PA/06552/25: convert existing residential unit into a boutique in Rabat
3, Triq Bir il-Ljun, Rabat
To convert existing residential unit into a boutique tourism accommodation (Class 3A). The proposal includes of existing concrete roof slabs and internal walls, reconstruction with a different layout extension at first floor level and roof level, and restoration of facade.
- Status
- Granted (This application has been approved by Planning Board / Commission.)
- Location
- 3, Triq Bir il-Ljun, Rabat
- Locality
- Rabat
- Applicant
- Francesca Hili
- Perit
- Perit Karl Francalanza
- Application type
- Full development permission
- Zone
- Within Development Zone
- Type of works
- Restoration
- Received
- 8 September 2025
- Validated
- 15 October 2025
- Published
- 15 October 2025
- Comments close
- 14 November 2025
- Recommendation
- Refuse Permission
- Decision
- Grant Permission
- Decision date
- 29 April 2026
- Permit expires
- 13 May 2031
Case details on the Planning Authority website
Plans, case officer report and decision on eapps
Planning activity around 3, Triq Bir il-Ljun, Rabat
218 other applications within 300 m: 150 granted, 3 refused, 18 pending. 98% of decided applications nearby were granted. Tallest granted nearby: 4 floors (PA/02063/25).
On Triq Bir il-Ljun: 6 other applications, 2 granted and 0 refused.
Approval estimate for restoration applications like this here: about 95% (likely range 65–100%, low reliability, from 16 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/06016/26 Rabat: Internal and external alterations to existing townhouse at ground and first floor, construction of new second and receded floors.
- PA/00511/25 Rabat: To sanction changes from approved permit PA/922/98 and proposed internal alterations at all levels. Proposed restoration of facade.
- PA/03890/25 Rabat: Alterations to the kitchen, living and dining area at third floor.
- PA/03060/24 Rabat: Sanctioning of changes from PA/01858/18 as built.
- PA/07368/26 Rabat: To propose change of use from an approved private car garage as per PA3404/26 to a public service garage.
- PA/03404/26 Rabat: To sanction internal variations of ground floor garage approved as per PA2959/22. To demolish existing internal ramp.
- PA/03078/25 Rabat: To sanction change of use of semi-basement as kitchen/dining room (as identified in process of renovation), to sanction room at roof level to bedroom, minor…
- PA/02959/22 Rabat: Construction of 6 apartments overlying approved 2 ground floor garages.
- PA/05197/23 Rabat: Proposed development including the construction of additional floors and the conversion of existing single dwelling into four residential units. Development…
- PA/02271/21 Rabat: To sanction minor changes to internal layouts and stairs to recessed third floor as from approved in PA 7700/18. Changes to facade.
- PA/02192/21 Rabat: To sanction site extents following survey, internal/external alterations to walls, extension at second floor level, apertures and chimney flue. Proposed…
- PA/03453/22 Rabat: Placing of tables and chairs.
- PA/05260/23 Rabat: To proposed internal/external alterations to an existing pre-1968 dwelling including the removal of a washroom to allow the inclusion of a receded level.
- PA/01492/26 Rabat: Sanctioning of internal variations to property approved in PA/02687/12.
- PA/00858/24 Rabat: 1. Alterations to the facade including the opening of a garage door at ground floor level and window at first floor level 2. Minor internal alterations to…
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