--- title: "PA/02225/21: Internal and external alterations to existing derelict in Rabat | PropertyList" url: https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02225-21/rabat-internal-and-external-alterations-to-existing-derelict source: PropertyList (propertylist.mt), from the Malta Planning Authority's public register retrieved: 2026-11-03 --- > Status being checked planning application in Rabat: Internal and external alterations to existing derelict property, including restoration of facade,… Planning applications › Rabat › PA0222521 # PA/02225/21: Internal and external alterations to existing derelict in Rabat 39, Triq l-Isptar, Rabat Internal and external alterations to existing derelict property, including restoration of facade, minimal internal alterations and sanctioning of variations from the approved permit PB1658/74. - **Status:** Status being checked - **Location:** 39, Triq l-Isptar, Rabat - **Locality:** [Rabat](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/rabat) - **Applicant:** [Housing Maintenance and Embellishment Company Ltd Attn: George Lauria](https://propertylist.mt/applicant/housing-maintenance-and-embellishment-company-ltd) - **Perit:** [Perit Stephen Buhagiar](https://propertylist.mt/perit/stephen-buhagiar) - **Type of works:** Sanctioning [Case details on the Planning Authority website](https://www.pa.org.mt/pacasedetails?CaseType=PA/02225/21) [Plans, case officer report and decision on eapps](https://eapps.pa.org.mt/Case/CaseDetails?caseType=PA&casenumber=02225&caseYear=21) ## Planning activity around 39, Triq l-Isptar, Rabat 168 other applications within 300 m: 105 granted, 4 refused, 21 pending. 96% of decided applications nearby were granted. Tallest granted nearby: 3 floors (PA/00810/24). On Triq l-Isptar: 4 other applications, 2 granted and 0 refused. Approval estimate for sanctioning applications like this here: about 91% (likely range 61–100%, 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/06082/23** Rabat](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06082-23/rabat-renewal-of-pa-04314-18-for-the-proposed-change): Renewal of PA/04314/18 for the proposed change of use to a Class 4C food and drink establishment (no cooking) as per LN74/2014, including signage. Proposal to… Granted, validated 9 November 2023, 17 m away - [**PA/03537/24** Rabat](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03537-24/rabat-restoration-of-facade): Restoration of facade. Granted, validated 10 July 2024, 25 m away - [**PA/01448/23** Rabat](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01448-23/rabat-extension-of-a-class-3a-guesthouse-as): Extension of a Class 3A guesthouse as approved per PA08649/20. The extension will consist of 3 bedrooms. Works include the increase of 1 receded floor level,… Granted, validated 17 May 2023, 30 m away - [**PA/00282/21** Rabat](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00282-21/rabat-construct-rooms-at-second-floor-and-stairwell): To construct rooms at second floor and stairwell at third floor Status being checked, 4 floors, 36 m away - [**PA/00286/22** Rabat](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00286-22/rabat-sanction-minor-variations-from-previously-approved-permit): To sanction minor variations from previously approved permit PA1928/01 and to correct he approved drawings following an accurate survey of the property. Status being checked, 36 m away - [**PA/04808/26** Rabat](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04808-26/rabat-sanctioning-of-minor-variations-from-the-last): Sanctioning of minor variations from the last approved PA/06587/20. Variations include: changes in the placement of furniture on all levels. Proposal also… Refused, validated 15 July 2026, 40 m away - [**PA/06483/24** Rabat](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06483-24/rabat-replace-existing-apertures-with-timber-white-apertures): To replace existing apertures with timber white apertures. Granted, validated 12 December 2024, 40 m away - [**PA/01948/25** Rabat](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01948-25/rabat-propose-the-change-of-use-of-a): To propose the change of use of a pre-1968 structure to a Class 4B retail and Class 5A cobbler including the installation of wall lining, signage and changes… Granted, validated 26 March 2025, 43 m away - [**PA/01551/24** Rabat](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01551-24/rabat-change-of-use-from-class-4b): Change of use from Class 4B (retail) to Class 4C (food and drink establishment/ no cooking allowed.) Development to also include minor internal alterations… Granted, validated 20 March 2024, 43 m away - [**PA/07091/24** Rabat](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07091-24/rabat-demolition-of-2-rooms-at-second-floor): The demolition of 2 rooms at second floor level and the construction of an additional floor, which is overlying a first floor maisonette and will consist of a… Pending, validated 16 October 2024, 3 floors, 51 m away - [**PA/00550/26** Rabat](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00550-26/rabat-change-of-use-from-shop-class-4b): Change of use from shop Class 4B to garage; alterations to include the removal of shop signage, removal of internal temporary partitions, and an enlargement… Pending, validated 4 February 2026, 54 m away - [**PA/01857/25** Rabat](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01857-25/rabat-proposal-includes-change-of-use-of-the): Proposal includes change of use of the existing townhouse to a guest house (Class 3A), various internal alterations, extension at roof level and restoration… Granted, validated 18 March 2025, 55 m away - [**PA/02732/26** Rabat](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02732-26/rabat-conversion-and-refurbishment-of-an-existing-building): Proposed conversion and refurbishment of an existing building from Class 1 and Class 5 uses into a 15-bedroom Class 3A guesthouse with a ground floor Class 4D… Pending, validated 29 April 2026, 4 floors plus a receded floor, 56 m away - [**PA/06343/24** Rabat](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06343-24/rabat-internal-alterations-to-existing-class-4d-restaurant): Proposed internal alterations to existing Class 4D Restaurant, including mezzanine level. Granted, validated 25 September 2024, 58 m away - [**PA/04650/23** Rabat](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04650-23/rabat-renewal-of-the-development-permission-pa7975-17-for): Renewal of the development permission PA7975/17 for the conservation of the main belfry and maintenance of roof areas. Granted, validated 18 September 2023, 61 m away ## More by Stephen Buhagiar - [**PA/07033/25** Fgura](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07033-25/fgura-internal-alterations): Internal alterations, installation of commercial sign above main door, and change of use of garage to a public service garage (parking of Y-plate vehicles). Granted, validated 29 October 2025 - [**PA/02537/24** Senglea (Isla)](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02537-24/senglea-isla-internal-and-external-alterations-and-addition-of): Internal and external alterations and addition of one bedroom at second floor level. Granted, validated 18 June 2024 - [**PA/01655/24** Belt Valletta](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01655-24/belt-valletta-re-establishing-residential-use-of-dilapidated-dwelling): Re-establishing residential use of dilapidated dwelling, including restoration of facade. Withdrawn, validated 3 April 2024 - [**PA/00940/24** Zabbar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00940-24/zabbar-internal-and-external-alterations-including-additional-rooms): Internal and external alterations including additional rooms at setback floor level to previous permit PA1688/20. Granted, validated 23 September 2024 - [**PA/06009/23** Safi](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06009-23/safi-change-of-use-from-garage-for-private): Change of use from garage for private cars to garage for private cars and Class 6A warehouse, variations from the official building alignment, internal… Refused, validated 18 October 2023 - [**PA/01823/21** Qrendi](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01823-21/qrendi-sanction-changes-to-class-2a-independent-living): To sanction changes to Class 2A independent living residence, change of use of basement level and changes to front garden. Status being checked [All applications by Stephen Buhagiar](https://propertylist.mt/perit/stephen-buhagiar) ## More from Housing Maintenance and Embellishment Company Ltd - [**PA/07235/23** Vittoriosa (Birgu)](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07235-23/vittoriosa-birgu-demolition-of-existing-block): Demolition of existing block, retaining and restoring dilapidated façade, substitution with 3 units and a communal area, following PA 7454/19. Withdrawn, validated 6 December 2023, 2 floors - [**PA/01500/22** Siggiewi](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01500-22/siggiewi-alterations-to-the-approved-pa2774-19-including-1): Proposed alterations to the approved PA2774/19 including: 1- Offset of 760mm from two party walls at basement level; 2- Minor shifting of walls at all levels;… Status being checked [All planning applications in Rabat](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/rabat)