--- title: "PA/02209/23: install steel structure to create multi purpose in Rabat | PropertyList" url: https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02209-23/rabat-install-steel-structure-to-create-multi-purpose source: PropertyList (propertylist.mt), from the Malta Planning Authority's public register retrieved: 2026-11-03 --- > Granted planning application in Rabat: To install steel structure to create multi purpose hall at first floor and chapel at ground floor instead of the… Planning applications › Rabat › PA0220923 # PA/02209/23: install steel structure to create multi purpose in Rabat Ursuline Sisters, 70, Triq tal-Virtu' c/w, Triq San Vincenz Ferreri, Rabat To install steel structure to create multi purpose hall at first floor and chapel at ground floor instead of the existing high chapel. To construct staircase leading from the outside directly to the first floor, to open new window on facade of chapel and change use of 2 rooms to toilets at first floor. - **Status:** Granted (This application has been approved by Planning Board / Commission.) - **Location:** Ursuline Sisters, 70, Triq tal-Virtu' c/w, Triq San Vincenz Ferreri, Rabat - **Locality:** [Rabat](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/rabat) - **Applicant:** [Sr. Magdalene Cauchi](https://propertylist.mt/applicant/magdalene-cauchi) - **Perit:** [Perit Abigail Scicluna Lewis](https://propertylist.mt/perit/abigail-scicluna-lewis) - **Application type:** Full development permission - **Zone:** Within Development Zone - **Type of works:** New Construction - **Received:** 1 March 2023 - **Validated:** 26 April 2023 - **Published:** 26 April 2023 - **Comments close:** 26 May 2023 - **Recommendation:** Grant Permission - **Decision:** Grant Permission - **Decision date:** 20 October 2023 - **Permit expires:** 1 November 2028 [Case details on the Planning Authority website](https://www.pa.org.mt/pacasedetails?CaseType=PA/02209/23) [Plans, case officer report and decision on eapps](https://eapps.pa.org.mt/Case/CaseDetails?caseType=PA&casenumber=02209&caseYear=23) ## Planning activity around Ursuline Sisters, 70, Triq tal-Virtu' c/w, Triq San Vincenz Ferreri, Rabat 11 other applications within 300 m: 9 granted, 1 refused, 0 pending. 90% of decided applications nearby were granted. Tallest granted nearby: 3 floors (PA/04488/24). On Triq tal-Virtu': 10 other applications, 9 granted and 1 refused; granted buildings are typically 3 floors, the tallest 3. Approval estimate for new construction applications like this here: about 92% (likely range 62–100%, low reliability, from 2 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/02402/23** Rabat](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02402-23/rabat-replace-door-aperture-of-a-pre-1968-agricultural): To replace door aperture of a pre-1968 agricultural store at Tal-Virtu’ Rabat. Granted, validated 8 June 2023, 209 m away - [**PA/05809/24** Rabat](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05809-24/rabat-demolish-a-number-of-dilapidated-structures-established): To demolish a number of dilapidated structures established pre-1968 to allow the construction of a new agricultural store. The proposal shall also include the… Granted, validated 4 September 2024, 218 m away - [**PA/02909/24** Rabat](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02909-24/rabat-excavate-the-site-and-to-construct-a): To excavate the site and to construct a pump room, a sump and an underground water reservoir. Granted, validated 22 May 2024, 236 m away - [**PA/00744/20** Rabat](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00744-20/rabat-reconstruct-roofs-to-existing-structures): To reconstruct roofs to existing structures Status being checked, 272 m away - [**PA/03584/22** Rabat](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03584-22/rabat-demolish-existing-pavement): To demolish existing pavement. To construct no. 5 belvedere viewpoint areas, landscaping works with plantation of indigenous trees and plants in addition to… Granted, validated 5 February 2025, 364 m away - [**PA/02429/23** Rabat](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02429-23/rabat-sanction-existing-garage-as-built): To sanction existing garage as built. Refused, validated 3 May 2023, 610 m away - [**PA/04800/25** Rabat](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04800-25/rabat-restoration-of-facade): Restoration of facade. Granted, validated 20 August 2025, 665 m away - [**PA/05946/24** Rabat](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05946-24/rabat-this-application-seeks-to-sanction-minor-internal): This application seeks to sanction minor internal alterations from PA/04649/02. The works include a cellar at basement level and a side elevation on Triq… Granted, validated 31 October 2024, 735 m away - [**PA/04906/25** Rabat](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04906-25/rabat-alterations): Alterations, additions and extensions to existing townhouse, to convert the house into 3 separate units/apartments. The proposal includes the construction of… Granted, validated 15 October 2025, 761 m away - [**PA/01753/26** Rabat](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01753-26/rabat-carry-out-internal-and-external-alterations-and): To carry out internal and external alterations and extend the second floor. Granted, validated 17 April 2026, 789 m away - [**PA/04488/24** Rabat](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04488-24/rabat-alteration-to-existing-townhouse-which-includes-a): Alteration to existing townhouse which includes a garage at ground floor, demolition of accretion in garden and room at back of property, excavation within… Granted, validated 10 July 2024, 3 floors plus a receded floor, 794 m away ## More by Abigail Scicluna Lewis - [**PA/06781/26** Cospicua (Bormla)](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06781-26/cospicua-bormla-minor-internal-alterations-namely-change-of-window): Minor internal alterations namely change of window to door, change in use of rooms, change to internal layout at first floor, opening of skylight into bedroom… Pending - [**PA/05932/26** Mosta](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05932-26/mosta-sanction-difference-from-permit-pa04710-95-including-site): To sanction difference from permit PA04710/95 including site outline and internal layout and position of dividing walls. Pending, validated 26 August 2026 - [**PA/05387/26** Ghaxaq](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05387-26/ghaxaq-internal-alterations): Internal alterations, change of front rooms to garage, alterations on facade including the opening of garage door, construction of bedrooms and bathrooms at… Pending, validated 5 August 2026, 2 floors - [**PA/02885/26** Naxxar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02885-26/naxxar-sanction-differences-in-room-dimensions-and-site): To sanction differences in room dimensions and site outline from PA1333/02. Granted, validated 6 May 2026 - [**PA/02254/26** Marsaskala](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02254-26/marsaskala-sanction-differences-from-pa1361-88-namely-backyard): To sanction differences from PA1361/88 namely backyard, shaft and wc. Granted, validated 15 April 2026 - [**PA/00762/26** Zurrieq](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00762-26/zurrieq-demolish-roof-structures-and-construct-three-new): To demolish roof structures and construct three new units, one at second floor, one at third floor, and one at receded floor level, and staircase to be… Granted, validated 11 February 2026, 4 floors plus a receded floor [All applications by Abigail Scicluna Lewis](https://propertylist.mt/perit/abigail-scicluna-lewis) ## More from Magdalene Cauchi - [**PA/04800/25** Rabat](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04800-25/rabat-restoration-of-facade): Restoration of facade. Granted, validated 20 August 2025 - [**PA/04801/23** Sliema](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04801-23/sliema-convert-a-childrens-residential-home): To convert a children’s residential home (pre-1968 Class 2A) into a (day time) child care center Class 2C located at ground floor only. Proposal includes… Granted, validated 16 August 2023 [All planning applications in Rabat](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/rabat)