--- title: "PA/02214/24: internal alterations comprising shifting of walls in Rabat | PropertyList" url: https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02214-24/rabat-internal-alterations-comprising-shifting-of-walls source: PropertyList (propertylist.mt), from the Malta Planning Authority's public register retrieved: 2026-11-03 --- > Granted planning application in Rabat: Proposed internal alterations comprising shifting of walls, blocking of doorways to accommodate new layout.… Planning applications › Rabat › PA0221424 # PA/02214/24: internal alterations comprising shifting of walls in Rabat 21, Triq Bir ir-Riebu, Rabat Proposed internal alterations comprising shifting of walls, blocking of doorways to accommodate new layout. Application also includes, construction of roof structure and jacuzzi at second floor level. - **Status:** Granted (This application has been approved by Planning Board / Commission.) - **Location:** 21, Triq Bir ir-Riebu, Rabat - **Locality:** [Rabat](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/rabat) - **Applicant:** Matthew Costa - **Perit:** [Perit Mark Frendo](https://propertylist.mt/perit/mark-frendo) - **Application type:** Full development permission - **Zone:** Within Development Zone - **Type of works:** New Construction - **Received:** 21 December 2023 - **Validated:** 12 June 2024 - **Published:** 12 June 2024 - **Comments close:** 12 July 2024 - **Recommendation:** Grant Permission - **Decision:** Grant Permission - **Decision date:** 9 April 2025 - **Permit expires:** 23 April 2030 [Case details on the Planning Authority website](https://www.pa.org.mt/pacasedetails?CaseType=PA/02214/24) [Plans, case officer report and decision on eapps](https://eapps.pa.org.mt/Case/CaseDetails?caseType=PA&casenumber=02214&caseYear=24) ## Planning activity around 21, Triq Bir ir-Riebu, Rabat 236 other applications within 300 m: 161 granted, 2 refused, 25 pending. 99% of decided applications nearby were granted. Tallest granted nearby: 5 floors (PA/00561/25). On Triq Bir ir-Riebu: 30 other applications, 20 granted and 0 refused; granted buildings are typically 2 floors, the tallest 4. Approval estimate for new construction applications like this here: about 94% (likely range 64–100%, low reliability, from 12 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/00943/23** Rabat](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00943-23/rabat-internal-alterations-and-addition-at-second-floor): Internal alterations and addition at second floor. Granted, validated 22 February 2023, 3 floors, 24 m away - [**PA/00545/22** Rabat](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00545-22/rabat-change-of-use-from-office-block): Change of use from office block (16 offices) covered by PA07734/19 to 6 apartments and 1 receded apartment, including internal and external alterations and… Status being checked, 26 m away - [**PA/06565/23** Rabat](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06565-23/rabat-sanction-change-of-use-from-games-room): To sanction change of use from games room and library approved in PA7492/20 into guest rooms (Class 3A). Granted, validated 8 November 2023, 34 m away - [**PA/05627/26** Rabat](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05627-26/rabat-sanction-differences-of-an-approved-dwelling-as): To sanction differences of an approved dwelling as per PA10229/17 after new survey. Granted, validated 7 October 2026, 38 m away - [**PA/01964/26** Rabat](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01964-26/rabat-sanction-minor-variations-from-pa-01839-95): To sanction minor variations from PA/01839/95, including the removal of wall and replacement with beam, and shifting of walls following recent site survey. Granted, validated 25 May 2026, 44 m away - [**PA/01969/26** Rabat](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01969-26/rabat-sanction-changes-to-pa3777-08-following-a-more): To sanction changes to PA3777/08 following a more accurate survey and variations carried out on site. Proposed change of existing aluminium apertures to timber. Granted, validated 25 March 2026, 48 m away - [**PA/07484/24** Rabat](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07484-24/rabat-redesign-of-existing-roof-area): Redesign of existing roof area, including installation of jacuzzi. Granted, validated 3 February 2025, 51 m away - [**PA/00287/26** Rabat](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00287-26/rabat-internal-alterations-and-proposed-extension-at-first): Proposed internal alterations and proposed extension at first floor level. Granted, validated 21 January 2026, 58 m away - [**PA/03404/21** Rabat](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03404-21/rabat-widening-of-door-to-create-a-garage): Proposed widening of door to create a garage and to replace existing apertures to timber Status being checked, 60 m away - [**PA/05077/25** Rabat](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05077-25/rabat-terraced-house-internal-and-external-alterations): Terraced house internal and external alterations. To carry out additions and alterations to the existing ground floor and first floor including demolition and… Granted, validated 6 August 2025, 2 floors, 63 m away - [**PA/03005/26** Rabat](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03005-26/rabat-addition-of-a-guest-room-at-roof): Addition of a guest room at roof level and minor changes to the internal layout from that approved in PA1681/25. Granted, validated 13 May 2026, 66 m away - [**PA/00171/20** Rabat](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00171-20/rabat-demolition-of-existing-residential-building-retaining-facade): Demolition of existing residential building retaining facade on Triq Emanuele Vitale and construction of a retail outlet at ground floor level, and apartments… Status being checked, 4 floors plus a receded floor, 69 m away - [**PA/05980/25** Rabat](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05980-25/rabat-sanction-departures-to-dwelling-from-pa-3741-19-which): To sanction departures to dwelling from PA/3741/19 which includes correction of the site configuration and changes to the internal layout, room uses, site… Granted, validated 17 September 2025, 70 m away - [**PA/07339/25** Rabat](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07339-25/rabat-addition-of-rooms-to-existing-approved-office): Addition of rooms to existing approved office and residence in PA/06592/18 and minor changes to facade. Granted, validated 12 November 2025, 71 m away - [**PA/01681/25** Rabat](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01681-25/rabat-internal-alterations-to-plans-approved-in-pa171-20): Internal alterations to plans approved in PA171/20 and change of use from Class 4B to Class 4D and Class 1 (residential) to Class 3A guest house, including… Granted, validated 18 March 2025, 71 m away ## More by Mark Frendo - [**PA/06473/26** San Pawl il-Bahar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06473-26/san-pawl-il-bahar-change-of-use-from-vehicle-garage-to): Change of use from vehicle garage to [Class 4B] shop. Pending, validated 23 September 2026 - [**PA/06334/26** Sliema](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06334-26/sliema-internal-alterations-and-extension-at-second-floor): Proposed internal alterations and extension at second floor level comprising a lounge area, including installation of pv panels at roof level. Granted, validated 28 October 2026 - [**PA/05965/26** Zurrieq](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05965-26/zurrieq-change-of-use-from-a-class-4b): Proposed change of use from a Class 4B shop to a 1 bedroom maisonette, and sanctioning of internal alterations. Pending, validated 2 September 2026 - [**PA/05845/26** Kalkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05845-26/kalkara-raising-of-party-wall-at-roof-level): Raising of party wall at roof level as per civil code. Pending, validated 23 September 2026 - [**PA/04483/26** Siggiewi](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04483-26/siggiewi-part-demolition-and-alterations-to-existing-dwelling): Part demolition and alterations to existing dwelling. Construction of 1no. duplex unit at ground/first floors, 2no. apartments at second/third floors and 1no.… Pending, validated 26 August 2026, 4 floors plus a receded floor - [**PA/04267/26** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04267-26/birkirkara-part-internal-demolition-of-internal-structures): Part internal demolition of internal structures, formation of 4no. 1-bedroom apartments within same built volume including extension at second and recessed… Suspended, validated 24 June 2026, 3 floors plus a receded floor [All applications by Mark Frendo](https://propertylist.mt/perit/mark-frendo) [All planning applications in Rabat](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/rabat)