--- title: "PA/01709/26: Sanctioning of existing ground floor common parts in Rabat | PropertyList" url: https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01709-26/rabat-sanctioning-of-existing-ground-floor-common-parts source: PropertyList (propertylist.mt), from the Malta Planning Authority's public register retrieved: 2026-11-03 --- > Granted planning application in Rabat: Sanctioning of existing ground floor common parts, as well as 2 apartments at first and second floor level, Proposed… Planning applications › Rabat › PA0170926 # PA/01709/26: Sanctioning of existing ground floor common parts in Rabat 31, Galea Flats, Triq il-Hobbejza, Rabat Sanctioning of existing ground floor common parts, as well as 2 apartments at first and second floor level, Proposed alterations to the same first and second floor level apartments, and construction of two additional units at third and receded floor level. - **Status:** Granted (This application has been approved by Planning Board / Commission.) - **Location:** 31, Galea Flats, Triq il-Hobbejza, Rabat - **Locality:** [Rabat](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/rabat) - **Applicant:** Filippa Galea - **Perit:** [Perit Joe Barbara](https://propertylist.mt/perit/joe-barbara) - **Application type:** Full development permission - **Zone:** Within Development Zone - **Type of works:** Sanctioning - **Height:** 3 floors plus a receded floor - **Residential units:** 4 - **Received:** 22 December 2025 - **Validated:** 11 March 2026 - **Published:** 11 March 2026 - **Comments close:** 17 April 2026 - **Recommendation:** Grant Permission - **Decision:** Grant Permission - **Decision date:** 14 July 2026 - **Permit expires:** 29 July 2031 [Case details on the Planning Authority website](https://www.pa.org.mt/pacasedetails?CaseType=PA/01709/26) [Plans, case officer report and decision on eapps](https://eapps.pa.org.mt/Case/CaseDetails?caseType=PA&casenumber=01709&caseYear=26) ## Planning activity around 31, Galea Flats, Triq il-Hobbejza, Rabat 114 other applications within 300 m: 79 granted, 2 refused, 13 pending. 98% of decided applications nearby were granted. Tallest granted nearby: 5 floors (PA/00561/25). On Triq il-Hobbejza: 6 other applications, 2 granted and 1 refused; granted buildings are typically 4 floors, the tallest 4. Periti active on this street: [Charles Azzopardi](https://propertylist.mt/perit/charles-azzopardi). Approval estimate for sanctioning applications like this here: about 95% (likely range 65–100%, low reliability, from 31 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/02778/21** Rabat](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02778-21/rabat-sanctioning-of-property-as-built-from-approved): Sanctioning of property as built from approved PA/4162/97 and Proposed minor internal alterations. Application includes correction of site. Status being checked, 30 m away - [**PA/01159/26** Rabat](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01159-26/rabat-extension-to-approved-childcare-pa-7812-21): Extension to approved childcare [PA/7812/21]. Change of use of the extension from garage to Class 2C childcare. Proposal includes internal alterations. Refused, validated 25 February 2026, 46 m away - [**PA/01479/23** Rabat](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01479-23/rabat-change-of-use-from-store-to-class): Change of use from store to Class 4B shop. Proposal also includes for the change of signs from 1 to 2 and low lying wall dividing commercial entities. Granted, validated 15 March 2023, 52 m away - [**PA/04191/23** Rabat](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04191-23/rabat-demolish-existing-building-and-trimming-of-site): To demolish existing building and trimming of site. Proposed construction of parking spaces at ground floor and reservoir, 3 apartments at 1st, 2nd 3rd floor… Granted, validated 12 July 2023, 3 floors plus a receded floor, 61 m away - [**PA/03556/26** Rabat](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03556-26/rabat-demountable-lightweight-structure-in-front-garden-and): Proposed demountable lightweight structure in front garden and addition of Class 4D use to ancillary nutrition bar. Pending, validated 3 June 2026, 68 m away - [**PA/05231/24** Rabat](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05231-24/rabat-change-of-use-of-two-garages-to): Proposed change of use of two garages to Class 3C gym and ancillary facilities. Proposal also includes internal and external alterations. Granted, validated 7 August 2024, 71 m away - [**PA/07726/24** Rabat](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07726-24/rabat-inserting-of-lift-and-staircase-at-existing): Inserting of lift and staircase at existing garage level, alterations to existing units at first and second floor level; demolition of existing common… Granted, validated 13 November 2024, 4 floors plus a receded floor, 74 m away - [**PA/00018/20** Rabat](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00018-20/rabat-change-of-use-from-approved-class-4): Change of use from approved Class 4 commercial outlet to Class 1 studio apartment dwelling. Granted, validated 15 January 2020, 78 m away - [**PA/07071/24** Rabat](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07071-24/rabat-sanction-internal-and-external-alterations-and-to): To sanction internal and external alterations and to sanction existing chimney (site subject to PA/1656/08), and proposed internal and external alterations. Granted, validated 26 March 2025, 79 m away - [**PA/07443/24** Rabat](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07443-24/rabat-sanction-property-as-built-and-change-of): To sanction property as built and change of use from Class 4B (retail) to Class 4B (mini market) including butcher, and installation of signage. Granted, validated 30 October 2024, 79 m away - [**PA/01255/21** Rabat](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01255-21/rabat-alterations-including-the-formation-of-a-terrace): Proposed alterations including the formation of a terrace at the back. The application is also intended to sanction the property as built which vary from PAPB… Status being checked, 84 m away - [**PA/03439/25** Rabat](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03439-25/rabat-sanction-extension-to-old-peoples-home): To sanction extension to old people's home - Class 2A as approved in PA/01642/14 over third party property at receded floor level. Pending, validated 28 May 2025, 87 m away - [**PA/07033/24** Rabat](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07033-24/rabat-sanction-variations-to-internal-layout-at-all): To sanction variations to internal layout at all floors and to sanction variations to the facade of the old peoples home approved in PA 798/20. Pending, validated 16 October 2024, 91 m away - [**PA/00798/20** Rabat](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00798-20/rabat-extension-to-an-old-peoples-home): Extension to an old people's home (Class 2A). To carry out minor alteration to existing building. Status being checked, 91 m away - [**PA/01591/26** Rabat](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01591-26/rabat-alterations-to-common-parts-in-existing-apartment): Proposed alterations to common parts in existing apartment building, including demolition of existing staircase and landings and construction of new staircase… Pending, validated 29 July 2026, 95 m away ## More by Joe Barbara - [**PA/07587/26** Qormi](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07587-26/qormi-demolish-existing-dwellings): To demolish existing dwellings, excavate and construct 2 basement garages, 5 maisonette at ground floor level, 21 apartments from first till third floor (7… Pending, 4 floors - [**PA/07169/26** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07169-26/birkirkara-demolition-of-existing-dwellings): Proposed demolition of existing dwellings, excavation of 2 levels basement, and construction of 15 private parking garages at basement levels, and 23… Pending, validated 14 October 2026 - [**PA/06814/26** Naxxar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06814-26/naxxar-make-internal-and-external-alteration-to-approved): To make internal and external alteration to approved penthouse PA1415/07 and to construct additional unit at penthouse level. Pending, validated 7 October 2026 - [**PA/06811/26** Swieqi](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06811-26/swieqi-demolition-of-existing-dwelling): Proposed demolition of existing dwelling, excavation of 1 level semi-basement, and construction of 2 private parking spaces at basement level, and 5 dwellings… Pending, validated 7 October 2026, 3 floors plus a receded floor - [**PA/06806/26** Mosta](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06806-26/mosta-make-internal-and-external-changes-to-ground): To make internal and external changes to ground floor garage and store, demolish first floor and construct 3 units from first till third floor and a penthouse… Pending, validated 7 October 2026, 4 floors plus a receded floor - [**PA/06793/26** Rabat](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06793-26/rabat-demolition-of-existing-terraced-house): Proposed demolition of existing terraced house, and construction of a 12 room Class 3A guesthouse. Pending, validated 7 October 2026, 1 floor [All applications by Joe Barbara](https://propertylist.mt/perit/joe-barbara) [All planning applications in Rabat](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/rabat)