--- title: "PA/05195/26: demolish existing townhouse approved under RG/01719/24 and in Rabat | PropertyList" url: https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05195-26/rabat-demolish-existing-townhouse-approved-under-rg-01719-24-and source: PropertyList (propertylist.mt), from the Malta Planning Authority's public register retrieved: 2026-11-03 --- > Pending planning application in Rabat: To demolish existing townhouse approved under RG/01719/24 and propose construction of a two storey house with a… Planning applications › Rabat › PA0519526 # PA/05195/26: demolish existing townhouse approved under RG/01719/24 and in Rabat 106, Carmen House, Triq Bir ir-Riebu, Rabat To demolish existing townhouse approved under RG/01719/24 and propose construction of a two storey house with a washroom at roof level and reservoir underneath. - **Status:** Pending (Awaiting Recommendation) - **Location:** 106, Carmen House, Triq Bir ir-Riebu, Rabat - **Locality:** [Rabat](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/rabat) - **Applicant:** [Christopher Magro](https://propertylist.mt/applicant/christopher-magro) - **Perit:** [Perit Christian Chetcuti](https://propertylist.mt/perit/christian-chetcuti) - **Application type:** Full development permission - **Zone:** Within Development Zone - **Type of works:** Demolition & New Construction (Residential) - **Height:** 2 floors - **Residential units:** 1 - **Received:** 19 May 2026 - **Validated:** 29 July 2026 - **Published:** 29 July 2026 - **Comments close:** 14 September 2026 [Case details on the Planning Authority website](https://www.pa.org.mt/pacasedetails?CaseType=PA/05195/26) [Plans, case officer report and decision on eapps](https://eapps.pa.org.mt/Case/CaseDetails?caseType=PA&casenumber=05195&caseYear=26) ## Planning activity around 106, Carmen House, Triq Bir ir-Riebu, Rabat 236 other applications within 300 m: 163 granted, 2 refused, 24 pending. 99% of decided applications nearby were granted. Tallest granted nearby: 5 floors (PA/00561/25). On Triq Bir ir-Riebu: 30 other applications, 21 granted and 0 refused; granted buildings are typically 2 floors, the tallest 4. Periti active on this street: [Mark Frendo](https://propertylist.mt/perit/mark-frendo). Approval estimate for demolition & new construction applications like this here: about 95% (likely range 65–100%, low reliability, from 13 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/02214/24** Rabat](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02214-24/rabat-internal-alterations-comprising-shifting-of-walls): Proposed internal alterations comprising shifting of walls, blocking of doorways to accommodate new layout. Application also includes, construction of roof… Granted, validated 12 June 2024, 23 m away - [**PA/00943/23** Rabat](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00943-23/rabat-internal-alterations-and-addition-at-second-floor): Internal alterations and addition at second floor. Granted, validated 22 February 2023, 3 floors, 24 m away - [**PA/00545/22** Rabat](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00545-22/rabat-change-of-use-from-office-block): Change of use from office block (16 offices) covered by PA07734/19 to 6 apartments and 1 receded apartment, including internal and external alterations and… Status being checked, 26 m away - [**PA/06565/23** Rabat](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06565-23/rabat-sanction-change-of-use-from-games-room): To sanction change of use from games room and library approved in PA7492/20 into guest rooms (Class 3A). Granted, validated 8 November 2023, 34 m away - [**PA/05627/26** Rabat](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05627-26/rabat-sanction-differences-of-an-approved-dwelling-as): To sanction differences of an approved dwelling as per PA10229/17 after new survey. Granted, validated 7 October 2026, 38 m away - [**PA/01964/26** Rabat](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01964-26/rabat-sanction-minor-variations-from-pa-01839-95): To sanction minor variations from PA/01839/95, including the removal of wall and replacement with beam, and shifting of walls following recent site survey. Granted, validated 25 May 2026, 44 m away - [**PA/01969/26** Rabat](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01969-26/rabat-sanction-changes-to-pa3777-08-following-a-more): To sanction changes to PA3777/08 following a more accurate survey and variations carried out on site. Proposed change of existing aluminium apertures to timber. Granted, validated 25 March 2026, 48 m away - [**PA/07484/24** Rabat](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07484-24/rabat-redesign-of-existing-roof-area): Redesign of existing roof area, including installation of jacuzzi. Granted, validated 3 February 2025, 51 m away - [**PA/00287/26** Rabat](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00287-26/rabat-internal-alterations-and-proposed-extension-at-first): Proposed internal alterations and proposed extension at first floor level. Granted, validated 21 January 2026, 58 m away - [**PA/03404/21** Rabat](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03404-21/rabat-widening-of-door-to-create-a-garage): Proposed widening of door to create a garage and to replace existing apertures to timber Status being checked, 60 m away - [**PA/05077/25** Rabat](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05077-25/rabat-terraced-house-internal-and-external-alterations): Terraced house internal and external alterations. To carry out additions and alterations to the existing ground floor and first floor including demolition and… Granted, validated 6 August 2025, 2 floors, 63 m away - [**PA/03005/26** Rabat](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03005-26/rabat-addition-of-a-guest-room-at-roof): Addition of a guest room at roof level and minor changes to the internal layout from that approved in PA1681/25. Granted, validated 13 May 2026, 66 m away - [**PA/00171/20** Rabat](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00171-20/rabat-demolition-of-existing-residential-building-retaining-facade): Demolition of existing residential building retaining facade on Triq Emanuele Vitale and construction of a retail outlet at ground floor level, and apartments… Status being checked, 4 floors plus a receded floor, 69 m away - [**PA/05980/25** Rabat](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05980-25/rabat-sanction-departures-to-dwelling-from-pa-3741-19-which): To sanction departures to dwelling from PA/3741/19 which includes correction of the site configuration and changes to the internal layout, room uses, site… Granted, validated 17 September 2025, 70 m away - [**PA/07339/25** Rabat](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07339-25/rabat-addition-of-rooms-to-existing-approved-office): Addition of rooms to existing approved office and residence in PA/06592/18 and minor changes to facade. Granted, validated 12 November 2025, 71 m away ## More by Christian Chetcuti - [**PA/06875/26** Mgarr](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06875-26/mgarr-propose-construction-of-apartments-at-first): To propose construction of apartments at first, second, third and setback floor levels in addition to that approved in PA/06441/25 including fixing of sign. Pending, validated 7 October 2026, 4 floors plus a receded floor - [**PA/05310/26** Mgarr](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05310-26/mgarr-increase-volume-of-reservoir-approved-under-pa-01677-26): To increase volume of reservoir approved under PA/01677/26, to propose construction of pump room and carry out minor alterations to the agricultural store… Granted, validated 29 July 2026 - [**PA/04616/26** Mosta](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04616-26/mosta-carry-out-minor-internal-and-external-alterations): To carry out minor internal and external alterations to approved Class 4B outlet under RG/01039/25. The proposed internal alterations include the construction… Granted, validated 1 July 2026 - [**PA/04321/26** Mosta](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04321-26/mosta-construct-two-additional-floors-over-the-existing): To construct two additional floors over the existing pre-1967 dwelling while retaining the existing facade, and to subdivide the property into two duplex… Suspended, validated 24 June 2026, 3 floors - [**PA/03586/26** Naxxar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03586-26/naxxar-sanction-variations-in-boatyard-layout-to-that): To sanction variations in boatyard layout to that approved in PA/01853/13 and to propose relocation of parking. Pending, validated 3 June 2026 - [**PA/03245/26** Mellieha](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03245-26/mellieha-sanction-use-of-shop-no): To sanction use of shop no. 3 as Class 4B Beauty Therapy and Ancillary Leisure and Spa Facility and to sanction changes in layout of shops no. 2 and 3 from… Granted, validated 20 May 2026 [All applications by Christian Chetcuti](https://propertylist.mt/perit/christian-chetcuti) ## More from Christopher Magro - [**PA/03063/25** Qormi](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03063-25/qormi-excavate-and-construct-a-domestic-basement-store): Excavate and construct a domestic basement store under the two garages and the front garden. Granted, validated 21 May 2025 - [**PA/06911/24** Rabat (Gozo)](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06911-24/rabat-gozo-change-use-of-offices-at-1st): To change use of offices at 1st, 2nd, 3rd and penthouse levels into 2 apartments and 1 duplex including internal partitioning. Granted, validated 16 October 2024 - [**PA/06400/23** Qormi](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06400-23/qormi-sanction-as-built-from-approved-permit-pb-4234-79): To sanction as built from approved permit PB/4234/79. To internally connect 2 Garages in 1 Granted, validated 20 February 2024 [All planning applications in Rabat](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/rabat)