PA/06446/25: retain part of existing dwelling in Rabat (Gozo)
78, 79, 80, 81, Triq ir-Repubblika, Rabat (Gozo)
To retain part of existing dwelling, to demolish the remaining part of existing dwelling, to excavate and to construct a hotel (Class 3B). Proposal includes basement level, 31 rooms on 4 floors, dining area and ancillary facilities.
- Status
- Pending (Awaiting Recommendation)
- Location
- 78, 79, 80, 81, Triq ir-Repubblika, Rabat (Gozo)
- Locality
- Rabat (Gozo)
- Applicant
- Christopher Attard
- Perit
- Perit Alexander Bigeni
- Application type
- Full development permission
- Zone
- Within Development Zone
- Type of works
- Demolition & New Construction (Residential)
- Height
- 4 floors
- Received
- 13 June 2025
- Validated
- 8 October 2025
- Published
- 8 October 2025
- Comments close
- 7 November 2025
The public planning file has 70 documents: plans, reports, consultations and the decision.
Case details on the Planning Authority website
Plans, case officer report and decision on eapps
Planning activity around 78, 79, 80, 81, Triq ir-Repubblika, Rabat (Gozo)
244 other applications within 300 m: 148 granted, 4 refused, 32 pending. 97% of decided applications nearby were granted. Tallest granted nearby: 5 floors (PA/03387/25).
On Triq ir-Repubblika: 34 other applications, 22 granted and 0 refused; granted buildings are typically 3 floors, the tallest 3. Periti active on this street: Emanuel Vella, Alexander Bigeni, Annamaria Attard Montalto, Vella + Grech Periti, Saviour Micallef.
Approval estimate for demolition & new construction applications like this here: about 95% (likely range 65–100%, low reliability, from 12 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/05813/26 Rabat (Gozo): To propose alterations to the facade including installation of new frontage with fixed sign and to propose change of use from office Class 4A to Class 4D, in…
- PA/04988/24 Rabat (Gozo): To carry out alterations and additions to a pre-1967 dwelling and to an approved restaurant. Alterations include changes to layout, to facade, levels and by…
- PA/04106/25 Rabat (Gozo): Proposed fixing of sign.
- PA/00153/26 Rabat (Gozo): Change of use of existing dwelling to a Class 4C cafeteria at ground floor level and Class 3A guesthouse at upper floor levels; internal and external…
- PA/05140/24 Rabat (Gozo): Change of use from ATM to take-away and fixing of sign.
- PA/07298/24 Rabat (Gozo): To demolish back part of building and construct a Class 3A guesthouse with a Class 4D restaurant.
- PA/07219/25 Rabat (Gozo): Extension of an already operational Class 4C outlet covered by PA/07076/23, from a pre-1968 previously domestic store. Correction of aperture and sign…
- PA/07802/23 Rabat (Gozo): To change use of property to a Class-4B shop and to propose installation of a shop sign.
- PA/07076/23 Rabat (Gozo): Change of use from a disused property to a Class 4C establishment.
- PA/00384/21 Rabat (Gozo): Proposed installation of a wheelchair lift in order to provide full accessibility to the Culture Unit.
- PA/06810/24 Rabat (Gozo): Change of use from Class 4B to Class 4C snack bar, fixing of sign and proposed internal alterations.
- PA/03840/25 Rabat (Gozo): To sanction w.c and to propose change of use and external facade design in lieu PA/3373/99
- PA/00693/20 Rabat (Gozo): Restoration of existing facade including raking of joints, re-pointing of joints in lime-based plaster, maintenance and refurbishing of existing timber…
- PA/03387/25 Rabat (Gozo): To change the use of a dwelling and Class 4B shop into Class 3A guesthouse with ancillary breakfast/dining area, to carry out internal alterations, to lower…
- PA/05423/23 Rabat (Gozo): To annex Class 4D cafeteria with take-away (cooking on site) by the carrying out of internal and external alterations.
More by Alexander Bigeni
- PA/07798/26 Nadur: To excavate and to construct 9 residential units with underlying garages.
- PA/07769/26 San Pawl il-Bahar: To carry out alterations and additions to a pre-1967 a residential dwelling. Alterations include changes to internal layout.
- PA/07733/26 Qala: To carry out alterations to internal layout and to facade of residential units approved in PA/07213/22 and PA/05532/24. To also sanction further excavation…
- PA/07652/26 Nadur: To excavate and to construct an agricultural store with an underlying basement. To also construct an underground water reservoir.
- PA/07646/26 Xaghra: To carry out alterations and extentions to dwelling approved in PA/06703/22. Alterations include changes to layout and to facade.
- PA/07631/26 Ghajnsielem: To demolish existing dwelling, to excavate and to construct 12 residential units and 3 shops (Class 4B) with underlying garages. To also install signage.
All applications by Alexander Bigeni
More from Christopher Attard
- PA/03209/26 Rabat (Gozo): To sanction extension of outdoor catering area Class 4D on public open space, to the already approved in PA/04764/19, reservation of outside area for the…
- PA/02849/25 Rabat (Gozo): To carry out alterations to receded dwelling approved in PA/04739/19. Alterations include changes layout and to subdivide into 2 units.
- PA/01291/25 Tarxien: Variations from official building alignments to the development constructed under the remit of permit PA/04679/18.
- PA/00688/24 Zebbug: Installation of railings around vacant site in front of white goods showroom covered by PA4899/07.
- PA/00973/22 Rabat (Gozo): To carry out minor alterations to side elevation approved in PA01785/20.
- PA/01004/20 Gudja: To sanction garage as built