--- title: "PA/06622/23: introduce external lift in existing courtyard in Rabat | PropertyList" url: https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06622-23/rabat-introduce-external-lift-in-existing-courtyard source: PropertyList (propertylist.mt), from the Malta Planning Authority's public register retrieved: 2026-11-02 --- > Granted planning application in Rabat: To introduce external lift in existing courtyard. Perit Elena Borg Costanzi. Validated 8 November 2023. Planning applications › Rabat › PA0662223 # PA/06622/23: introduce external lift in existing courtyard in Rabat 8, Vjal Santu Wistin, Rabat To introduce external lift in existing courtyard. - **Status:** Granted (This application has been approved by Planning Board / Commission.) - **Location:** 8, Vjal Santu Wistin, Rabat - **Locality:** [Rabat](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/rabat) - **Applicant:** Tancred Buhagiar - **Perit:** [Perit Elena Borg Costanzi](https://propertylist.mt/perit/elena-borg-costanzi) - **Application type:** Full development permission - **Zone:** Within Development Zone - **Type of works:** Alterations & Extensions - **Received:** 21 July 2023 - **Validated:** 8 November 2023 - **Published:** 8 November 2023 - **Comments close:** 11 December 2023 - **Recommendation:** Grant Permission - **Decision:** Grant Permission - **Decision date:** 17 May 2024 - **Permit expires:** 29 May 2029 [Case details on the Planning Authority website](https://www.pa.org.mt/pacasedetails?CaseType=PA/06622/23) [Plans, case officer report and decision on eapps](https://eapps.pa.org.mt/Case/CaseDetails?caseType=PA&casenumber=06622&caseYear=23) ## Planning activity around 8, Vjal Santu Wistin, Rabat 150 other applications within 300 m: 88 granted, 5 refused, 17 pending. 95% of decided applications nearby were granted. Tallest granted nearby: 3 floors (PA/00810/24). On Vjal Santu Wistin: 3 other applications, 2 granted and 0 refused. Periti active on this street: [Bezzina & Cole Architects & Engineers](https://propertylist.mt/perit/bezzina-and-cole-architects-and-engineers). Approval estimate for alterations & extensions applications like this here: about 95% (likely range 65–100%, low reliability, from 15 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/07864/24** Rabat](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07864-24/rabat-renew-pa-00920-20): To renew PA/00920/20 (Renewal of PA/03198/14). Construction of underground water reservoir. Granted, validated 18 March 2025, 30 m away - [**PA/00441/23** Rabat](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00441-23/rabat-dismantling-and-reconstruction-of-two-stone-pillars): Proposed dismantling and reconstruction of two stone pillars to widen the existing opening on the street elevation to cater for a driveway. Granted, validated 8 February 2023, 32 m away - [**PA/00920/20** Rabat](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00920-20/rabat-renewal-of-pa-03198-14-construction-of-underground): Renewal of PA/03198/14 - Construction of underground water reservoir. Status being checked, 32 m away - [**PA/05956/26** Rabat](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05956-26/rabat-carry-out-internal-and-external-alterations-as): To carry out internal and external alterations as that approved in PA3498/04 including opening of internal doors, installation of access for all services… Pending, validated 2 September 2026, 44 m away - [**PA/00148/25** Rabat](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00148-25/rabat-restoration-of-existing-facade): Restoration of existing facade. Granted, validated 22 January 2025, 46 m away - [**PA/04048/23** Rabat](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04048-23/rabat-demolish-roof-structures-approved-in-pa2294-16): To demolish roof structures approved in PA2294/16. Granted, validated 4 October 2023, 63 m away - [**PA/02732/26** Rabat](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02732-26/rabat-conversion-and-refurbishment-of-an-existing-building): Proposed conversion and refurbishment of an existing building from Class 1 and Class 5 uses into a 15-bedroom Class 3A guesthouse with a ground floor Class 4D… Pending, validated 29 April 2026, 4 floors plus a receded floor, 65 m away - [**PA/06304/25** Rabat](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06304-25/rabat-sanction-minor-alterations-including-shifting-of-internal): To sanction minor alterations including shifting of internal walls, proposed glass railing, positioning and screening of services at roof level, proposed… Granted, validated 1 October 2025, 67 m away - [**PA/05596/24** Rabat](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05596-24/rabat-construct-2-residential-dwellings-with-pools): To construct 2 residential dwellings with pools, an elevated residential tenement, and a shared garage for parking of private vehicles. Granted, validated 28 August 2024, 70 m away - [**PA/04650/23** Rabat](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04650-23/rabat-renewal-of-the-development-permission-pa7975-17-for): Renewal of the development permission PA7975/17 for the conservation of the main belfry and maintenance of roof areas. Granted, validated 18 September 2023, 71 m away - [**PA/08353/25** Rabat](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-08353-25/rabat-propose-minor-internal-and-external-alterations-to): To propose minor internal and external alterations to the premises and minor modifications to multiple elements constituting the facade as approved by… Granted, validated 7 January 2026, 72 m away - [**PA/06985/23** Rabat](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06985-23/rabat-renewal-of-pa-4525-18-reconstruction-of-an-existing): Renewal of PA/4525/18: Reconstruction of an existing structure on two floors and the conversion into a carport at ground floor and an overlying dwelling. The… Granted, validated 30 April 2024, 2 floors, 73 m away - [**PA/01948/25** Rabat](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01948-25/rabat-propose-the-change-of-use-of-a): To propose the change of use of a pre-1968 structure to a Class 4B retail and Class 5A cobbler including the installation of wall lining, signage and changes… Granted, validated 26 March 2025, 75 m away - [**PA/01002/25** Rabat](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01002-25/rabat-renewal-of-permit-pa-00157-16): Renewal of permit PA/00157/16 (To carry out internal alterations to existing dwelling and change use to guest house (Class 3A) and ancillary services). Granted, validated 24 March 2025, 83 m away - [**PA/06891/24** Rabat](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06891-24/rabat-internal-and-external-alterations-to-existing-dwelling): Internal and external alterations to existing dwelling, and the construction of pool. Granted, validated 16 October 2024, 85 m away ## More by Elena Borg Costanzi - [**PA/07721/26** Sliema](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07721-26/sliema-develop-existing-airspace-into-2-apartments-and): To develop existing airspace into 2 apartments and to alter some back areas in the existing house to accommodate a further two apartments, adding up to a… Pending - [**PA/07477/26** Sliema](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07477-26/sliema-restoration-of-facades-and-non-illuminated-sign-to): Restoration of facades and non-illuminated sign to Class 4A offices on both streets. Pending - [**PA/07292/26** Balzan](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07292-26/balzan-introduction-of-wall-lining): Introduction of wall lining (low height) at ground floor and first floor, split level at ground floor and to include a small basement discovered during the… Pending - [**PA/07044/26** Pembroke](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07044-26/pembroke-demolition-of-existing-dwelling): Demolition of existing dwelling, excavation and construction of basement garages, and overlying four apartments and a penthouse at receded level. Pending, validated 14 October 2026, 4 floors plus a receded floor - [**PA/06795/26** Swieqi](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06795-26/swieqi-excavate-and-construct-semi-basement-garages): To excavate and construct semi-basement garages, Class 4B retail shop including sign and secondary access to garages approved in PA/02370/16, 8 overlying… Pending, validated 7 October 2026, 5 floors plus a receded floor - [**PA/06752/26** St Julians](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06752-26/st-julians-facade-changes-to): Proposed facade changes to, materials, railings, and apertures. Pending [All applications by Elena Borg Costanzi](https://propertylist.mt/perit/elena-borg-costanzi) [All planning applications in Rabat](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/rabat)