--- title: "PA/04906/25: Alterations in Rabat | PropertyList" url: https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04906-25/rabat-alterations source: PropertyList (propertylist.mt), from the Malta Planning Authority's public register retrieved: 2026-11-02 --- > Granted planning application in Rabat: Alterations, additions and extensions to existing townhouse, to convert the house into 3 separate units/apartments.… Planning applications › Rabat › PA0490625 # PA/04906/25: Alterations in Rabat 13, Triq tal-Virtu', Rabat Alterations, additions and extensions to existing townhouse, to convert the house into 3 separate units/apartments. The proposal includes the construction of extensions into the backyard and a receded floor above the existing floors and the retention of the existing facade. - **Status:** Granted (This application has been approved by Planning Board / Commission.) - **Location:** 13, Triq tal-Virtu', Rabat - **Locality:** [Rabat](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/rabat) - **Applicant:** Derek Fenech - **Perit:** [Perit Robert Cassar](https://propertylist.mt/perit/robert-cassar) - **Application type:** Full development permission - **Zone:** Within Development Zone - **Type of works:** New Construction (Residential) - **Received:** 16 April 2025 - **Validated:** 15 October 2025 - **Published:** 15 October 2025 - **Comments close:** 14 November 2025 - **Recommendation:** Grant Permission - **Decision:** Grant Permission - **Decision date:** 2 September 2026 - **Permit expires:** 16 September 2031 [Case details on the Planning Authority website](https://www.pa.org.mt/pacasedetails?CaseType=PA/04906/25) [Plans, case officer report and decision on eapps](https://eapps.pa.org.mt/Case/CaseDetails?caseType=PA&casenumber=04906&caseYear=25) ## Planning activity around 13, Triq tal-Virtu', Rabat 11 other applications within 300 m: 8 granted, 1 refused, 0 pending. 89% of decided applications nearby were granted. Tallest granted nearby: 3 floors (PA/04488/24). On Triq tal-Virtu': 10 other applications, 8 granted and 1 refused; granted buildings are typically 3 floors, the tallest 3. Periti active on this street: [Abigail Scicluna Lewis](https://propertylist.mt/perit/abigail-scicluna-lewis). Approval estimate for new construction applications like this here: about 92% (likely range 62–100%, low reliability, from 2 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/02402/23** Rabat](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02402-23/rabat-replace-door-aperture-of-a-pre-1968-agricultural): To replace door aperture of a pre-1968 agricultural store at Tal-Virtu’ Rabat. Granted, validated 8 June 2023, 209 m away - [**PA/05809/24** Rabat](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05809-24/rabat-demolish-a-number-of-dilapidated-structures-established): To demolish a number of dilapidated structures established pre-1968 to allow the construction of a new agricultural store. The proposal shall also include the… Granted, validated 4 September 2024, 218 m away - [**PA/02909/24** Rabat](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02909-24/rabat-excavate-the-site-and-to-construct-a): To excavate the site and to construct a pump room, a sump and an underground water reservoir. Granted, validated 22 May 2024, 236 m away - [**PA/00744/20** Rabat](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00744-20/rabat-reconstruct-roofs-to-existing-structures): To reconstruct roofs to existing structures Status being checked, 272 m away - [**PA/03584/22** Rabat](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03584-22/rabat-demolish-existing-pavement): To demolish existing pavement. To construct no. 5 belvedere viewpoint areas, landscaping works with plantation of indigenous trees and plants in addition to… Status being checked, 364 m away - [**PA/02429/23** Rabat](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02429-23/rabat-sanction-existing-garage-as-built): To sanction existing garage as built. Refused, validated 3 May 2023, 610 m away - [**PA/04800/25** Rabat](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04800-25/rabat-restoration-of-facade): Restoration of facade. Granted, validated 20 August 2025, 665 m away - [**PA/02209/23** Rabat](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02209-23/rabat-install-steel-structure-to-create-multi-purpose): To install steel structure to create multi purpose hall at first floor and chapel at ground floor instead of the existing high chapel. To construct staircase… Granted, validated 26 April 2023, 668 m away - [**PA/05946/24** Rabat](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05946-24/rabat-this-application-seeks-to-sanction-minor-internal): This application seeks to sanction minor internal alterations from PA/04649/02. The works include a cellar at basement level and a side elevation on Triq… Granted, validated 31 October 2024, 735 m away - [**PA/01753/26** Rabat](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01753-26/rabat-carry-out-internal-and-external-alterations-and): To carry out internal and external alterations and extend the second floor. Granted, validated 17 April 2026, 789 m away - [**PA/04488/24** Rabat](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04488-24/rabat-alteration-to-existing-townhouse-which-includes-a): Alteration to existing townhouse which includes a garage at ground floor, demolition of accretion in garden and room at back of property, excavation within… Granted, validated 10 July 2024, 3 floors plus a receded floor, 794 m away ## More by Robert Cassar - [**PA/07444/26** Zebbug](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07444-26/zebbug-renewal-of-permit-pa-07320-17-internal-alterations-including): Renewal of permit PA/07320/17: Internal alterations including installation of a lift and fire-place, addition of services (including pv panels) at roof level… Pending - [**PA/07393/26** Msida](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07393-26/msida-renewal-of-approved-permit-pa-04575-21-site): Renewal of approved permit PA/04575/21 - Site excavation for construction of basement level and rain water reservoir below, construction of a ground floor… Pending, 6 floors - [**PA/07042/26** Belt Valletta](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07042-26/belt-valletta-restoration-of-facade): Restoration of facade. Pending - [**PA/04529/26** Balzan](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04529-26/balzan-alterations-and-additions-to-existing-pre-1967-townhouse): Alterations and additions to existing pre-1967 townhouse, including restoration of facade and installation of pv panels. Pending, validated 2 September 2026 - [**PA/02208/26** Sliema](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02208-26/sliema-construction-of-4-new-floors): Construction of 4 new floors (3+1 receded) resulting in 3 new apartments plus 1 new penthouse above existing apartment block, including minor internal… Granted, validated 20 May 2026, 7 floors plus a receded floor - [**PA/02097/26** Ghaxaq](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02097-26/ghaxaq-sanction-apartment): To sanction apartment (covered by approved permit PA/00890/06) as built due to incorrect survey. Granted, validated 5 May 2026 [All applications by Robert Cassar](https://propertylist.mt/perit/robert-cassar) [All planning applications in Rabat](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/rabat)