--- title: "PA/03118/26: Adaptive reuse of the train station in Rabat | PropertyList" url: https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03118-26/rabat-adaptive-reuse-of-the-train-station source: PropertyList (propertylist.mt), from the Malta Planning Authority's public register retrieved: 2026-11-03 --- > Suspended planning application in Rabat: Adaptive reuse of the train station, change of use to a veterinary clinic (Class 2A), removal of accretions to… Planning applications › Rabat › PA0311826 # PA/03118/26: Adaptive reuse of the train station in Rabat Notabile Old Train Station, Triq it-Tigrija, Rabat Adaptive reuse of the train station, change of use to a veterinary clinic (Class 2A), removal of accretions to render the train station more legible, replacement of dangerous ceilings like with like, and minor internal changes. - **Status:** Suspended (Application processing is currently suspended at the perit's request) - **Location:** Notabile Old Train Station, Triq it-Tigrija, Rabat - **Locality:** [Rabat](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/rabat) - **Applicant:** [Ministry for Agriculture, Fisheries and Animals Attn: Dennis Sciberras](https://propertylist.mt/applicant/ministry-for-agriculture-fisheries-and-animals) - **Perit:** [Perit Claude Borg](https://propertylist.mt/perit/claude-borg) - **Application type:** Full development permission - **Zone:** Outside Development Zone - **Type of works:** Change of Use - **Received:** 14 January 2026 - **Validated:** 13 May 2026 - **Published:** 22 July 2026 - **Comments close:** 7 September 2026 [Case details on the Planning Authority website](https://www.pa.org.mt/pacasedetails?CaseType=PA/03118/26) [Plans, case officer report and decision on eapps](https://eapps.pa.org.mt/Case/CaseDetails?caseType=PA&casenumber=03118&caseYear=26) ## Planning activity around Notabile Old Train Station, Triq it-Tigrija, Rabat 25 other applications within 300 m: 14 granted, 0 refused, 1 pending. 100% of decided applications nearby were granted. Tallest granted nearby: 3 floors (PA/01258/25). Approval estimate for change of use applications like this here: about 93% (likely range 63–100%, low reliability, from 1 comparable decision 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/05545/23** Mdina](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05545-23/mdina-demolition-of-existing-commercial-and-residential-buildings): Demolition of existing commercial and residential buildings and the construction of a block comprising: of area for plant services at basement, cistern and… Withdrawn, 6 floors, 55 m away - [**PA/05452/24** Mdina](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05452-24/mdina-demolition-of-the-existing-commercial-and-residential): Demolition of the existing commercial and residential building and construction of a block comprising of; five 1-bedroom apartments, sixteen 2-bedroom… Granted, validated 22 April 2026, 57 m away - [**PA/05738/24** Mdina](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05738-24/mdina-carry-out-ground-consolidation-and-underpinning-of): To carry out ground consolidation and underpinning of existing foundations. Proposal includes clearing all fill down to rock level. Withdrawn, validated 25 September 2024, 91 m away - [**PA/03338/26** Mdina](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03338-26/mdina-sanction-changes-made-to-an-existing-office): To sanction changes made to an existing office building (Class 4A) originally approved under permit PB1253/89. The proposal also includes the refurbishment of… Suspended, validated 20 May 2026, 5 floors plus a receded floor, 93 m away - [**PA/00584/21** Mdina](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00584-21/mdina-restoration): Restoration, consolidation works and reconstruction works on part of façade due to dangerous situation. Status being checked, 110 m away - [**PA/05034/26** Mdina](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05034-26/mdina-propose-internal-variations-to-an-approved-pa4449-23): To propose internal variations to an approved PA4449/23. To propose skylight. Pending, validated 22 July 2026, 130 m away - [**PA/04449/23** Mdina](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04449-23/mdina-change-of-use-from-class-1a-residential): Change of use from Class 1A residential to Class 4D restaurant and to place tables and chairs on a public open space. Granted, validated 2 August 2023, 132 m away - [**PA/01320/22** Mdina](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01320-22/mdina-minor-internal-alterations-and-change-of-use): Minor internal alterations and change of use from a residence (Class 1) to a restaurant (Class 4D) Status being checked, 141 m away - [**PA/00137/21** Mdina](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00137-21/mdina-refurbishing-of-playing-field): Refurbishing of playing field. Removal of existing play equipment, safety rubber, concrete paving blocks, kerbs and outdoor furniture. Proposed new internal… Status being checked, 152 m away - [**PA/04136/25** Mdina](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04136-25/mdina-restoration-of-saint-pauls-freshwater-spring): Restoration of Saint Paul's Freshwater Spring, Saqqajja Hill, L-Imdina Granted, validated 28 August 2025, 188 m away - [**PA/05281/23** Mdina](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05281-23/mdina-restoration-of-water-fountain): Restoration of water fountain. Granted, validated 6 September 2023, 207 m away - [**PA/02320/22** Mdina](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02320-22/mdina-sanction-minor-internal-alterations-consisting-of-changes): To sanction minor internal alterations consisting of changes in light weight partitioning in bedrooms, extension of mezzanine inside bedroom at first floor… Status being checked, 225 m away - [**PA/01873/23** Mdina](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01873-23/mdina-upgrading-of-existing-offices-including-provisions-for): Upgrading of existing offices including provisions for better accessibility and conservation of external and internal facades. Granted, validated 5 April 2023, 232 m away - [**PA/04048/23** Rabat](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04048-23/rabat-demolish-roof-structures-approved-in-pa2294-16): To demolish roof structures approved in PA2294/16. Granted, validated 4 October 2023, 244 m away - [**PA/01258/25** Mdina](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01258-25/mdina-raising-of-1): Raising of 1.55m back door height to 1.83m, the introduction of a safety railing on 2nd floor back terrace, and minor alterations alongside the installation… Granted, validated 22 September 2025, 3 floors, 249 m away ## More by Claude Borg - [**PA/07782/26** Lija](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07782-26/lija-sanctioning-of-the-front-garden-as-built): Sanctioning of the front garden as built, following the works approved under PA 6295/05 Pending - [**PA/07677/26** Fgura](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07677-26/fgura-internal-alterations-to-existing-terraced-house): Proposed internal alterations to existing terraced house, formation of garage through conversion of existing bedroom, replacement of façade apertures and… Pending - [**PA/07479/26** Siggiewi](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07479-26/siggiewi-restoration-of-facade): Restoration of facade. Pending, validated 28 October 2026 - [**PA/06420/26** Naxxar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06420-26/naxxar-proposal-consists-of-the-reconstruction-of-a): The proposal consists of the reconstruction of a structurally unsafe rear building within a pre-1967 townhouse, incorporating modifications to ensure… Pending, validated 23 September 2026 - [**PA/06260/26** Cospicua (Bormla)](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06260-26/cospicua-bormla-proposed-works-to-the-pre-1968-townhouse-include): The proposed works to the pre-1968 townhouse include the reconstruction of existing ceilings on a like-for-like basis and internal alterations, including the… Pending, validated 16 September 2026 - [**PA/05986/26** Zebbug](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05986-26/zebbug-connect-an-existing-washroom-to-an-underlying): To connect an existing washroom to an underlying apartment. Proposed property will include an internally linked staircase and includes the roof. Raising of… Pending, validated 2 September 2026 [All applications by Claude Borg](https://propertylist.mt/perit/claude-borg) [All planning applications in Rabat](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/rabat)