--- title: "PA/01734/23: Alterations to a pre-1968 first floor maisonette in Rabat | PropertyList" url: https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01734-23/rabat-alterations-to-a-pre-1968-first-floor-maisonette source: PropertyList (propertylist.mt), from the Malta Planning Authority's public register retrieved: 2026-11-03 --- > Granted planning application in Rabat: Alterations to a pre-1968 first floor maisonette. Proposal also includes the construction of a second floor with an… Planning applications › Rabat › PA0173423 # PA/01734/23: Alterations to a pre-1968 first floor maisonette in Rabat Francis 46, Triq Santa Barbara, Rabat Alterations to a pre-1968 first floor maisonette. Proposal also includes the construction of a second floor with an overlying washroom. - **Status:** Granted (This application has been approved by Planning Board / Commission.) - **Location:** Francis 46, Triq Santa Barbara, Rabat - **Locality:** [Rabat](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/rabat) - **Applicant:** [Mr Anthony Bugeja](https://propertylist.mt/applicant/anthony-bugeja) - **Perit:** [Perit John Schembri](https://propertylist.mt/perit/john-schembri) - **Application type:** Full development permission - **Zone:** Within Development Zone - **Type of works:** New Construction (Residential) - **Height:** 3 floors - **Residential units:** 1 - **Received:** 23 February 2023 - **Validated:** 29 March 2023 - **Published:** 29 March 2023 - **Comments close:** 5 May 2023 - **Recommendation:** Grant Permission - **Decision:** Grant Permission - **Decision date:** 1 September 2023 - **Permit expires:** 13 September 2028 [Case details on the Planning Authority website](https://www.pa.org.mt/pacasedetails?CaseType=PA/01734/23) [Plans, case officer report and decision on eapps](https://eapps.pa.org.mt/Case/CaseDetails?caseType=PA&casenumber=01734&caseYear=23) ## Planning activity around Francis 46, Triq Santa Barbara, Rabat 178 other applications within 300 m: 121 granted, 1 refused, 16 pending. 99% of decided applications nearby were granted. Tallest granted nearby: 5 floors (PA/02412/24). On Triq Santa Barbara: 13 other applications, 9 granted and 0 refused; granted buildings are typically 4 floors, the tallest 4. Periti active on this street: [Ronald Zammit Lucas](https://propertylist.mt/perit/ronald-zammit-lucas), [Roderick Camilleri](https://propertylist.mt/perit/roderick-camilleri). Approval estimate for new construction applications like this here: about 94% (likely range 64–100%, low reliability, from 10 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/02884/24** Rabat](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02884-24/rabat-demolition-of-a-first-floor-maisonette-already): Proposed demolition of a first floor maisonette already approved by virtue of PA6695/18 (which was not utilised) and retention of the construction of a block… Granted, validated 2 July 2024, 4 floors, 18 m away - [**PA/02742/23** Rabat](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02742-23/rabat-changes-to-pa-06695-18): Proposed changes to PA/06695/18, proposal includes 1 new residential unit and other minor changes. Granted, validated 22 June 2023, 19 m away - [**PA/05317/26** Rabat](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05317-26/rabat-modifications-to-pre-1967-dwelling-as-previously-amended): Proposed modifications to pre-1967 dwelling as previously amended by PA1253/24, including conversion of living room to garage, and proposed extension. Granted, validated 12 October 2026, 26 m away - [**PA/01253/24** Rabat](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01253-24/rabat-additional-washroom-over-the-existing-terraced-house): Additional washroom over the existing terraced house. Granted, validated 3 May 2024, 26 m away - [**PA/01550/24** Rabat](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01550-24/rabat-change-of-use-of-class-4-unit): Proposed change of use of Class 4 unit covered by PA/04400/06 to a Class 4A veterinary consultancy practice. Proposal includes minor internal alterations.… Granted, validated 27 March 2024, 26 m away - [**PA/02211/25** Rabat](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02211-25/rabat-internal-alterations-to-an-existing-garage-including): Proposed internal alterations to an existing garage including removal of existing mezzanine, removal of internal walls, lowering of floor level and… Granted, validated 30 April 2025, 30 m away - [**PA/00209/22** Rabat](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00209-22/rabat-sanctioning-of-a-garage): Sanctioning of a garage, a domestic store, 3 apartments and overlying domestic stores as built over site covered by PA00253/00. Variations include internal… Status being checked, 31 m away - [**PA/08061/25** Rabat](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-08061-25/rabat-demolish-existing-building): To demolish existing building, excavate site, and construct basement, ground floor garage and one residential unit spread over four floors including receded… Granted, validated 17 December 2025, 3 floors plus a receded floor, 32 m away - [**PA/06892/25** Rabat](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06892-25/rabat-sanction-minor-changes-in-layout-to-that): To sanction minor changes in layout to that approved in RG/01025/23, to propose installation of pv panels at lower roof level and to sanction/propose minor… Granted, validated 10 December 2025, 33 m away - [**PA/01186/26** Rabat](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01186-26/rabat-minor-internal-alterations-to-house-and-extension): Minor internal alterations to house and extension of room at receded floor. Granted, validated 25 February 2026, 2 floors plus a receded floor, 34 m away - [**PA/08142/25** Rabat](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-08142-25/rabat-change-use-from-ground-floor-car-garage): To change use from ground floor car garage to residential unit. To include change to the facade from garage opening to two apertures. Granted, validated 17 December 2025, 38 m away - [**PA/00498/24** Rabat](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00498-24/rabat-demolish-existing-dwelling-and-re-construct-basement-and): To demolish existing dwelling and re-construct basement and overlying apartments (including the development of airspace of neighbouring dwelling) - to… Granted, validated 31 January 2024, 39 m away - [**PA/02198/26** Rabat](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02198-26/rabat-demolition-of-existing-dwelling): Demolition of existing dwelling (keeping existing facade) and construction of 4 apartments including pool at roof level Pending, validated 1 April 2026, 2 floors plus a receded floor, 40 m away - [**PA/05195/26** Rabat](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05195-26/rabat-demolish-existing-townhouse-approved-under-rg-01719-24-and): To demolish existing townhouse approved under RG/01719/24 and propose construction of a two storey house with a washroom at roof level and reservoir underneath. Pending, validated 29 July 2026, 2 floors, 43 m away - [**PA/06379/24** Rabat](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06379-24/rabat-alterations-to-existing-townhouse): Alterations to existing townhouse. Demolition and shifting of internal walls and staircase, change of use of habitable rooms at basement level to garage for… Withdrawn, validated 6 November 2024, 44 m away ## More by John Schembri - [**PA/04576/26** Zabbar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04576-26/zabbar-internal-and-external-alterations-to-an-existing): Internal and external alterations to an existing pre-1968 town house. Proposal also includes an extension at roof level. Pending, validated 1 July 2026 - [**PA/00519/26** Zejtun](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00519-26/zejtun-sanction-changes-from-approved-permit-pa05534-20): To sanction changes from approved permit PA05534/20. Changes include variations in the overall height of the block and the replacement of the study room at… Refused, validated 4 February 2026 - [**PA/06598/25** Marsaskala](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06598-25/marsaskala-sanction-changes-from-the-approved-permit-pa00465-13): To sanction changes from the approved permit PA00465/13. Granted, validated 15 October 2025 - [**PA/05302/25** Zurrieq](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05302-25/zurrieq-sanction-changes-to-a-pre-1967-residence-and): To sanction changes to a pre-1967 residence and to erect an extension at first floor. Proposal also includes the sanctioning of the reconstruction of a… Granted, validated 20 August 2025, 2 floors - [**PA/05248/25** Mtarfa](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05248-25/mtarfa-erect-two-apartments-at-first-and-second): To erect two apartments at first and second floor levels, a garage at ground floor with underlying stores and reservoirs. Proposal also includes a recessed… Granted, validated 20 August 2025, 3 floors plus a receded floor - [**PA/03870/25** Cospicua (Bormla)](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03870-25/cospicua-bormla-convert-a-pre-1967-property-into-a-habitable): To convert a pre-1967 property into a habitable, small dwelling by doing internal and external alterations. Proposal also includes the replacement of parts of… Granted, validated 11 June 2025 [All applications by John Schembri](https://propertylist.mt/perit/john-schembri) ## More from Anthony Bugeja - [**PA/03370/26** Ghajnsielem](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03370-26/ghajnsielem-demolish-existing-structures): To demolish existing structures, to excavate and to construct 11 residential units with underlying garages. Granted, validated 14 July 2026, 2 floors - [**PA/03039/26** Ghajnsielem](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03039-26/ghajnsielem-agricultural-store): Proposed agricultural store Granted, validated 13 May 2026 - [**PA/00223/26** Zebbug](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00223-26/zebbug-construction-of-ancillary-facilities-to-approved-building): Proposed construction of ancillary facilities to approved building, alterations to entrance lay-by, underground reservoir, maintenance and repair to existing… Granted, validated 21 January 2026 - [**PA/03983/24** Xaghra](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03983-24/xaghra-propose-alterations-and-additions-to-a-dwelling): To propose alterations and additions to a dwelling approved in PA/3085/12 and PA/220/24. To also sanction the joining of a site approved in PA/3775/18 with… Granted, validated 25 September 2024, 4 floors - [**PA/01234/24** Xaghra](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01234-24/xaghra-renew-pa-00978-20-proposed-excavation-and-construction): To renew PA/00978/20 - Proposed excavation and construction of basement garage. Proposed day centre for the elderly Class 2A on ground floor. Proposed night… Granted, validated 8 April 2024, 5 floors - [**PA/01118/24** San Pawl il-Bahar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01118-24/san-pawl-il-bahar-sanctioning-of-existing-apartment-as-built-over): Sanctioning of existing apartment as built over PA1575/07. Granted, validated 28 February 2024 [All planning applications in Rabat](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/rabat)