--- title: "PA/03078/25: sanction change of use of semi-basement as in Rabat | PropertyList" url: https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03078-25/rabat-sanction-change-of-use-of-semi-basement-as source: PropertyList (propertylist.mt), from the Malta Planning Authority's public register retrieved: 2026-11-03 --- > Granted planning application in Rabat: To sanction change of use of semi-basement as kitchen/dining room (as identified in process of renovation), to… Planning applications › Rabat › PA0307825 # PA/03078/25: sanction change of use of semi-basement as in Rabat 21, Triq Doni l-Qadima c/w, Triq Indri Borg, Rabat To sanction change of use of semi-basement as kitchen/dining room (as identified in process of renovation), to sanction room at roof level to bedroom, minor internal changes and installation of home lift (single phase). - **Status:** Granted (This application has been approved by Planning Board / Commission.) - **Location:** 21, Triq Doni l-Qadima c/w, Triq Indri Borg, Rabat - **Locality:** [Rabat](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/rabat) - **Applicant:** [Carmel Gatt](https://propertylist.mt/applicant/carmel-gatt) - **Perit:** [Perit Pierre Poulton](https://propertylist.mt/perit/pierre-poulton) - **Application type:** Full development permission - **Zone:** Within Development Zone - **Type of works:** Sanctioning - **Residential units:** 1 - **Received:** 23 January 2025 - **Validated:** 21 May 2025 - **Published:** 21 May 2025 - **Comments close:** 20 June 2025 - **Recommendation:** Refuse Permission - **Decision:** Grant Permission - **Decision date:** 11 December 2025 - **Permit expires:** 14 January 2031 [Case details on the Planning Authority website](https://www.pa.org.mt/pacasedetails?CaseType=PA/03078/25) [Plans, case officer report and decision on eapps](https://eapps.pa.org.mt/Case/CaseDetails?caseType=PA&casenumber=03078&caseYear=25) ## Planning activity around 21, Triq Doni l-Qadima c/w, Triq Indri Borg, Rabat 199 other applications within 300 m: 135 granted, 2 refused, 18 pending. 99% of decided applications nearby were granted. Tallest granted nearby: 4 floors (PA/02063/25). On Triq Doni l-Qadima: 7 other applications, 5 granted and 1 refused. Periti active on this street: [Jessica Galdes](https://propertylist.mt/perit/jessica-galdes), [Carmel Farrugia](https://propertylist.mt/perit/carmel-farrugia), [Clive Borg Bonaci](https://propertylist.mt/perit/clive-borg-bonaci). Approval estimate for sanctioning applications like this here: about 95% (likely range 65–100%, low reliability, from 37 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/03890/25** Rabat](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03890-25/rabat-alterations-to-the-kitchen): Alterations to the kitchen, living and dining area at third floor. Granted, validated 11 June 2025, 20 m away - [**PA/04239/25** Rabat](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04239-25/rabat-change-of-use-from-an-existing-pre-1967): Change of use from an existing pre-1967 store to Class 4B shop, including formation of w.c with anti-room, shop front and shop sign. Granted, validated 25 June 2025, 40 m away - [**PA/02201/24** Rabat](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02201-24/rabat-proposal-demolition-of-existing-structures-and-construction): Proposal demolition of existing structures and construction of a residential dwelling. Granted, validated 17 April 2024, 41 m away - [**PA/06016/26** Rabat](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06016-26/rabat-internal-and-external-alterations-to-existing-townhouse): Internal and external alterations to existing townhouse at ground and first floor, construction of new second and receded floors. Pending, validated 2 September 2026, 3 floors plus a receded floor, 43 m away - [**PA/03736/24** Rabat](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03736-24/rabat-sanction-changes-to-pa-00742-11-and-extend-dwelling): To sanction changes to PA/00742/11 and extend dwelling units. Granted, validated 11 December 2024, 44 m away - [**PA/03060/24** Rabat](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03060-24/rabat-sanctioning-of-changes-from-pa-01858-18-as-built): Sanctioning of changes from PA/01858/18 as built. Granted, validated 15 January 2025, 46 m away - [**PA/00858/24** Rabat](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00858-24/rabat-1): 1. Alterations to the facade including the opening of a garage door at ground floor level and window at first floor level 2. Minor internal alterations to… Granted, validated 14 February 2024, 47 m away - [**PA/07489/23** Rabat](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07489-23/rabat-change-of-use-from-store-to-class): Change of use from store to Class 4D establishment, including formation of w.c with anti-room, shop front and shop sign. Refused, validated 12 December 2023, 54 m away - [**PA/00511/25** Rabat](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00511-25/rabat-sanction-changes-from-approved-permit-pa-922-98-and): To sanction changes from approved permit PA/922/98 and proposed internal alterations at all levels. Proposed restoration of facade. Granted, validated 29 January 2025, 58 m away - [**PA/05197/23** Rabat](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05197-23/rabat-development-including-the-construction-of-additional-floors): Proposed development including the construction of additional floors and the conversion of existing single dwelling into four residential units. Development… Granted, validated 6 September 2023, 3 floors, 58 m away - [**PA/06422/26** Rabat](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06422-26/rabat-sanction-alterations-from-pa-00858-24-2-replacement-of): To sanction alterations from PA/00858/24 2) Replacement of existing reinforced concrete balcony with stone balcony and corbels 3) Restoration of facade. 4) To… Pending, 60 m away - [**PA/07368/26** Rabat](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07368-26/rabat-propose-change-of-use-from-an-approved): To propose change of use from an approved private car garage as per PA3404/26 to a public service garage. Pending, validated 28 October 2026, 61 m away - [**PA/03404/26** Rabat](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03404-26/rabat-sanction-internal-variations-of-ground-floor-garage): To sanction internal variations of ground floor garage approved as per PA2959/22. To demolish existing internal ramp. Granted, validated 22 July 2026, 63 m away - [**PA/02271/21** Rabat](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02271-21/rabat-sanction-minor-changes-to-internal-layouts-and): To sanction minor changes to internal layouts and stairs to recessed third floor as from approved in PA 7700/18. Changes to facade. Status being checked, 66 m away - [**PA/05260/23** Rabat](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05260-23/rabat-proposed-internal-external-alterations-to-an-existing-pre-1968): To proposed internal/external alterations to an existing pre-1968 dwelling including the removal of a washroom to allow the inclusion of a receded level. Granted, validated 6 September 2023, 67 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 Carmel Gatt - [**PA/05540/26** Rabat](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05540-26/rabat-sanction-minor-changes-from-pa191-23-at-level): To sanction minor changes from PA191/23 at level 0 around foundations of pool and deck area, additions to boundary wall height along party walls in garden,… Pending, validated 14 October 2026 - [**PA/01215/26** Rabat](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01215-26/rabat-sanction-pre-1994-extension-to-existing-dwelling-including): To sanction pre-1994 extension to existing dwelling including sanctioning of differences from approved development permission PA236/90. Suspended, validated 4 March 2026 - [**PA/02412/24** Rabat](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02412-24/rabat-alterations-to-existing-terraced-house-approved-in): Alterations to existing terraced house approved in PB03425/74, to form a garage and two bedroom unit at ground floor, and separate unit at first floor,… Granted, validated 30 April 2024, 5 floors - [**PA/01707/22** Naxxar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01707-22/naxxar-sub-division-of-2-plots-e5-and): Proposed sub division of 2 plots E5 and E6 lower level with use Class 6A warehouses and construction of a bathroom in plot E6. Status being checked - [**PA/01128/21** San Pawl il-Bahar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01128-21/san-pawl-il-bahar-demolition-of-existing-washrooms-at-fifth-floor): Demolition of existing washrooms at fifth floor level, Construction of apartment at fifth floor and receeded unit at sixth floor. Status being checked, 6 floors plus a receded floor [All planning applications in Rabat](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/rabat)