--- title: "PA/00076/24: change of use of three in number in Rabat | PropertyList" url: https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00076-24/rabat-change-of-use-of-three-in-number source: PropertyList (propertylist.mt), from the Malta Planning Authority's public register retrieved: 2026-11-03 --- > Granted planning application in Rabat: Proposed change of use of three in number serviced apartments overlying each other and functioning as annex to hotel… Planning applications › Rabat › PA0007624 # PA/00076/24: change of use of three in number in Rabat Virtu Heights, Triq ir-Rghajja, Triq Santa Katerina, Rabat Proposed change of use of three in number serviced apartments overlying each other and functioning as annex to hotel to three Class 1 independent residential apartments.Internal alterations at level 0 (removal of staircase and creation of a store). - **Status:** Granted (This application has been approved by Planning Board / Commission.) - **Location:** Virtu Heights, Triq ir-Rghajja, Triq Santa Katerina, Rabat - **Locality:** [Rabat](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/rabat) - **Applicant:** [Heritage Developments Ltd Attn:Angelo Xuereb](https://propertylist.mt/applicant/heritage-developments-ltd) - **Perit:** [Perit Christian Spiteri](https://propertylist.mt/perit/christian-spiteri) - **Application type:** Full development permission - **Zone:** Outside Development Zone - **Type of works:** Change of Use - **Received:** 31 October 2023 - **Validated:** 17 January 2024 - **Published:** 17 January 2024 - **Comments close:** 16 February 2024 - **Recommendation:** Refuse Permission - **Decision:** Grant Permission - **Decision date:** 15 January 2026 - **Permit expires:** 28 January 2031 [Case details on the Planning Authority website](https://www.pa.org.mt/pacasedetails?CaseType=PA/00076/24) [Plans, case officer report and decision on eapps](https://eapps.pa.org.mt/Case/CaseDetails?caseType=PA&casenumber=00076&caseYear=24) ## Planning activity around Virtu Heights, Triq ir-Rghajja, Triq Santa Katerina, Rabat 77 other applications within 300 m: 52 granted, 1 refused, 9 pending. 98% of decided applications nearby were granted. Tallest granted nearby: 4 floors (PA/02652/24). On Triq ir-Rghajja: 5 other applications, 3 granted and 0 refused; granted buildings are typically 3 floors, the tallest 3. Periti active on this street: [Karl Francalanza](https://propertylist.mt/perit/karl-francalanza). Approval estimate for change of use applications like this here: about 92% (likely range 62–100%, low reliability, from 0 comparable decisions nearby). Outside the development zone, where approvals are harder. 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/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.… Granted, validated 3 July 2024, 4 floors, 21 m away - [**PA/03611/26** Rabat](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03611-26/rabat-demolish-existing-maisonette-and-construct-2-floors): To demolish existing maisonette and construct 2 floors and a receded floor as 1 residential unit, including pool at roof level. Granted, validated 3 August 2026, 3 floors plus a receded floor, 38 m away - [**PA/06969/23** Rabat](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06969-23/rabat-internal-alterations-and-extension-at-second-floor): Internal alterations and extension at second floor. Granted, validated 25 January 2024, 38 m away - [**PA/01690/26** Rabat](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01690-26/rabat-remove-one-floor-from-the-approved-permit): Remove one floor from the approved permit PA2831/23, turning the development into one unit, rather than two. Proposed internal alterations. Granted, validated 14 April 2026, 1 floor, 45 m away - [**PA/06634/23** Rabat](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06634-23/rabat-demolish-existing-ground-floor-garage): To demolish existing ground floor garage. Construction of ground floor garage and an overlying maisonette (1 unit). Granted, validated 8 November 2023, 2 floors, 45 m away - [**PA/02831/23** Rabat](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02831-23/rabat-proposal-seeks-to-convert-the-current-maisonette): Proposal seeks to convert the current maisonette into two apartments- two bedroom apartment at first floor and three bedroom duplex at second and recessed… Granted, validated 31 July 2023, 3 floors plus a receded floor, 46 m away - [**PA/04797/20** Rabat](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04797-20/rabat-demolition-of-existing-groundfloor-garage): Demolition of existing groundfloor garage. Alterations to existing basement domestic store. Construction of private car garage, common stair well including… Pending, validated 26 August 2020, 1 floor plus a receded floor, 55 m away - [**PA/05939/24** Rabat](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05939-24/rabat-demolition-of-existing-dwelling): Demolition of existing dwelling, construction of ground floor garage, 3 apartments and receded apartment including pool. Granted, validated 4 September 2024, 4 floors plus a receded floor, 65 m away - [**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, 68 m away - [**PA/05306/25** Rabat](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05306-25/rabat-demolition-of-existing-townhouse-and-construction-of): Proposed demolition of existing townhouse and construction of ground floor garage, apartments at first, second and third floor level and penthouse at receded… Granted, validated 8 October 2025, 4 floors plus a receded floor, 72 m away - [**PA/06744/25** Rabat](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06744-25/rabat-demolition-of-2-existing-maisonettes): Demolition of 2 existing maisonettes, excavation and construction of reservoir beneath ramp as well as construction of 1 terraced house on ground, first,… Pending, validated 15 October 2025, 3 floors plus a receded floor, 84 m away - [**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… Granted, validated 28 April 2025, 4 floors plus a receded floor, 84 m away - [**PA/01203/26** Rabat](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01203-26/rabat-demolish-the-first-floor-maisonette-and-the): To demolish the first floor maisonette and the construction of 3 overlying apartments and 1 receded penthouse. Granted, validated 22 April 2026, 3 floors plus a receded floor, 88 m away - [**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… Granted, validated 12 April 2023, 4 floors plus a receded floor, 89 m away - [**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, 90 m away ## More by Christian Spiteri - [**PA/07779/26** Mellieha](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07779-26/mellieha-renew-pa-1948-15-renewal-of-pa-4509-08): To renew PA/1948/15 - Renewal of PA 4509/08 - to sanction the demolition of existing building and to construct bungalow and swimming pool. Pending, 1 floor - [**PA/07574/26** Mellieha](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07574-26/mellieha-propose-changes-to-development-approved-in-pa-06937-19): To propose changes to development approved in PA/06937/19, such that the existing slab over third floor would be retained, instead of demolished and to… Pending - [**PA/07524/26** St Julians](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07524-26/st-julians-adjustment-of-building-height-limitations-for-plots): Adjustment of building height limitations for plots A, B, and C to align with the established height of the adjacent property, ensuring consistency in… Pending, validated 28 October 2026 - [**PA/07408/26** Gzira](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07408-26/gzira-change-of-use-from-unutilized-vacant-premises-to): Change of use from unutilized/vacant premises to a Class 4B beauty salon/semi-permanent tattooing. Pending, validated 28 October 2026 - [**PA/07220/26** Birzebbuga](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07220-26/birzebbuga-renew-pa-04084-18-internal-alterations-of-existing): To renew PA/04084/18 - Internal alterations of existing apartment block (including installation of lift through all floors), demolition of washroom, and… Pending, validated 21 October 2026 - [**PA/07073/26** San Pawl il-Bahar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07073-26/san-pawl-il-bahar-propose-minor-variations-from-approved-permit-by): To propose minor variations from approved permit by virtue PA/01343/26 which consists of enlargement of existing windows. Pending [All applications by Christian Spiteri](https://propertylist.mt/perit/christian-spiteri) ## More from Heritage Developments Ltd - [**PA/03629/26** Rabat](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03629-26/rabat-internal-and-external-alteration-to-approved-virtu): Proposed internal and external alteration to approved Virtu Heights building (part related to Class 3B Verdala Wellness Hotel). Alterations include the… Pending, validated 10 June 2026 [All planning applications in Rabat](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/rabat)