--- title: "Triq Gorg Borg Olivier, Rabat: planning applications, height limit and decisions | PropertyList" url: https://propertylist.mt/area/rabat/triq-gorg-borg-olivier source: PropertyList (propertylist.mt), from the Malta Planning Authority's public register retrieved: 2026-11-02 --- > Triq Gorg Borg Olivier, Rabat: 22 planning applications, 100% granted, official limit 2 floors, typically 3 floors granted. Conditions, consultees and… Planning applications › Area intelligence › Rabat › Triq Gorg Borg Olivier # Triq Gorg Borg Olivier, Rabat: planning intelligence 22 applications on record: 15 granted, 0 refused, 1 pending (100% of decided granted). Granted buildings are typically 3 floors. 3 residential units granted. 4 new in the last 12 months. ## What the local plan allows Official height limit (2006 local plan, map 64): **2 Floors**, an overall height of 11.40 m (12.30 m with a basement, 13.50 m with a semi-basement) under the PA's interpretation of height limitation. Policy zones along the street: Rabat Residential Area NWUS 3 (79%); Facilities (21%). The 2006 local plan limit here is 2 floors; granted buildings are typically 3 floors, and the tallest grants went above the 2006 limit (later policy, DC15 and the 2024 height rules, allows more in places). Along the street the policy map shows Rabat Residential Area NWUS 3 (79% of the frontage); Facilities (21% of the frontage). ## Height precedents - [**PA/06530/25** Rabat](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06530-25/rabat-alterations-and-minor-additions-to-existing-nursery): Alterations and minor additions to existing nursery Class 2C, and conversion to Class 3A guesthouse and ancillary cafeteria on Triq Gorg Borg Olivier, demolitio Granted, validated 15 October 2025, 3 floors, decided 5 May 2026 - [**PA/02606/25** Rabat](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02606-25/rabat-make-minor-amendments-in-ground-floor-and): To make minor amendments in ground floor and 1st floor layouts, dismantle the present first floor ceiling and reconstruct it with flagstones and timber beams an Granted, validated 5 June 2025, 3 floors ## What the planning files say No eapps planning files have been read for Triq Gorg Borg Olivier yet. ## Pending now - [**PA/04281/26** Rabat](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04281-26/rabat-changes-and-additions-to-pa-395-22): Changes and additions to PA/395/22, creation of belvedere with underlying agricultural store behind the grade 1 garden, changes to block G, conversion to w.c.'s Pending, validated 24 June 2026 ## Latest applications on Triq Gorg Borg Olivier - [**PA/06329/26** Rabat](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06329-26/rabat-sanction-previously-approved): To sanction previously approved (PA/1712/19) for minor internal alterations and wall realignment following a site survey, widening of apertures on the rear faca Granted, validated 28 October 2026 - [**PA/04281/26** Rabat](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04281-26/rabat-changes-and-additions-to-pa-395-22): Changes and additions to PA/395/22, creation of belvedere with underlying agricultural store behind the grade 1 garden, changes to block G, conversion to w.c.'s Pending, validated 24 June 2026 - [**PA/03180/26** Rabat](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03180-26/rabat-alterations-to-the-facade-consisting-of-replacement): Proposed alterations to the facade consisting of replacement of existing aluminium apertures to upvc apertures. Proposed raising of garden party wall, extension Granted, validated 30 June 2026 - [**PA/02896/26** Rabat](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02896-26/rabat-sanctioning-of-rooms-at-ground-floor-level): Proposed sanctioning of rooms at ground floor level and proposed internal alterations at ground floor level and extension of rooms at ground floor, intermediate Granted, validated 4 August 2026 - [**PA/06530/25** Rabat](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06530-25/rabat-alterations-and-minor-additions-to-existing-nursery): Alterations and minor additions to existing nursery Class 2C, and conversion to Class 3A guesthouse and ancillary cafeteria on Triq Gorg Borg Olivier, demolitio Granted, validated 15 October 2025, 3 floors - [**PA/05758/25** Rabat](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05758-25/rabat-rehabilitation-of-existing-pre-1967-residential-property): Rehabilitation of existing pre-1967 residential property. Works include sanctioning of existing ground floor WC walls which are to be retained, alterations at e Granted, validated 3 September 2025 - [**PA/03825/25** Rabat](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03825-25/rabat-alterations-to-existing-townhouse-including-restoration-of): Alterations to existing townhouse including restoration of facade, replacement of timber balcony and installation of pv panels. Granted, validated 30 July 2025 - [**PA/02606/25** Rabat](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02606-25/rabat-make-minor-amendments-in-ground-floor-and): To make minor amendments in ground floor and 1st floor layouts, dismantle the present first floor ceiling and reconstruct it with flagstones and timber beams an Granted, validated 5 June 2025, 3 floors - [**PA/00862/25** Rabat](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00862-25/rabat-extension-of-adjacent-property-to-approved-pa-3616-21): Proposed extension of adjacent property to approved PA/3616/21 and PA/6216/18 (including upgrade from guesthouse to Class 3B 3 star hotel) consisting of alterat Withdrawn, validated 12 February 2025, 3 floors - [**PA/07668/24** Rabat](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07668-24/rabat-dismantling-and-reinstatement-reconstruction-of-deteriorated-gar): Dismantling and reinstatement/reconstruction of deteriorated garden party wall. Granted, validated 26 November 2024 - [**PA/05681/24** Rabat](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05681-24/rabat-installation-of-pv-panels-at-roof-level): Proposed installation of pv panels at roof level. Granted, validated 28 August 2024 - [**PA/01602/24** Rabat](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01602-24/rabat-replace-existing-wooden-balcony-like-with-like): To replace existing wooden balcony like with like for GS425/23. Granted, validated 20 March 2024 - [**PA/04041/23** Rabat](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04041-23/rabat-restoration-of-the-fa-ade-to-dwelling-covered): Proposed restoration of the façade to dwelling covered by PA/08045/21 and sanctioning of partial restoration of façade. Proposed fixing of awning at roof level. Granted, validated 5 July 2023 - [**PA/03054/23** Rabat](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03054-23/rabat-restoration-of-fa-ade-and-third-party-wall): Proposed restoration of façade and third-party wall, replacement of front timber door, replacement of existing internal tiles as well as maintenance and repair Granted, validated 31 May 2023 - [**PA/02746/23** Rabat](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02746-23/rabat-recessed-addition-at-roof-level): Proposed recessed addition at roof level, largely sunken in within overall building height, to provide another bedroom suite and small extension to existing was Granted, validated 2 August 2023 - [**PA/00133/23** Rabat](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00133-23/rabat-internal-and-external-alterations): Proposed internal and external alterations. Proposed addition of a pool at ground level and extension at roof level. Granted, validated 25 January 2023 - [**PA/01205/22** Rabat](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01205-22/rabat-sanction-minor-changes-to-layout-as-approved): To sanction minor changes to layout as approved in PA6148/02 consisting of loggia at ground floor level, shifting of pool, proposed parapet wall on domestic sto Status being checked - [**PA/00395/22** Rabat](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00395-22/rabat-rehabilitation-and-restoration-of-grade-1-villa): Rehabilitation and restoration of Grade 1 Villa Luginsland including it’s out buildings and garden. Works to include: restoration of facades, structural strengt Status being checked - [**PA/05168/21** Rabat](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05168-21/rabat-raising-part-of-boundary-wall-by-2): Raising part of boundary wall by 2.1m above third party terrace level and by 0.54m along the remainder of the boundary wall. Granted, validated 23 September 2021 - [**PA/03616/21** Rabat](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03616-21/rabat-amend-permit-pa-6216-18-due-to-the-amalgamation): To amend permit PA/6216/18 due to the amalgamation of the abutting plot to the already approved Guesthouse (Class 3A). The proposed works include some minor dif Status being checked - [**PA/02061/21** Rabat](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02061-21/rabat-alterations-and-extension-to-pre-1967-dwelling-including): Alterations and extension to pre-1967 dwelling including creation of garage. Status being checked - [**PA/01224/21** Rabat](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01224-21/rabat-sanction-restoration-of-fa-ade-and-restoration-of): To sanction restoration of façade and restoration of wooden balcony and apertures. 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