--- title: "PA/05976/26: Demolition of existing detached villa in Rabat | PropertyList" url: https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05976-26/rabat-demolition-of-existing-detached-villa source: PropertyList (propertylist.mt), from the Malta Planning Authority's public register retrieved: 2026-11-03 --- > Pending planning application in Rabat: Demolition of existing detached villa, excavation of basement level and construction of detached villa with rooftop… Planning applications › Rabat › PA0597626 # PA/05976/26: Demolition of existing detached villa in Rabat Villa Kingsbourgh, Triq Godwin Ganado c/w, Triq Guzeppe Caruana, Tal-Virtu, Rabat Demolition of existing detached villa, excavation of basement level and construction of detached villa with rooftop pool. - **Status:** Pending (Awaiting Recommendation) - **Location:** Villa Kingsbourgh, Triq Godwin Ganado c/w, Triq Guzeppe Caruana, Tal-Virtu, Rabat - **Locality:** [Rabat](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/rabat) - **Applicant:** [Paul Said](https://propertylist.mt/applicant/paul-said) - **Perit:** [Perit Ruben Sciortino](https://propertylist.mt/perit/ruben-sciortino) - **Application type:** Full development permission - **Zone:** Within Development Zone - **Type of works:** Demolition & New Construction (Residential) - **Height:** 1 floor - **Residential units:** 1 - **Received:** 4 June 2026 - **Validated:** 2 September 2026 - **Published:** 2 September 2026 - **Comments close:** 2 October 2026 [Case details on the Planning Authority website](https://www.pa.org.mt/pacasedetails?CaseType=PA/05976/26) [Plans, case officer report and decision on eapps](https://eapps.pa.org.mt/Case/CaseDetails?caseType=PA&casenumber=05976&caseYear=26) ## Planning activity around Villa Kingsbourgh, Triq Godwin Ganado c/w, Triq Guzeppe Caruana, Tal-Virtu, Rabat 34 other applications within 300 m: 15 granted, 0 refused, 5 pending. 100% of decided applications nearby were granted. Tallest granted nearby: 2 floors (PA/00478/23). On Triq Godwin Ganado: 15 other applications, 6 granted and 0 refused; granted buildings are typically 2 floors, the tallest 2. Periti active on this street: [X,Y,Z Architecture & Design](https://propertylist.mt/perit/x-y-z-architecture-and-design), [Lara Lia](https://propertylist.mt/perit/lara-lia). 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/01905/24** Rabat](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01905-24/rabat-demolish-existing-detached-villa): To demolish existing detached villa, excavate site and construct new detached villa with basement and pool. Granted, validated 3 April 2024, 23 m away - [**PA/04212/26** Rabat](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04212-26/rabat-sanction-as-built-semi-detached-building-and-to): To sanction as built semi-detached building and to propose the relocation of the garage against that approved in PA/4801/95, a pool in the back garden and… Pending, validated 5 August 2026, 41 m away - [**PA/07325/23** Rabat](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07325-23/rabat-sanction-existing-rural-room-as-per-1978): To sanction existing rural room as per 1978 official aerial photo. Granted, validated 3 January 2024, 44 m away - [**PA/02475/21** Rabat](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02475-21/rabat-propose-internal-alterations-at-basement): To propose internal alterations at basement, ground, first and second floor level together with the removal of part of soil in garden to make room for pool,… Status being checked, 98 m away - [**PA/01076/20** Rabat](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01076-20/rabat-proposal-for-new-semi-detached-villa): Proposal for new semi-detached villa, works to include the excavation of pool, reservoir and basement, and the construction of 2 overlying floors and roof… Status being checked, 2 floors, 102 m away - [**PA/01188/26** Rabat](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01188-26/rabat-sanctioning-of-existing-canopy-for-dry-storing): Sanctioning of existing canopy for dry storing agriculture related items. Pending, validated 25 February 2026, 106 m away - [**PA/01786/24** Rabat](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01786-24/rabat-construct-drying-area-and-install-pv-panels): To construct drying area and install pv panels. Withdrawn, validated 27 March 2024, 106 m away - [**PA/04270/23** Rabat](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04270-23/rabat-additions-and-alterations-to-existing-building): Additions and alterations to existing building. Works include changes to elevations of villa(residential) and sanctioning of works already carried out. Granted, validated 19 July 2023, 110 m away - [**PA/01318/22** Rabat](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01318-22/rabat-alterations-to-external-area-at-semi-basement-level): Proposed alterations to external area at semi-basement level including excavation of earth for the construction of a swimming pool, washroom, jacuzzi, Pump… Status being checked, 114 m away - [**PA/06317/21** Rabat](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06317-21/rabat-construct-swimming-pool): To construct swimming pool, patio and related ancillary facilities at backyard Granted, validated 2 November 2021, 115 m away - [**PA/02486/23** Rabat](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02486-23/rabat-sanction-alterations-to-pa-08274-20): To sanction alterations to PA/08274/20, including internal and external changes at all levels, minor changes to side and back facade. Proposed addition of a… Granted, validated 3 May 2023, 127 m away - [**PA/00478/23** Rabat](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00478-23/rabat-renewal-of-pa3627-17-additions-and-alterations-to): Renewal of PA3627/17: Additions and alterations to two storey villa with underlying basement, including, extension of basement, installation of lift and… Granted, validated 7 March 2023, 2 floors, 129 m away - [**PA/03496/24** Rabat](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03496-24/rabat-extension-along-back-terrace-to-extend-existing): Proposed extension along back terrace to extend existing garage at basement level and construction of pool. Granted, validated 12 June 2024, 137 m away - [**PA/06945/25** Rabat](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06945-25/rabat-demolish-the-existing-dwelling): To demolish the existing dwelling, excavate, and construct two semi-detached villas with pools. Pending, validated 29 October 2025, 138 m away - [**PA/06434/23** Rabat](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06434-23/rabat-reinstatement-and-construction-of-rubble-walls-and): Reinstatement and construction of rubble walls and fixing of timber gate. Granted, validated 22 November 2023, 145 m away ## More by Ruben Sciortino - [**PA/07540/26** St Julians](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07540-26/st-julians-alterations-to-approved-restaurant): Proposed alterations to approved restaurant (Class 4D), installation of sign on facade and sanctioning of internal and external changes. Pending - [**PA/07513/26** Qormi](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07513-26/qormi-decommissioning-of-existing-car-wash-and-change): Proposed decommissioning of existing car wash and change of use to charging station including the installation of DC chargers and waiting area with vending… Pending, validated 28 October 2026 - [**PA/07397/26** Tarxien](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07397-26/tarxien-sanctioning-open-air-parking-area-and-deviations): Sanctioning open air parking area and deviations on facade as per previous approved permit PA/01101/13 including installation of vertical array of pv panels. Pending, validated 28 October 2026 - [**PA/07125/26** Pieta](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07125-26/pieta-sanctioning-of-existing-roof-structure-at-basement): Proposed sanctioning of existing roof structure at basement level covering the front garden as approved in PA/6579/17. Pending, validated 14 October 2026 - [**PA/07056/26** Naxxar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07056-26/naxxar-demolition-of-existing-building-and-construction-of): Proposed demolition of existing building and construction of apartment block, consisting of retail (Class 4B), 13 parking spaces, 12 three bed apartments and… Pending, validated 14 October 2026, 5 floors plus a receded floor - [**PA/07025/26** Swieqi](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07025-26/swieqi-demolition-of-existing-fully-detached-villa-and): Proposed demolition of existing fully detached villa and construction of four semi-detached villas with underlying basement garages including proposed pool at… Pending, validated 14 October 2026, 1 floor [All applications by Ruben Sciortino](https://propertylist.mt/perit/ruben-sciortino) ## More from Paul Said - [**PA/03188/26** San Pawl il-Bahar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03188-26/san-pawl-il-bahar-sanctioning-of-existing-retail-shop-and-proposed): Sanctioning of existing retail shop and proposed change of use from to a gelateria/take away. Pending, validated 20 May 2026 - [**PA/00478/23** Rabat](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00478-23/rabat-renewal-of-pa3627-17-additions-and-alterations-to): Renewal of PA3627/17: Additions and alterations to two storey villa with underlying basement, including, extension of basement, installation of lift and… Granted, validated 7 March 2023, 2 floors - [**PA/02271/21** Rabat](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02271-21/rabat-sanction-minor-changes-to-internal-layouts-and): To sanction minor changes to internal layouts and stairs to recessed third floor as from approved in PA 7700/18. Changes to facade. Status being checked [All planning applications in Rabat](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/rabat)