--- title: "PA/03356/24: excavate existing vacant site and propose construction in Rabat | PropertyList" url: https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03356-24/rabat-excavate-existing-vacant-site-and-propose-construction source: PropertyList (propertylist.mt), from the Malta Planning Authority's public register retrieved: 2026-11-02 --- > Granted planning application in Rabat: To excavate existing vacant site and propose construction of 5 private car garages at basement level, 1 maisonette at… Planning applications › Rabat › PA0335624 # PA/03356/24: excavate existing vacant site and propose construction in Rabat Site at, Triq is-Sajf ta' San Martin and, Triq Dun Nerik Bonnici, Bahrija, Rabat To excavate existing vacant site and propose construction of 5 private car garages at basement level, 1 maisonette at ground floor, 3 apartments at first, second and third floors and 1 penthouse at receded floor including pool at roof level on Triq is-Sajf ta San Martin and propose construction of 4 private car garages at ground floor level, 3 apartments at first, second and third floors and 1 penthouse at receded floor including pool at roof level on Triq Dun Nerik Bonnici. - **Status:** Granted (This application has been approved by Planning Board / Commission.) - **Location:** Site at, Triq is-Sajf ta' San Martin and, Triq Dun Nerik Bonnici, Bahrija, Rabat - **Locality:** [Rabat](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/rabat) - **Applicant:** [Daniel Zahra](https://propertylist.mt/applicant/daniel-zahra) - **Perit:** [Perit James Bonnici Camilleri](https://propertylist.mt/perit/james-bonnici-camilleri) - **Application type:** Full development permission - **Zone:** Within Development Zone - **Type of works:** New Construction (Residential) - **Height:** 4 floors plus a receded floor - **Residential units:** 9 - **Received:** 23 February 2024 - **Validated:** 12 June 2024 - **Published:** 12 June 2024 - **Comments close:** 12 July 2024 - **Recommendation:** Grant Permission - **Decision:** Grant Permission - **Decision date:** 5 March 2025 - **Permit expires:** 9 April 2030 [Case details on the Planning Authority website](https://www.pa.org.mt/pacasedetails?CaseType=PA/03356/24) [Plans, case officer report and decision on eapps](https://eapps.pa.org.mt/Case/CaseDetails?caseType=PA&casenumber=03356&caseYear=24) ## Planning activity around Site at, Triq is-Sajf ta' San Martin and, Triq Dun Nerik Bonnici, Bahrija, Rabat 56 other applications within 300 m: 31 granted, 2 refused, 9 pending. 94% of decided applications nearby were granted. Tallest granted nearby: 7 floors (PA/05634/23). On Triq is-Sajf ta' San Martin: 13 other applications, 6 granted and 2 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 new construction applications like this here: about 92% (likely range 62–100%, low reliability, from 4 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/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 James Bonnici Camilleri - [**PA/07716/26** St Julians](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07716-26/st-julians-propose-minor-internal-and-external-alterations-to): To propose minor internal and external alterations to pre-1967 townhouse, and convert into a ground floor maisonette, 3 overlying apartments and a penthouse… Pending, 4 floors plus a receded floor - [**PA/07633/26** San Pawl il-Bahar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07633-26/san-pawl-il-bahar-demolish-existing-dwelling): To demolish existing dwelling, excavate site to necessary levels and propose construction of 3 levels of basement garages, 2 Class 4B shops including signage,… Pending, 7 floors plus a receded floor - [**PA/07483/26** Zurrieq](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07483-26/zurrieq-carry-out-changes-to-pa7127-25-including-modification): To carry out changes to PA7127/25 including modification to internal layout and facade. Pending - [**PA/07384/26** Santa Venera](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07384-26/santa-venera-sanction-as-built-first-floor-plan): To sanction as built first floor plan. Pending - [**PA/07375/26** Marsaskala](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07375-26/marsaskala-demolish-terraced-house): To demolish terraced house, propose excavation for reservoir, street level garage, maisonette, 3 overlying units and a penthouse at receded level. Pending, validated 21 October 2026, 4 floors plus a receded floor - [**PA/07367/26** Hamrun](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07367-26/hamrun-propose-minor-internal-alteration-to-approved-pa-4200-25): To propose minor internal alteration to approved PA/4200/25 including projections in backyard and shifting of walls. Pending [All applications by James Bonnici Camilleri](https://propertylist.mt/perit/james-bonnici-camilleri) ## More from Daniel Zahra - [**PA/07716/26** St Julians](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07716-26/st-julians-propose-minor-internal-and-external-alterations-to): To propose minor internal and external alterations to pre-1967 townhouse, and convert into a ground floor maisonette, 3 overlying apartments and a penthouse… Pending, 4 floors plus a receded floor - [**PA/07633/26** San Pawl il-Bahar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07633-26/san-pawl-il-bahar-demolish-existing-dwelling): To demolish existing dwelling, excavate site to necessary levels and propose construction of 3 levels of basement garages, 2 Class 4B shops including signage,… Pending, 7 floors plus a receded floor - [**PA/07483/26** Zurrieq](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07483-26/zurrieq-carry-out-changes-to-pa7127-25-including-modification): To carry out changes to PA7127/25 including modification to internal layout and facade. Pending - [**PA/07384/26** Santa Venera](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07384-26/santa-venera-sanction-as-built-first-floor-plan): To sanction as built first floor plan. Pending - [**PA/07375/26** Marsaskala](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07375-26/marsaskala-demolish-terraced-house): To demolish terraced house, propose excavation for reservoir, street level garage, maisonette, 3 overlying units and a penthouse at receded level. Pending, validated 21 October 2026, 4 floors plus a receded floor - [**PA/07367/26** Hamrun](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07367-26/hamrun-propose-minor-internal-alteration-to-approved-pa-4200-25): To propose minor internal alteration to approved PA/4200/25 including projections in backyard and shifting of walls. Pending [All planning applications in Rabat](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/rabat)