--- title: "PA/06787/23: excavate site and to demolish existing building in Rabat (Gozo) | PropertyList" url: https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06787-23/rabat-gozo-excavate-site-and-to-demolish-existing-building source: PropertyList (propertylist.mt), from the Malta Planning Authority's public register retrieved: 2026-11-02 --- > Granted planning application in Rabat (Gozo): To excavate site and to demolish existing building and proposed garage for private cars at basement level and… Planning applications › Rabat (Gozo) › PA0678723 # PA/06787/23: excavate site and to demolish existing building in Rabat (Gozo) Holy Mary, Triq Gedrin, Rabat (Gozo) To excavate site and to demolish existing building and proposed garage for private cars at basement level and five overlying flats (one at each level). - **Status:** Granted (This application has been approved by Planning Board / Commission.) - **Location:** Holy Mary, Triq Gedrin, Rabat (Gozo) - **Locality:** [Rabat (Gozo)](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/rabat-gozo) - **Applicant:** [Walter Farrugia](https://propertylist.mt/applicant/walter-farrugia) - **Perit:** [Perit Emanuel Vella](https://propertylist.mt/perit/emanuel-vella) - **Application type:** Full development permission - **Zone:** Within Development Zone - **Type of works:** Demolition & New Construction (Residential) - **Height:** 5 floors - **Residential units:** 5 - **Received:** 11 August 2023 - **Validated:** 15 November 2023 - **Published:** 10 July 2024 - **Comments close:** 26 August 2024 - **Recommendation:** Grant Permission - **Decision:** Grant Permission - **Decision date:** 3 December 2024 - **Permit expires:** 18 December 2029 [Case details on the Planning Authority website](https://www.pa.org.mt/pacasedetails?CaseType=PA/06787/23) [Plans, case officer report and decision on eapps](https://eapps.pa.org.mt/Case/CaseDetails?caseType=PA&casenumber=06787&caseYear=23) ## Planning activity around Holy Mary, Triq Gedrin, Rabat (Gozo) 121 other applications within 300 m: 64 granted, 1 refused, 21 pending. 98% of decided applications nearby were granted. Tallest granted nearby: 5 floors (PA/03387/25). On Triq Gedrin: 4 other applications, 2 granted and 0 refused; granted buildings are typically 3 floors, the tallest 3. Periti active on this street: [Edward Scerri](https://propertylist.mt/perit/edward-scerri). Approval estimate for demolition & new construction applications like this here: about 95% (likely range 65–100%, low reliability, from 5 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/00242/21** Rabat (Gozo)](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00242-21/rabat-gozo-correction-of-site-from-that-approved-in): Correction of site from that approved in PA4211/19. Status being checked, 33 m away - [**PA/06817/25** Rabat (Gozo)](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06817-25/rabat-gozo-additions-of-second-floor-level-and-minor): Proposed additions of second floor level and minor addition at roof level. Granted, validated 22 October 2025, 3 floors, 34 m away - [**PA/05246/26** Rabat (Gozo)](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05246-26/rabat-gozo-demolish-existing-dilapidated-facade-and-reconstruct-facade): To demolish existing dilapidated facade and reconstruct facade as per proposed works method statement. Granted, validated 19 October 2026, 36 m away - [**PA/07430/23** Rabat (Gozo)](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07430-23/rabat-gozo-demolish-existing-dilapidated-building-while-retaining-faca): To demolish existing dilapidated building while retaining facade (demolition approved in PA4211/19) and to carry out alterations within facade, to construct… Granted, validated 12 December 2023, 3 floors, 36 m away - [**PA/05212/26** Rabat (Gozo)](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05212-26/rabat-gozo-sanction-minor-deviations-from-approved-drawings-in): To sanction minor deviations from approved drawings in DN/00250/20. Pending, validated 29 July 2026, 39 m away - [**PA/05968/23** Rabat (Gozo)](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05968-23/rabat-gozo-change-of-use-from-class-4b-shop): Change of use from Class 4B shop to Class 5A car valeting and ancillary sanitary facilities. Refused, validated 11 October 2023, 39 m away - [**PA/06397/26** Rabat (Gozo)](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06397-26/rabat-gozo-restoration-of-facade): Restoration of facade (BHRS25). Granted, validated 15 October 2026, 47 m away - [**PA/00498/22** Rabat (Gozo)](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00498-22/rabat-gozo-carry-out-internal-alterations-to-a-pre-1967): To carry out internal alterations to a pre-1967 dwelling. To construct an additional room and other alterations at roof level. Status being checked, 52 m away - [**PA/01328/21** Rabat (Gozo)](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01328-21/rabat-gozo-demolish-existing-building-and-re-construct-shop): To demolish existing building and re-construct shop (Class 4B) at ground floor with basement store and overlying house at intermediate, first and roof level,… Status being checked, 3 floors plus a receded floor, 68 m away - [**PA/03835/24** Rabat (Gozo)](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03835-24/rabat-gozo-alterations-and-additions-to-residence-to-include): Proposed alterations and additions to residence to include a garage for private cars. Granted, validated 26 June 2024, 71 m away - [**PA/01965/25** Rabat (Gozo)](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01965-25/rabat-gozo-sanctioning-of-minor-internal-alterations): Sanctioning of minor internal alterations. Granted, validated 28 April 2025, 81 m away - [**PA/05955/24** Rabat (Gozo)](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05955-24/rabat-gozo-propose-change-of-use-from-office-class): Propose change of use from office Class 4A to shop Class 4B. Changes of the use of interior rooms. Granted, validated 11 September 2024, 81 m away - [**PA/02330/26** Rabat (Gozo)](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02330-26/rabat-gozo-internal-alterations-to-a-pre-1967-dwelling-and): Proposed internal alterations to a pre-1967 dwelling and construction of a washroom. Granted, validated 15 April 2026, 82 m away - [**PA/02305/26** Rabat (Gozo)](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02305-26/rabat-gozo-alterations-consisting-of-selected-demolition): Proposed alterations consisting of selected demolition, new openings and extension to existing house. Proposed conversion from kitchen/dining/living to garage. Pending, validated 15 April 2026, 82 m away - [**PA/06884/26** Rabat (Gozo)](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06884-26/rabat-gozo-restoration-of-facade): Restoration of facade (accepted through GS/00043/25). Pending, 87 m away ## More by Emanuel Vella - [**PA/07758/26** Rabat (Gozo)](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07758-26/rabat-gozo-renew-pa-03677-21-excavation-of-site): To renew PA 03677/21 - Excavation of site and proposed garage for private cars at basement level; garage for private cars and one flat at ground floor; three… Pending, 3 floors plus a receded floor - [**PA/06824/26** Xaghra](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06824-26/xaghra-renew-pa-00564-18-proposed-four-dwelling): To renew PA 00564/18 - Proposed four dwelling houses with garage. Pending, validated 7 October 2026, 1 floor - [**PA/05304/26** Msida](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05304-26/msida-addition-of-two-units): Proposed addition of two units. Pending, validated 29 July 2026 - [**PA/07650/24** Zebbug (Gozo)](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07650-24/zebbug-gozo-sanction-changes-of-dwelling-house-consisting-of): To sanction changes of dwelling house consisting of increase in built up footprint and proposed change of use of part of garage to public service garage Granted, validated 13 November 2024 - [**PA/06135/24** Nadur](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06135-24/nadur-swimming-pool-to-dwelling-house): Proposed swimming pool to dwelling house. Granted, validated 18 September 2024 - [**PA/05882/24** Rabat (Gozo)](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05882-24/rabat-gozo-sanction-additions-to-poultry-farm-and-create): To sanction additions to poultry farm and create a new access to the back of the farm and proposed alterations and additions to the egg packing area and… Granted, validated 4 September 2024 [All applications by Emanuel Vella](https://propertylist.mt/perit/emanuel-vella) ## More from Walter Farrugia - [**PA/06580/26** Rabat (Gozo)](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06580-26/rabat-gozo-extension-to-approved-class-3b): Proposed extension to approved Class 3B, 3-star hotel, consisting of an increase to the level 5 area to accommodate five additional hotel rooms; the addition… Pending, validated 23 September 2026, 8 floors - [**PA/03395/26** Kercem](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03395-26/kercem-sanction-change-of-use-from-boiler-farm): To sanction change of use from boiler farm as approved in PA/403/13 to stores. Suspended, validated 27 May 2026 - [**PA/02584/25** Sliema](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02584-25/sliema-minor-internal-alterations-to-apartment-covered-by): Proposed minor internal alterations to apartment covered by PA/1424/22. Alterations include re- opening of previously closed window. No changes to elevation… Granted, validated 21 May 2025 - [**PA/00457/24** Qala](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00457-24/qala-carry-out-alterations-to-existing-pre-1967-dwelling): To carry out alterations to existing pre-1967 dwelling and to carry out extensions. The extensions include construction of ground, first and receded floor… Granted, validated 31 January 2024, 2 floors plus a receded floor - [**PA/01369/23** Gharb](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01369-23/gharb-additions-at-receded-floor-level-and-sanctioning): Proposed additions at receded floor level and sanctioning of minor variations to two dwelling houses approved in PA3851/03. Refused, validated 8 March 2023 - [**PA/01174/23** Zebbug (Gozo)](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01174-23/zebbug-gozo-sanction-existing-timber-canopy-and-also-sanctioning): To sanction existing timber canopy and also sanctioning the placing of the BCRS machine. Refused, validated 8 March 2023 [All planning applications in Rabat (Gozo)](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/rabat-gozo)