--- title: "PA/08277/24: Demolish existing rural structures and reconstruct as in Rabat | PropertyList" url: https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-08277-24/rabat-demolish-existing-rural-structures-and-reconstruct-as source: PropertyList (propertylist.mt), from the Malta Planning Authority's public register retrieved: 2026-11-03 --- > Refused planning application in Rabat: Demolish existing rural structures and reconstruct as per 1968 footprint. Perit Julian Borg. Validated 22 January 2025. Planning applications › Rabat › PA0827724 # PA/08277/24: Demolish existing rural structures and reconstruct as in Rabat Triq Santa Katerina, Ta' Santa Katerina, Rabat Demolish existing rural structures and reconstruct as per 1968 footprint. - **Status:** Refused (This application has been refused by Planning Board / Commission and a refusal notification has been sent.) - **Location:** Triq Santa Katerina, Ta' Santa Katerina, Rabat - **Locality:** [Rabat](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/rabat) - **Applicant:** [Carmel Busuttil](https://propertylist.mt/applicant/carmel-busuttil) - **Perit:** [Perit Julian Borg](https://propertylist.mt/perit/julian-borg) - **Application type:** Full development permission - **Zone:** Outside Development Zone - **Type of works:** Demolition - **Received:** 8 August 2024 - **Validated:** 22 January 2025 - **Published:** 22 January 2025 - **Comments close:** 21 February 2025 - **Recommendation:** Refuse Permission - **Decision:** Refuse Permission - **Decision date:** 14 January 2026 [Case details on the Planning Authority website](https://www.pa.org.mt/pacasedetails?CaseType=PA/08277/24) [Plans, case officer report and decision on eapps](https://eapps.pa.org.mt/Case/CaseDetails?caseType=PA&casenumber=08277&caseYear=24) ## Planning activity around Triq Santa Katerina, Ta' Santa Katerina, Rabat 102 other applications within 300 m: 65 granted, 1 refused, 12 pending. 98% of decided applications nearby were granted. Tallest granted nearby: 4 floors (PA/02652/24). On Triq Santa Katerina: 31 other applications, 16 granted and 1 refused; granted buildings are typically 4 floors, the tallest 4. Periti active on this street: [Roderick Camilleri](https://propertylist.mt/perit/roderick-camilleri), [Ray Demicoli](https://propertylist.mt/perit/ray-demicoli), [Christian Cuschieri](https://propertylist.mt/perit/christian-cuschieri), [Russell Marmara](https://propertylist.mt/perit/russell-marmara), [Duncan Muscat](https://propertylist.mt/perit/duncan-muscat). Approval estimate for demolition applications like this here: about 95% (likely range 65–100%, low reliability, from 1 comparable decision nearby). Outside the development zone, where approvals are harder. 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/02652/24** Rabat](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02652-24/rabat-internal-alterations-to-dwelling-approved-by-permit): Internal alterations to dwelling approved by permit RG627/16 and construction of two bedrooms at second floor level and a washroom at third floor level.… Granted, validated 3 July 2024, 4 floors, 18 m away - [**PA/06969/23** Rabat](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06969-23/rabat-internal-alterations-and-extension-at-second-floor): Internal alterations and extension at second floor. Granted, validated 25 January 2024, 21 m away - [**PA/06634/23** Rabat](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06634-23/rabat-demolish-existing-ground-floor-garage): To demolish existing ground floor garage. Construction of ground floor garage and an overlying maisonette (1 unit). Granted, validated 8 November 2023, 2 floors, 21 m away - [**PA/05962/24** Rabat](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05962-24/rabat-sanction-ground-and-first-floor-level-as): To sanction ground and first floor level as built. Proposed alterations/extensions at 2nd floor level. Proposed new dwelling at third/receded floor level. Granted, validated 27 November 2024, 3 floors plus a receded floor, 33 m away - [**PA/05939/24** Rabat](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05939-24/rabat-demolition-of-existing-dwelling): Demolition of existing dwelling, construction of ground floor garage, 3 apartments and receded apartment including pool. Granted, validated 4 September 2024, 4 floors plus a receded floor, 35 m away - [**PA/04797/20** Rabat](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04797-20/rabat-demolition-of-existing-groundfloor-garage): Demolition of existing groundfloor garage. Alterations to existing basement domestic store. Construction of private car garage, common stair well including… Pending, validated 26 August 2020, 1 floor plus a receded floor, 38 m away - [**PA/05306/25** Rabat](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05306-25/rabat-demolition-of-existing-townhouse-and-construction-of): Proposed demolition of existing townhouse and construction of ground floor garage, apartments at first, second and third floor level and penthouse at receded… Granted, validated 8 October 2025, 4 floors plus a receded floor, 43 m away - [**PA/03611/26** Rabat](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03611-26/rabat-demolish-existing-maisonette-and-construct-2-floors): To demolish existing maisonette and construct 2 floors and a receded floor as 1 residential unit, including pool at roof level. Granted, validated 3 August 2026, 3 floors plus a receded floor, 51 m away - [**PA/02192/25** Rabat](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02192-25/rabat-renewal-of-pa-08564-19-demolition-of-existing): Renewal of PA/08564/19 - Demolition of existing dwelling and construction of ground floor garage, 3 apartments (first, second and third floor) and a receded… Granted, validated 28 April 2025, 4 floors plus a receded floor, 54 m away - [**PA/02045/23** Rabat](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02045-23/rabat-demolish-existing-dwelling-retaining-facade-and-construct): To demolish existing dwelling retaining facade and construct 1 garage at ground floor level and 4no apartments at first, second, third and receded floor… Granted, validated 12 April 2023, 4 floors plus a receded floor, 54 m away - [**PA/05728/26** Rabat](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05728-26/rabat-demolition-of-existing-dwelling): Demolition of existing dwelling, construction of ground floor garage, 3 apartments and a receded apartment. Pending, validated 19 August 2026, 2 floors plus a receded floor, 59 m away - [**PA/01560/26** Rabat](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01560-26/rabat-sanctioning-of-subdivision-of-a-duplex-residential): Sanctioning of subdivision of a duplex residential unit into two separate units, including internal alterations. Granted, validated 17 April 2026, 66 m away - [**PA/01690/26** Rabat](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01690-26/rabat-remove-one-floor-from-the-approved-permit): Remove one floor from the approved permit PA2831/23, turning the development into one unit, rather than two. Proposed internal alterations. Granted, validated 14 April 2026, 1 floor, 67 m away - [**PA/06362/25** Rabat](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06362-25/rabat-digital-advertisement-screen-on-elevation): Proposed digital advertisement screen on elevation. Refused, validated 15 October 2025, 67 m away - [**PA/01203/26** Rabat](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01203-26/rabat-demolish-the-first-floor-maisonette-and-the): To demolish the first floor maisonette and the construction of 3 overlying apartments and 1 receded penthouse. Granted, validated 22 April 2026, 3 floors plus a receded floor, 68 m away ## More by Julian Borg - [**PA/07835/26** Qormi](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07835-26/qormi-additions-and-alterations-at-second-floor-level): Additions and alterations at second floor level. Pending - [**PA/07521/26** Siggiewi](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07521-26/siggiewi-demolition-of-existing-dwelling-and-proposed-construction): Demolition of existing dwelling and proposed construction of basement garage, child-care at ground floor (Class 2C) and one apartment at first floor, one… Pending, validated 28 October 2026, 4 floors plus a receded floor - [**PA/07491/26** Zebbug](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07491-26/zebbug-demolition-of-existing-terraced-house): Proposed demolition of existing terraced house, excavation of basement and proposed construction of basement garages, ground floor maisonette, apartment at… Pending, validated 28 October 2026, 4 floors plus a receded floor - [**PA/07351/26** Siggiewi](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07351-26/siggiewi-sanction-minor-internal-changes-to-garage-from): To sanction minor internal changes to garage from that approved in PAPB/1285/87. Pending - [**PA/07293/26** Siggiewi](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07293-26/siggiewi-sanction-minor-changes-from-the-approved-permit): To sanction minor changes from the approved permit PAPB/2138/92, proposed alterations at ground and first floor level including the subdivision of existing… Pending, validated 21 October 2026 - [**PA/07191/26** Zebbug](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07191-26/zebbug-alterations-at-ground-floor): Alterations at ground floor, demolition of first and washroom and the proposed construction of 2 units and first floor, 2 units at second floor, 2 units at… Pending, validated 21 October 2026, 4 floors plus a receded floor [All applications by Julian Borg](https://propertylist.mt/perit/julian-borg) ## More from Carmel Busuttil - [**PA/06698/23** Rabat](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06698-23/rabat-dismantling-and-reconstruction-of-dilapidated-rubble-wall): Dismantling and reconstruction of dilapidated rubble wall. Withdrawn, validated 15 November 2023 - [**PA/00266/23** Rabat](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00266-23/rabat-sanction-boundary-wall-and-gate-as-built): To sanction boundary wall and gate as built Granted, validated 1 February 2023 - [**PA/03498/22** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03498-22/birkirkara-alterations-and-addition-of-a-bathroom-to): Alterations and addition of a bathroom to an approved washroom in RG3527/18 at roof level including raising of party walls. Status being checked [All planning applications in Rabat](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/rabat)