--- title: "PA/00978/25: sanction internal and external alterations to Verdala in Rabat | PropertyList" url: https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00978-25/rabat-sanction-internal-and-external-alterations-to-verdala source: PropertyList (propertylist.mt), from the Malta Planning Authority's public register retrieved: 2026-11-03 --- > Granted planning application in Rabat: To sanction internal and external alterations to Verdala hotel and proposed alterations to hotel annex. The… Planning applications › Rabat › PA0097825 # PA/00978/25: sanction internal and external alterations to Verdala in Rabat Verdala Hotel, Triq Inguanez, Triq ir-Rghajja, Triq San Bastjan, Triq Santa Katerina, Rabat To sanction internal and external alterations to Verdala hotel and proposed alterations to hotel annex. The development includes a sunken area for services at roof level, photovoltaic panels laid flat on all roof levels, a gas tank and ancillary facilities at level 0 within the approved building footprint. Additionally, it proposes part change of use from the approved Class 3B to Class 3A for touristic accommodation. - **Status:** Granted (This application has been approved by Planning Board / Commission.) - **Location:** Verdala Hotel, Triq Inguanez, Triq ir-Rghajja, Triq San Bastjan, Triq Santa Katerina, Rabat - **Locality:** [Rabat](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/rabat) - **Applicant:** [Royal Hotel Ltd + Heritage developments Ltd Attn: Angelo Xuereb](https://propertylist.mt/applicant/royal-hotel-ltd-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:** Sanctioning - **Received:** 27 November 2024 - **Validated:** 26 February 2025 - **Published:** 26 February 2025 - **Comments close:** 28 March 2025 - **Recommendation:** Grant Permission - **Decision:** Grant Permission - **Decision date:** 2 October 2025 - **Permit expires:** 15 October 2030 [Case details on the Planning Authority website](https://www.pa.org.mt/pacasedetails?CaseType=PA/00978/25) [Plans, case officer report and decision on eapps](https://eapps.pa.org.mt/Case/CaseDetails?caseType=PA&casenumber=00978&caseYear=25) ## Planning activity around Verdala Hotel, Triq Inguanez, Triq ir-Rghajja, Triq San Bastjan, Triq Santa Katerina, Rabat 107 other applications within 300 m: 71 granted, 1 refused, 15 pending. 99% of decided applications nearby were granted. Tallest granted nearby: 4 floors (PA/05246/25). On Triq Inguanez: 7 other applications, 6 granted and 0 refused; granted buildings are typically 4 floors, the tallest 4. Approval estimate for sanctioning applications like this here: about 95% (likely range 65–100%, low reliability, from 22 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/05141/26** Rabat](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05141-26/rabat-sanction-changes-to-pa8375-18-including-shifting-of): To sanction changes to PA8375/18 including shifting of internal walls and configuration of stairwell and facades, and proposed changes to facade apertures and… Granted, validated 18 September 2026, 20 m away - [**PA/05246/25** Rabat](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05246-25/rabat-alterations-to-the-existing-stairwell-area-to): Alterations to the existing stairwell area to include a lift from the basement level to the receded floor level, to demolish existing rooms at the third floor… Granted, validated 20 August 2025, 4 floors plus a receded floor, 26 m away - [**PA/01497/26** Rabat](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01497-26/rabat-sanctioning-of-structure-at-first-floor-level): Sanctioning of structure at first floor level not indicated in a pre-1968 aerial photo in a pre-1968 property. Granted, validated 28 April 2026, 27 m away - [**PA/04918/24** Rabat](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04918-24/rabat-demolition-of-existing-dwelling): Demolition of existing dwelling, retaining facade. Excavation of 1 level basement housing 4 private parking garages, and construction of 1 maisonette… Granted, validated 31 July 2024, 33 m away - [**PA/05004/26** Rabat](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05004-26/rabat-demolish-existing-residential-unit-and-construct-guest): To demolish existing residential unit and construct guest house (Class 3A) consisting of breakfast area plus ancillary facilities at basement level, reception… Pending, validated 22 July 2026, 3 floors plus a receded floor, 35 m away - [**PA/06734/23** Rabat](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06734-23/rabat-change-in-design-of-balconies-on-front): Proposed change in design of balconies on front facade and minor internal alterations at basement level. Granted, validated 19 January 2024, 40 m away - [**PA/03145/25** Rabat](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03145-25/rabat-demolition-of-existing-garage-and-maisonette-and): Proposed demolition of existing garage and maisonette and reconstruction of garage and 4 apartments above that consist of a maisonette at first floor,… Granted, validated 21 May 2025, 4 floors plus a receded floor, 45 m away - [**PA/05266/24** Rabat](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05266-24/rabat-demolish-existing-maisonettes-and-construction-of-4): To demolish existing maisonettes and construction of 4 garages and 1 maisonette at ground floor level and 8 overlaying residential dwellings from the first… Granted, validated 7 August 2024, 4 floors plus a receded floor, 49 m away - [**PA/01077/20** Rabat](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01077-20/rabat-renew-pa-374-15): To renew PA 374/15 (demolition of existing building and construction of a ground floor garage with overlying residential unit). Status being checked, 2 floors, 60 m away - [**PA/01506/23** Rabat](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01506-23/rabat-renewal-of-pa06232-18): Renewal of PA06232/18 (Additional floor to approved permit PA04324/15 and changes to internal layout at all floors including introduction of lift and shifting… Granted, validated 15 March 2023, 62 m away - [**PA/01366/25** Rabat](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01366-25/rabat-renewal-of-pa-00794-20-internal-alterations-to): Renewal of PA/00794/20 - Internal alterations to expand living spaces and extension of the existing washroom to become a bedroom and construction of staircase… Granted, validated 2 April 2025, 63 m away - [**PA/00794/20** Rabat](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00794-20/rabat-internal-alterations-to-expand-living-spaces-and): Internal alterations to expand living spaces and extension of the existing washroom to become a bedroom and construction of staircase to access the roof. Status being checked, 63 m away - [**PA/03576/22** Rabat](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03576-22/rabat-alterations-and-extension-to-existing-terraced-house): Alterations and extension to existing terraced house including the extension of lift shaft to basement level, formation of wc at basement level, roofing over… Granted, validated 1 June 2022, 4 floors, 64 m away - [**PA/00685/26** Rabat](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00685-26/rabat-demolition-of-existing-dwelling-and-construction-of): Demolition of existing dwelling and construction of basement store, ground floor garage and 3 apartments and a receded apartment. Granted, validated 4 February 2026, 4 floors plus a receded floor, 66 m away - [**PA/03417/26** Rabat](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03417-26/rabat-development-including-the-demolition-of-existing-property): Proposed development including the demolition of existing property and construction of a street level garage and four overlying residential units. Development… Pending, validated 3 June 2026, 2 floors, 67 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) [All planning applications in Rabat](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/rabat)