--- title: "PA/01148/25: internal alterations to existing terraced house including in Rabat | PropertyList" url: https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01148-25/rabat-internal-alterations-to-existing-terraced-house-including source: PropertyList (propertylist.mt), from the Malta Planning Authority's public register retrieved: 2026-11-03 --- > Refused planning application in Rabat: Proposed internal alterations to existing terraced house including additional overlying units consisting of 2… Planning applications › Rabat › PA0114825 # PA/01148/25: internal alterations to existing terraced house including in Rabat 78 Sta. Margherita, Triq is-Sajf ta' San Martin, Bahrija, Rabat Proposed internal alterations to existing terraced house including additional overlying units consisting of 2 apartments and a penthouse. - **Status:** Refused (This application has been refused by Planning Board / Commission and a refusal notification has been sent.) - **Location:** 78 Sta. Margherita, Triq is-Sajf ta' San Martin, Bahrija, Rabat - **Locality:** [Rabat](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/rabat) - **Applicant:** [Mario Grech](https://propertylist.mt/applicant/mario-grech) - **Perit:** [Perit Christian Abela](https://propertylist.mt/perit/christian-abela) - **Application type:** Full development permission - **Zone:** Within Development Zone - **Type of works:** Alterations & Extensions (Residential) - **Residential units:** 3 - **Received:** 2 December 2024 - **Validated:** 26 February 2025 - **Published:** 26 February 2025 - **Comments close:** 28 March 2025 - **Recommendation:** Refuse Permission - **Decision:** Refuse Permission - **Decision date:** 13 January 2026 [Case details on the Planning Authority website](https://www.pa.org.mt/pacasedetails?CaseType=PA/01148/25) [Plans, case officer report and decision on eapps](https://eapps.pa.org.mt/Case/CaseDetails?caseType=PA&casenumber=01148&caseYear=25) ## Planning activity around 78 Sta. Margherita, Triq is-Sajf ta' San Martin, Bahrija, Rabat 56 other applications within 300 m: 33 granted, 1 refused, 9 pending. 97% of decided applications nearby were granted. Tallest granted nearby: 7 floors (PA/05634/23). On Triq is-Sajf ta' San Martin: 13 other applications, 7 granted and 1 refused; granted buildings are typically 4 floors, the tallest 4. Periti active on this street: [Samuel Formosa](https://propertylist.mt/perit/samuel-formosa), [Kenneth Camilleri](https://propertylist.mt/perit/kenneth-camilleri). Approval estimate for alterations & extensions applications like this here: about 95% (likely range 65–100%, low reliability, from 4 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/07941/25** Rabat](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07941-25/rabat-proposal-of-placing-of-tables-and-chairs): Proposal of placing of tables and chairs in front of Class 4D restaurant. Granted, validated 10 December 2025, 13 m away - [**PA/05195/25** Rabat](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05195-25/rabat-place-outdoor-tables-and-chairs-covered-with): To place outdoor tables and chairs covered with umbrellas on a timber demountable platform surrounded with supportive bollards. Granted, validated 6 August 2025, 39 m away - [**PA/05160/25** Rabat](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05160-25/rabat-place-outdoor-tables-and-chairs-covered-with): To place outdoor tables and chairs covered with umbrellas on a timber demountable platform surrounded with supportive bollards. Granted, validated 6 August 2025, 43 m away - [**PA/01172/22** Rabat](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01172-22/rabat-sanction-changes-from-pa-6310-16-including-minor-internal): To sanction changes from PA/6310/16 including minor internal alterations, changes to facade and extension at roof level. Status being checked, 45 m away - [**PA/05629/26** Rabat](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05629-26/rabat-alterations-at-first-floor-level): Proposed alterations at first-floor level, to extend existing washroom into an additional apartment at second-floor level. Granted, validated 29 September 2026, 53 m away - [**PA/07843/25** Rabat](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07843-25/rabat-create-two-separate-residential-units-and-carry): To create two separate residential units and carry out internal alterations. Granted, validated 20 January 2026, 53 m away - [**PA/04050/24** Rabat](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04050-24/rabat-demolition-of-existing-terraced-house-and-garage): Proposed demolition of existing terraced house and garage. Excavation of basement level and proposed construction of ground floor maisonette, first, second,… Granted, validated 3 July 2024, 4 floors plus a receded floor, 64 m away - [**PA/06925/23** Rabat](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06925-23/rabat-sanction-internal-alterations): To sanction internal alterations, extension of washroom and partitioning of roof with low wall. Changes from PA/02828/03. Granted, validated 18 January 2024, 74 m away - [**PA/06372/24** Rabat](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06372-24/rabat-sanction-internal-and-external-variations-from-pa-09007-17): To sanction internal and external variations from PA/09007/17. Proposed works to include extension of living space at ground floor level. Withdrawn, 76 m away - [**PA/04485/25** Rabat](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04485-25/rabat-demolition-of-the-existing-washrooms-at-roof): Proposed demolition of the existing washrooms at roof level, and proposed construction of 2 penthouses at recessed floor. Pending, validated 31 July 2025, 80 m away - [**PA/02025/23** Rabat](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02025-23/rabat-carry-out-internal-alterations-to-common-parts): To carry out internal alterations to common parts, apartment, apartment 2 and roof to accommodate the installation of a domestic passenger lift. Granted, validated 23 May 2023, 81 m away - [**PA/01360/26** Rabat](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01360-26/rabat-installation-of-light-weight-structures-at-roof): Proposed installation of light weight structures at roof level for the installation of PV panels, including formation of a bathroom. Granted, validated 4 March 2026, 85 m away - [**PA/07019/24** Rabat](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07019-24/rabat-change-of-use-from-garage-to-residential): Change of use from garage to residential. Granted, validated 16 October 2024, 88 m away - [**PA/01348/26** Rabat](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01348-26/rabat-sanction-as-built-garage-and-maisonette-from): To sanction as built garage and maisonette from PA212/00. Proposed conversion of bedroom to games room. Granted, validated 23 April 2026, 93 m away - [**PA/06358/26** Rabat](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06358-26/rabat-sanction-discrepancies-from-pa-00940-10): To sanction discrepancies from PA 00940/10. Pending, 94 m away ## More by Christian Abela - [**PA/07162/26** Senglea (Isla)](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07162-26/senglea-isla-restoration-and-replacement-of-existing-apertures): Proposed restoration and replacement of existing apertures (including balconies) from an old-building facade. Pending - [**PA/06466/26** Rabat](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06466-26/rabat-sanction-internal-alteration-from-that-approved-in): To sanction internal alteration from that approved in PA/04571/17 and the proposed construction of a platform lift at the back yard. Pending, validated 23 September 2026 - [**PA/06412/26** Marsaskala](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06412-26/marsaskala-extension-at-roof-level): Proposed extension at roof level. Pending, validated 23 September 2026 - [**PA/04411/26** Birzebbuga](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04411-26/birzebbuga-sanction-apartment-at-second-floor-level-from): To sanction apartment at second floor level from that approved in PAPB/03888/69 including proposed internal alteration and the installation of a wrought iron… Granted, validated 24 June 2026 - [**PA/04254/26** San Pawl il-Bahar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04254-26/san-pawl-il-bahar-sanction-existing-apartment-8): To sanction existing apartment 8, at second floor level, from that approved in PA/04740/78. Granted, validated 29 July 2026 - [**PA/03647/26** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03647-26/birkirkara-sanction-existing-3-bedroom-apartment-at-first-floor): To sanction existing 3-bedroom apartment at first floor level including a one-car garage at basement level from that approved in PA/07698/03. Granted, validated 15 July 2026 [All applications by Christian Abela](https://propertylist.mt/perit/christian-abela) ## More from Mario Grech - [**PA/06448/26** Belt Valletta](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06448-26/belt-valletta-propose-the-change-of-use-from-existing): To propose the change of use from existing Class 4B outlet to pastizzeria, including internal and external additions and alterations. Pending, validated 23 September 2026 - [**PA/00367/26** Zebbug (Gozo)](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00367-26/zebbug-gozo-demolition): Proposed demolition, excavation and construction of a terraced house with a different layout and design to that approved in PA/07161/19, including additional… Pending, validated 28 January 2026 - [**PA/07385/25** Rabat (Gozo)](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07385-25/rabat-gozo-sub-division-of-2-penthouses-into-3-separate): Proposed sub-division of 2 penthouses into 3 separate units by the carrying out of internal alterations. Granted, validated 11 December 2025 - [**PA/06549/25** Xaghra](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06549-25/xaghra-outline-application-to-excavate-for-the): Outline application - To excavate for the creation of an underground reservoir and to construct 2 terraced houses on 2 floors. Withdrawn, validated 15 October 2025, 2 floors - [**PA/06423/25** Fgura](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06423-25/fgura-sanctioning-of-four-garages-as-built-due): Proposed sanctioning of four garages as built due to deviations from PB/1775/70. Proposal includes the sanctioning of conversion from stores to garages for… Granted, validated 10 December 2025 - [**PA/05769/25** Kercem](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05769-25/kercem-carry-out-alterations-within-existing-building): To carry out alterations within existing building, to construct additional floors, to extend basement level, resulting in formation of four apartments,… Granted, validated 10 September 2025 [All planning applications in Rabat](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/rabat)