--- title: "Planning applications in Luqa: latest permits and decisions | PropertyList" url: https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/luqa source: PropertyList (propertylist.mt), from the Malta Planning Authority's public register retrieved: 2026-11-02 --- > 536 Planning Authority applications in Luqa, 108 this year. 97% of decided applications granted. Tallest granted: 5 floors. New builds, extensions and… Planning applications › By locality › Luqa # Planning applications in Luqa 536 planning applications since 4 March 2020: 334 granted, 11 refused, 57 pending. Tallest granted: 5 floors. 108 applications so far in 2026, 28 validated in the last 90 days. 97% of decided applications were granted. Granted buildings are typically 3 floors. 586 residential units applied for. Most common works: Sanctioning (159), Demolition & New Construction (Residential) (63), New Construction (43), Change of Use (39), Alterations & Extensions (31). Busiest streets: Triq il-Karmnu (37), Triq il-Gdida (32), Triq San Guzepp (24), Vjal l-Avjazzjoni (20), Triq Hal Tarxien (17), Triq Valletta (16). Most active periti here: [Henry Attard](https://propertylist.mt/perit/henry-attard), [Christian Buhagiar](https://propertylist.mt/perit/christian-buhagiar), [Claire Bezzina](https://propertylist.mt/perit/claire-bezzina), [Jonathan Schembri](https://propertylist.mt/perit/jonathan-schembri), [Edwin Mintoff](https://propertylist.mt/perit/edwin-mintoff). ## Latest decisions in Luqa - [**PA/04669/26** Luqa](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04669-26/luqa-internal-and-external-alterations): Internal and external alterations, including demolition of structures in back yard. Proposed extension at second floor level, excavation and formation of pool… Granted, validated 8 July 2026, decided 28 October 2026 - [**PA/02564/26** Luqa](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02564-26/luqa-sanction-minor-internal-and-facade-alterations-from): To sanction minor internal and facade alterations from the approved planning permit PA/09407/19. Granted, validated 22 April 2026, decided 27 October 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, decided 20 October 2026 - [**PA/02142/26** Luqa](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02142-26/luqa-demolition-of-the-existing-first-floor-maisonette-and): Demolition of the existing first-floor maisonette and construction of two 2-bedroom apartments at first-floor level, two 1-bedroom apartments at second-floor… Granted, validated 8 April 2026, 4 floors plus a receded floor, decided 19 October 2026 - [**PA/01173/26** Luqa](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01173-26/luqa-internal-alterations-to-a-terraced-house-to): Internal alterations to a terraced house to sub-divide it again in 2 terraced houses and to add an extension to the second floor. Granted, validated 25 February 2026, 2 floors, decided 14 October 2026 ## Latest applications in Luqa - [**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 - [**PA/07516/26** Luqa](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07516-26/luqa-partial-change-of-use-to-y-plate-garage): Partial change of use to Y-plate garage. Pending, validated 28 October 2026 - [**PA/07475/26** Luqa](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07475-26/luqa-demolition-of-existing-house-of-character-in): Proposed demolition of existing house of character in a dilapidated state and construction of a new dwelling on two floors, including the construction of a… Pending, 2 floors - [**PA/07275/26** Luqa](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07275-26/luqa-restoration-works-to-the-facade): Restoration works to the facade, replacement of dangerous roof structure, internal alterations and the construction of a pool on the roof. Pending - [**PA/07273/26** Luqa](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07273-26/luqa-remove-non-structural-wall-on-facade): To remove non structural wall on facade, remove the overhang of the entrance ramp to the showroom and reinforce the floor of the room over the ramp leading to… Pending - [**PA/07267/26** Luqa](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07267-26/luqa-demolition-of-existing-first-floor-maisonette-and): Demolition of existing first floor maisonette and construction of 3 in no. three bedroom apartments at first, second and third floor level and a two bedroom… Pending, 4 floors plus a receded floor - [**PA/07186/26** Luqa](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07186-26/luqa-extension-at-roof-level-with-a-different): Extension at roof level with a different design to that approved in PA/06128/17. Pending, validated 21 October 2026 - [**PA/07136/26** Luqa](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07136-26/luqa-demolition-of-existing-building): Proposed demolition of existing building, excavation of reservoir and construction of 5 in no. residential garages and 1 in no. residential unit at ground… Pending, validated 14 October 2026, 3 floors plus a receded floor - [**PA/07076/26** Luqa](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07076-26/luqa-replacing-of-existing-stone-blocks-with-a): Proposed replacing of existing stone blocks with a random rubble wall and gate, proposed reservoir, and proposed retaining rubble wall due to the existing… Pending, validated 21 October 2026 - [**PA/07063/26** Luqa](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07063-26/luqa-sanction-garage): To sanction garage (private vehicles) as built. Pending - [**PA/06998/26** Luqa](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06998-26/luqa-change-of-facade-materials): Change of facade materials. Pending, validated 14 October 2026 - [**PA/06974/26** Luqa](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06974-26/luqa-alterations-at-third-floor-level-to-remove): Proposed alterations at third floor level to remove existing washroom and build a duplex penthouse at 3rd and 4th floor level, including pool. Proposal also… Pending, 4 floors - [**PA/06946/26** Luqa](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06946-26/luqa-propose-change-of-use-from-class-1): Propose change of use from Class 1 residential to Class 3A guesthouse. The proposal includes minor internal alterations. Pending, validated 14 October 2026 - [**PA/06934/26** Luqa](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06934-26/luqa-demolition-of-the-existing-building-and-construction): Demolition of the existing building and construction of three residential units overlying a Class 4B shop, including the installation of associated signage. Pending, validated 14 October 2026, 2 floors - [**PA/06881/26** Luqa](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06881-26/luqa-sanction-variations-from-the-approved-drawings-to): To sanction variations from the approved drawings to the as-built condition and to propose internal and external facade alterations Pending - [**PA/06743/26** Luqa](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06743-26/luqa-restoration-and-rehabilitation-of-an-existing-residential): Proposed restoration and rehabilitation of an existing residential dwelling consisting of internal alterations, replacement of deteriorated concrete ceilings… Pending, validated 30 September 2026 - [**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 - [**PA/06561/26** Luqa](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06561-26/luqa-demolish-existing-first-and-second-floors-and): To demolish existing first and second floors and proposed construction of 5 apartments at first , second and third floor including duplex unit and receded… Pending, 4 floors plus a receded floor - [**PA/06543/26** Luqa](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06543-26/luqa-demolish-existing-dwelling-and-excavate-one-basement): To demolish existing dwelling and excavate one basement level and underlying reservoir, and erect one floor at basement level with four garages and five… Pending, 5 floors - [**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 - [**PA/06178/26** Luqa](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06178-26/luqa-sanction-as-built-internal-alterations-from-pa-1687-01-and): To sanction as-built internal alterations from PA/1687/01 and DN/5055/01, including changes in internal levels and changes in location of openings. Withdrawn, validated 9 September 2026 - [**PA/06148/26** Luqa](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06148-26/luqa-restoration-of-facade): Restoration of facade (Irrestawra Darek Scheme GS/214/23) and sanctioning of blocking up of door on facade. Granted, validated 28 October 2026 - [**PA/06095/26** Luqa](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06095-26/luqa-internal-modifications): Proposed internal modifications, including the opening of walls, the construction of new partition walls, staircase leading to roof level and the demolition… Pending, validated 2 September 2026 - [**PA/06009/26** Luqa](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06009-26/luqa-fibreglass-precast-pool-and-raised-flooring-to): Proposed fibreglass precast pool and raised flooring to rear terrace and raising of parapet wall at rear of site. Granted, validated 12 October 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/05919/26** Luqa](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05919-26/luqa-the-sanctioning-of-minor-discrepancies): Application for the sanctioning of minor discrepancies (from drawings approved in PA0009/13 and DN0493/25) and the installation of a fireplace flue on the roof. Granted, validated 8 October 2026 - [**PA/05794/26** Luqa](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05794-26/luqa-alterations-to-existing-first-floor-residential-dwelling): Alterations to existing first-floor residential dwelling, and construction of two residential dwellings at 2nd floor and residential dwelling at receded floor… Granted, validated 1 October 2026, 4 floors plus a receded floor - [**PA/05793/26** Luqa](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05793-26/luqa-sanction-minor-amendment-as-built-from-approved): To sanction minor amendment as built from approved permit PA/4506/18, including proposed internal alterations. Granted, validated 30 September 2026 - [**PA/05750/26** Luqa](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05750-26/luqa-internal-alterations-at-ground-floor-level-and): Internal alterations at ground floor level and extension of single dwelling unit at first and second floor. Pending, validated 19 August 2026 - [**PA/05714/26** Luqa](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05714-26/luqa-propose-changes-to-development-approved-in-pa-3797-25): To propose changes to development approved in PA/3797/25. The changes include the introduction of a pool, which is to be partially excavated; the opening of a… Pending, validated 19 August 2026 - [**PA/05676/26** Luqa](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05676-26/luqa-demolition-and-reconstruction-of-rooms-at-the): Proposed demolition and reconstruction of rooms at the back of the property at ground floor level. Minor alterations at first floor level including opening… Pending, validated 19 August 2026 - [**PA/05659/26** Luqa](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05659-26/luqa-extension-at-roof-level-to-create-an): Extension at roof level to create an additional bedroom and small drying area. Granted, validated 19 October 2026 - [**PA/05653/26** Luqa](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05653-26/luqa-change-of-use-from-approved-takeaway-by): Proposed change of use from approved takeaway by PA/7708/25 to a 1 bedroom apartment (Class 1A). Application also includes the removal of basement level,… Pending, validated 19 August 2026 - [**PA/05645/26** Luqa](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05645-26/luqa-sanction-replacement-of-rubble-walls-with-ashlar): To sanction replacement of rubble walls with ashlar masonry walls and gate, proposed replacement of rubble wall with ashlar masonry, proposed retaining wall… Pending, validated 26 August 2026 - [**PA/05556/26** Luqa](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05556-26/luqa-sanction-street-level-private-garage-as-built): To sanction street level private garage as built. Granted, validated 25 September 2026 - [**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 - [**PA/05333/26** Luqa](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05333-26/luqa-sanctioning-and-alterations-of-an-existing-dwelling): Proposed sanctioning and alterations of an existing dwelling which includes minor internal alterations and change of use from Class 1A - residence to a Class… Pending, validated 5 August 2026 - [**PA/05311/26** Luqa](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05311-26/luqa-it-is-proposed-to-demolish-the-existing): It is proposed to demolish the existing property and the excavate the site together with the adjoining plot of land to form a basement level for 6 garages, it… Pending, validated 29 July 2026, 5 floors plus a receded floor - [**PA/05056/26** Luqa](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05056-26/luqa-upgrading-of-bus-stop-are-including-the): Upgrading of bus stop are including the installation of bus canopy structure, relocation of street furniture and inclusion of information panels embedded… Suspended, validated 22 July 2026 - [**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 - [**PA/04966/26** Luqa](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04966-26/luqa-excavation-for-the-construction-of-reservoir-and): Proposed excavation for the construction of reservoir and basement levels -1 and -2, and proposed internal and external alterations to the development… Pending - [**PA/04943/26** Luqa](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04943-26/luqa-demolition-of-existing-building-including-site-excavation): Demolition of existing building including site excavation. Construction of three basement garages with two ground floor maisonettes, four overlying apartments… Pending, 3 floors - [**PA/04669/26** Luqa](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04669-26/luqa-internal-and-external-alterations): Internal and external alterations, including demolition of structures in back yard. Proposed extension at second floor level, excavation and formation of pool… Granted, validated 8 July 2026 - [**PA/04646/26** Luqa](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04646-26/luqa-demolition-of-existing-surface-car-park-infrastructure): Proposed demolition of existing surface car park infrastructure, boundary walls, and underground services, followed by the construction of a new Class 2A… Pending, 4 floors - [**PA/04543/26** Luqa](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04543-26/luqa-extension-to-full-floor-at-second-floor): Proposed extension to full floor at second floor level and proposed receded floor. Suspended, validated 1 July 2026 - [**PA/04541/26** Luqa](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04541-26/luqa-sanction-extension-to-pre-1967-dwelling): To sanction extension to pre-1967 dwelling. Granted, validated 1 July 2026 - [**PA/04503/26** Luqa](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04503-26/luqa-internal-and-external-alterations-to-a-pre-1968): Proposed internal and external alterations to a pre-1968 dwelling including extension and excavation and proposed swimming pool at the rear of the property,… Pending, validated 1 July 2026 - [**PA/04486/26** Luqa](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04486-26/luqa-convert-a-residential-unit-at-ground-floor): To convert a residential unit at ground floor level into Class 2C (childcare facility). Works include demolition of roofed structure in the back yard,… Pending, validated 1 July 2026 - [**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 - [**PA/04418/26** Luqa](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04418-26/luqa-installation-of-10): Proposed installation of 10,000L diesel fuel storage and AdBlue admixture, for refueling of heavy vehicles and trailers belonging to site qperator. Pending, validated 1 July 2026 Page 1 of 11 [Older](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/luqa?page=2) ## Planning in Luqa: common questions ### How many planning applications are there in Luqa? PropertyList has 536 Planning Authority applications on record for Luqa, 108 of them from 2026 and 28 validated in the last 90 days. ### What share of planning applications are approved in Luqa? 97% of the 345 decided applications in Luqa on record were granted (334 granted, 11 refused). Each case depends on its own site and the local plan. ### How high can you build in Luqa? Granted applications in Luqa with a stated height are typically 3 floors; the tallest granted on record is 5 floors. Heights are set street by street in the local plan, so check the street you're interested in on the PropertyList height map. ### Which periti submit the most applications in Luqa? The most active periti in Luqa are Henry Attard (20), Christian Buhagiar (18), Claire Bezzina (14), Jonathan Schembri (11), Edwin Mintoff (10). ### How do I object to a planning application in Luqa? Send a representation to the Planning Authority before the "comments close" date shown on the application. PropertyList shows that date on each application page, with a link to the case on the Planning Authority website. [Planning map of Malta](https://propertylist.mt/map) · [Market insights](https://propertylist.mt/insights) · [All localities](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications)