PA/01769/26: demolish existing garage in Rabat

65, Garage, Triq San Bastjan, Rabat

To demolish existing garage. Proposed roofing of existing backyard and construction of a residential development consisting of a garage (private use) at ground floor and overlying 4 residential units. Proposal includes the construction of a pool at setback floor.

Status

Granted (This application has been approved by Planning Board / Commission.)

Location

65, Garage, Triq San Bastjan, Rabat

Locality

Rabat

Applicant

G3 Estates Ltd Attn: Daniel Grima

Perit

Perit Gilbert Bartolo

Application type

Full development permission

Zone

Within Development Zone

Type of works

Demolition & New Construction (Residential)

Height

2 floors plus a receded floor

Residential units

4

Received

19 February 2026

Validated

18 March 2026

Published

18 March 2026

Comments close

24 April 2026

Recommendation

Grant Permission

Decision

Grant Permission

Decision date

28 July 2026

Permit expires

19 August 2031

Case details on the Planning Authority website

Plans, case officer report and decision on eapps

Planning activity around 65, Garage, Triq San Bastjan, Rabat

102 other applications within 300 m: 68 granted, 1 refused, 14 pending. 99% of decided applications nearby were granted. Tallest granted nearby: 4 floors (PA/05266/24).

On Triq San Bastjan: 12 other applications, 8 granted and 0 refused; granted buildings are typically 4 floors, the tallest 4.

Approval estimate for demolition & new construction applications like this here: about 95% (likely range 65–100%, low reliability, from 19 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/02156/26 Rabat: To propose internal alterations, new extension at second floor level together with restoration of facade. Granted, validated 1 April 2026, 18 m away
• PA/05266/24 Rabat: To demolish existing maisonettes and construction of 4 garages and 1 maisonette at ground floor level and 8 overlaying residential dwellings from the first… Granted, validated 7 August 2024, 4 floors plus a receded floor, 26 m away
• PA/03145/25 Rabat: Proposed demolition of existing garage and maisonette and reconstruction of garage and 4 apartments above that consist of a maisonette at first floor,… Granted, validated 21 May 2025, 4 floors plus a receded floor, 35 m away
• PA/03136/21 Rabat: To sanction townhouse as built. Sanctioning includes layout and changes to facades design approved in PA 03215/02. Status being checked, 35 m away
• PA/03417/26 Rabat: Proposed development including the demolition of existing property and construction of a street level garage and four overlying residential units. Development… Pending, validated 3 June 2026, 2 floors, 41 m away
• PA/01497/26 Rabat: Sanctioning of structure at first floor level not indicated in a pre-1968 aerial photo in a pre-1968 property. Granted, validated 28 April 2026, 42 m away
• PA/01560/26 Rabat: Sanctioning of subdivision of a duplex residential unit into two separate units, including internal alterations. Granted, validated 17 April 2026, 47 m away
• PA/06734/23 Rabat: Proposed change in design of balconies on front facade and minor internal alterations at basement level. Granted, validated 19 January 2024, 47 m away
• PA/01366/25 Rabat: Renewal of PA/00794/20 - Internal alterations to expand living spaces and extension of the existing washroom to become a bedroom and construction of staircase… Granted, validated 2 April 2025, 52 m away
• PA/00794/20 Rabat: Internal alterations to expand living spaces and extension of the existing washroom to become a bedroom and construction of staircase to access the roof. Status being checked, 52 m away
• PA/01506/23 Rabat: Renewal of PA06232/18 (Additional floor to approved permit PA04324/15 and changes to internal layout at all floors including introduction of lift and shifting… Granted, validated 15 March 2023, 53 m away
• PA/05004/26 Rabat: To demolish existing residential unit and construct guest house (Class 3A) consisting of breakfast area plus ancillary facilities at basement level, reception… Pending, validated 22 July 2026, 3 floors plus a receded floor, 55 m away
• PA/01077/20 Rabat: To renew PA 374/15 (demolition of existing building and construction of a ground floor garage with overlying residential unit). Status being checked, 2 floors, 59 m away
• PA/04918/24 Rabat: Demolition of existing dwelling, retaining facade. Excavation of 1 level basement housing 4 private parking garages, and construction of 1 maisonette… Granted, validated 31 July 2024, 64 m away
• PA/01631/25 Rabat: To renew PA237/20 - To renew permit PA1197/15 (to demolish existing garage and construct garage at ground floor, residential units at first/second floors and… Granted, validated 4 April 2025, 3 floors plus a receded floor, 65 m away

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• PA/07081/26 Mellieha: To sanction departures from that approved in PA/3316/95 to residential units which includes changes to the internal layouts, site configuration, levels, to… Pending, validated 14 October 2026
• PA/07079/26 Mellieha: Proposed internal alterations to include a lift. Granted, validated 30 October 2026
• PA/06891/26 Fgura: To sanction residential dwelling (no permits traced). Proposed alterations and additions to first floor dwelling to include a lift shaft and sub-division into… Pending, validated 7 October 2026, 3 floors
• PA/06698/26 Mellieha: Changes to development approved in PA/4930/24 which includes changes to the internal layout, facade and site levels. Proposal includes also the… Pending, validated 7 October 2026
• PA/06588/26 Mellieha: Proposed extension and alterations to dwelling approved in RG/528/26 in lieu of development approved in PA/1314/20. Proposal includes also a jacuzzi at… Pending, validated 23 September 2026
• PA/06527/26 Hamrun: To demolish existing dwelling while retaining facade. Proposed construction of a Class 4A-office at ground floor and overlying residential development having… Pending, validated 23 September 2026, 2 floors

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• PA/07261/26 Paola: To retain and restore part of facade, to demolish part of existing dwellings, excavate reservoir and basement, and to construct 12 garages at basement level,… Pending, validated 21 October 2026, 2 floors plus a receded floor
• PA/05203/26 Siggiewi: Proposed amendments to residential development approved in PA/4343/25 which includes internal alterations and subdivision of the duplex apartment into two… Pending, validated 29 July 2026
• PA/05127/26 Mellieha: To demolish existing pre-1968 structure, excavate basement, and reservoir, and construct 4 private car garages at basement level, Class 4B at ground floor… Suspended, validated 22 July 2026, 4 floors plus a receded floor
• PA/04861/26 Mellieha: To demolish existing dwelling and excavate site to necessary levels. Proposed construction of garages (private car parking) at basement levels and overlying… Pending, validated 15 July 2026, 4 floors
• PA/04240/26 San Pawl il-Bahar: To demolish existing penthouse. Proposed construction of 3 residential units. Pending, validated 24 June 2026
• PA/03763/26 Mellieha: To demolish existing pre-1968 dwelling, excavate reservoir and basement, and to construct Class 4B with sign, a street level garage, five overlying apartment… Suspended, validated 3 June 2026, 5 floors plus a receded floor

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