - **Validated:** 18 December 2024 - **Published:** 18 December 2024 - **Comments close:** 27 January 2025 - **Recommendation:** Grant Permission - **Decision:** Grant Permission - **Decision date:** 23 April 2025 - **Permit expires:** 7 May 2030 [Case details on the Planning Authority website](https://www.pa.org.mt/pacasedetails?CaseType=PA/08484/24) [Plans, case officer report and decision on eapps](https://eapps.pa.org.mt/Case/CaseDetails?caseType=PA&casenumber=08484&caseYear=24) ## Planning activity around Frans, Triq Indri Micallef c/w, Triq Patri Damjan Taliana, Luqa 139 other applications within 300 m: 85 granted, 1 refused, 20 pending. 99% of decided applications nearby were granted. Tallest granted nearby: 4 floors (PA/02688/22). On Triq Indri Micallef: 8 other applications, 3 granted and 0 refused. Periti active on this street: [Joseph Camilleri](https://propertylist.mt/perit/joseph-camilleri). Approval estimate for change of use applications like this here: about 95% (likely range 65–100%, low reliability, from 5 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/03599/22** Luqa](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03599-22/luqa-internal-alterations-including-shifting-of-fire-place): Proposed internal alterations including shifting of fire place chimney and enlargement of backyard in line with sanitary laws. Status being checked, 14 m away - [**PA/01935/23** Luqa](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01935-23/luqa-internal-alterations): Proposed internal alterations. Granted, validated 3 May 2023, 17 m away - [**PA/03469/21** Luqa](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03469-21/luqa-sanction-variations-from-pb504-89): To sanction variations from PB504/89, proposed demolition of room in backyard and internal alterations. Status being checked, 23 m away - [**PA/00877/21** Luqa](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00877-21/luqa-sanction-minor-differences-from-permit-pa2913-08): To sanction minor differences from permit PA2913/08, consisting in minor changes to the internal floor plans and elevation, and a reduction of the number of… Status being checked, 35 m away - [**PA/06604/26** Luqa](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06604-26/luqa-demolition-of-the-existing-building): Demolition of the existing building. Proposed construction of 5 apartments and 3 garages. Pending, validated 23 September 2026, 38 m away - [**PA/03544/22** Luqa](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03544-22/luqa-internal-alterations): Proposed internal alterations, proposed alterations to domestic store in back yard and proposed excavation and construction of pool in backyard. Granted, validated 25 May 2022, 39 m away - [**PA/02688/22** Luqa](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02688-22/luqa-demolition-of-existing-buildings-and-construction-of): Demolition of existing buildings and construction of 15 basement garages, 3 apartments at elevated ground, 12 apartments at first, second, and third floor and… Granted, validated 27 April 2022, 4 floors plus a receded floor, 54 m away - [**PA/04447/24** Luqa](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04447-24/luqa-installation-of-a-retractable-canopy-on-setback): Installation of a retractable canopy on setback facade at penthouse level together with the installation of pv panels at roof level. Granted, validated 13 September 2024, 72 m away - [**PA/06520/26** Luqa](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06520-26/luqa-demolition-of-existing-terraced-house-and-adjacent): Demolition of existing terraced house and adjacent garage, excavation of one level and water reservoir, and construction of basement garages, and ten… Pending, 3 floors, 79 m away - [**PA/04996/26** Luqa](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04996-26/luqa-part-demolition-of-existing-unutilised-rooms-of-an): Proposed part-demolition of existing unutilised rooms of an existing dwelling and proposed construction of basement garages and seven overlying maisonettes. Pending, validated 22 July 2026, 2 floors, 81 m away - [**PA/00730/24** Luqa](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00730-24/luqa-alterations-to-subdivide-existing-third-floor-apartment): Alterations to subdivide existing third floor apartment into two. Refused, validated 12 June 2024, 83 m away - [**PA/02891/25** Luqa](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02891-25/luqa-sanction-garages-as-built): To sanction garages as built (permit not traced). Granted, validated 7 May 2025, 85 m away - [**PA/07126/25** Luqa](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07126-25/luqa-sanction-changes-at-ground-floor-level-from): To sanction changes at ground floor level from PA2217/13. Suspended, validated 5 November 2025, 96 m away - [**PA/04467/24** Luqa](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04467-24/luqa-minor-internal-and-external-alteration-to-existing): Minor internal and external alteration to existing separate dwellings and replacement of concrete slabs. Application also includes extension of a washroom at… Granted, validated 10 July 2024, 107 m away - [**PA/03385/22** Luqa](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03385-22/luqa-sanction-variations-from-papb2295-84-and-proposed-internal): To sanction variations from PAPB2295/84 and proposed internal alterations to existing dwelling and proposed construction of parapet wall on roof level. Status being checked, 107 m away ## More by Anton Zammit - [**PA/07841/26** Birzebbuga](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07841-26/birzebbuga-part-demolish-existing-ground-floor): To part demolish existing ground floor, demolish first floor level and roof level, part excavate and construct basement domestic store, ground floor garage… Pending, 4 floors plus a receded floor - [**PA/06292/26** Zurrieq](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06292-26/zurrieq-change-of-use-of-washroom-at-recessed): Change of use of washroom at recessed level to residence. Pending, validated 16 September 2026 - [**PA/05983/26** Luqa](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05983-26/luqa-change-of-use-from-class-4b-to): Change of use from Class 4B to Class 4C. Refused, validated 2 September 2026 - [**PA/05895/26** Zurrieq](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05895-26/zurrieq-restore-dilapidated-masonry-and-open-aperture): To restore dilapidated masonry and open aperture. Pending, validated 26 August 2026 - [**PA/05887/26** Zurrieq](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05887-26/zurrieq-construct-second-floor-residence-and-lift-well): To construct second floor residence and lift well, stairwell, washrooms and bathrooms at third floor level overlying approved first floor level and existing… Pending, validated 26 August 2026, 3 floors - [**PA/03562/26** Zurrieq](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03562-26/zurrieq-include-a-recreational-space-and-pool-at): To include a recreational space and pool at roof level. Pending, validated 3 June 2026 [All applications by Anton Zammit](https://propertylist.mt/perit/anton-zammit) ## More from Francis Debono - [**PA/05983/26** Luqa](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05983-26/luqa-change-of-use-from-class-4b-to): Change of use from Class 4B to Class 4C. Refused, validated 2 September 2026 - [**PA/00499/25** Luqa](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00499-25/luqa-change-of-use-from-garage-to-class): Change of use from garage to Class 4B including use as a grocer/greengrocer, including change of use of rear domestic store to kitchenette, store and w,c.… Granted, validated 29 January 2025 - [**PA/03766/24** Marsaskala](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03766-24/marsaskala-sanctioning-of-minor-external-and-internal-alterations): Proposed sanctioning of minor external and internal alterations to PA10569/17. Granted, validated 8 August 2024 - [**PA/02435/23** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02435-23/birkirkara-subdivide-commercial-outlet): To subdivide commercial outlet (Class 4, previously Flat 2 and Flat 4) into Class 4B retail outlet at ground floor level (Flat 2, now No.59A) and proposed… Granted, validated 3 May 2023 - [**PA/00828/22** Ta' Xbiex](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00828-22/ta-xbiex-alterations-and-extension): Alterations and extension (74 sq.m) to flat 9b on fifth floor and construction of new (receded) dwelling (183 sq.m) on sixth floor. Status being checked, 6 floors plus a receded floor [All planning applications in Luqa](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/luqa)