--- title: "PA/01416/25: Demolition of existing dwelling in Rabat | PropertyList" url: https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01416-25/rabat-demolition-of-existing-dwelling source: PropertyList (propertylist.mt), from the Malta Planning Authority's public register retrieved: 2026-11-02 --- > Pending planning application in Rabat: Demolition of existing dwelling, and reconstruction of dwelling on 2 floors. Proposal includes also washroom at roof… Planning applications › Rabat › PA0141625 # PA/01416/25: Demolition of existing dwelling in Rabat 31, Sqaq Fra Diegu, Rabat Demolition of existing dwelling, and reconstruction of dwelling on 2 floors. Proposal includes also washroom at roof level, formation of garage at street level and reconfiguration of soil area at backyard. - **Status:** Pending (Awaiting Decision) - **Location:** 31, Sqaq Fra Diegu, Rabat - **Locality:** [Rabat](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/rabat) - **Applicant:** Arthur Vassallo - **Perit:** [X,Y,Z Architecture & Design](https://propertylist.mt/perit/x-y-z-architecture-and-design) - **Application type:** Full development permission - **Zone:** Within Development Zone - **Type of works:** Demolition - **Height:** 2 floors - **Residential units:** 1 - **Received:** 20 January 2025 - **Validated:** 5 March 2025 - **Published:** 5 March 2025 - **Comments close:** 4 April 2025 - **Recommendation:** Refuse Permission [Case details on the Planning Authority website](https://www.pa.org.mt/pacasedetails?CaseType=PA/01416/25) [Plans, case officer report and decision on eapps](https://eapps.pa.org.mt/Case/CaseDetails?caseType=PA&casenumber=01416&caseYear=25) ## Planning activity around 31, Sqaq Fra Diegu, Rabat 180 other applications within 300 m: 113 granted, 5 refused, 20 pending. 96% of decided applications nearby were granted. Tallest granted nearby: 3 floors (PA/00810/24). On Sqaq Fra Diegu: 2 other applications, 0 granted and 0 refused. Approval estimate for demolition applications like this here: about 94% (likely range 64–100%, low reliability, from 0 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/02170/23** Rabat](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02170-23/rabat-demolition-of-the-existing-building-and-construction): Demolition of the existing building and construction of a new residential unit with garage and swimming pool. Withdrawn, validated 19 April 2023, 22 m away - [**PA/01572/25** Rabat](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01572-25/rabat-sanction-the-staircase-at-roof-level-and): To sanction the staircase at roof level and to split existing town house into 3 separate residential units and one Class 4A office including internal… Granted, validated 12 March 2025, 27 m away - [**PA/02112/26** Rabat](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02112-26/rabat-proposal-includes-the-sanctioning-of-the-existing): The proposal includes the sanctioning of the existing building approved by PA/5040/10 and PA/4183/03. Proposed minor alterations, extension at roof level and… Granted, validated 1 April 2026, 28 m away - [**PA/06108/26** Rabat](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06108-26/rabat-installation-of-a-commercial-sign-and-replacement): Proposed installation of a commercial sign and replacement of an existing timber door with a timber-like u-pvc roller shutter door. Granted, validated 13 October 2026, 29 m away - [**PA/04058/26** Rabat](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04058-26/rabat-installation-of-telecommunications-mast-and-pole): Installation of telecommunications mast and pole. Pending, validated 17 June 2026, 29 m away - [**PA/00177/25** Rabat](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00177-25/rabat-alterations-and-additions-pre-1967-dwelling-consisting-of): Alterations and additions pre-1967 dwelling consisting of alterations of walls, replacement of ceiling and construction of washroom at roof level and… Pending, validated 22 January 2025, 32 m away - [**PA/02989/24** Rabat](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02989-24/rabat-change-of-use-from-class-4c): Change of use from Class 4C (non-cooking) to Class 4D (cooking), extension at second floor level and other minor internal changes. Granted, validated 22 May 2024, 32 m away - [**PA/07087/25** Rabat](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07087-25/rabat-change-of-use-from-class-3a-to): Change of use from Class 3A to residential and other minor changes to PA810/24. Granted, validated 10 March 2026, 37 m away - [**PA/00810/24** Rabat](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00810-24/rabat-rehabilitation-of-a-derelict-old-courtyard-house): Proposed rehabilitation of a derelict old courtyard house at 59, 59b, Triq Doni, Rabat including; change of use from residential to Class 3A guesthouse and… Granted, validated 14 February 2024, 3 floors plus a receded floor, 37 m away - [**PA/05340/25** Rabat](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05340-25/rabat-change-of-use-of-a-garage-into): Change of use of a garage into a Class 4D (restaurant) including fixing of sign and a/c. Internal alterations to shift door. Granted, validated 20 August 2025, 39 m away - [**PA/02082/25** Rabat](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02082-25/rabat-internal-alterations-to-existing-pre-1968-dwelling): Proposed internal alterations to existing pre-1968 dwelling. Proposal includes removal of bathroom built in backyard and restoration of facade. Granted, validated 22 May 2025, 39 m away - [**PA/01520/22** Rabat](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01520-22/rabat-change-of-use-of-ground-floor-sitting): Change of use of ground floor sitting room to Class 4B retail, minor internal alterations that include the relocation of the staircase, leveling of parts of… Status being checked, 42 m away - [**PA/05220/26** Rabat](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05220-26/rabat-rehabilitation-of-existing-pre-1967-townhouse): Proposed rehabilitation of existing pre-1967 townhouse. Proposal includes removal of existing accretions to the set-back floor and proposed construction of… Pending, validated 29 July 2026, 43 m away - [**PA/04418/24** Rabat](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04418-24/rabat-change-type-of-tent-approved-in-pa2677-20): To change type of tent approved in PA2677/20. Granted, validated 10 July 2024, 45 m away - [**PA/01445/26** Rabat](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01445-26/rabat-change-of-use-to-an-approved-class): Change of use to an approved Class 4D PA7414/21 to Class 4B (retail) at first floor level including affixing of signs. Granted, validated 4 March 2026, 46 m away ## More by X,Y,Z Architecture & Design - [**PA/07629/26** Tarxien](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07629-26/tarxien-change-of-use-to-approved-private-garage): Change of use to approved private garage (PA/84/26) to public service garage. Pending - [**PA/07470/26** Gzira](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07470-26/gzira-change-of-use-of-pre-1968-garage-to): Change of use of pre-1968 garage to Class 4B outlet. Proposal includes also blocking of aperture, change of front door, formation of wc, installation of… Pending, validated 28 October 2026 - [**PA/07161/26** Zebbug](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07161-26/zebbug-renewal-of-permit-pa-02251-16): Renewal of permit PA/02251/16; Restoration of facades as per attached restoration method statement. Pending, validated 14 October 2026 - [**PA/07130/26** Dingli](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07130-26/dingli-change-of-use-of-ground-floor-shop): Change of use of ground floor shop from Class 4B to Class 4C. Alterations to include the introduction of food preparation area, and sanctioning of alterations… Pending, validated 14 October 2026 - [**PA/07107/26** Zurrieq](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07107-26/zurrieq-demolition-of-existing-back-of-dwelling-whilst): Demolition of existing back of dwelling whilst retaining existing street facade and front room, to make way for new construction of dwelling of three-bedrooms… Pending, validated 14 October 2026 - [**PA/07096/26** Naxxar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07096-26/naxxar-sanctioning-of-the-change-of-use-of): Proposed sanctioning of the change of use of site to open storage for the parking of refuse collection vehicles. Sanctioning includes the existing boundary… Pending, validated 14 October 2026 [All applications by X,Y,Z Architecture & Design](https://propertylist.mt/perit/x-y-z-architecture-and-design) [All planning applications in Rabat](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/rabat)