--- title: "PA/03504/25: open a door between an external bedroom in Rabat | PropertyList" url: https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03504-25/rabat-open-a-door-between-an-external-bedroom source: PropertyList (propertylist.mt), from the Malta Planning Authority's public register retrieved: 2026-11-02 --- > Granted planning application in Rabat: To open a door between an external bedroom and an existing bedroom, to extend the existing staircase from first floor… Planning applications › Rabat › PA0350425 # PA/03504/25: open a door between an external bedroom in Rabat 38, Flat 2, Triq Doni, Rabat To open a door between an external bedroom and an existing bedroom, to extend the existing staircase from first floor level to washroom level, and to construct a washroom at second floor level. - **Status:** Granted (This application has been approved by Planning Board / Commission.) - **Location:** 38, Flat 2, Triq Doni, Rabat - **Locality:** [Rabat](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/rabat) - **Applicant:** [Christopher Vella](https://propertylist.mt/applicant/christopher-vella) - **Perit:** [Perit Benny Cortis](https://propertylist.mt/perit/benny-cortis) - **Application type:** Full development permission - **Zone:** Within Development Zone - **Type of works:** New Construction - **Height:** 3 floors - **Residential units:** 1 - **Received:** 28 April 2025 - **Validated:** 28 May 2025 - **Published:** 28 May 2025 - **Comments close:** 27 June 2025 - **Recommendation:** Grant Permission - **Decision:** Grant Permission - **Decision date:** 13 November 2025 - **Permit expires:** 26 November 2030 [Case details on the Planning Authority website](https://www.pa.org.mt/pacasedetails?CaseType=PA/03504/25) [Plans, case officer report and decision on eapps](https://eapps.pa.org.mt/Case/CaseDetails?caseType=PA&casenumber=03504&caseYear=25) ## Planning activity around 38, Flat 2, Triq Doni, Rabat 196 other applications within 300 m: 124 granted, 6 refused, 22 pending. 95% of decided applications nearby were granted. Tallest granted nearby: 3 floors (PA/00810/24). On Triq Doni: 14 other applications, 11 granted and 0 refused; granted buildings are typically 3 floors, the tallest 3. Periti active on this street: [Paul Dalli](https://propertylist.mt/perit/paul-dalli). Approval estimate for new construction applications like this here: about 94% (likely range 64–100%, low reliability, from 10 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/00426/25** Rabat](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00426-25/rabat-sanctioning-of-closing-off-of-high-level): Sanctioning of closing off of high level kitchen window. Withdrawn, 11 m away - [**PA/07692/25** Rabat](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07692-25/rabat-change-of-use-from-class-4b-shop): Proposed change of use from Class 4B shop to Class 4C establishment. Proposal includes signage and shading devices on facade. Granted, validated 26 November 2025, 14 m away - [**PA/06456/23** Rabat](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06456-23/rabat-minor-alterations-to-the-internal-layout-and): Minor alterations to the internal layout and increase in height of room at first floor. Granted, validated 1 November 2023, 17 m away - [**PA/03787/25** Rabat](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03787-25/rabat-internal-and-external-alterations-to-approved-class): Internal and external alterations to approved Class 4C of PA/5950/18. Granted, validated 11 June 2025, 21 m away - [**PA/07533/26** Rabat](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07533-26/rabat-renewal-request-to-pa-05950-18-change-of): Renewal request to PA/05950/18 - Change of use from shop to Class 4C, restoration of facade and minor internal and external alterations. Pending, validated 28 October 2026, 22 m away - [**PA/03618/26** Rabat](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03618-26/rabat-carry-out-change-of-use-from-unused): To carry out change of use from unused space to Class 4B within pre-1967 property. Proposal also includes the fixing of a sign. Granted, validated 10 June 2026, 22 m away - [**PA/05508/24** Rabat](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05508-24/rabat-installation-of-a-menu-holder-and-a): Installation of a menu holder and a letter box on the facade of existing Class 4D catering establishment. Granted, validated 28 August 2024, 23 m away - [**PA/03671/25** Rabat](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03671-25/rabat-sanctioning-of-fixing-of-flag-pole-bases): Sanctioning of fixing of flag pole bases and as built storage of decorative items and outer similar equipment related to the celebration of the town's… Granted, validated 11 June 2025, 31 m away - [**PA/01520/22** Rabat](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01520-22/rabat-change-of-use-of-ground-floor-sitting): Change of use of ground floor sitting room to Class 4B retail, minor internal alterations that include the relocation of the staircase, leveling of parts of… Status being checked, 40 m away - [**PA/01618/24** Rabat](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01618-24/rabat-change-of-use-from-dwelling-to-class): Proposed change of use from dwelling to Class 4B shop. Granted, validated 20 March 2024, 43 m away - [**PA/01445/26** Rabat](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01445-26/rabat-change-of-use-to-an-approved-class): Change of use to an approved Class 4D PA7414/21 to Class 4B (retail) at first floor level including affixing of signs. Granted, validated 4 March 2026, 44 m away - [**PA/02773/21** Rabat](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02773-21/rabat-sanction-alterations-to-facade): To sanction alterations to facade, ground floor and first floor from that approved in PA 2677/20. To sanction fixing of flue at roof level. To fix removable… Status being checked, 44 m away - [**PA/04418/24** Rabat](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04418-24/rabat-change-type-of-tent-approved-in-pa2677-20): To change type of tent approved in PA2677/20. Granted, validated 10 July 2024, 46 m away - [**PA/03635/22** Rabat](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03635-22/rabat-replace-part-of-ceiling-at-basement-level): To replace part of ceiling at basement level of existing dwelling. Status being checked, 48 m away - [**PA/03584/21** Rabat](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03584-21/rabat-lowering-of-backyard-to-introduce-light-and): Proposed lowering of backyard to introduce light and ventilation at basement level, introduction of domestic lift, construction of en-suite WCs at first… Status being checked, 51 m away ## More by Benny Cortis - [**PA/07636/26** Safi](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07636-26/safi-sanction-the-existing-building-as-built-from): To sanction the existing building as built from that approved in PA/06250/16. Sanctioning includes: correction of plot depth following survey, minor shifting… Pending - [**PA/06997/26** Birzebbuga](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06997-26/birzebbuga-demolition-of-the-existing-ground-floor-from): Demolition of the existing ground floor from that approved in PA/00261/25, construct a ground floor domestic store, including alterations to the existing… Pending, validated 14 October 2026 - [**PA/06007/26** Rabat](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06007-26/rabat-construct-a-staircase-between-the-basement-garage): To construct a staircase between the basement garage and the ground floor level, including partial demolition of the slab to accommodate the staircase,… Pending, validated 2 September 2026 - [**PA/05023/26** Qormi](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05023-26/qormi-sanction-the-existing-dwelling-at-receded-floor): To sanction the existing dwelling at receded floor level as built from that approved in DN/01510/16. Sanctioning includes shifting of walls, including an… Granted, validated 22 July 2026 - [**PA/04855/26** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04855-26/birkirkara-demolish-the-existing-first-floor-elevated-maisonette): To demolish the existing first-floor elevated maisonette, retaining the existing facade, construct a new staircase from the ground floor to the first-floor… Pending, validated 15 July 2026, 4 floors plus a receded floor - [**PA/04258/26** Marsaskala](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04258-26/marsaskala-demolish-existing-apartments-at-the-third-floor-level): To demolish existing apartments at the third-floor level, reconstruct three apartments at the third-floor level and two penthouses at the receded floor level. Pending, validated 24 June 2026, 4 floors plus a receded floor [All applications by Benny Cortis](https://propertylist.mt/perit/benny-cortis) ## More from Christopher Vella - [**PA/01613/26** Mellieha](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01613-26/mellieha-sanction-chimney-at-roof-level): To sanction chimney at roof level. Granted, validated 15 April 2026 - [**PA/00843/26** Mellieha](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00843-26/mellieha-alterations-and-sanctioning-to-basement-store): Alterations and sanctioning to basement store, Class 4A and Class 4B units at ground floor, and Class 1A units at first, second, and third floors from… Granted, validated 11 February 2026, 4 floors plus a receded floor - [**PA/06212/25** San Pawl il-Bahar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06212-25/san-pawl-il-bahar-project-includes-the-redesign-of-the-outdoor): The project includes the redesign of the outdoor garden with new landscaping, the construction of a patio with access to the first-level terrace, and the… Suspended, validated 1 October 2025 - [**PA/04386/25** Zabbar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04386-25/zabbar-upgrading-of-existing-facades-including-installation-of): Proposed upgrading of existing facades including installation of balcony railing. Granted, validated 21 July 2025 - [**PA/08692/24** Rabat](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-08692-24/rabat-conversion-of-2-tenements-into-1-dwelling): Proposed conversion of 2 tenements into 1 dwelling. Proposal includes internal demolition structure (facade to be retained), construction and formation of… Granted, validated 15 January 2025, 3 floors - [**PA/06992/24** Zebbug (Gozo)](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06992-24/zebbug-gozo-minor-extension-at-roof-level-adjacent-to): Minor extension at roof level adjacent to the stairwell and minor internal alterations to unit 5. Proposal includes minor sanctioning on facade. Granted, validated 16 October 2024 [All planning applications in Rabat](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/rabat)