--- title: "PA/05288/26: demolish existing washrooms and to construct apartment in Rabat (Gozo) |…" url: https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05288-26/rabat-gozo-demolish-existing-washrooms-and-to-construct-apartment source: PropertyList (propertylist.mt), from the Malta Planning Authority's public register retrieved: 2026-11-03 --- > Granted planning application in Rabat (Gozo): To demolish existing washrooms and to construct apartment at set-back floor level and extend stairwell to roof… Planning applications › Rabat (Gozo) › PA0528826 # PA/05288/26: demolish existing washrooms and to construct apartment in Rabat (Gozo) Tax-Xelina, Flat 4, Triq it-Tabib Anton Tabone, Rabat (Gozo) To demolish existing washrooms and to construct apartment at set-back floor level and extend stairwell to roof level. - **Status:** Granted (This application has been approved by Planning Board / Commission.) - **Location:** Tax-Xelina, Flat 4, Triq it-Tabib Anton Tabone, Rabat (Gozo) - **Locality:** [Rabat (Gozo)](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/rabat-gozo) - **Applicant:** Frances Galea - **Perit:** [Perit Gordon Vella](https://propertylist.mt/perit/gordon-vella) - **Application type:** Full development permission - Summary Process - **Zone:** Within Development Zone - **Type of works:** Demolition & New Construction (Residential) - **Residential units:** 1 - **Received:** 22 June 2026 - **Validated:** 21 October 2026 - **Published:** 29 July 2026 - **Comments close:** 28 August 2026 - **Decision:** Acceptable - **Permit expires:** 4 November 2031 [Case details on the Planning Authority website](https://www.pa.org.mt/pacasedetails?CaseType=PA/05288/26) [Plans, case officer report and decision on eapps](https://eapps.pa.org.mt/Case/CaseDetails?caseType=PA&casenumber=05288&caseYear=26) ## Planning activity around Tax-Xelina, Flat 4, Triq it-Tabib Anton Tabone, Rabat (Gozo) 115 other applications within 300 m: 81 granted, 1 refused, 6 pending. 99% of decided applications nearby were granted. Tallest granted nearby: 5 floors (PA/06596/24). On Triq it-Tabib Anton Tabone: 43 other applications, 30 granted and 0 refused; granted buildings are typically 3 floors, the tallest 4. Periti active on this street: [Alexander Bigeni](https://propertylist.mt/perit/alexander-bigeni), [Leonard Spiteri](https://propertylist.mt/perit/leonard-spiteri), [Vella + Grech Periti](https://propertylist.mt/perit/vella-grech-periti), [Josmar Cassar](https://propertylist.mt/perit/josmar-cassar), [Saviour Micallef](https://propertylist.mt/perit/saviour-micallef). Approval estimate for demolition & new construction applications like this here: about 95% (likely range 65–100%, low reliability, from 14 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/01870/22** Rabat (Gozo)](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01870-22/rabat-gozo-sanction-minor-internal-and-external-changes-from): To sanction minor internal and external changes from approved PA6022/21.Proposal includes change of use from Class 4A - office to Class 4B - retail (for local… Status being checked, 15 m away - [**PA/02087/23** Rabat (Gozo)](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02087-23/rabat-gozo-sanctioning-of-the-removal-of-basement-garages): Sanctioning of the removal of basement garages in view of geological difficulties. Ground floor garages to be retained. Granted, validated 24 May 2023, 57 m away - [**PA/00318/25** Rabat (Gozo)](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00318-25/rabat-gozo-garage-for-private-cars-at-ground-floor): Proposed garage for private cars at ground floor level and four flats (one on each floor) at first, second and receded floor levels. Granted, validated 5 February 2025, 3 floors plus a receded floor, 62 m away - [**PA/03968/26** Rabat (Gozo)](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03968-26/rabat-gozo-sanction-removal-of-wall-between-garages-approved): To sanction removal of wall between garages approved in PA/02087/23 and to propose pit in same garage. Granted, validated 20 July 2026, 63 m away - [**PA/01388/25** Rabat (Gozo)](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01388-25/rabat-gozo-sanction-fixing-of-sign-and-extension-to): To sanction fixing of sign and extension to office Class 4A approved in PA4858/19 and minor internal alterations. Granted, validated 5 March 2025, 65 m away - [**PA/00575/22** Rabat (Gozo)](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00575-22/rabat-gozo-construct-extension-to-existing-dwelling): To construct extension to existing dwelling. Status being checked, 73 m away - [**PA/05940/24** Rabat (Gozo)](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05940-24/rabat-gozo-demolish): To demolish, to excavate and to construct 14 residential units and a shop (Class 4B) with underlying garages. Granted, validated 4 September 2024, 91 m away - [**PA/00038/26** Rabat (Gozo)](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00038-26/rabat-gozo-change-of-use-from-garage-to-class): Change of use from garage to Class 4B shop and other changes. Granted, validated 14 January 2026, 92 m away - [**PA/07639/24** Rabat (Gozo)](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07639-24/rabat-gozo-demolition-of-existing-dwelling-and-reconstruction-of): Proposed demolition of existing dwelling and reconstruction of a single dwelling and an underlying private car garage, design of elevation following that of… Granted, validated 16 April 2025, 1 floor, 92 m away - [**PA/03702/26** Rabat (Gozo)](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03702-26/rabat-gozo-propose-to-convert-the-sitting-room-into): To propose to convert the sitting room into a garage and to sanction pv panels at roof level floor. Granted, validated 10 June 2026, 120 m away - [**PA/04933/25** Rabat (Gozo)](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04933-25/rabat-gozo-sanction-property-as-built-in-lieu-of): To sanction property as built in lieu of PA/02507/94 and to propose change of use from garage to Class 4B (retail outlet). Granted, validated 30 July 2025, 125 m away - [**PA/00165/24** Rabat (Gozo)](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00165-24/rabat-gozo-sanction-minor-variations-to-a-garage-approved): To sanction minor variations to a garage approved in PA/2960/95, to propose external and internal alterations and additions and to construct a residential… Granted, validated 24 April 2024, 2 floors, 131 m away - [**PA/01566/21** Rabat (Gozo)](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01566-21/rabat-gozo-door-opening-to-ground-floor-maisonette): Proposed door opening to ground floor maisonette Status being checked, 131 m away - [**PA/00581/23** Rabat (Gozo)](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00581-23/rabat-gozo-propose-changes-in-pa03949-22-to-include-change): To propose changes in PA03949/22 to include change of use from a garage for private cars to Class 4B so to extend existing Class 4B shop (unit 1) at ground… Granted, validated 15 February 2023, 134 m away - [**PA/05616/24** Rabat (Gozo)](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05616-24/rabat-gozo-allocate-car-space-for-y-registered-vehicle-in): To allocate car space for Y-registered vehicle in owner's own garage for private cars (public service). Granted, validated 28 August 2024, 140 m away ## More by Gordon Vella - [**PA/04775/25** Sannat](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04775-25/sannat-excavate-site-and-construct-a-garage-for): To excavate site and construct a garage for private cars at ground floor level with underlying water reservoir, an overlying apartment at first floor level… Granted, validated 29 October 2025, 2 floors - [**PA/01984/25** Xaghra](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01984-25/xaghra-renewal-to-pa6571-19): Renewal to PA6571/19; To demolish existing building and to excavate and construct water reservoirs, to construct four floors and setback floor consisting of… Granted, validated 28 April 2025, 4 floors plus a receded floor - [**PA/00131/25** Munxar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00131-25/munxar-construct-two-garages-for-private-cars-at): To construct two garages for private cars at ground floor level, and overlying two apartments and domestic store Granted, validated 9 April 2025, 2 floors - [**PA/05780/24** Kercem](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05780-24/kercem-construct-agricultural-store-including-excavation-for-underlyin): To construct agricultural store including excavation for underlying basement. Granted, validated 28 August 2024, 1 floor - [**PA/05733/24** Kercem](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05733-24/kercem-carry-out-alterations-to-residential-units-approved): To carry out alterations to residential units approved in PA/00077/21. Alterations include changes to layout and facade. To also sanction changes made to… Granted, validated 28 August 2024 - [**PA/04231/24** Xewkija](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04231-24/xewkija-additions-and-alterations-to-pa11079-17): Additions and alterations to PA11079/17, namely, alterations to internal height at first floor, and proposed washroom at roof level. Granted, validated 3 July 2024 [All applications by Gordon Vella](https://propertylist.mt/perit/gordon-vella) [All planning applications in Rabat (Gozo)](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/rabat-gozo)