--- title: "PA/08692/24: conversion of 2 tenements into 1 dwelling in Rabat | PropertyList" url: https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-08692-24/rabat-conversion-of-2-tenements-into-1-dwelling source: PropertyList (propertylist.mt), from the Malta Planning Authority's public register retrieved: 2026-11-03 --- > Granted planning application in Rabat: Proposed conversion of 2 tenements into 1 dwelling. Proposal includes internal demolition structure (facade to be… Planning applications › Rabat › PA0869224 # PA/08692/24: conversion of 2 tenements into 1 dwelling in Rabat 20, 123, Triq Kola Xara, Rabat Proposed conversion of 2 tenements into 1 dwelling. Proposal includes internal demolition structure (facade to be retained), construction and formation of garage and interconnection with existing basement through car-lift, overlying first floor, second floor and washroom level, passenger-lift connecting all floors and relocation of spiral staircase. Proposal includes also replacement of deteriorated timber balcony, alterations and restoration of facade. - **Status:** Granted (This application has been approved by Planning Board / Commission.) - **Location:** 20, 123, Triq Kola Xara, Rabat - **Locality:** [Rabat](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/rabat) - **Applicant:** [Christopher Vella](https://propertylist.mt/applicant/christopher-vella) - **Perit:** [X,Y,Z Architecture & Design](https://propertylist.mt/perit/x-y-z-architecture-and-design) - **Application type:** Full development permission - **Zone:** Within Development Zone - **Type of works:** Demolition & New Construction (Residential) - **Height:** 3 floors - **Residential units:** 1 - **Received:** 22 October 2024 - **Validated:** 15 January 2025 - **Published:** 15 January 2025 - **Comments close:** 14 February 2025 - **Recommendation:** Refuse Permission - **Decision:** Grant Permission - **Decision date:** 17 July 2025 - **Permit expires:** 26 November 2030 [Case details on the Planning Authority website](https://www.pa.org.mt/pacasedetails?CaseType=PA/08692/24) [Plans, case officer report and decision on eapps](https://eapps.pa.org.mt/Case/CaseDetails?caseType=PA&casenumber=08692&caseYear=24) ## Planning activity around 20, 123, Triq Kola Xara, Rabat 170 other applications within 300 m: 116 granted, 4 refused, 24 pending. 97% of decided applications nearby were granted. Tallest granted nearby: 5 floors (PA/03537/25). On Triq Kola Xara: 10 other applications, 7 granted and 0 refused; granted buildings are typically 4 floors, the tallest 4. Periti active on this street: [Elena Borg Costanzi](https://propertylist.mt/perit/elena-borg-costanzi). Approval estimate for demolition & new construction applications like this here: about 95% (likely range 65–100%, low reliability, from 29 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/05186/23** Rabat](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05186-23/rabat-internal-alterations-consisting-of-displacement-of-walls): Proposed internal alterations consisting of displacement of walls and changes to apertures. Proposal also includes construction of pool on roof top. Granted, validated 5 January 2024, 19 m away - [**PA/05652/23** Rabat](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05652-23/rabat-sanction-existing-first-floor-maisonette-and-washroom): To sanction existing first floor maisonette and washroom at roof level, including correction of site plan from that approved in PA5135/97. Granted, validated 15 May 2024, 21 m away - [**PA/05730/23** Rabat](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05730-23/rabat-sanction-changes-from-approved-permit-papb1861-92-with): To sanction changes from approved permit PAPB1861/92 with respect to a garage at road level. Granted, validated 4 October 2023, 32 m away - [**PA/03626/22** Rabat](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03626-22/rabat-change-of-use-from-retail-shop): Change of use from retail shop (Class 4) to gym (Class 3C) and change of use from garage to nutritionist office (Class 4A) and insertion of dark grey… Status being checked, 36 m away - [**PA/02385/25** Rabat](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02385-25/rabat-renewal-of-permit-pa-00968-19-to-sanction): Renewal of permit PA/00968/19 - To sanction existing lightweight roof enclosures and alterations to one of the roof structures by removing corrugated sheeting… Granted, validated 19 May 2025, 45 m away - [**PA/04086/23** Rabat](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04086-23/rabat-internal-and-external-alterations-to-existing-dwelling): Internal and external alterations to existing dwelling, demolition of first floor and construction of first floor and receded second floor. Granted, validated 22 August 2023, 3 floors plus a receded floor, 48 m away - [**PA/01673/26** Rabat](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01673-26/rabat-sanction-alterations-from-the-development-approved-under): To sanction alterations from the development approved under PA/6598/01 and DN/407/14, and to carry out minor internal alterations at ground, first and second… Granted, validated 11 March 2026, 3 floors, 55 m away - [**PA/07372/23** Rabat](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07372-23/rabat-sanction-minor-differences-in-second-floor-apartment): To sanction minor differences in second floor apartment from original permit PA2246/73. Changes include minor differences in layout and addition of bedroom,… Granted, validated 11 July 2024, 57 m away - [**PA/03363/26** Rabat](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03363-26/rabat-convert-ground-floor-garage-to-maisonette): To convert ground floor garage to maisonette, proposed alterations to internal levels throughout, and alterations to three approved penthouses in PA/00566/24… Pending, validated 19 August 2026, 62 m away - [**PA/00566/24** Rabat](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00566-24/rabat-demolish-two-existing-houses-consisting-of-two): To demolish two existing houses consisting of two floors and a basement level; partial excavation to extend existing basement and construction of basement… Granted, validated 7 February 2024, 63 m away - [**PA/02274/21** Rabat](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02274-21/rabat-sanctioning-of-existing-building-and-proposed-internal): Sanctioning of existing building and proposed internal and external alterations. Status being checked, 63 m away - [**PA/06787/26** Rabat](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06787-26/rabat-demolition-of-existing-pre-1968-residence-and-construction): Demolition of existing pre-1968 residence and construction of (1) street level garage, and (4) overlying apartments. Pending, validated 7 October 2026, 2 floors, 69 m away - [**PA/03246/26** Rabat](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03246-26/rabat-carry-out-internal-and-external-alterations-from): To carry out internal and external alterations from that approved in PA/03537/25 and to change of use from dwelling to Class 3A (guest house). Pending, validated 20 May 2026, 72 m away - [**PA/07684/25** Rabat](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07684-25/rabat-demolition-of-a-garage): Demolition of a garage, two maisonettes, one at ground floor and another at first floor, and a terraced house, retention of part of the existing facade at… Pending, validated 3 December 2025, 4 floors plus a receded floor, 75 m away - [**PA/03537/25** Rabat](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03537-25/rabat-demolish-existing-washroom-at-second-floor-and): To demolish existing washroom at second floor and to carry out internal and external alterations including lift shaft and construction of additional floors at… Granted, validated 10 July 2025, 5 floors, 75 m away ## More by X,Y,Z Architecture & Design - [**PA/07629/26** Tarxien](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07629-26/tarxien-change-of-use-to-approved-private-garage): Change of use to approved private garage (PA/84/26) to public service garage. Pending - [**PA/07470/26** Gzira](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07470-26/gzira-change-of-use-of-pre-1968-garage-to): Change of use of pre-1968 garage to Class 4B outlet. Proposal includes also blocking of aperture, change of front door, formation of wc, installation of… Pending, validated 28 October 2026 - [**PA/07161/26** Zebbug](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07161-26/zebbug-renewal-of-permit-pa-02251-16): Renewal of permit PA/02251/16; Restoration of facades as per attached restoration method statement. Pending, validated 14 October 2026 - [**PA/07130/26** Dingli](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07130-26/dingli-change-of-use-of-ground-floor-shop): Change of use of ground floor shop from Class 4B to Class 4C. Alterations to include the introduction of food preparation area, and sanctioning of alterations… Pending, validated 14 October 2026 - [**PA/07107/26** Zurrieq](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07107-26/zurrieq-demolition-of-existing-back-of-dwelling-whilst): Demolition of existing back of dwelling whilst retaining existing street facade and front room, to make way for new construction of dwelling of three-bedrooms… Pending, validated 14 October 2026 - [**PA/07096/26** Naxxar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07096-26/naxxar-sanctioning-of-the-change-of-use-of): Proposed sanctioning of the change of use of site to open storage for the parking of refuse collection vehicles. Sanctioning includes the existing boundary… Pending, validated 14 October 2026 [All applications by X,Y,Z Architecture & Design](https://propertylist.mt/perit/x-y-z-architecture-and-design) ## More from Christopher Vella - [**PA/01613/26** Mellieha](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01613-26/mellieha-sanction-chimney-at-roof-level): To sanction chimney at roof level. Granted, validated 15 April 2026 - [**PA/00843/26** Mellieha](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00843-26/mellieha-alterations-and-sanctioning-to-basement-store): Alterations and sanctioning to basement store, Class 4A and Class 4B units at ground floor, and Class 1A units at first, second, and third floors from… Granted, validated 11 February 2026, 4 floors plus a receded floor - [**PA/06212/25** San Pawl il-Bahar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06212-25/san-pawl-il-bahar-project-includes-the-redesign-of-the-outdoor): The project includes the redesign of the outdoor garden with new landscaping, the construction of a patio with access to the first-level terrace, and the… Suspended, validated 1 October 2025 - [**PA/04386/25** Zabbar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04386-25/zabbar-upgrading-of-existing-facades-including-installation-of): Proposed upgrading of existing facades including installation of balcony railing. Granted, validated 21 July 2025 - [**PA/03504/25** Rabat](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03504-25/rabat-open-a-door-between-an-external-bedroom): To open a door between an external bedroom and an existing bedroom, to extend the existing staircase from first floor level to washroom level, and to… Granted, validated 28 May 2025, 3 floors - [**PA/06992/24** Zebbug (Gozo)](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06992-24/zebbug-gozo-minor-extension-at-roof-level-adjacent-to): Minor extension at roof level adjacent to the stairwell and minor internal alterations to unit 5. Proposal includes minor sanctioning on facade. Granted, validated 16 October 2024 [All planning applications in Rabat](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/rabat)