--- title: "PA/02170/23: Demolition of the existing building and construction in Rabat | PropertyList" url: https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02170-23/rabat-demolition-of-the-existing-building-and-construction source: PropertyList (propertylist.mt), from the Malta Planning Authority's public register retrieved: 2026-11-03 --- > Withdrawn planning application in Rabat: Demolition of the existing building and construction of a new residential unit with garage and swimming pool. Perit… Planning applications › Rabat › PA0217023 # PA/02170/23: Demolition of the existing building and construction in Rabat 31, Sqaq Fra Diegu, Rabat Demolition of the existing building and construction of a new residential unit with garage and swimming pool. - **Status:** Withdrawn (This application for development permission has been withdrawn by the applicant.) - **Location:** 31, Sqaq Fra Diegu, Rabat - **Locality:** [Rabat](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/rabat) - **Applicant:** Martina Vassallo - **Perit:** [Perit Mario Pirotta](https://propertylist.mt/perit/mario-pirotta) - **Application type:** Full development permission - **Zone:** Within Development Zone - **Type of works:** Demolition & New Construction (Residential) - **Residential units:** 1 - **Received:** 6 February 2023 - **Validated:** 19 April 2023 - **Published:** 19 April 2023 - **Comments close:** 19 May 2023 [Case details on the Planning Authority website](https://www.pa.org.mt/pacasedetails?CaseType=PA/02170/23) [Plans, case officer report and decision on eapps](https://eapps.pa.org.mt/Case/CaseDetails?caseType=PA&casenumber=02170&caseYear=23) ## Planning activity around 31, Sqaq Fra Diegu, Rabat 180 other applications within 300 m: 114 granted, 5 refused, 21 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 & new construction applications like this here: about 95% (likely range 65–100%, low reliability, from 4 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/01416/25** Rabat](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01416-25/rabat-demolition-of-existing-dwelling): Demolition of existing dwelling, and reconstruction of dwelling on 2 floors. Proposal includes also washroom at roof level, formation of garage at street… Pending, validated 5 March 2025, 2 floors, 21 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 Mario Pirotta - [**PA/03294/26** Zebbug](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03294-26/zebbug-sanction-changes-from-pa-5987-01): To sanction changes from PA/5987/01. Granted, validated 3 August 2026 - [**PA/06349/23** Vittoriosa (Birgu)](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06349-23/vittoriosa-birgu-sanction-use-of-class-4d-within-band): To sanction use of Class 4D within band club. Granted, validated 1 November 2023 - [**PA/03045/23** Attard](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03045-23/attard-sanctioning-of-common-parts-of-apartment-block): Sanctioning of common parts of apartment block as built, and installation of lift. Granted, validated 5 July 2023 - [**PA/02716/22** Siggiewi](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02716-22/siggiewi-division-of-one-unit-into-two-separate): Division of one unit into two separate units and the removal of the existing soil at the gardens to expose the underlying original stone-slabs. Status being checked - [**PA/00536/22** Belt Valletta](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00536-22/belt-valletta-re-installation-and-repair-of-the-balcony-and): The re-installation and repair of the balcony and its support to pre-1967 residential unit. Status being checked - [**PA/03512/21** Vittoriosa (Birgu)](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03512-21/vittoriosa-birgu-change-of-use-from-bar-within-a): Change of use from Bar within a Band Club into Class 4D within the same Band Club Status being checked [All applications by Mario Pirotta](https://propertylist.mt/perit/mario-pirotta) [All planning applications in Rabat](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/rabat)