--- title: "PA/05213/26: Demolition of existing dwelling in Rabat | PropertyList" url: https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05213-26/rabat-demolition-of-existing-dwelling source: PropertyList (propertylist.mt), from the Malta Planning Authority's public register retrieved: 2026-11-03 --- > Pending planning application in Rabat: Demolition of existing dwelling, excavation and construction of 1 basement level, and overlying eight apartments, and… Planning applications › Rabat › PA0521326 # PA/05213/26: Demolition of existing dwelling in Rabat St.Joseph, Triq il-Gnien tan-Nigra c/w, Triq ta' Namura, Rabat Demolition of existing dwelling, excavation and construction of 1 basement level, and overlying eight apartments, and a penthouse at receded level. - **Status:** Pending (Awaiting Recommendation) - **Location:** St.Joseph, Triq il-Gnien tan-Nigra c/w, Triq ta' Namura, Rabat - **Locality:** [Rabat](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/rabat) - **Applicant:** [Sean DeDomenico](https://propertylist.mt/applicant/sean-dedomenico) - **Perit:** [Perit Elena Borg Costanzi](https://propertylist.mt/perit/elena-borg-costanzi) - **Application type:** Full development permission - **Zone:** Within Development Zone - **Type of works:** Demolition & New Construction (Residential) - **Height:** 3 floors plus a receded floor - **Residential units:** 9 - **Received:** 8 June 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/05213/26) [Plans, case officer report and decision on eapps](https://eapps.pa.org.mt/Case/CaseDetails?caseType=PA&casenumber=05213&caseYear=26) ## Planning activity around St.Joseph, Triq il-Gnien tan-Nigra c/w, Triq ta' Namura, Rabat 53 other applications within 300 m: 30 granted, 1 refused, 5 pending. 97% of decided applications nearby were granted. Tallest granted nearby: 7 floors (PA/05634/23). On Triq il-Gnien tan-Nigra: 9 other applications, 2 granted and 0 refused. Periti active on this street: [Charles Buhagiar](https://propertylist.mt/perit/charles-buhagiar), [JG Periti](https://propertylist.mt/perit/jg-periti). Approval estimate for demolition & new construction applications like this here: about 95% (likely range 65–100%, 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/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, 24 m away - [**PA/03605/21** Rabat](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03605-21/rabat-extension-of-common-parts-approved-in-pa2238-19): Extension of common parts approved in PA2238/19 to roof level, Status being checked, 28 m away - [**PA/07815/25** Rabat](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07815-25/rabat-sanction-spiral-staircase-to-roof-level-and): To sanction spiral staircase to roof level and to propose raising the perimeter wall at roof level. Granted, validated 26 January 2026, 44 m away - [**PA/04395/23** Rabat](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04395-23/rabat-sanction-property-as-built-including-changes-to): To sanction property as built including changes to elements in the façade and other minor internal alterations from approved planning permit PA3931/20. Pending, validated 7 December 2023, 60 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, 83 m away - [**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, 98 m away - [**PA/05162/26** Rabat](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05162-26/rabat-sanction-as-built-domestic-store-and-proposed): To sanction as built domestic store and proposed extension to same domestic store. Granted, validated 14 September 2026, 101 m away - [**PA/01367/22** Rabat](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01367-22/rabat-construction-of-a-terraced-house-on-a): Proposed construction of a terraced house on a vacant site. Status being checked, 101 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, 140 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, 140 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, 144 m away - [**PA/00738/20** Rabat](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00738-20/rabat-sanction-internal-and-external-changes-of-penthouse): To sanction internal & external changes of penthouse and design of facade. Proposed shifting of bedroom wall and demolition of dividing wall between bedroom &… Status being checked, 147 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, 148 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, 150 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, 150 m away ## More by Elena Borg Costanzi - [**PA/07721/26** Sliema](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07721-26/sliema-develop-existing-airspace-into-2-apartments-and): To develop existing airspace into 2 apartments and to alter some back areas in the existing house to accommodate a further two apartments, adding up to a… Pending - [**PA/07477/26** Sliema](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07477-26/sliema-restoration-of-facades-and-non-illuminated-sign-to): Restoration of facades and non-illuminated sign to Class 4A offices on both streets. Pending - [**PA/07292/26** Balzan](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07292-26/balzan-introduction-of-wall-lining): Introduction of wall lining (low height) at ground floor and first floor, split level at ground floor and to include a small basement discovered during the… Pending - [**PA/07044/26** Pembroke](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07044-26/pembroke-demolition-of-existing-dwelling): Demolition of existing dwelling, excavation and construction of basement garages, and overlying four apartments and a penthouse at receded level. Pending, validated 14 October 2026, 4 floors plus a receded floor - [**PA/06795/26** Swieqi](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06795-26/swieqi-excavate-and-construct-semi-basement-garages): To excavate and construct semi-basement garages, Class 4B retail shop including sign and secondary access to garages approved in PA/02370/16, 8 overlying… Pending, validated 7 October 2026, 5 floors plus a receded floor - [**PA/06752/26** St Julians](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06752-26/st-julians-facade-changes-to): Proposed facade changes to, materials, railings, and apertures. Pending [All applications by Elena Borg Costanzi](https://propertylist.mt/perit/elena-borg-costanzi) ## More from Sean DeDomenico - [**PA/06795/26** Swieqi](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06795-26/swieqi-excavate-and-construct-semi-basement-garages): To excavate and construct semi-basement garages, Class 4B retail shop including sign and secondary access to garages approved in PA/02370/16, 8 overlying… Pending, validated 7 October 2026, 5 floors plus a receded floor - [**PA/05782/26** Pembroke](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05782-26/pembroke-demolish-the-existing-terraced-house): To demolish the existing terraced house, excavate one semi-basement level, and construct a semi-basement garage level, three overlying two-bedroom dwellings,… Pending, validated 21 October 2026, 3 floors plus a receded floor - [**PA/04794/26** Pembroke](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04794-26/pembroke-demolition-of-existing-dwelling): Demolition of existing dwelling, excavation and construction of 2 basement levels, and overlying four apartments, and a penthouse at receded level, and… Pending, validated 15 July 2026, 4 floors plus a receded floor - [**PA/03276/26** Gzira](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03276-26/gzira-demolish-existing-dwelling-and-retain-existing-facade): To demolish existing dwelling and retain existing facade at ground and first floor. Proposed Class 4A office at level 0, including signage, to construct 4 one… Suspended, validated 20 May 2026, 6 floors plus a receded floor - [**PA/02517/26** Sliema](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02517-26/sliema-demolition-of-existing-terraced-house-and-construct): Demolition of existing terraced house and construct ground floor garage,5 two-bedroom apartments, and 1 two-bedroom penthouse. Pending, validated 22 April 2026, 3 floors plus a receded floor - [**PA/00724/26** San Gwann](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00724-26/san-gwann-minor-internal-alterations-to-plans-and-change): Minor internal alterations to plans & change in material of railing on facade, approved in PA/02601/25, due to third-party shaft at ground floor level garage Granted, validated 20 March 2026 [All planning applications in Rabat](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/rabat)