--- title: "PA/00256/26: retention of the existing Class 2A use in Rabat | PropertyList" url: https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00256-26/rabat-retention-of-the-existing-class-2a-use source: PropertyList (propertylist.mt), from the Malta Planning Authority's public register retrieved: 2026-11-03 --- > Granted planning application in Rabat: Proposed retention of the existing Class 2A use and partial introduction of Class 2C use to create a support space… Planning applications › Rabat › PA0025626 # PA/00256/26: retention of the existing Class 2A use in Rabat Dar Saura, Triq Nikola Saura, Rabat Proposed retention of the existing Class 2A use and partial introduction of Class 2C use to create a support space for disabled and disadvantaged children, youths, and their families. Works include restoring the Ta’ Saura complex, removing accretions, building fire-escape stairs and lifts, inserting a partial new floor, ancillary facilities and carrying out general rehabilitation. Photovoltaic panels on the roof will be relocated. - **Status:** Granted (This application has been approved by Planning Board / Commission.) - **Location:** Dar Saura, Triq Nikola Saura, Rabat - **Locality:** [Rabat](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/rabat) - **Applicant:** [The Malta Trust Foundation Attn: H.E Marie-Louise Coleiro Preca](https://propertylist.mt/applicant/the-malta-trust-foundation) - **Perit:** [Perit Ray Demicoli](https://propertylist.mt/perit/ray-demicoli) - **Application type:** Full development permission - **Zone:** Outside Development Zone - **Type of works:** Solar - **Received:** 21 November 2025 - **Validated:** 14 January 2026 - **Published:** 14 January 2026 - **Comments close:** 13 February 2026 - **Recommendation:** Grant Permission - **Decision:** Grant Permission - **Decision date:** 18 June 2026 - **Permit expires:** 1 July 2031 [Case details on the Planning Authority website](https://www.pa.org.mt/pacasedetails?CaseType=PA/00256/26) [Plans, case officer report and decision on eapps](https://eapps.pa.org.mt/Case/CaseDetails?caseType=PA&casenumber=00256&caseYear=26) ## Planning activity around Dar Saura, Triq Nikola Saura, Rabat 150 other applications within 300 m: 86 granted, 4 refused, 19 pending. 96% of decided applications nearby were granted. Tallest granted nearby: 2 floors (PA/06985/23). On Triq Nikola Saura: 1 other application, 0 granted and 0 refused. - [**PA/00282/26** Rabat](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00282-26/rabat-installation-of-mobile-phone-infrastructure-at-roof): Installation of mobile phone infrastructure at roof level. Withdrawn, validated 21 January 2026, 38 m away - [**PA/01019/26** Rabat](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01019-26/rabat-the-replacement-of-a-timber-door-to): Request for the replacement of a timber door to a steel fire door in Triq Nikola Saura. Withdrawn, 40 m away - [**PA/05623/26** Rabat](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05623-26/rabat-construction-of-an-underground-car-park-with): Proposed construction of an underground car park with overlying landscaping to serve the Class 2A and Class 2C uses at Dar Saura, providing parking facilities… Pending, validated 19 August 2026, 1 floor, 47 m away - [**PA/03676/24** Rabat](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03676-24/rabat-alterations-to-include-opening-of-an-arched): Alterations to include opening of an arched opening in the front façade opening onto Triq San Frangisk; demolition of internal walls; re-organization of… Granted, validated 26 June 2024, 70 m away - [**PA/03020/24** Rabat](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03020-24/rabat-sanctioning-of-existing-sign-on-facade): Sanctioning of existing sign on facade. Withdrawn, 71 m away - [**PA/01222/26** Rabat](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01222-26/rabat-carry-out-internal-and-external-alterations-to): To carry out internal and external alterations to existing town dwelling. Pending, validated 25 February 2026, 75 m away - [**PA/04687/25** Rabat](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04687-25/rabat-restoration-of-existing-facade): Restoration of existing facade, including installation of new timber apertures and iron railing. Granted, validated 9 September 2025, 78 m away - [**PA/03504/24** Rabat](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03504-24/rabat-sanctioning-of-works-post-construction-of-pa-3487-20): Sanctioning of works post construction of PA/3487/20, variations include a load-bearing column, variations in the internal yard proportions, omission of… Granted, validated 12 June 2024, 78 m away - [**PA/06679/24** Rabat](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06679-24/rabat-sanction-alterations-carried-out-in-pre-1968-house): To sanction alterations carried out in pre-1968 house of character and restoration of facade. Granted, validated 9 October 2024, 79 m away - [**PA/00550/26** Rabat](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00550-26/rabat-change-of-use-from-shop-class-4b): Change of use from shop Class 4B to garage; alterations to include the removal of shop signage, removal of internal temporary partitions, and an enlargement… Pending, validated 4 February 2026, 80 m away - [**PA/02103/26** Rabat](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02103-26/rabat-restore-facade): To restore facade; works to include replacement of deteriorated timber balcony with a replica. Granted, validated 12 May 2026, 82 m away - [**PA/02012/21** Rabat](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02012-21/rabat-minor-internal-alterations-and-extensions-at-2nd): Minor internal alterations and extensions at 2nd floor to existing townhouse Status being checked, 85 m away - [**PA/01646/26** Rabat](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01646-26/rabat-sanctioning-of-existing-residential-dwelling-covered-by): Sanctioning of existing residential dwelling covered by PA/5384/07 and PA/6394/22, following a detailed survey. Granted, validated 18 March 2026, 90 m away - [**PA/01857/25** Rabat](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01857-25/rabat-proposal-includes-change-of-use-of-the): Proposal includes change of use of the existing townhouse to a guest house (Class 3A), various internal alterations, extension at roof level and restoration… Granted, validated 18 March 2025, 90 m away - [**PA/07091/24** Rabat](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07091-24/rabat-demolition-of-2-rooms-at-second-floor): The demolition of 2 rooms at second floor level and the construction of an additional floor, which is overlying a first floor maisonette and will consist of a… Pending, validated 16 October 2024, 3 floors, 92 m away ## More by Ray Demicoli - [**PA/07595/26** St Julians](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07595-26/st-julians-demolition): Proposed demolition, excavation and construction of a 4-star Class 3B hotel comprising of 102 suites and associated amenities, including a multipurpose hall,… Pending - [**PA/07523/26** Belt Valletta](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07523-26/belt-valletta-additional-uses-at-levels-b1-and-b2): Proposed additional uses at levels B1 and B2 consisting of the following: At level B1 – car park management office and ancillary back-of-house adjacent to the… Pending - [**PA/07515/26** Mellieha](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07515-26/mellieha-sanction-pontoon): To sanction pontoon. Pending, validated 28 October 2026 - [**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… Pending, validated 28 October 2026 - [**PA/07064/26** St Julians](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07064-26/st-julians-change-of-use-from-a-class-4a): Proposed change of use from a Class 4A office to a Class 3C pilates studio, including ancillary facilities, and sanctioning of minor internal alterations. Pending, validated 14 October 2026 - [**PA/06935/26** Belt Valletta](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06935-26/belt-valletta-minor-changes-to-approved-permit): Proposed minor changes to approved permit. Change of use from Class 3C (gym/yoga space) to Class 2A therapy medical clinic. Pending, validated 14 October 2026 [All applications by Ray Demicoli](https://propertylist.mt/perit/ray-demicoli) ## More from The Malta Trust Foundation - [**PA/05623/26** Rabat](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05623-26/rabat-construction-of-an-underground-car-park-with): Proposed construction of an underground car park with overlying landscaping to serve the Class 2A and Class 2C uses at Dar Saura, providing parking facilities… Pending, validated 19 August 2026, 1 floor - [**PA/07216/24** Birzebbuga](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07216-24/birzebbuga-sanction-as-built-variations-in-levels-and): To sanction as built variations in levels and slopes to skatepark approved in PA/01294/17 and PA/07923/17, and proposed new amendments to slopes and railings. Granted, validated 23 October 2024 [All planning applications in Rabat](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/rabat)