--- title: "PA/03473/23: demolition of an existing residential unit in in Rabat | PropertyList" url: https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03473-23/rabat-demolition-of-an-existing-residential-unit-in source: PropertyList (propertylist.mt), from the Malta Planning Authority's public register retrieved: 2026-11-02 --- > Granted planning application in Rabat: Proposed demolition of an existing residential unit in order to construct 7 apartments spread on 5 floors (including… Planning applications › Rabat › PA0347323 # PA/03473/23: demolition of an existing residential unit in in Rabat Garage, 9 & 5, Triq San Tumas c/w, Triq Nutar F. Catania, Rabat Proposed demolition of an existing residential unit in order to construct 7 apartments spread on 5 floors (including recessed floor level). The proposal is in lieu of PA/5092/16 which is approved 5 residential unit on portion of what is now a much bigger site. - **Status:** Granted (This application has been approved by Planning Board / Commission.) - **Location:** Garage, 9 & 5, Triq San Tumas c/w, Triq Nutar F. Catania, Rabat - **Locality:** [Rabat](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/rabat) - **Applicant:** Christopher Sant - **Perit:** [Perit Charles Azzopardi](https://propertylist.mt/perit/charles-azzopardi) - **Application type:** Full development permission - **Zone:** Within Development Zone - **Type of works:** Demolition & New Construction (Residential) - **Height:** 4 floors plus a receded floor - **Residential units:** 7 - **Received:** 31 March 2023 - **Validated:** 14 June 2023 - **Published:** 14 June 2023 - **Comments close:** 14 July 2023 - **Recommendation:** Refuse Permission - **Decision:** Grant Permission - **Decision date:** 22 May 2024 - **Permit expires:** 19 June 2029 [Case details on the Planning Authority website](https://www.pa.org.mt/pacasedetails?CaseType=PA/03473/23) [Plans, case officer report and decision on eapps](https://eapps.pa.org.mt/Case/CaseDetails?caseType=PA&casenumber=03473&caseYear=23) ## Planning activity around Garage, 9 & 5, Triq San Tumas c/w, Triq Nutar F. Catania, Rabat 115 other applications within 300 m: 79 granted, 3 refused, 13 pending. 96% of decided applications nearby were granted. Tallest granted nearby: 5 floors (PA/02758/25). On Triq San Tumas: 5 other applications, 4 granted and 0 refused; granted buildings are typically 4 floors, the tallest 4. Approval estimate for demolition & new construction applications like this here: about 95% (likely range 65–100%, low reliability, from 20 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/07439/25** Rabat](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07439-25/rabat-minor-internal-and-external-alterations): Minor internal and external alterations. Extension at receded floor level to create duplex penthouse. Granted, validated 14 January 2026, 24 m away - [**PA/03419/23** Rabat](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03419-23/rabat-alterations-to-existing-dwelling-and-construction-of): Proposed alterations to existing dwelling and construction of a room at second floor. Granted, validated 2 August 2023, 3 floors, 24 m away - [**PA/01387/24** Rabat](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01387-24/rabat-demolition-of-existing-dwelling): Demolition of existing dwelling. Construction of ground floor garages, 6 apartments (first, second, third floor) and 2 receded apartments including splash… Granted, validated 13 March 2024, 4 floors plus a receded floor, 28 m away - [**PA/02819/23** Rabat](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02819-23/rabat-sanction-minor-changes-to-layout-from-originally): To sanction minor changes to layout from originally approved PB1073/81 and sanction access to third party roof at backyard and proposed conversion of boxroom… Granted, validated 14 June 2023, 38 m away - [**PA/03300/23** Rabat](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03300-23/rabat-demolish-existing-building-and-construct-5-garages): To demolish existing building and construct 5 garages and a Class 4B shop at ground floor level, overlying 6 apartments and 2 penthouses. Granted, validated 6 June 2023, 40 m away - [**PA/06952/26** Rabat](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06952-26/rabat-renewal-request-to-pa-10246-17-proposed-extension): Renewal request to PA/10246/17 - Proposed extension of approved 3rd level (as per PA/7449/16) including minor alterations and lowering of roof level by one… Pending, validated 7 October 2026, 4 floors plus a receded floor, 48 m away - [**PA/00191/23** Rabat](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00191-23/rabat-propose-extension-at-second-floor-level-and): To propose extension at second floor level and formation of a seperate dwelling unit at this level and a receded dwelling unit at third floor level.… Granted, validated 1 February 2023, 3 floors plus a receded floor, 48 m away - [**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, 49 m away - [**PA/05007/24** Rabat](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05007-24/rabat-change-of-use-from-a-pre-1967-dwelling): Proposed change of use from a pre-1967 dwelling with an interconnected garage, both located at ground floor level to a child care center (Class 2C). Granted, validated 31 July 2024, 50 m away - [**PA/03600/23** Rabat](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03600-23/rabat-sanctioning-of-minor-differences-in-measurements-and): Sanctioning of minor differences in measurements and proposed internal alterations and extension of internal area of a Class 4B outlet (beauty salon), covered… Granted, validated 28 June 2023, 52 m away - [**PA/02890/22** Rabat](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02890-22/rabat-change-of-use-of-ground-floor-maisonette): Proposed change of use of ground floor maisonette to Class 4B (beauty salon). Proposal includes internal alterations and addition of shop sign on facade. Status being checked, 55 m away - [**PA/01362/22** Rabat](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01362-22/rabat-demolition-of-existing-terraced-house): Proposed demolition of existing terraced house, and construction of garage at ground floor, 4 apartments at first, second, third and set-back floor level,… Status being checked, 4 floors plus a receded floor, 58 m away - [**PA/05367/23** Rabat](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05367-23/rabat-change-of-use-from-class-4b-to): Proposed change of use from Class 4B to Class 4A office and minor internal alterations. Granted, validated 13 September 2023, 61 m away - [**PA/00325/25** Rabat](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00325-25/rabat-renewal-of-permit-pa-07330-19-restoration-of): Renewal of permit PA/07330/19 - Restoration of facade, minor internal alterations at ground and first floor, part demolition and re-construction at the rear… Granted, validated 25 February 2025, 63 m away - [**PA/02591/24** Rabat](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02591-24/rabat-alterations-to-pre-1968-building-including-demolition-and): Alterations to pre-1968 building including: demolition and reconstruction of reinforced concrete slabs and associated walls towards rear end of property;… Granted, validated 30 April 2024, 65 m away ## More by Charles Azzopardi - [**PA/07767/26** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07767-26/birkirkara-internal-and-external-changes-to-approved-permit): Proposed internal and external changes to approved permit PA/728/24, consisting of the revision of the site extents to reflect the measured survey and the… Pending - [**PA/07679/26** St Julians](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07679-26/st-julians-replacement-of-a-gold-aluminium-closed-balcony): The replacement of a gold aluminium closed balcony to a glass railing, matching the majority of the other facade treatment within the same block. Application… Pending - [**PA/07666/26** Gzira](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07666-26/gzira-proposal-involves-the-demolition-of-the-approved): The proposal involves the demolition of the approved [PA/2680/07] maisonette and construct a block of five apartments, comprising three 2- bedroom units at… Pending, 5 floors plus a receded floor - [**PA/07499/26** Gzira](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07499-26/gzira-propose-minor-alterations-to-facade-of-approved): To propose minor alterations to facade of approved elevation PA/8348/24, including changes in materials. Pending, validated 28 October 2026 - [**PA/07263/26** Tarxien](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07263-26/tarxien-extend-room-at-second-floor-to-facade): To extend room at second floor to facade. Pending - [**PA/07205/26** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07205-26/birkirkara-installation-of-a-new-toilet-facility): Installation of a new toilet facility, installation of a toilet door and repainting of the main entrance garage door. Pending [All applications by Charles Azzopardi](https://propertylist.mt/perit/charles-azzopardi) [All planning applications in Rabat](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/rabat)