--- title: "PA/05809/24: demolish a number of dilapidated structures established in Rabat | PropertyList" url: https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05809-24/rabat-demolish-a-number-of-dilapidated-structures-established source: PropertyList (propertylist.mt), from the Malta Planning Authority's public register retrieved: 2026-11-02 --- > Granted planning application in Rabat: To demolish a number of dilapidated structures established pre-1968 to allow the construction of a new agricultural… Planning applications › Rabat › PA0580924 # PA/05809/24: demolish a number of dilapidated structures established in Rabat Field at, Triq tal-Virtu', Rabat 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 excavation and construction of an underground reservoir. - **Status:** Granted (This application has been approved by Planning Board / Commission.) - **Location:** Field at, Triq tal-Virtu', Rabat - **Locality:** [Rabat](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/rabat) - **Applicant:** Giuseppe Schembri - **Perit:** [Perit Diane Gauci](https://propertylist.mt/perit/diane-gauci) - **Application type:** Full development permission - **Zone:** Outside Development Zone - **Type of works:** Demolition & New Construction - **Received:** 10 March 2024 - **Validated:** 4 September 2024 - **Published:** 4 September 2024 - **Comments close:** 4 October 2024 - **Recommendation:** Refuse Permission - **Decision:** Grant Permission - **Decision date:** 17 December 2025 - **Permit expires:** 7 January 2031 [Case details on the Planning Authority website](https://www.pa.org.mt/pacasedetails?CaseType=PA/05809/24) [Plans, case officer report and decision on eapps](https://eapps.pa.org.mt/Case/CaseDetails?caseType=PA&casenumber=05809&caseYear=24) ## Planning activity around Field at, 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 demolition & new construction applications like this here: about 95% (likely range 65–100%, low reliability, from 0 comparable decisions nearby). Outside the development zone, where approvals are harder. 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/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/04906/25** Rabat](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04906-25/rabat-alterations): Alterations, additions and extensions to existing townhouse, to convert the house into 3 separate units/apartments. The proposal includes the construction of… Granted, validated 15 October 2025, 761 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 Diane Gauci - [**PA/03740/26** Tarxien](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03740-26/tarxien-propose-chimney-at-fourth): To propose chimney at fourth (receded) floor level approved in PA/05328/24. Pending - [**PA/01014/26** Safi](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01014-26/safi-propose-the-demolition-of-an-existing-terraced): To propose the demolition of an existing terraced house, including excavation works to allow the construction of a garage at basement level and water… Granted, validated 18 February 2026, 4 floors plus a receded floor - [**PA/06522/25** Paola](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06522-25/paola-sanction-extension-to-pre-1968-building): To sanction extension to pre-1968 building. Granted, validated 15 October 2025 - [**PA/04310/25** Mellieha](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04310-25/mellieha-propose-the-conversion-of-an-enclosed-storage): To propose the conversion of an enclosed storage area at basement level (approved PA/01374/14) into one parking space. Granted, validated 12 November 2025 - [**PA/04124/25** Fgura](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04124-25/fgura-sanction-existing-maisonette-as-built-and-to): To sanction existing maisonette as built and to propose minor internal alterations. Withdrawn, validated 24 September 2025 - [**PA/03603/25** Rabat](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03603-25/rabat-greenhouses-in-agricultural-field): Proposed greenhouses in agricultural field. Withdrawn, validated 4 June 2025 [All applications by Diane Gauci](https://propertylist.mt/perit/diane-gauci) [All planning applications in Rabat](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/rabat)