--- title: "PA/02266/23: sanction pre and post 1978 farmhouse and in Rabat | PropertyList" url: https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02266-23/rabat-sanction-pre-and-post-1978-farmhouse-and source: PropertyList (propertylist.mt), from the Malta Planning Authority's public register retrieved: 2026-11-02 --- > Refused planning application in Rabat: To sanction pre and post 1978 farmhouse and agricultural stores. Perit Pierre Poulton. Validated 26 April 2023. Planning applications › Rabat › PA0226623 # PA/02266/23: sanction pre and post 1978 farmhouse and in Rabat Farmhouse tal-Guvni, Xaghra Hurija, Triq is-Sajf ta' San Martin, Bahrija, Rabat To sanction pre and post 1978 farmhouse and agricultural stores. - **Status:** Refused (Planning Authority decision reviewed by Appeals Board / EPRT) - **Location:** Farmhouse tal-Guvni, Xaghra Hurija, Triq is-Sajf ta' San Martin, Bahrija, Rabat - **Locality:** [Rabat](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/rabat) - **Applicant:** [Joseph Micallef](https://propertylist.mt/applicant/joseph-micallef) - **Perit:** [Perit Pierre Poulton](https://propertylist.mt/perit/pierre-poulton) - **Application type:** Full development permission - **Zone:** Outside Development Zone - **Type of works:** Sanctioning - **Residential units:** 1 - **Received:** 12 November 2022 - **Validated:** 26 April 2023 - **Published:** 26 April 2023 - **Comments close:** 26 May 2023 - **Recommendation:** Refuse Permission - **Decision:** Refuse Permission - **Decision date:** 28 March 2025 [Case details on the Planning Authority website](https://www.pa.org.mt/pacasedetails?CaseType=PA/02266/23) [Plans, case officer report and decision on eapps](https://eapps.pa.org.mt/Case/CaseDetails?caseType=PA&casenumber=02266&caseYear=23) ## Planning activity around Farmhouse tal-Guvni, Xaghra Hurija, Triq is-Sajf ta' San Martin, Bahrija, Rabat 56 other applications within 300 m: 32 granted, 1 refused, 9 pending. 97% of decided applications nearby were granted. Tallest granted nearby: 7 floors (PA/05634/23). On Triq is-Sajf ta' San Martin: 13 other applications, 7 granted and 1 refused; granted buildings are typically 4 floors, the tallest 4. Periti active on this street: [Samuel Formosa](https://propertylist.mt/perit/samuel-formosa), [Kenneth Camilleri](https://propertylist.mt/perit/kenneth-camilleri). Approval estimate for sanctioning applications like this here: about 95% (likely range 65–100%, low reliability, from 13 comparable decisions nearby). Outside the development zone, where approvals are harder. 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/07941/25** Rabat](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07941-25/rabat-proposal-of-placing-of-tables-and-chairs): Proposal of placing of tables and chairs in front of Class 4D restaurant. Granted, validated 10 December 2025, 13 m away - [**PA/05195/25** Rabat](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05195-25/rabat-place-outdoor-tables-and-chairs-covered-with): To place outdoor tables and chairs covered with umbrellas on a timber demountable platform surrounded with supportive bollards. Granted, validated 6 August 2025, 39 m away - [**PA/05160/25** Rabat](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05160-25/rabat-place-outdoor-tables-and-chairs-covered-with): To place outdoor tables and chairs covered with umbrellas on a timber demountable platform surrounded with supportive bollards. Granted, validated 6 August 2025, 43 m away - [**PA/01172/22** Rabat](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01172-22/rabat-sanction-changes-from-pa-6310-16-including-minor-internal): To sanction changes from PA/6310/16 including minor internal alterations, changes to facade and extension at roof level. Status being checked, 45 m away - [**PA/05629/26** Rabat](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05629-26/rabat-alterations-at-first-floor-level): Proposed alterations at first-floor level, to extend existing washroom into an additional apartment at second-floor level. Granted, validated 29 September 2026, 53 m away - [**PA/07843/25** Rabat](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07843-25/rabat-create-two-separate-residential-units-and-carry): To create two separate residential units and carry out internal alterations. Granted, validated 20 January 2026, 53 m away - [**PA/04050/24** Rabat](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04050-24/rabat-demolition-of-existing-terraced-house-and-garage): Proposed demolition of existing terraced house and garage. Excavation of basement level and proposed construction of ground floor maisonette, first, second,… Granted, validated 3 July 2024, 4 floors plus a receded floor, 64 m away - [**PA/06925/23** Rabat](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06925-23/rabat-sanction-internal-alterations): To sanction internal alterations, extension of washroom and partitioning of roof with low wall. Changes from PA/02828/03. Granted, validated 18 January 2024, 74 m away - [**PA/06372/24** Rabat](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06372-24/rabat-sanction-internal-and-external-variations-from-pa-09007-17): To sanction internal and external variations from PA/09007/17. Proposed works to include extension of living space at ground floor level. Withdrawn, 76 m away - [**PA/04485/25** Rabat](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04485-25/rabat-demolition-of-the-existing-washrooms-at-roof): Proposed demolition of the existing washrooms at roof level, and proposed construction of 2 penthouses at recessed floor. Pending, validated 31 July 2025, 80 m away - [**PA/02025/23** Rabat](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02025-23/rabat-carry-out-internal-alterations-to-common-parts): To carry out internal alterations to common parts, apartment, apartment 2 and roof to accommodate the installation of a domestic passenger lift. Granted, validated 23 May 2023, 81 m away - [**PA/01360/26** Rabat](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01360-26/rabat-installation-of-light-weight-structures-at-roof): Proposed installation of light weight structures at roof level for the installation of PV panels, including formation of a bathroom. Granted, validated 4 March 2026, 85 m away - [**PA/07019/24** Rabat](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07019-24/rabat-change-of-use-from-garage-to-residential): Change of use from garage to residential. Granted, validated 16 October 2024, 88 m away - [**PA/01348/26** Rabat](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01348-26/rabat-sanction-as-built-garage-and-maisonette-from): To sanction as built garage and maisonette from PA212/00. Proposed conversion of bedroom to games room. Granted, validated 23 April 2026, 93 m away - [**PA/06358/26** Rabat](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06358-26/rabat-sanction-discrepancies-from-pa-00940-10): To sanction discrepancies from PA 00940/10. Pending, 94 m away ## More by Pierre Poulton - [**PA/07807/26** Marsaskala](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07807-26/marsaskala-residential-block-including-garages): Proposed residential block including garages, maisonette and apartments accessible though an improved access from Triq il-Qrempuc. Pending - [**PA/07546/26** Zabbar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07546-26/zabbar-change-of-internal-uses-and-layout-to): Proposed change of internal uses and layout to farmhouse from that approved in permission PA4564/22, and proposed construction of ancillary garage for private… Pending, validated 28 October 2026 - [**PA/07196/26** Zurrieq](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07196-26/zurrieq-sanction-amendments-to-apartments-as-approved-in): To sanction amendments to apartments as approved in PA04204/22 including larger garages and apartments due to new site configuration, additional 2 bedroom… Pending, validated 21 October 2026 - [**PA/06687/26** San Gwann](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06687-26/san-gwann-alterations-to-existing-pre-1968-first-floor-maisonette): Proposed alterations to existing pre-1968 first floor maisonette, proposed demolition of low of roof structure and proposed washroom and pool at second floor… Pending, validated 30 September 2026 - [**PA/05645/26** Luqa](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05645-26/luqa-sanction-replacement-of-rubble-walls-with-ashlar): To sanction replacement of rubble walls with ashlar masonry walls and gate, proposed replacement of rubble wall with ashlar masonry, proposed retaining wall… Pending, validated 26 August 2026 - [**PA/05620/26** Senglea (Isla)](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05620-26/senglea-isla-alterations-to-existing-townhouse-including-replacement-o): Alterations to existing townhouse including replacement of existing reinforced concrete roofs over first floor, demolition of existing stairs, construction of… Pending, validated 19 August 2026 [All applications by Pierre Poulton](https://propertylist.mt/perit/pierre-poulton) ## More from Joseph Micallef - [**PA/03621/25** San Pawl il-Bahar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03621-25/san-pawl-il-bahar-internal-alterations-to-existing-pre-1967-maisonette): Internal alterations to existing pre-1967 maisonette including changes to internal layout and extension to kitchen and bathroom. Granted, validated 30 June 2025 - [**PA/01542/25** Gharghur](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01542-25/gharghur-renewal-of-pa-08719-18): Renewal of PA/08719/18, To propose to convert maisonette into apartment, demolish existing washroom and to construct additional apartment and washroom. Granted, validated 3 April 2025 - [**PA/00227/25** Dingli](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00227-25/dingli-removal-of-existing-structures-for-sheep-and): Proposed removal of existing structures for sheep and construction of sheep farm. Proposal also includes the excavation to form store and reservoir at… Granted, validated 29 January 2025 - [**PA/06217/24** Zejtun](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06217-24/zejtun-change-of-use-of-store-to-take-away): Proposed change of use of store to take-away outlet including increase in height of roof parapet wall, fixing of sign, installation of fixed awning and… Granted, validated 18 September 2024 - [**PA/06191/24** Rabat](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06191-24/rabat-construct-a-residential-unit-overlying-an-existing): To construct a residential unit overlying an existing garage, within a Category 3 - ODZ settlement. Refused, validated 18 September 2024, 2 floors - [**PA/05805/24** Rabat](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05805-24/rabat-renewal-change-of-use-from-class): Renewal - Change of use from Class 4B to Class 1 (residential unit). Granted, validated 20 September 2024 [All planning applications in Rabat](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/rabat)