--- title: "PA/05980/25: sanction departures to dwelling from PA/3741/19 which in Rabat | PropertyList" url: https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05980-25/rabat-sanction-departures-to-dwelling-from-pa-3741-19-which source: PropertyList (propertylist.mt), from the Malta Planning Authority's public register retrieved: 2026-11-03 --- > Granted planning application in Rabat: To sanction departures to dwelling from PA/3741/19 which includes correction of the site configuration and changes to… Planning applications › Rabat › PA0598025 # PA/05980/25: sanction departures to dwelling from PA/3741/19 which in Rabat 58, Triq Bir ir-Riebu &, Triq Manwel Vitale, Rabat 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 levels and to the facade. Proposed external alterations at roof level and fixing of apertures and railings. - **Status:** Granted (This application has been approved by Planning Board / Commission.) - **Location:** 58, Triq Bir ir-Riebu &, Triq Manwel Vitale, Rabat - **Locality:** [Rabat](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/rabat) - **Applicant:** [George Fenech](https://propertylist.mt/applicant/george-fenech) - **Perit:** [Perit Gilbert Bartolo](https://propertylist.mt/perit/gilbert-bartolo) - **Application type:** Full development permission - **Zone:** Within Development Zone - **Type of works:** Sanctioning - **Received:** 13 August 2025 - **Validated:** 17 September 2025 - **Published:** 17 September 2025 - **Comments close:** 17 October 2025 - **Recommendation:** Grant Permission - **Decision:** Grant Permission - **Decision date:** 18 February 2026 - **Permit expires:** 18 March 2031 [Case details on the Planning Authority website](https://www.pa.org.mt/pacasedetails?CaseType=PA/05980/25) [Plans, case officer report and decision on eapps](https://eapps.pa.org.mt/Case/CaseDetails?caseType=PA&casenumber=05980&caseYear=25) ## Planning activity around 58, Triq Bir ir-Riebu &, Triq Manwel Vitale, Rabat 236 other applications within 300 m: 161 granted, 2 refused, 25 pending. 99% of decided applications nearby were granted. Tallest granted nearby: 5 floors (PA/00561/25). On Triq Bir ir-Riebu: 30 other applications, 20 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 sanctioning applications like this here: about 95% (likely range 65–100%, medium reliability, from 50 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/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 - [**PA/01681/25** Rabat](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01681-25/rabat-internal-alterations-to-plans-approved-in-pa171-20): Internal alterations to plans approved in PA171/20 and change of use from Class 4B to Class 4D and Class 1 (residential) to Class 3A guest house, including… Granted, validated 18 March 2025, 71 m away ## More by Gilbert Bartolo - [**PA/07081/26** Mellieha](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07081-26/mellieha-sanction-departures-from-that-approved-in-pa-3316-95): To sanction departures from that approved in PA/3316/95 to residential units which includes changes to the internal layouts, site configuration, levels, to… Pending, validated 14 October 2026 - [**PA/07079/26** Mellieha](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07079-26/mellieha-internal-alterations-to-include-a-lift): Proposed internal alterations to include a lift. Granted, validated 30 October 2026 - [**PA/06891/26** Fgura](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06891-26/fgura-sanction-residential-dwelling): To sanction residential dwelling (no permits traced). Proposed alterations and additions to first floor dwelling to include a lift shaft and sub-division into… Pending, validated 7 October 2026, 3 floors - [**PA/06698/26** Mellieha](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06698-26/mellieha-changes-to-development-approved-in-pa-4930-24-which): Changes to development approved in PA/4930/24 which includes changes to the internal layout, facade and site levels. Proposal includes also the… Pending, validated 7 October 2026 - [**PA/06588/26** Mellieha](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06588-26/mellieha-extension-and-alterations-to-dwelling-approved-in): Proposed extension and alterations to dwelling approved in RG/528/26 in lieu of development approved in PA/1314/20. Proposal includes also a jacuzzi at… Pending, validated 23 September 2026 - [**PA/06527/26** Hamrun](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06527-26/hamrun-demolish-existing-dwelling-while-retaining-facade): To demolish existing dwelling while retaining facade. Proposed construction of a Class 4A-office at ground floor and overlying residential development having… Pending, validated 23 September 2026, 2 floors [All applications by Gilbert Bartolo](https://propertylist.mt/perit/gilbert-bartolo) ## More from George Fenech - [**PA/06102/26** Msida](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06102-26/msida-sanction-discrepancies-in-plan-from-approved-plans): To sanction discrepancies in plan from approved plans (PA2993/24). Pending, validated 9 September 2026 - [**PA/03541/26** Qormi](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03541-26/qormi-sanctioning-of-garage-as-built-and-propose): Sanctioning of garage as built and propose change of use from existing garage to Class 4B shop and including proposed signage on facade. Granted, validated 3 June 2026 - [**PA/02741/26** San Pawl il-Bahar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02741-26/san-pawl-il-bahar-demolish-existing-dwellings-and-to-excavate-basement): To demolish existing dwellings and to excavate basement floors. To construct garages basement floor levels. To construct a Class 4D restaurant at ground floor… Withdrawn, validated 29 April 2026, 4 floors plus a receded floor - [**PA/07284/25** Munxar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07284-25/munxar-change-of-use-from-street-level-garage): Change of use from street level garage to Class 4A. Granted, validated 12 November 2025 - [**PA/06805/25** San Pawl il-Bahar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06805-25/san-pawl-il-bahar-demolition-of-existing-penthouse-and-construction-of): Proposed demolition of existing penthouse and construction of 3 bedroom apartment at fourth floor and one bedroom penthouse at receded fifth floor. Granted, validated 22 October 2025, 5 floors plus a receded floor - [**PA/01487/25** Zebbug (Gozo)](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01487-25/zebbug-gozo-sanction-internal-and-external-alterations-including-the): To sanction internal and external alterations including the change of materials. Granted, validated 12 March 2025 [All planning applications in Rabat](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/rabat)