--- title: "PA/00164/24: Demolition in Rabat | PropertyList" url: https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00164-24/rabat-demolition source: PropertyList (propertylist.mt), from the Malta Planning Authority's public register retrieved: 2026-11-03 --- > Granted planning application in Rabat: Demolition, excavation and construction of 8 residential units and 2 garages. Perit Gary Busuttil. Validated 17… Planning applications › Rabat › PA0016424 # PA/00164/24: Demolition in Rabat 96, 98, Triq Kola Xara, Rabat Demolition, excavation and construction of 8 residential units and 2 garages. - **Status:** Granted (This application has been approved by Planning Board / Commission.) - **Location:** 96, 98, Triq Kola Xara, Rabat - **Locality:** [Rabat](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/rabat) - **Applicant:** [Nigel Cortis](https://propertylist.mt/applicant/nigel-cortis) - **Perit:** [Perit Gary Busuttil](https://propertylist.mt/perit/gary-busuttil) - **Application type:** Full development permission - **Zone:** Within Development Zone - **Type of works:** Demolition & New Construction (Residential) - **Residential units:** 8 - **Received:** 13 November 2023 - **Validated:** 17 January 2024 - **Published:** 17 January 2024 - **Comments close:** 16 February 2024 - **Recommendation:** Grant Permission - **Decision:** Grant Permission - **Decision date:** 17 May 2024 - **Permit expires:** 29 May 2029 [Case details on the Planning Authority website](https://www.pa.org.mt/pacasedetails?CaseType=PA/00164/24) [Plans, case officer report and decision on eapps](https://eapps.pa.org.mt/Case/CaseDetails?caseType=PA&casenumber=00164&caseYear=24) ## Planning activity around 96, 98, Triq Kola Xara, Rabat 170 other applications within 300 m: 115 granted, 4 refused, 24 pending. 97% of decided applications nearby were granted. Tallest granted nearby: 5 floors (PA/03537/25). On Triq Kola Xara: 10 other applications, 7 granted and 0 refused; granted buildings are typically 3 floors, the tallest 4. Periti active on this street: [Elena Borg Costanzi](https://propertylist.mt/perit/elena-borg-costanzi). Approval estimate for demolition & new construction applications like this here: about 95% (likely range 65–100%, low reliability, from 29 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/05186/23** Rabat](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05186-23/rabat-internal-alterations-consisting-of-displacement-of-walls): Proposed internal alterations consisting of displacement of walls and changes to apertures. Proposal also includes construction of pool on roof top. Granted, validated 5 January 2024, 19 m away - [**PA/05652/23** Rabat](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05652-23/rabat-sanction-existing-first-floor-maisonette-and-washroom): To sanction existing first floor maisonette and washroom at roof level, including correction of site plan from that approved in PA5135/97. Granted, validated 15 May 2024, 21 m away - [**PA/05730/23** Rabat](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05730-23/rabat-sanction-changes-from-approved-permit-papb1861-92-with): To sanction changes from approved permit PAPB1861/92 with respect to a garage at road level. Granted, validated 4 October 2023, 32 m away - [**PA/03626/22** Rabat](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03626-22/rabat-change-of-use-from-retail-shop): Change of use from retail shop (Class 4) to gym (Class 3C) and change of use from garage to nutritionist office (Class 4A) and insertion of dark grey… Status being checked, 36 m away - [**PA/02385/25** Rabat](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02385-25/rabat-renewal-of-permit-pa-00968-19-to-sanction): Renewal of permit PA/00968/19 - To sanction existing lightweight roof enclosures and alterations to one of the roof structures by removing corrugated sheeting… Granted, validated 19 May 2025, 45 m away - [**PA/04086/23** Rabat](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04086-23/rabat-internal-and-external-alterations-to-existing-dwelling): Internal and external alterations to existing dwelling, demolition of first floor and construction of first floor and receded second floor. Granted, validated 22 August 2023, 3 floors plus a receded floor, 48 m away - [**PA/01673/26** Rabat](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01673-26/rabat-sanction-alterations-from-the-development-approved-under): To sanction alterations from the development approved under PA/6598/01 and DN/407/14, and to carry out minor internal alterations at ground, first and second… Granted, validated 11 March 2026, 3 floors, 55 m away - [**PA/07372/23** Rabat](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07372-23/rabat-sanction-minor-differences-in-second-floor-apartment): To sanction minor differences in second floor apartment from original permit PA2246/73. Changes include minor differences in layout and addition of bedroom,… Granted, validated 11 July 2024, 57 m away - [**PA/03363/26** Rabat](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03363-26/rabat-convert-ground-floor-garage-to-maisonette): To convert ground floor garage to maisonette, proposed alterations to internal levels throughout, and alterations to three approved penthouses in PA/00566/24… Pending, validated 19 August 2026, 62 m away - [**PA/00566/24** Rabat](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00566-24/rabat-demolish-two-existing-houses-consisting-of-two): To demolish two existing houses consisting of two floors and a basement level; partial excavation to extend existing basement and construction of basement… Granted, validated 7 February 2024, 63 m away - [**PA/02274/21** Rabat](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02274-21/rabat-sanctioning-of-existing-building-and-proposed-internal): Sanctioning of existing building and proposed internal and external alterations. Status being checked, 63 m away - [**PA/06787/26** Rabat](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06787-26/rabat-demolition-of-existing-pre-1968-residence-and-construction): Demolition of existing pre-1968 residence and construction of (1) street level garage, and (4) overlying apartments. Pending, validated 7 October 2026, 2 floors, 69 m away - [**PA/03246/26** Rabat](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03246-26/rabat-carry-out-internal-and-external-alterations-from): To carry out internal and external alterations from that approved in PA/03537/25 and to change of use from dwelling to Class 3A (guest house). Pending, validated 20 May 2026, 72 m away - [**PA/07684/25** Rabat](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07684-25/rabat-demolition-of-a-garage): Demolition of a garage, two maisonettes, one at ground floor and another at first floor, and a terraced house, retention of part of the existing facade at… Pending, validated 3 December 2025, 4 floors plus a receded floor, 75 m away - [**PA/03537/25** Rabat](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03537-25/rabat-demolish-existing-washroom-at-second-floor-and): To demolish existing washroom at second floor and to carry out internal and external alterations including lift shaft and construction of additional floors at… Granted, validated 10 July 2025, 5 floors, 75 m away ## More by Gary Busuttil - [**PA/07410/26** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07410-26/birkirkara-part-change-of-use-of-existing-residential): Proposed part change of use of existing residential property from formal sitting room to Class 4A psychotherapist’s consultation office. Pending, validated 28 October 2026 - [**PA/06873/26** Dingli](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06873-26/dingli-part-change-of-use-from-garage-for): Proposed part change of use from garage for private use to public service garage for the storage of pedal-assisted electric cycles (e-bikes). Pending, validated 7 October 2026 - [**PA/06575/26** Qormi](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06575-26/qormi-alterations-to-terraced-house-covered-by-rg300-26): Proposed alterations to terraced house covered by RG300/26. Alterations include proposed pool, WC, installation of a retractable awning, installation of… Pending, validated 23 September 2026 - [**PA/05351/26** Rabat](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05351-26/rabat-demolition-of-the-existing-corner-house-and): Demolition of the existing corner house and construction of 7 residential units, 4 street level garages and a corner Class 4B shop. Pending, validated 5 August 2026 - [**PA/04992/26** Paola](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04992-26/paola-part-demolition-of-existing-property): Part demolition of existing property, retaining facade and construction of 4 residential units. Pending, validated 22 July 2026 - [**PA/02118/26** Swieqi](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02118-26/swieqi-sanction-as-built-maisonette-from-approved-permit-pa): To sanction as-built maisonette from approved permit PA 3265/02, including proposed minor internal alterations. Granted, validated 1 April 2026 [All applications by Gary Busuttil](https://propertylist.mt/perit/gary-busuttil) ## More from Nigel Cortis - [**PA/05351/26** Rabat](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05351-26/rabat-demolition-of-the-existing-corner-house-and): Demolition of the existing corner house and construction of 7 residential units, 4 street level garages and a corner Class 4B shop. Pending, validated 5 August 2026 - [**PA/00081/22** Dingli](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00081-22/dingli-demolition): Demolition, excavation and construction of 12 residential units including 12 garages, 2 car parking spaces and a Class 4B shop. Status being checked [All planning applications in Rabat](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/rabat)