--- title: "PA/00108/25: Demolition of existing villa in Rabat | PropertyList" url: https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00108-25/rabat-demolition-of-existing-villa source: PropertyList (propertylist.mt), from the Malta Planning Authority's public register retrieved: 2026-11-02 --- > Granted planning application in Rabat: Demolition of existing villa, excavation and construction of 1 fully-detached villa with basement garage and swimming… Planning applications › Rabat › PA0010825 # PA/00108/25: Demolition of existing villa in Rabat Dar Gheriexen, Triq Pietru Caxaru, Rabat Demolition of existing villa, excavation and construction of 1 fully-detached villa with basement garage and swimming pool. - **Status:** Granted (This application has been approved by Planning Board / Commission.) - **Location:** Dar Gheriexen, Triq Pietru Caxaru, Rabat - **Locality:** [Rabat](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/rabat) - **Applicant:** Rita Grima - **Perit:** [Perit Valerio Schembri](https://propertylist.mt/perit/valerio-schembri) - **Application type:** Full development permission - **Zone:** Within Development Zone - **Type of works:** Demolition & New Construction (Residential) - **Residential units:** 1 - **Received:** 13 September 2024 - **Validated:** 22 January 2025 - **Published:** 22 January 2025 - **Comments close:** 21 February 2025 - **Recommendation:** Grant Permission - **Decision:** Grant Permission - **Decision date:** 26 August 2025 - **Permit expires:** 10 September 2030 [Case details on the Planning Authority website](https://www.pa.org.mt/pacasedetails?CaseType=PA/00108/25) [Plans, case officer report and decision on eapps](https://eapps.pa.org.mt/Case/CaseDetails?caseType=PA&casenumber=00108&caseYear=25) ## Planning activity around Dar Gheriexen, Triq Pietru Caxaru, Rabat 37 other applications within 300 m: 25 granted, 0 refused, 3 pending. 100% of decided applications nearby were granted. Tallest granted nearby: 4 floors (PA/03451/25). Approval estimate for demolition & new construction applications like this here: about 95% (likely range 65–100%, low reliability, from 10 comparable decisions nearby). 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/01634/21** Rabat](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01634-21/rabat-demolition-of-existing-semi-detached-villa): Demolition of existing semi-detached villa, excavation of site and construction of a new semi-detached villa including basement garage and two floors plus… Status being checked, 2 floors, 93 m away - [**PA/06908/24** Rabat](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06908-24/rabat-construct-a-detached-villa-on-plot-3): To construct a detached villa on plot 3, as per parceling of land in PA 6488/16, including a washroom at roof level and a garage within the side curtilage. Granted, validated 16 October 2024, 110 m away - [**PA/02179/21** Rabat](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02179-21/rabat-demolition-of-part-of-the-existing-villa): Demolition of part of the existing villa, construction of a new basement level and ground floor level and addition of first floor level to the villa. Status being checked, 2 floors, 115 m away - [**PA/00205/21** Rabat](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00205-21/rabat-sanctioning-to-pa-02102-03-due-to-new-survey): Sanctioning to PA/02102/03 due to new survey, alterations to washroom, proposal of construction of pool, canopy, installation of railing, planters and solar… Status being checked, 144 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, 184 m away - [**PA/03501/22** Rabat](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03501-22/rabat-carry-out-additions-and-alterations-to-existing): To carry out additions and alterations to existing semi-detached villa, comprising of construction of swimming pool and pump room, new staircase to basement… Status being checked, 185 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, 187 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, 188 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, 208 m away - [**PA/03451/25** Rabat](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03451-25/rabat-1-demolition-of-two-existing-dwellings): 1) Demolition of two existing dwellings, site clearance including removal of top soil and underlying loose material; 2) Construction of basement garages; 3)… Granted, validated 28 May 2025, 4 floors plus a receded floor, 219 m away - [**PA/01832/21** Rabat](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01832-21/rabat-internal-external-alterations-and-extension-to-existing-residenc): Internal/external alterations and extension to existing residence at all levels. Proposed car lift Status being checked, 222 m away - [**PA/01191/26** Rabat](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01191-26/rabat-internal-alterations): Internal alterations, dismantling and re-erection of parapet wall, replacement of roof, alterations to facade and front boundary wall, replacement of internal… Granted, validated 1 April 2026, 232 m away - [**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, 232 m away - [**PA/01749/25** Rabat](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01749-25/rabat-alterations-to-existing-semi-detached-villa-including): Alterations to existing semi detached villa including changes to ramp gradient and widening of garage door, changes to internal walls, removal of accretion at… Granted, validated 6 May 2025, 236 m away - [**PA/06945/25** Rabat](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06945-25/rabat-demolish-the-existing-dwelling): To demolish the existing dwelling, excavate, and construct two semi-detached villas with pools. Pending, validated 29 October 2025, 239 m away ## More by Valerio Schembri - [**PA/05816/26** Iklin](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05816-26/iklin-installation-of-chain-link-fencing-for-approved): Proposed installation of chain link fencing for approved football pitch (PA9349/17). - Site corrected by: PA/03424/26 Pending, validated 16 September 2026 - [**PA/05815/26** Iklin](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05815-26/iklin-installation-of-lighting-system-for-approved-football): Proposed installation of lighting system for approved football pitch (PA9349/17). Pending, validated 16 September 2026 - [**PA/02647/25** Iklin](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02647-25/iklin-installation-of-chain-link-fencing-and-lighting): Proposed installation of chain link fencing and lighting system for approved football pitch (PA9349/17). Granted, validated 23 April 2025 - [**PA/06717/24** Siggiewi](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06717-24/siggiewi-sanction-variations-from-pa1166-98): To sanction variations from PA1166/98, in particular the domestic store, roof structures and pv panels at second floor level. The aviaries will only be used… Refused, validated 9 October 2024 - [**PA/02929/24** Birzebbuga](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02929-24/birzebbuga-development-of-malta-motorsport-federation-auto-race-track): The development of Malta Motorsport Federation auto-race track and ancillary facilities (demountable stands, pit building and Class 4D outlet). Withdrawn - [**PA/03994/23** Luqa](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03994-23/luqa-alterations-to-existing-farmhouse): Alterations to existing farmhouse, replacement of spalling reinforced concrete ceiling slabs, and removal of post-1967 accretions. Granted, validated 5 July 2023 [All applications by Valerio Schembri](https://propertylist.mt/perit/valerio-schembri) [All planning applications in Rabat](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/rabat)