--- title: "PA/06446/25: retain part of existing dwelling in Rabat (Gozo) | PropertyList" url: https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06446-25/rabat-gozo-retain-part-of-existing-dwelling source: PropertyList (propertylist.mt), from the Malta Planning Authority's public register retrieved: 2026-11-03 --- > Pending planning application in Rabat (Gozo): To retain part of existing dwelling, to demolish the remaining part of existing dwelling, to excavate and to… Planning applications › Rabat (Gozo) › PA0644625 # 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)](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/rabat-gozo) - **Applicant:** [Christopher Attard](https://propertylist.mt/applicant/christopher-attard) - **Perit:** [Perit Alexander Bigeni](https://propertylist.mt/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](https://www.pa.org.mt/pacasedetails?CaseType=PA/06446/25) [Plans, case officer report and decision on eapps](https://eapps.pa.org.mt/Case/CaseDetails?caseType=PA&casenumber=06446&caseYear=25) ## 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](https://propertylist.mt/perit/emanuel-vella), [Alexander Bigeni](https://propertylist.mt/perit/alexander-bigeni), [Annamaria Attard Montalto](https://propertylist.mt/perit/annamaria-attard-montalto), [Vella + Grech Periti](https://propertylist.mt/perit/vella-grech-periti), [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 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)](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05813-26/rabat-gozo-propose-alterations-to-the-facade-including-installation): 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… Pending, validated 19 August 2026, 11 m away - [**PA/04988/24** Rabat (Gozo)](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04988-24/rabat-gozo-carry-out-alterations-and-additions-to-a): 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… Granted, validated 31 July 2024, 13 m away - [**PA/04106/25** Rabat (Gozo)](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04106-25/rabat-gozo-fixing-of-sign): Proposed fixing of sign. Withdrawn, validated 25 June 2025, 24 m away - [**PA/00153/26** Rabat (Gozo)](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00153-26/rabat-gozo-change-of-use-of-existing-dwelling-to): 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… Granted, validated 21 January 2026, 3 floors plus a receded floor, 29 m away - [**PA/05140/24** Rabat (Gozo)](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05140-24/rabat-gozo-change-of-use-from-atm-to-take-away): Change of use from ATM to take-away and fixing of sign. Granted, validated 7 August 2024, 31 m away - [**PA/07298/24** Rabat (Gozo)](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07298-24/rabat-gozo-demolish-back-part-of-building-and-construct): To demolish back part of building and construct a Class 3A guesthouse with a Class 4D restaurant. Granted, validated 23 October 2024, 32 m away - [**PA/07219/25** Rabat (Gozo)](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07219-25/rabat-gozo-extension-of-an-already-operational-class-4c): 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… Granted, validated 12 November 2025, 38 m away - [**PA/07802/23** Rabat (Gozo)](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07802-23/rabat-gozo-change-use-of-property-to-a-class-4b): To change use of property to a Class-4B shop and to propose installation of a shop sign. Granted, validated 10 January 2024, 38 m away - [**PA/07076/23** Rabat (Gozo)](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07076-23/rabat-gozo-change-of-use-from-a-disused-property): Change of use from a disused property to a Class 4C establishment. Granted, validated 29 November 2023, 39 m away - [**PA/00384/21** Rabat (Gozo)](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00384-21/rabat-gozo-installation-of-a-wheelchair-lift-in-order): Proposed installation of a wheelchair lift in order to provide full accessibility to the Culture Unit. Status being checked, 48 m away - [**PA/06810/24** Rabat (Gozo)](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06810-24/rabat-gozo-change-of-use-from-class-4b-to): Change of use from Class 4B to Class 4C snack bar, fixing of sign and proposed internal alterations. Granted, validated 9 October 2024, 50 m away - [**PA/03840/25** Rabat (Gozo)](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03840-25/rabat-gozo-sanction-w): To sanction w.c and to propose change of use and external facade design in lieu PA/3373/99 Granted, validated 18 June 2025, 52 m away - [**PA/00693/20** Rabat (Gozo)](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00693-20/rabat-gozo-restoration-of-existing-facade-including-raking-of): Restoration of existing facade including raking of joints, re-pointing of joints in lime-based plaster, maintenance and refurbishing of existing timber… Status being checked, 54 m away - [**PA/03387/25** Rabat (Gozo)](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03387-25/rabat-gozo-change-the-use-of-a-dwelling-and): 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… Granted, validated 4 June 2025, 5 floors, 55 m away - [**PA/05423/23** Rabat (Gozo)](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05423-23/rabat-gozo-annex-class-4d-cafeteria-with-take-away): To annex Class 4D cafeteria with take-away (cooking on site) by the carrying out of internal and external alterations. Granted, validated 13 September 2023, 56 m away ## More by Alexander Bigeni - [**PA/07798/26** Nadur](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07798-26/nadur-excavate-and-to-construct-9-residential-units): To excavate and to construct 9 residential units with underlying garages. Pending, 1 floor - [**PA/07769/26** San Pawl il-Bahar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07769-26/san-pawl-il-bahar-carry-out-alterations-and-additions-to-a): To carry out alterations and additions to a pre-1967 a residential dwelling. Alterations include changes to internal layout. Pending - [**PA/07733/26** Qala](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07733-26/qala-carry-out-alterations-to-internal-layout-and): 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… Pending - [**PA/07652/26** Nadur](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07652-26/nadur-excavate-and-to-construct-an-agricultural-store): To excavate and to construct an agricultural store with an underlying basement. To also construct an underground water reservoir. Pending, 1 floor - [**PA/07646/26** Xaghra](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07646-26/xaghra-carry-out-alterations-and-extentions-to-dwelling): To carry out alterations and extentions to dwelling approved in PA/06703/22. Alterations include changes to layout and to facade. Pending - [**PA/07631/26** Ghajnsielem](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07631-26/ghajnsielem-demolish-existing-dwelling): To demolish existing dwelling, to excavate and to construct 12 residential units and 3 shops (Class 4B) with underlying garages. To also install signage. Pending [All applications by Alexander Bigeni](https://propertylist.mt/perit/alexander-bigeni) ## More from Christopher Attard - [**PA/03209/26** Rabat (Gozo)](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03209-26/rabat-gozo-sanction-extension-of-outdoor-catering-area-class): 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… Refused, validated 13 May 2026 - [**PA/02849/25** Rabat (Gozo)](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02849-25/rabat-gozo-carry-out-alterations-to-receded-dwelling-approved): To carry out alterations to receded dwelling approved in PA/04739/19. Alterations include changes layout and to subdivide into 2 units. Granted, validated 29 May 2025 - [**PA/01291/25** Tarxien](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01291-25/tarxien-variations-from-official-building-alignments-to-the): Variations from official building alignments to the development constructed under the remit of permit PA/04679/18. Granted, validated 16 April 2025 - [**PA/00688/24** Zebbug](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00688-24/zebbug-installation-of-railings-around-vacant-site-in): Installation of railings around vacant site in front of white goods showroom covered by PA4899/07. Granted, validated 10 April 2024 - [**PA/00973/22** Rabat (Gozo)](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00973-22/rabat-gozo-carry-out-minor-alterations-to-side-elevation): To carry out minor alterations to side elevation approved in PA01785/20. Status being checked - [**PA/01004/20** Gudja](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01004-20/gudja-sanction-garage-as-built): To sanction garage as built Status being checked [All planning applications in Rabat (Gozo)](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/rabat-gozo)