PA/06506/24: Sanctioning of internal and external variations from in Rabat

Bahrija Heights, Block C, Penthouse 35, Triq il-Qastan, Bahrija, Rabat

Sanctioning of internal and external variations from approved PA10961/18. Thee include change in internal heights, decking, jacuzzi and size of pool at penthouse level.

Status: Granted (This application has been approved by Planning Board / Commission.)
Location: Bahrija Heights, Block C, Penthouse 35, Triq il-Qastan, Bahrija, Rabat
Locality: Rabat
Applicant: Joseph Farrugia
Perit: Perit Charles Buhagiar
Application type: Full development permission - Summary Process
Zone: Within Development Zone
Type of works: Sanctioning
Received: 21 August 2024
Validated: 11 November 2024
Published: 25 September 2024
Comments close: 10 October 2024
Decision: Acceptable
Permit expires: 20 November 2029

Case details on the Planning Authority website

Plans, case officer report and decision on eapps

Planning activity around Bahrija Heights, Block C, Penthouse 35, Triq il-Qastan, Bahrija, Rabat

53 other applications within 300 m: 32 granted, 1 refused, 7 pending. 97% of decided applications nearby were granted. Tallest granted nearby: 7 floors (PA/05634/23).

On Triq il-Qastan: 12 other applications, 6 granted and 0 refused; granted buildings are typically 7 floors, the tallest 7. Periti active on this street: Charles Buhagiar.

Approval estimate for sanctioning 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/02191/21 Rabat: Proposed alterations and extensions to existing unit, including a proposed bedroom at second floor and kitchenette at roof level. In addition, this… Status being checked, 3 floors, 22 m away
PA/07693/23 Rabat: Sanctioning of garage as built from approved permit PA4824/05 including difference in internal height and length. Granted, validated 22 February 2024, 37 m away
PA/04803/25 Rabat: To sanction internal and external variations from PA/6153/08. Variations mainly includes positioning of walls and apertures following new survey. Granted, validated 11 September 2025, 43 m away
PA/04485/25 Rabat: Proposed demolition of the existing washrooms at roof level, and proposed construction of 2 penthouses at recessed floor. Pending, validated 31 July 2025, 45 m away
PA/03235/22 Rabat: To excavate site to the required levels. To construct 39 car spaces at basements -1 and -2 with access from basements approved in PA 10961/18. To construct… Status being checked, 45 m away
PA/05634/23 Rabat: Demolition of existing dwelling, excavation works, and construction of basement garages, two maisonettes, 6 apartments and penthouse. Application also… Granted, validated 27 September 2023, 7 floors plus a receded floor, 47 m away
PA/01283/21 Rabat: To convert apartment at ground floor into a maisonette, carry out alterations to facade and construct access stairs. To sanction construction of low front… Status being checked, 47 m away
PA/00620/25 Rabat: To sanction minor internal alteration (opening of door from garage 43 to common area) – previously approved by PA/2806/16. Granted, validated 4 March 2025, 52 m away
PA/00369/22 Rabat: To sanction minor changes from originally approved permit PA04824/05, following a survey of the property; changes include shifting of internal walls, removal… Status being checked, 52 m away
PA/01348/26 Rabat: To sanction as built garage and maisonette from PA212/00. Proposed conversion of bedroom to games room. Granted, validated 23 April 2026, 57 m away
PA/01360/26 Rabat: Proposed installation of light weight structures at roof level for the installation of PV panels, including formation of a bathroom. Granted, validated 4 March 2026, 57 m away
PA/02985/22 Rabat: To sanction existing apartment from PA07445/07 including, shifting of walls, doors and windows. Status being checked, 68 m away
PA/05309/23 Rabat: To sanction changes from as approved in PA6153/08 to as built. Granted, validated 11 October 2023, 69 m away
PA/02025/23 Rabat: To carry out internal alterations to common parts, apartment, apartment 2 and roof to accommodate the installation of a domestic passenger lift. Granted, validated 23 May 2023, 70 m away
PA/06372/24 Rabat: To sanction internal and external variations from PA/09007/17. Proposed works to include extension of living space at ground floor level. Withdrawn, 70 m away

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PA/07613/26 Mosta: To sanction minor discrepancies of an approved Class 6A warehouse as per PA6636/19, including relocation of reservoir and aperture. To propose higher boundary… Pending
PA/07368/26 Rabat: To propose change of use from an approved private car garage as per PA3404/26 to a public service garage. Pending, validated 28 October 2026
PA/06798/26 Zejtun: To propose internal alterations to an existing pre-1967 town house. To propose construction of two additional floors so as to create three separate units. Pending, validated 7 October 2026, 3 floors
PA/06601/26 St Julians: To construct an additional one bedroom unit at receded floor level to approved PA7740/18. Granted, validated 26 October 2026
PA/06493/26 Gzira: To carry out alterations and construct a room at roof level . Pending
PA/06407/26 Siggiewi: Outline application : To replace 3 farmhouses which were demolished during public infrastructural works with another three farmhouses. Pending, validated 7 October 2026

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PA/06506/24: Sanctioning of internal and external variations from in Rabat

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