--- title: "Triq Santa Katerina, Rabat: planning applications, height limit and decisions | PropertyList" url: https://propertylist.mt/area/rabat/triq-santa-katerina source: PropertyList (propertylist.mt), from the Malta Planning Authority's public register retrieved: 2026-11-02 --- > Triq Santa Katerina, Rabat: 32 planning applications, 89% granted, official limit 3 floors, typically 4 floors granted. Conditions, consultees and… Planning applications › Area intelligence › Rabat › Triq Santa Katerina # Triq Santa Katerina, Rabat: planning intelligence 32 applications on record: 16 granted, 2 refused, 4 pending (89% of decided granted). Granted buildings are typically 4 floors. 11 residential units granted. 4 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. 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 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. ## Height precedents - [**PA/02652/24** Rabat](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02652-24/rabat-internal-alterations-to-dwelling-approved-by-permit): Internal alterations to dwelling approved by permit RG627/16 and construction of two bedrooms at second floor level and a washroom at third floor level. Proposa Granted, validated 3 July 2024, 4 floors, decided 25 February 2025 - [**PA/02045/23** Rabat](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02045-23/rabat-demolish-existing-dwelling-retaining-facade-and-construct): To demolish existing dwelling retaining facade and construct 1 garage at ground floor level and 4no apartments at first, second, third and receded floor level. Granted, validated 12 April 2023, 4 floors plus a receded floor, decided 26 January 2024 - [**PA/02192/25** Rabat](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02192-25/rabat-renewal-of-pa-08564-19-demolition-of-existing): Renewal of PA/08564/19 - Demolition of existing dwelling and construction of ground floor garage, 3 apartments (first, second and third floor) and a receded apa Granted, validated 28 April 2025, 4 floors plus a receded floor ## What the planning files say No eapps planning files have been read for Triq Santa Katerina yet. ## Refused here - [**PA/06362/25** Rabat](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06362-25/rabat-digital-advertisement-screen-on-elevation): Proposed digital advertisement screen on elevation. Refused, validated 15 October 2025 - [**PA/08277/24** Rabat](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-08277-24/rabat-demolish-existing-rural-structures-and-reconstruct-as): Demolish existing rural structures and reconstruct as per 1968 footprint. Refused, validated 22 January 2025 ## Pending now - [**PA/07344/26** Rabat](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07344-26/rabat-demolition-and-excavation-of-existing-vacant-pre-1967): Demolition and excavation of existing vacant pre-1967 structure and reconstruction of a three bedroom residence in lieu of PA/01506/24, including internal alter Pending, validated 28 October 2026 - [**PA/05728/26** Rabat](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05728-26/rabat-demolition-of-existing-dwelling): Demolition of existing dwelling, construction of ground floor garage, 3 apartments and a receded apartment. Pending, validated 19 August 2026, 2 floors plus a receded floor - [**PA/01068/26** Rabat](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01068-26/rabat-sanction-landscaping-works-on-site-including-formation): To sanction landscaping works on site including formation of planters, grass blocks flooring, lightweight canopy over carport and shifting of location of approv Pending, validated 4 March 2026 - [**PA/06518/25** Rabat](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06518-25/rabat-demolition-of-existing-farmhouse-and-garage-and): Demolition of existing farmhouse and garage and reconstruction farmhouse, garage and pool. Pending, validated 15 October 2025 ## Latest applications on Triq Santa Katerina - [**PA/07344/26** Rabat](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07344-26/rabat-demolition-and-excavation-of-existing-vacant-pre-1967): Demolition and excavation of existing vacant pre-1967 structure and reconstruction of a three bedroom residence in lieu of PA/01506/24, including internal alter Pending, validated 28 October 2026 - [**PA/05728/26** Rabat](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05728-26/rabat-demolition-of-existing-dwelling): Demolition of existing dwelling, construction of ground floor garage, 3 apartments and a receded apartment. Pending, validated 19 August 2026, 2 floors plus a receded floor - [**PA/05076/26** Rabat](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05076-26/rabat-hard-packed-earth-ramp-to-access-agricultural-field): Proposed hard-packed earth ramp to access agricultural field replacing existing concrete ramp, as well as sanctioning of the consolidation, repairs and raising Suspended, validated 22 July 2026 - [**PA/01068/26** Rabat](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01068-26/rabat-sanction-landscaping-works-on-site-including-formation): To sanction landscaping works on site including formation of planters, grass blocks flooring, lightweight canopy over carport and shifting of location of approv Pending, validated 4 March 2026 - [**PA/06518/25** Rabat](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06518-25/rabat-demolition-of-existing-farmhouse-and-garage-and): Demolition of existing farmhouse and garage and reconstruction farmhouse, garage and pool. Pending, validated 15 October 2025 - [**PA/06362/25** Rabat](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06362-25/rabat-digital-advertisement-screen-on-elevation): Proposed digital advertisement screen on elevation. Refused, validated 15 October 2025 - [**PA/04197/25** Rabat](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04197-25/rabat-excavate-existing-reservoir): To excavate existing reservoir, construction of sump for water collection and cover both reservoir and sump with a layer of soil as required, construction of ru Granted, validated 25 June 2025 - [**PA/02192/25** Rabat](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02192-25/rabat-renewal-of-pa-08564-19-demolition-of-existing): Renewal of PA/08564/19 - Demolition of existing dwelling and construction of ground floor garage, 3 apartments (first, second and third floor) and a receded apa Granted, validated 28 April 2025, 4 floors plus a receded floor - [**PA/02130/25** Rabat](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02130-25/rabat-minor-internal-and-external-alteration-to-existing): Proposed minor internal and external alteration to existing dwelling as well as to sanction as built. Granted, validated 2 April 2025 - [**PA/00530/25** Rabat](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00530-25/rabat-sanctioning-of-pre-1967-room-including-the-reconstructed): Sanctioning of pre-1967 room including the reconstructed roof slab using similar materials (timber beams and xorok). Granted, validated 29 January 2025 - [**PA/08277/24** Rabat](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-08277-24/rabat-demolish-existing-rural-structures-and-reconstruct-as): Demolish existing rural structures and reconstruct as per 1968 footprint. Refused, validated 22 January 2025 - [**PA/06993/24** Rabat](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06993-24/rabat-masterplan-for-the-rehabilitation-of-existing-quarry): Masterplan for the rehabilitation of existing quarry and after use as a solar farm at ground floor level, including 9 greenhouses, and to including sanctioning Withdrawn - [**PA/05962/24** Rabat](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05962-24/rabat-sanction-ground-and-first-floor-level-as): To sanction ground and first floor level as built. Proposed alterations/extensions at 2nd floor level. Proposed new dwelling at third/receded floor level. Granted, validated 27 November 2024, 3 floors plus a receded floor - [**PA/02652/24** Rabat](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02652-24/rabat-internal-alterations-to-dwelling-approved-by-permit): Internal alterations to dwelling approved by permit RG627/16 and construction of two bedrooms at second floor level and a washroom at third floor level. Proposa Granted, validated 3 July 2024, 4 floors - [**PA/02402/24** Rabat](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02402-24/rabat-construction-of-pool-at-roof-level-and): Proposed construction of pool at roof level and addition of retractable awnings at fourth floor (penthouse) terrace. Granted, validated 4 June 2024 - [**PA/01506/24** Rabat](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01506-24/rabat-alterations-and-additions-to-existing-vacant-pre-1967): Alterations and additions to existing vacant pre-1967 structure to convert into a three bedroom residence spread on one floor in lieu of PA/816/22. Granted, validated 13 March 2024, 1 floor - [**PA/07110/23** Rabat](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07110-23/rabat-sanction-rubble-walls-and-timber-gate): To sanction rubble walls and timber gate. Granted, validated 29 November 2023 - [**PA/06491/23** Rabat](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06491-23/rabat-sanctioning-of-retaining-rubble-wall-and-outdoor): Sanctioning of retaining rubble wall and outdoor welding area (Class 5A). Proposed change in the material of retaining wall from masonry stone to rubble wall. P Withdrawn, validated 1 November 2023 - [**PA/06454/23** Rabat](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06454-23/rabat-sanction-rubble-wall): To sanction rubble wall. Proposed 100cu.m reservoir, pump room and timber gate in existing opening in rubble wall. Granted, validated 1 November 2023 - [**PA/06307/23** Rabat](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06307-23/rabat-sanction-rubble-wall): To sanction rubble wall. Proposed 100cu.m reservoir, pump room and timber gate in existing opening in rubble wall. Granted, validated 25 October 2023 - [**PA/05643/23** Rabat](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05643-23/rabat-construct-pump-room-adjacent-to-water-reservoir): To construct pump room adjacent to water reservoir as approved in PA1730/21. Granted, validated 27 September 2023 - [**PA/02045/23** Rabat](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02045-23/rabat-demolish-existing-dwelling-retaining-facade-and-construct): To demolish existing dwelling retaining facade and construct 1 garage at ground floor level and 4no apartments at first, second, third and receded floor level. Granted, validated 12 April 2023, 4 floors plus a receded floor - [**PA/01407/23** Rabat](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01407-23/rabat-sanction-internal-and-external-alterations-to-all): To sanction internal and external alterations to all levels from that approved in PB4551/83. Granted, validated 21 June 2023 - [**PA/00266/23** Rabat](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00266-23/rabat-sanction-boundary-wall-and-gate-as-built): To sanction boundary wall and gate as built Granted, validated 1 February 2023 - [**PA/01803/22** Rabat](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01803-22/rabat-change-of-use-from-workshop-to-class-4b-retail): Change-of-use from ‘workshop’ to Class 4B retail on first floor and partial change-of-use to Class 4C on second and third floors (which use shall operate ancill Status being checked Other streets in Rabat: [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), [Triq Santa Barbara](https://propertylist.mt/area/rabat/triq-santa-barbara).