--- title: "PA/00794/24: construction of external lift shaft in Rabat | PropertyList" url: https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00794-24/rabat-construction-of-external-lift-shaft source: PropertyList (propertylist.mt), from the Malta Planning Authority's public register retrieved: 2026-11-02 --- > Granted planning application in Rabat: Proposed construction of external lift shaft, external ramps, modification to external pavement and internal… Planning applications › Rabat › PA0079424 # PA/00794/24: construction of external lift shaft in Rabat Block D, Door 2, Triq Bir ir-Riebu, Rabat Proposed construction of external lift shaft, external ramps, modification to external pavement and internal modifications to common stairwell. - **Status:** Granted (This application has been approved by Planning Board / Commission.) - **Location:** Block D, Door 2, Triq Bir ir-Riebu, Rabat - **Locality:** [Rabat](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/rabat) - **Applicant:** [Housing Authority - Att: Perit Ivan Pace](https://propertylist.mt/applicant/housing-authority) - **Perit:** [Perit Theresa Schembri](https://propertylist.mt/perit/theresa-schembri) - **Application type:** Full development permission - **Zone:** Within Development Zone - **Type of works:** New Construction - **Received:** 14 December 2023 - **Validated:** 14 February 2024 - **Published:** 14 February 2024 - **Comments close:** 15 March 2024 - **Recommendation:** Grant Permission - **Decision:** Grant Permission - **Decision date:** 15 July 2025 - **Permit expires:** 30 July 2030 [Case details on the Planning Authority website](https://www.pa.org.mt/pacasedetails?CaseType=PA/00794/24) [Plans, case officer report and decision on eapps](https://eapps.pa.org.mt/Case/CaseDetails?caseType=PA&casenumber=00794&caseYear=24) ## Planning activity around Block D, Door 2, Triq Bir ir-Riebu, Rabat 236 other applications within 300 m: 161 granted, 2 refused, 25 pending. 99% of decided applications nearby were granted. Tallest granted nearby: 5 floors (PA/00561/25). On Triq Bir ir-Riebu: 30 other applications, 20 granted and 0 refused; granted buildings are typically 2 floors, the tallest 4. Periti active on this street: [Mark Frendo](https://propertylist.mt/perit/mark-frendo). Approval estimate for new construction applications like this here: about 94% (likely range 64–100%, low reliability, from 12 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/02214/24** Rabat](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02214-24/rabat-internal-alterations-comprising-shifting-of-walls): Proposed internal alterations comprising shifting of walls, blocking of doorways to accommodate new layout. Application also includes, construction of roof… Granted, validated 12 June 2024, 23 m away - [**PA/00943/23** Rabat](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00943-23/rabat-internal-alterations-and-addition-at-second-floor): Internal alterations and addition at second floor. Granted, validated 22 February 2023, 3 floors, 24 m away - [**PA/00545/22** Rabat](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00545-22/rabat-change-of-use-from-office-block): Change of use from office block (16 offices) covered by PA07734/19 to 6 apartments and 1 receded apartment, including internal and external alterations and… Status being checked, 26 m away - [**PA/06565/23** Rabat](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06565-23/rabat-sanction-change-of-use-from-games-room): To sanction change of use from games room and library approved in PA7492/20 into guest rooms (Class 3A). Granted, validated 8 November 2023, 34 m away - [**PA/05627/26** Rabat](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05627-26/rabat-sanction-differences-of-an-approved-dwelling-as): To sanction differences of an approved dwelling as per PA10229/17 after new survey. Granted, validated 7 October 2026, 38 m away - [**PA/01964/26** Rabat](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01964-26/rabat-sanction-minor-variations-from-pa-01839-95): To sanction minor variations from PA/01839/95, including the removal of wall and replacement with beam, and shifting of walls following recent site survey. Granted, validated 25 May 2026, 44 m away - [**PA/01969/26** Rabat](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01969-26/rabat-sanction-changes-to-pa3777-08-following-a-more): To sanction changes to PA3777/08 following a more accurate survey and variations carried out on site. Proposed change of existing aluminium apertures to timber. Granted, validated 25 March 2026, 48 m away - [**PA/07484/24** Rabat](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07484-24/rabat-redesign-of-existing-roof-area): Redesign of existing roof area, including installation of jacuzzi. Granted, validated 3 February 2025, 51 m away - [**PA/00287/26** Rabat](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00287-26/rabat-internal-alterations-and-proposed-extension-at-first): Proposed internal alterations and proposed extension at first floor level. Granted, validated 21 January 2026, 58 m away - [**PA/03404/21** Rabat](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03404-21/rabat-widening-of-door-to-create-a-garage): Proposed widening of door to create a garage and to replace existing apertures to timber Status being checked, 60 m away - [**PA/05077/25** Rabat](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05077-25/rabat-terraced-house-internal-and-external-alterations): Terraced house internal and external alterations. To carry out additions and alterations to the existing ground floor and first floor including demolition and… Granted, validated 6 August 2025, 2 floors, 63 m away - [**PA/03005/26** Rabat](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03005-26/rabat-addition-of-a-guest-room-at-roof): Addition of a guest room at roof level and minor changes to the internal layout from that approved in PA1681/25. Granted, validated 13 May 2026, 66 m away - [**PA/00171/20** Rabat](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00171-20/rabat-demolition-of-existing-residential-building-retaining-facade): Demolition of existing residential building retaining facade on Triq Emanuele Vitale and construction of a retail outlet at ground floor level, and apartments… Status being checked, 4 floors plus a receded floor, 69 m away - [**PA/05980/25** Rabat](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05980-25/rabat-sanction-departures-to-dwelling-from-pa-3741-19-which): To sanction departures to dwelling from PA/3741/19 which includes correction of the site configuration and changes to the internal layout, room uses, site… Granted, validated 17 September 2025, 70 m away - [**PA/07339/25** Rabat](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07339-25/rabat-addition-of-rooms-to-existing-approved-office): Addition of rooms to existing approved office and residence in PA/06592/18 and minor changes to facade. Granted, validated 12 November 2025, 71 m away ## More by Theresa Schembri - [**PA/01419/26** St Julians](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01419-26/st-julians-construction-of-a-lift-shaft-and-formation): Construction of a lift shaft and formation of an external ramp at an existing government block. Granted, validated 15 May 2026 - [**PA/01147/26** Zejtun](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01147-26/zejtun-construction-of-lift-shaft-and-alterations-to): Construction of lift shaft and alterations to facade. Granted, validated 27 March 2026 - [**PA/07856/25** Qormi](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07856-25/qormi-alterations-to-existing-common-parts-to-allow): Alterations to existing common parts to allow for the installation of a lift. Granted, validated 9 March 2026 - [**PA/07495/25** Luqa](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07495-25/luqa-alterations-to-existing-common-parts-to-allow): Alterations to existing common parts to allow for the installation of a lift. Granted, validated 11 December 2025 - [**PA/06881/25** Qormi](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06881-25/qormi-alterations-for-a-lift-shaft): Proposed alterations for a lift shaft. Granted, validated 3 June 2026 - [**PA/05925/25** Qormi](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05925-25/qormi-alterations-for-the-construction-of-a-lift): Proposed alterations for the construction of a lift shaft and an external ramp. Granted, validated 30 September 2025 [All applications by Theresa Schembri](https://propertylist.mt/perit/theresa-schembri) ## More from Housing Authority - [**PA/06222/26** San Gwann](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06222-26/san-gwann-accessible-ramp-to-provide-access-to-the): Proposed accessible ramp to provide access to the common parts of the existing block. Pending - [**PA/05436/26** Zurrieq](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05436-26/zurrieq-changes-to-development-approved-in-pa4752-25): Changes to development approved in PA4752/25, to replace the approved platform elevator with a wheelchair-accessible pathway. Granted, validated 10 September 2026 - [**PA/01419/26** St Julians](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01419-26/st-julians-construction-of-a-lift-shaft-and-formation): Construction of a lift shaft and formation of an external ramp at an existing government block. Granted, validated 15 May 2026 - [**PA/01163/26** San Gwann](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01163-26/san-gwann-construct-elevator-within-stairwell): To construct elevator within stairwell. Granted, validated 17 March 2026 - [**PA/01147/26** Zejtun](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01147-26/zejtun-construction-of-lift-shaft-and-alterations-to): Construction of lift shaft and alterations to facade. Granted, validated 27 March 2026 - [**PA/00460/26** Paola](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00460-26/paola-convert-planter-within-front-garden-into-a): To convert planter within front garden into a series of ramps. Granted, validated 17 February 2026 [All planning applications in Rabat](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/rabat)