--- title: "PA/07339/25: Addition of rooms to existing approved office in Rabat | PropertyList" url: https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07339-25/rabat-addition-of-rooms-to-existing-approved-office source: PropertyList (propertylist.mt), from the Malta Planning Authority's public register retrieved: 2026-11-03 --- > Granted planning application in Rabat: Addition of rooms to existing approved office and residence in PA/06592/18 and minor changes to facade. Perit David… Planning applications › Rabat › PA0733925 # PA/07339/25: Addition of rooms to existing approved office in Rabat 5, 5A, Triq Bir ir-Riebu, Rabat Addition of rooms to existing approved office and residence in PA/06592/18 and minor changes to facade. - **Status:** Granted (This application has been approved by Planning Board / Commission.) - **Location:** 5, 5A, Triq Bir ir-Riebu, Rabat - **Locality:** [Rabat](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/rabat) - **Applicant:** [Joseph Zammit](https://propertylist.mt/applicant/joseph-zammit) - **Perit:** [Perit David Cassar](https://propertylist.mt/perit/david-cassar) - **Application type:** Full development permission - **Zone:** Within Development Zone - **Type of works:** Alterations & Extensions (Commercial) - **Residential units:** 1 - **Received:** 5 October 2025 - **Validated:** 12 November 2025 - **Published:** 12 November 2025 - **Comments close:** 12 December 2025 - **Recommendation:** Grant Permission - **Decision:** Grant Permission - **Decision date:** 5 May 2026 - **Permit expires:** 20 May 2031 [Case details on the Planning Authority website](https://www.pa.org.mt/pacasedetails?CaseType=PA/07339/25) [Plans, case officer report and decision on eapps](https://eapps.pa.org.mt/Case/CaseDetails?caseType=PA&casenumber=07339&caseYear=25) ## Planning activity around 5, 5A, Triq Bir ir-Riebu, Rabat 236 other applications within 300 m: 163 granted, 2 refused, 25 pending. 99% of decided applications nearby were granted. Tallest granted nearby: 5 floors (PA/00561/25). On Triq Bir ir-Riebu: 30 other applications, 20 granted and 0 refused; granted buildings are typically 2 floors, the tallest 4. Periti active on this street: [Mark Frendo](https://propertylist.mt/perit/mark-frendo). Approval estimate for alterations & extensions applications like this here: about 95% (likely range 65–100%, low reliability, from 28 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/02214/24** Rabat](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02214-24/rabat-internal-alterations-comprising-shifting-of-walls): Proposed internal alterations comprising shifting of walls, blocking of doorways to accommodate new layout. Application also includes, construction of roof… Granted, validated 12 June 2024, 23 m away - [**PA/00943/23** Rabat](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00943-23/rabat-internal-alterations-and-addition-at-second-floor): Internal alterations and addition at second floor. Granted, validated 22 February 2023, 3 floors, 24 m away - [**PA/00545/22** Rabat](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00545-22/rabat-change-of-use-from-office-block): Change of use from office block (16 offices) covered by PA07734/19 to 6 apartments and 1 receded apartment, including internal and external alterations and… Status being checked, 26 m away - [**PA/06565/23** Rabat](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06565-23/rabat-sanction-change-of-use-from-games-room): To sanction change of use from games room and library approved in PA7492/20 into guest rooms (Class 3A). Granted, validated 8 November 2023, 34 m away - [**PA/05627/26** Rabat](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05627-26/rabat-sanction-differences-of-an-approved-dwelling-as): To sanction differences of an approved dwelling as per PA10229/17 after new survey. Granted, validated 7 October 2026, 38 m away - [**PA/01964/26** Rabat](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01964-26/rabat-sanction-minor-variations-from-pa-01839-95): To sanction minor variations from PA/01839/95, including the removal of wall and replacement with beam, and shifting of walls following recent site survey. Granted, validated 25 May 2026, 44 m away - [**PA/01969/26** Rabat](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01969-26/rabat-sanction-changes-to-pa3777-08-following-a-more): To sanction changes to PA3777/08 following a more accurate survey and variations carried out on site. Proposed change of existing aluminium apertures to timber. Granted, validated 25 March 2026, 48 m away - [**PA/07484/24** Rabat](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07484-24/rabat-redesign-of-existing-roof-area): Redesign of existing roof area, including installation of jacuzzi. Granted, validated 3 February 2025, 51 m away - [**PA/00287/26** Rabat](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00287-26/rabat-internal-alterations-and-proposed-extension-at-first): Proposed internal alterations and proposed extension at first floor level. Granted, validated 21 January 2026, 58 m away - [**PA/03404/21** Rabat](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03404-21/rabat-widening-of-door-to-create-a-garage): Proposed widening of door to create a garage and to replace existing apertures to timber Status being checked, 60 m away - [**PA/05077/25** Rabat](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05077-25/rabat-terraced-house-internal-and-external-alterations): Terraced house internal and external alterations. To carry out additions and alterations to the existing ground floor and first floor including demolition and… Granted, validated 6 August 2025, 2 floors, 63 m away - [**PA/03005/26** Rabat](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03005-26/rabat-addition-of-a-guest-room-at-roof): Addition of a guest room at roof level and minor changes to the internal layout from that approved in PA1681/25. Granted, validated 13 May 2026, 66 m away - [**PA/00171/20** Rabat](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00171-20/rabat-demolition-of-existing-residential-building-retaining-facade): Demolition of existing residential building retaining facade on Triq Emanuele Vitale and construction of a retail outlet at ground floor level, and apartments… Status being checked, 4 floors plus a receded floor, 69 m away - [**PA/05980/25** Rabat](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05980-25/rabat-sanction-departures-to-dwelling-from-pa-3741-19-which): To sanction departures to dwelling from PA/3741/19 which includes correction of the site configuration and changes to the internal layout, room uses, site… Granted, validated 17 September 2025, 70 m away - [**PA/01681/25** Rabat](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01681-25/rabat-internal-alterations-to-plans-approved-in-pa171-20): Internal alterations to plans approved in PA171/20 and change of use from Class 4B to Class 4D and Class 1 (residential) to Class 3A guest house, including… Granted, validated 18 March 2025, 71 m away ## More by David Cassar - [**PA/07281/26** Mellieha](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07281-26/mellieha-demolition-of-existing-terraced-house-and-construction): Demolition of existing terraced house and construction of 4 apartments and 1 penthouse level with rooftop pool. Pending, 4 floors plus a receded floor - [**PA/04089/26** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04089-26/birkirkara-subdivision-of-pre-1967-townhouse-into-two-units): Subdivision of pre-1967 townhouse into two units and addition of floor in line with others. Pending, validated 17 June 2026, 2 floors - [**PA/03074/26** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03074-26/birkirkara-changes-in-height-and-size-of-rooms): Changes in height and size of rooms from PA/01218/24, re-location of front entrance and internal staircase. Granted, validated 13 May 2026 - [**PA/01692/26** Gudja](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01692-26/gudja-amendments-to-approved-permit-pa-05817-17-including-internal): Amendments to approved permit PA/05817/17 including internal alterations, extending basement level to accommodate 11 car parking spaces, construction of pool,… Pending, validated 11 March 2026 - [**PA/00637/26** San Pawl il-Bahar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00637-26/san-pawl-il-bahar-sanctioning-from-pa-00447-22-of-as-built-stairs): Sanctioning from PA/00447/22 of as built stairs, proposed addition of handrail to low balcony, replacement of existing solid wall with glass at second floor,… Granted, validated 4 February 2026 - [**PA/00071/26** Birzebbuga](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00071-26/birzebbuga-construction-of-washroom-and-bathroom-at-roof): Proposed construction of washroom and bathroom at roof level. Granted, validated 20 February 2026 [All applications by David Cassar](https://propertylist.mt/perit/david-cassar) ## More from Joseph Zammit - [**PA/06072/26** Zebbug](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06072-26/zebbug-sanctioning-of-additional-construction): Proposed sanctioning of additional construction (and changes) of existing farmhouse to approved layout in PA/1565/94. Pending, validated 2 September 2026 - [**PA/05341/26** Belt Valletta](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05341-26/belt-valletta-remove-existing-signage-and-proposed-new-signage): To remove existing signage and proposed new signage Pending, validated 5 August 2026 - [**PA/03375/26** Marsaskala](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03375-26/marsaskala-renewal-of-the-permit-of-pa6738-18): Renewal of the permit of PA6738/18 (To demolish existing building and to propose a guest house Class 3A including basement, ground floor, three floors and… Granted, validated 20 May 2026, 4 floors plus a receded floor - [**PA/02039/26** Zabbar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02039-26/zabbar-development-includes-proposed-sheep-farm-and-proposed): The development includes proposed sheep farm and proposed cheese working area and animal fodder store. Proposal includes a cesspit. Withdrawn, validated 25 March 2026 - [**PA/01442/26** Marsaskala](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01442-26/marsaskala-sanctioning-of-changes-to-licenses-class-4d): Sanctioning of changes to licenses Class 4D premises. Sanctioning includes cladding along facade, installation of new signage, ac unit and ventilation grille. Suspended, validated 11 March 2026 - [**PA/07588/25** Qormi](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07588-25/qormi-proposal-consists-of-converting-the-existing-maisonette): The proposal consists of converting the existing maisonette into separate residential units, comprising one three-bedroom apartment, one two-bedroom apartment… Granted, validated 26 November 2025 [All planning applications in Rabat](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/rabat)