--- title: "PA/01004/24: Demolition of existing ground floor tenement and in Rabat | PropertyList" url: https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01004-24/rabat-demolition-of-existing-ground-floor-tenement-and source: PropertyList (propertylist.mt), from the Malta Planning Authority's public register retrieved: 2026-11-03 --- > Granted planning application in Rabat: Demolition of existing ground floor tenement and construction of ground floor Class 4A vet clinic, and two duplex… Planning applications › Rabat › PA0100424 # PA/01004/24: Demolition of existing ground floor tenement and in Rabat St. Paul, 249, Vjal il-Haddiem, Rabat Demolition of existing ground floor tenement and construction of ground floor Class 4A vet clinic, and two duplex units at first to fourth floor. A lift is also proposed. - **Status:** Granted (This application has been approved by Planning Board / Commission.) - **Location:** St. Paul, 249, Vjal il-Haddiem, Rabat - **Locality:** [Rabat](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/rabat) - **Applicant:** [Andrew Agius](https://propertylist.mt/applicant/andrew-agius) - **Perit:** [Perit Pierre Poulton](https://propertylist.mt/perit/pierre-poulton) - **Application type:** Full development permission - **Zone:** Within Development Zone - **Type of works:** Demolition & New Construction (Residential) - **Height:** 5 floors - **Residential units:** 2 - **Received:** 6 November 2023 - **Validated:** 21 February 2024 - **Published:** 21 February 2024 - **Comments close:** 22 March 2024 - **Recommendation:** Grant Permission - **Decision:** Grant Permission - **Decision date:** 2 July 2024 - **Permit expires:** 25 September 2029 [Case details on the Planning Authority website](https://www.pa.org.mt/pacasedetails?CaseType=PA/01004/24) [Plans, case officer report and decision on eapps](https://eapps.pa.org.mt/Case/CaseDetails?caseType=PA&casenumber=01004&caseYear=24) ## Planning activity around St. Paul, 249, Vjal il-Haddiem, Rabat 81 other applications within 300 m: 49 granted, 3 refused, 11 pending. 94% of decided applications nearby were granted. Tallest granted nearby: 4 floors (PA/04296/24). On Vjal il-Haddiem: 25 other applications, 15 granted and 1 refused; granted buildings are typically 4 floors, the tallest 4. Periti active on this street: [Charles Buhagiar](https://propertylist.mt/perit/charles-buhagiar), [Tancred Mifsud](https://propertylist.mt/perit/tancred-mifsud), [Mark Camilleri](https://propertylist.mt/perit/mark-camilleri), [Maria Schembri Grima](https://propertylist.mt/perit/maria-schembri-grima), [Aaron Abela](https://propertylist.mt/perit/aaron-abela). Approval estimate for demolition & new construction applications like this here: about 77% (likely range 47–100%, low reliability, from 7 comparable decisions nearby). It proposes 5 floors; the tallest granted nearby is 4. 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/06801/25** Rabat](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06801-25/rabat-change-of-use-of-two-clinics-from): Proposed change of use of two clinics from Class 4A to Class 2A clinic. Granted, validated 22 October 2025, 20 m away - [**PA/00483/22** Rabat](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00483-22/rabat-internal-alterations-to-accommodate-change-of-use): Proposed internal alterations to accommodate change of use from residence to clinic - Class 4A and accompanying Class 4B shop. Status being checked, 22 m away - [**PA/05018/25** Rabat](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05018-25/rabat-alterations-to-duplex-apartments-approved-in-pa1004-24): Alterations to duplex apartments approved in PA1004/24 to form four individual units in lieu of duplex units. Refused, validated 30 July 2025, 39 m away - [**PA/03163/26** Rabat](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03163-26/rabat-sanction-the-existing-apartment-and-washroom-as): To sanction the existing apartment and washroom as built (no permit applications have been traced), and proposed alterations and additions to the backyard to… Suspended, validated 20 May 2026, 58 m away - [**PA/04296/24** Rabat](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04296-24/rabat-demolish-existing-building-and-construct-basement-garages): To demolish existing building and construct basement garages for private cars and five overlying apartments at ground, first, second, third and receded floor… Granted, validated 10 July 2024, 4 floors plus a receded floor, 61 m away - [**PA/00428/26** Rabat](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00428-26/rabat-sanction-alterations-as-built-from-pb2963-82): To sanction alterations as built from PB2963/82. Granted, validated 26 February 2026, 62 m away - [**PA/07777/25** Rabat](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07777-25/rabat-sanction-an-existing-water-reservoir): To sanction an existing water reservoir, internal and external alterations as built, including changes from those approved in PA/02001/04. Proposed… Granted, validated 12 February 2026, 66 m away - [**PA/00882/20** Rabat](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00882-20/rabat-demolition-of-existing-structure-and-construction-of): Demolition of existing structure and construction of a basement garage, a ground floor maisonette, three overlying apartments and one receded penthouse. Status being checked, 4 floors plus a receded floor, 72 m away - [**PA/03689/26** Rabat](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03689-26/rabat-change-of-use-from-class-6-shop): Change of use from Class 6 shop (1994 Use Class Order) to Class 4B Barber Shop. Proposal includes minor internal alterations and changes to facade, which… Granted, validated 10 June 2026, 74 m away - [**PA/01638/23** Rabat](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01638-23/rabat-sanction-the-additional-partitions-to-create-a): To sanction the additional partitions to create a wc (mechanically ventilated) and a shaft and surveying discrepancies. Granted, validated 8 May 2023, 76 m away - [**PA/06560/26** Rabat](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06560-26/rabat-demolition-of-existing-second-floor-washroom-and): Proposed demolition of existing second floor washroom and proposed construction of 2 bedroom apartment and second floor. Pending, validated 23 September 2026, 2 floors, 83 m away - [**PA/01337/26** Rabat](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01337-26/rabat-demolition-of-existing-dwelling): Demolition of existing dwelling, construction of three apartments over three floors (first floor, second floor and third floor) and one overlying penthouses… Granted, validated 4 March 2026, 4 floors plus a receded floor, 83 m away - [**PA/00017/26** Rabat](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00017-26/rabat-internal-and-external-alteration-to-pre-1967-property): Proposed internal and external alteration to pre-1967 property including shifting of walls and windows at first floor level. Replacement of washroom concrete… Granted, validated 14 January 2026, 2 floors, 85 m away - [**PA/01018/20** Rabat](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01018-20/rabat-changes-to-development-with-a-different-layout): Proposed changes to development with a different layout to application approved by PA/632/19 Status being checked, 96 m away - [**PA/07092/26** Rabat](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07092-26/rabat-amalgamation-of-two-class-4b-convenience-outlets): Amalgamation of two Class 4B convenience outlets into a single retail outlet, including minor internal alterations and the replacement of the existing signage. Pending, 100 m away ## More by Pierre Poulton - [**PA/07807/26** Marsaskala](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07807-26/marsaskala-residential-block-including-garages): Proposed residential block including garages, maisonette and apartments accessible though an improved access from Triq il-Qrempuc. Pending - [**PA/07546/26** Zabbar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07546-26/zabbar-change-of-internal-uses-and-layout-to): Proposed change of internal uses and layout to farmhouse from that approved in permission PA4564/22, and proposed construction of ancillary garage for private… Pending, validated 28 October 2026 - [**PA/07196/26** Zurrieq](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07196-26/zurrieq-sanction-amendments-to-apartments-as-approved-in): To sanction amendments to apartments as approved in PA04204/22 including larger garages and apartments due to new site configuration, additional 2 bedroom… Pending, validated 21 October 2026 - [**PA/06687/26** San Gwann](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06687-26/san-gwann-alterations-to-existing-pre-1968-first-floor-maisonette): Proposed alterations to existing pre-1968 first floor maisonette, proposed demolition of low of roof structure and proposed washroom and pool at second floor… Pending, validated 30 September 2026 - [**PA/05645/26** Luqa](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05645-26/luqa-sanction-replacement-of-rubble-walls-with-ashlar): To sanction replacement of rubble walls with ashlar masonry walls and gate, proposed replacement of rubble wall with ashlar masonry, proposed retaining wall… Pending, validated 26 August 2026 - [**PA/05620/26** Senglea (Isla)](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05620-26/senglea-isla-alterations-to-existing-townhouse-including-replacement-o): Alterations to existing townhouse including replacement of existing reinforced concrete roofs over first floor, demolition of existing stairs, construction of… Pending, validated 19 August 2026 [All applications by Pierre Poulton](https://propertylist.mt/perit/pierre-poulton) ## More from Andrew Agius - [**PA/01617/26** Mosta](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01617-26/mosta-recessed-unit-at-uppermost-level): Proposed recessed unit at uppermost level, adjacent to an existing similar unit forming part of the same block approved by way of PA/10769/17 including a… Pending, validated 11 March 2026 - [**PA/01037/25** Marsaskala](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01037-25/marsaskala-renewal-of-permit-pa-09384-19-for-the-proposed): Renewal of permit PA/09384/19 for the “Proposed internal alterations to existing dwellings (demolition/construction of walls, staircore and extension of back… Granted, validated 20 March 2025, 5 floors plus a receded floor - [**PA/00667/25** Zebbug](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00667-25/zebbug-sanctioning-of-balcony): Proposed sanctioning of balcony, fireplace and chimney, apertures, pv panels, solar water heater and services on roof to development approved in PA827/15. Granted, validated 5 February 2025 - [**PA/03963/24** Swieqi](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03963-24/swieqi-sanction-pre-1994-terraced-house-as-built): To sanction pre-1994 terraced house as built. Granted, validated 13 August 2024 - [**PA/03598/24** Zabbar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03598-24/zabbar-reinstatement-of-rubble-walls): Proposed reinstatement of rubble walls, entrance and gate. Granted, validated 19 June 2024 - [**PA/00769/24** San Pawl il-Bahar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00769-24/san-pawl-il-bahar-construction-of-basement-garages): Proposed construction of basement garages, one class 4A office and two maisonettes at ground floor and overlying apartments at first, second, third and… Granted, validated 14 February 2024, 4 floors plus a receded floor [All planning applications in Rabat](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/rabat)