--- title: "PA/01188/24: Change of use from washrooms to penthouse in Rabat | PropertyList" url: https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01188-24/rabat-change-of-use-from-washrooms-to-penthouse source: PropertyList (propertylist.mt), from the Malta Planning Authority's public register retrieved: 2026-11-03 --- > Granted planning application in Rabat: Change of use from washrooms to penthouse including minor alterations. Perit Diane M. Psaila. Validated 6 March 2024. Planning applications › Rabat › PA0118824 # PA/01188/24: Change of use from washrooms to penthouse in Rabat Fomm ir-Rih Residences, Penthouse, Triq il-Lewz, Bahrija, Rabat Change of use from washrooms to penthouse including minor alterations. - **Status:** Granted (This application has been approved by Planning Board / Commission.) - **Location:** Fomm ir-Rih Residences, Penthouse, Triq il-Lewz, Bahrija, Rabat - **Locality:** [Rabat](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/rabat) - **Applicant:** Georgina Micallef - **Perit:** [Perit Diane M. Psaila](https://propertylist.mt/perit/diane-m-psaila) - **Application type:** Full development permission - **Zone:** Within Development Zone - **Type of works:** Change of Use - **Residential units:** 1 - **Received:** 1 December 2023 - **Validated:** 6 March 2024 - **Published:** 6 March 2024 - **Comments close:** 12 April 2024 - **Recommendation:** Grant Permission - **Decision:** Grant Permission - **Decision date:** 19 July 2024 - **Permit expires:** 31 July 2029 [Case details on the Planning Authority website](https://www.pa.org.mt/pacasedetails?CaseType=PA/01188/24) [Plans, case officer report and decision on eapps](https://eapps.pa.org.mt/Case/CaseDetails?caseType=PA&casenumber=01188&caseYear=24) ## Planning activity around Fomm ir-Rih Residences, Penthouse, Triq il-Lewz, Bahrija, Rabat 44 other applications within 300 m: 29 granted, 1 refused, 4 pending. 97% of decided applications nearby were granted. Tallest granted nearby: 7 floors (PA/05634/23). On Triq il-Lewz: 1 other application, 0 granted and 0 refused. Approval estimate for change of use applications like this here: about 93% (likely range 63–100%, low reliability, from 1 comparable decision 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/02985/22** Rabat](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02985-22/rabat-sanction-existing-apartment-from-pa07445-07-including): To sanction existing apartment from PA07445/07 including, shifting of walls, doors and windows. Status being checked, 36 m away - [**PA/07693/23** Rabat](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07693-23/rabat-sanctioning-of-garage-as-built-from-approved): Sanctioning of garage as built from approved permit PA4824/05 including difference in internal height and length. Granted, validated 22 February 2024, 72 m away - [**PA/00369/22** Rabat](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00369-22/rabat-sanction-minor-changes-from-originally-approved-permit): To sanction minor changes from originally approved permit PA04824/05, following a survey of the property; changes include shifting of internal walls, removal… Status being checked, 75 m away - [**PA/05309/23** Rabat](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05309-23/rabat-sanction-changes-from-as-approved-in-pa6153-08): To sanction changes from as approved in PA6153/08 to as built. Granted, validated 11 October 2023, 87 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, 89 m away - [**PA/06506/24** Rabat](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06506-24/rabat-sanctioning-of-internal-and-external-variations-from): Sanctioning of internal and external variations from approved PA10961/18. Thee include change in internal heights, decking, jacuzzi and size of pool at… Granted, validated 11 November 2024, 92 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, 97 m away - [**PA/04803/25** Rabat](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04803-25/rabat-sanction-internal-and-external-variations-from-pa-6153-08): To sanction internal and external variations from PA/6153/08. Variations mainly includes positioning of walls and apertures following new survey. Granted, validated 11 September 2025, 98 m away - [**PA/00691/22** Rabat](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00691-22/rabat-embellishment-of-bahrija-square-re-modelling): Embellishment of Bahrija Square - re modelling of surface by the removal and replacement of existing pavement materials, provision of parking facilities and… Status being checked, 99 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, 100 m away - [**PA/03235/22** Rabat](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03235-22/rabat-excavate-site-to-the-required-levels): To excavate site to the required levels. To construct 39 car spaces at basements -1 and -2 with access from basements approved in PA 10961/18. To construct… Status being checked, 101 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, 102 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, 106 m away - [**PA/01283/21** Rabat](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01283-21/rabat-convert-apartment-at-ground-floor-into-a): To convert apartment at ground floor into a maisonette, carry out alterations to facade and construct access stairs. To sanction construction of low front… Status being checked, 108 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, 111 m away ## More by Diane M. Psaila - [**PA/07615/26** Siggiewi](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07615-26/siggiewi-sanction-variations-from-approved-permit-pa3184-04): To sanction variations from approved permit PA3184/04. Pending - [**PA/05196/26** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05196-26/birkirkara-sanction-garage-at-street-level-as-built): To sanction garage at street level as built since no permits were traced on site. Granted, validated 9 September 2026 - [**PA/04747/26** Zabbar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04747-26/zabbar-sanction-garage-as-built-from-pa00076-00): To sanction garage as built from PA00076/00. Addition of aperture overlooking Triq Ganni Bonavia. Granted, validated 28 August 2026 - [**PA/01899/26** Sliema](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01899-26/sliema-sanction-pre-1968-townhouse-as-built): To sanction pre-1968 townhouse as built. Pending, validated 25 March 2026 - [**PA/00722/26** Marsaskala](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00722-26/marsaskala-sanction-apartment-as-built-minor-variations): To sanction apartment as built - minor variations from approved permit PA1873/97. Granted, validated 12 March 2026 - [**PA/07954/25** Marsaskala](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07954-25/marsaskala-sanction-beauty-salon-class-4b-as-built): To sanction beauty salon Class 4B as built - minor internal changes and removal of ramp in front garden. Commercial use remains the same. Granted, validated 10 December 2025 [All applications by Diane M. Psaila](https://propertylist.mt/perit/diane-m-psaila) [All planning applications in Rabat](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/rabat)