--- title: "Triq San Bastjan, Rabat: planning applications, height limit and decisions | PropertyList" url: https://propertylist.mt/area/rabat/triq-san-bastjan source: PropertyList (propertylist.mt), from the Malta Planning Authority's public register retrieved: 2026-11-02 --- > Triq San Bastjan, Rabat: 13 planning applications, 100% granted, official limit 3 floors, typically 4 floors granted. Conditions, consultees and precedents… Planning applications › Area intelligence › Rabat › Triq San Bastjan # Triq San Bastjan, Rabat: planning intelligence 13 applications on record: 9 granted, 0 refused, 3 pending (100% of decided granted). Granted buildings are typically 4 floors. 16 residential units granted. 5 new in the last 12 months. ## What the local plan allows Official height limit (2006 local plan, map 64): **3 Floors**, an overall height of 15.40 m (16.30 m with a basement, 17.50 m with a semi-basement) under the PA's interpretation of height limitation along 91% of the street. Policy zones along the street: Rabat Residential Area NWUS 3. The 2006 local plan limit here is 3 floors; granted buildings are typically 4 floors, and some 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. ## Height precedents - [**PA/05266/24** Rabat](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05266-24/rabat-demolish-existing-maisonettes-and-construction-of-4): To demolish existing maisonettes and construction of 4 garages and 1 maisonette at ground floor level and 8 overlaying residential dwellings from the first floo Granted, validated 7 August 2024, 4 floors plus a receded floor, decided 8 April 2025 - [**PA/01769/26** Rabat](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01769-26/rabat-demolish-existing-garage): To demolish existing garage. Proposed roofing of existing backyard and construction of a residential development consisting of a garage (private use) at ground Granted, validated 18 March 2026, 2 floors plus a receded floor, decided 28 July 2026 ## What the planning files say No eapps planning files have been read for Triq San Bastjan yet. ## Pending now - [**PA/07620/26** Rabat](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07620-26/rabat-extension-to-roof-structure-on-third-floor): Proposed extension to roof structure on third floor level, including minor changes at all levels in lieu of PA/SE08156/24. Pending, 4 floors - [**PA/05004/26** Rabat](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05004-26/rabat-demolish-existing-residential-unit-and-construct-guest): To demolish existing residential unit and construct guest house (Class 3A) consisting of breakfast area plus ancillary facilities at basement level, reception a Pending, validated 22 July 2026, 3 floors plus a receded floor - [**PA/03417/26** Rabat](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03417-26/rabat-development-including-the-demolition-of-existing-property): Proposed development including the demolition of existing property and construction of a street level garage and four overlying residential units. Development w Pending, validated 3 June 2026, 2 floors ## Latest applications on Triq San Bastjan - [**PA/07620/26** Rabat](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07620-26/rabat-extension-to-roof-structure-on-third-floor): Proposed extension to roof structure on third floor level, including minor changes at all levels in lieu of PA/SE08156/24. Pending, 4 floors - [**PA/05004/26** Rabat](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05004-26/rabat-demolish-existing-residential-unit-and-construct-guest): To demolish existing residential unit and construct guest house (Class 3A) consisting of breakfast area plus ancillary facilities at basement level, reception a Pending, validated 22 July 2026, 3 floors plus a receded floor - [**PA/03417/26** Rabat](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03417-26/rabat-development-including-the-demolition-of-existing-property): Proposed development including the demolition of existing property and construction of a street level garage and four overlying residential units. Development w Pending, validated 3 June 2026, 2 floors - [**PA/02156/26** Rabat](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02156-26/rabat-propose-internal-alterations): To propose internal alterations, new extension at second floor level together with restoration of facade. Granted, validated 1 April 2026 - [**PA/01769/26** Rabat](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01769-26/rabat-demolish-existing-garage): To demolish existing garage. Proposed roofing of existing backyard and construction of a residential development consisting of a garage (private use) at ground Granted, validated 18 March 2026, 2 floors plus a receded floor - [**PA/01560/26** Rabat](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01560-26/rabat-sanctioning-of-subdivision-of-a-duplex-residential): Sanctioning of subdivision of a duplex residential unit into two separate units, including internal alterations. Granted, validated 17 April 2026 - [**PA/01503/25** Rabat](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01503-25/rabat-alterations-and-addition-of-floor-to-a): Alterations and addition of floor to a pre-1967 dwelling including pv panels and a fixed canopy at roof level. Granted, validated 12 March 2025 - [**PA/05266/24** Rabat](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05266-24/rabat-demolish-existing-maisonettes-and-construction-of-4): To demolish existing maisonettes and construction of 4 garages and 1 maisonette at ground floor level and 8 overlaying residential dwellings from the first floo Granted, validated 7 August 2024, 4 floors plus a receded floor - [**PA/04755/24** Rabat](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04755-24/rabat-restoration-of-facade): Proposed restoration of facade (Irrestawra Darek Scheme) including installation of chimney. Granted, validated 5 November 2024 - [**PA/02767/24** Rabat](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02767-24/rabat-minor-additional-excavation-of-basement-level-to): Minor additional excavation of basement level to approved PA/6861/22. Granted, validated 14 June 2024 - [**PA/06734/23** Rabat](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06734-23/rabat-change-in-design-of-balconies-on-front): Proposed change in design of balconies on front facade and minor internal alterations at basement level. Granted, validated 19 January 2024 - [**PA/01506/23** Rabat](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01506-23/rabat-renewal-of-pa06232-18): Renewal of PA06232/18 (Additional floor to approved permit PA04324/15 and changes to internal layout at all floors including introduction of lift and shifting o Granted, validated 15 March 2023 - [**PA/01469/21** Rabat](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01469-21/rabat-demolition-of-existing-property-and-construction-of): Demolition of existing property and construction of a four plus one residential block Status being checked, 4 floors plus a receded floor Other streets in Rabat: [Triq Santa Katerina](https://propertylist.mt/area/rabat/triq-santa-katerina), [Triq Bir ir-Riebu](https://propertylist.mt/area/rabat/triq-bir-ir-riebu), [Vjal il-Haddiem](https://propertylist.mt/area/rabat/vjal-il-haddiem), [Triq Gorg Borg Olivier](https://propertylist.mt/area/rabat/triq-gorg-borg-olivier), [Triq San Pawl](https://propertylist.mt/area/rabat/triq-san-pawl), [Triq il-Kullegg](https://propertylist.mt/area/rabat/triq-il-kullegg), [Triq Godwin Ganado](https://propertylist.mt/area/rabat/triq-godwin-ganado), [Triq il-Kbira](https://propertylist.mt/area/rabat/triq-il-kbira), [Triq Doni](https://propertylist.mt/area/rabat/triq-doni), [Triq Pierre Muscat](https://propertylist.mt/area/rabat/triq-pierre-muscat), [Triq San Piju V](https://propertylist.mt/area/rabat/triq-san-piju-v), [Triq Had-Dingli](https://propertylist.mt/area/rabat/triq-had-dingli).