--- title: "PA/01778/21: propose demolishing of existing structure whilst retaining in Rabat | PropertyList" url: https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01778-21/rabat-propose-demolishing-of-existing-structure-whilst-retaining source: PropertyList (propertylist.mt), from the Malta Planning Authority's public register retrieved: 2026-11-03 --- > Status being checked planning application in Rabat: To propose demolishing of existing structure whilst retaining back room overlooking back yard and… Planning applications › Rabat › PA0177821 # PA/01778/21: propose demolishing of existing structure whilst retaining in Rabat 20, Carmen, Misrah il-Forok, Rabat To propose demolishing of existing structure whilst retaining back room overlooking back yard and construction of a new residential dwelling over four floor levels. - **Status:** Status being checked - **Location:** 20, Carmen, Misrah il-Forok, Rabat - **Locality:** [Rabat](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/rabat) - **Applicant:** Ms Alessia Galea - **Perit:** [Perit Christian Spiteri](https://propertylist.mt/perit/christian-spiteri) - **Type of works:** Demolition & New Construction (Residential) - **Height:** 4 floors - **Residential units:** 1 [Case details on the Planning Authority website](https://www.pa.org.mt/pacasedetails?CaseType=PA/01778/21) [Plans, case officer report and decision on eapps](https://eapps.pa.org.mt/Case/CaseDetails?caseType=PA&casenumber=01778&caseYear=21) ## Planning activity around 20, Carmen, Misrah il-Forok, Rabat 103 other applications within 300 m: 74 granted, 1 refused, 11 pending. 99% of decided applications nearby were granted. Tallest granted nearby: 4 floors (PA/05306/25). Approval estimate for demolition & new construction applications like this here: about 95% (likely range 65–100%, low reliability, from 24 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/01203/26** Rabat](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01203-26/rabat-demolish-the-first-floor-maisonette-and-the): To demolish the first floor maisonette and the construction of 3 overlying apartments and 1 receded penthouse. Granted, validated 22 April 2026, 3 floors plus a receded floor, 26 m away - [**PA/05106/24** Rabat](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05106-24/rabat-sanction-existing-property-as-built-from-approved): To sanction existing property as built from approved permits PB1969/73 and PB5161/85 and to propose minor internal and external alterations. Granted, validated 5 February 2025, 32 m away - [**PA/04797/20** Rabat](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04797-20/rabat-demolition-of-existing-groundfloor-garage): Demolition of existing groundfloor garage. Alterations to existing basement domestic store. Construction of private car garage, common stair well including… Pending, validated 26 August 2020, 1 floor plus a receded floor, 38 m away - [**PA/02905/26** Rabat](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02905-26/rabat-demolish-washroom-at-roof-level-and-two): To demolish washroom at roof level and two overlying rooms within backyard, and to construct one additional floor and a receded floor. Proposal also includes… Granted, validated 23 June 2026, 3 floors plus a receded floor, 40 m away - [**PA/08336/24** Rabat](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-08336-24/rabat-demolition-of-existing-terraced-house-and-construction): Demolition of existing terraced house and construction of terraced house including Casa Bottega (Class 1D). Granted, validated 11 December 2024, 2 floors, 41 m away - [**PA/02638/22** Rabat](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02638-22/rabat-affect-minor-internal-additions-and-alterations-with): To affect minor internal additions and alterations with a different layout from that approved in permission PA05705/19. To construct a receded floor at… Status being checked, 4 floors plus a receded floor, 49 m away - [**PA/03611/26** Rabat](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03611-26/rabat-demolish-existing-maisonette-and-construct-2-floors): To demolish existing maisonette and construct 2 floors and a receded floor as 1 residential unit, including pool at roof level. Granted, validated 3 August 2026, 3 floors plus a receded floor, 54 m away - [**PA/05306/25** Rabat](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05306-25/rabat-demolition-of-existing-townhouse-and-construction-of): Proposed demolition of existing townhouse and construction of ground floor garage, apartments at first, second and third floor level and penthouse at receded… Granted, validated 8 October 2025, 4 floors plus a receded floor, 54 m away - [**PA/05939/24** Rabat](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05939-24/rabat-demolition-of-existing-dwelling): Demolition of existing dwelling, construction of ground floor garage, 3 apartments and receded apartment including pool. Granted, validated 4 September 2024, 4 floors plus a receded floor, 55 m away - [**PA/06969/23** Rabat](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06969-23/rabat-internal-alterations-and-extension-at-second-floor): Internal alterations and extension at second floor. Granted, validated 25 January 2024, 55 m away - [**PA/06634/23** Rabat](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06634-23/rabat-demolish-existing-ground-floor-garage): To demolish existing ground floor garage. Construction of ground floor garage and an overlying maisonette (1 unit). Granted, validated 8 November 2023, 2 floors, 55 m away - [**PA/06744/25** Rabat](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06744-25/rabat-demolition-of-2-existing-maisonettes): Demolition of 2 existing maisonettes, excavation and construction of reservoir beneath ramp as well as construction of 1 terraced house on ground, first,… Pending, validated 15 October 2025, 3 floors plus a receded floor, 65 m away - [**PA/05917/25** Rabat](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05917-25/rabat-demolition-of-existing-dwelling): Proposed demolition of existing dwelling, excavation of reservoir, and construction of ground floor garage for 4 private car parking spaces, and 4 dwellings… Granted, validated 10 September 2025, 1 floor plus a receded floor, 66 m away - [**PA/01690/26** Rabat](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01690-26/rabat-remove-one-floor-from-the-approved-permit): Remove one floor from the approved permit PA2831/23, turning the development into one unit, rather than two. Proposed internal alterations. Granted, validated 14 April 2026, 1 floor, 67 m away - [**PA/02831/23** Rabat](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02831-23/rabat-proposal-seeks-to-convert-the-current-maisonette): Proposal seeks to convert the current maisonette into two apartments- two bedroom apartment at first floor and three bedroom duplex at second and recessed… Granted, validated 31 July 2023, 3 floors plus a receded floor, 68 m away ## More by Christian Spiteri - [**PA/07779/26** Mellieha](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07779-26/mellieha-renew-pa-1948-15-renewal-of-pa-4509-08): To renew PA/1948/15 - Renewal of PA 4509/08 - to sanction the demolition of existing building and to construct bungalow and swimming pool. Pending, 1 floor - [**PA/07574/26** Mellieha](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07574-26/mellieha-propose-changes-to-development-approved-in-pa-06937-19): To propose changes to development approved in PA/06937/19, such that the existing slab over third floor would be retained, instead of demolished and to… Pending - [**PA/07524/26** St Julians](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07524-26/st-julians-adjustment-of-building-height-limitations-for-plots): Adjustment of building height limitations for plots A, B, and C to align with the established height of the adjacent property, ensuring consistency in… Pending, validated 28 October 2026 - [**PA/07408/26** Gzira](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07408-26/gzira-change-of-use-from-unutilized-vacant-premises-to): Change of use from unutilized/vacant premises to a Class 4B beauty salon/semi-permanent tattooing. Pending, validated 28 October 2026 - [**PA/07220/26** Birzebbuga](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07220-26/birzebbuga-renew-pa-04084-18-internal-alterations-of-existing): To renew PA/04084/18 - Internal alterations of existing apartment block (including installation of lift through all floors), demolition of washroom, and… Pending, validated 21 October 2026 - [**PA/07073/26** San Pawl il-Bahar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07073-26/san-pawl-il-bahar-propose-minor-variations-from-approved-permit-by): To propose minor variations from approved permit by virtue PA/01343/26 which consists of enlargement of existing windows. Pending [All applications by Christian Spiteri](https://propertylist.mt/perit/christian-spiteri) [All planning applications in Rabat](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/rabat)