Planning applications in Rabat (Gozo)

834 planning applications since 13 October 2020: 524 granted, 13 refused, 91 pending. Tallest granted: 5 floors. 144 applications so far in 2026, 46 validated in the last 90 days. 98% of decided applications were granted. Granted buildings are typically 3 floors. 1,196 residential units applied for.

Most common works: Sanctioning (201), Demolition & New Construction (Residential) (79), Change of Use (77), New Construction (Residential) (74), Other (63).

Busiest streets: Triq it-Tabib Anton Tabone (44), Triq ir-Repubblika (35), Triq Ghajn Qatet (34), Triq Fortunato Mizzi (27), Triq il-Kapuccini (27), Triq Santa Dminka (22).

Most active periti here: Alexander Bigeni, Emanuel Vella, Saviour Micallef, Vella + Grech Periti, Annamaria Attard Montalto.

Latest decisions in Rabat (Gozo)

PA/03209/26 Rabat (Gozo): To sanction extension of outdoor catering area Class 4D on public open space, to the already approved in PA/04764/19, reservation of outside area for the… Refused, validated 13 May 2026, decided 27 October 2026
PA/06610/25 Rabat (Gozo): To carry out internal and external alterations, to construct additions at all levels including roof level and pool. Granted, validated 15 October 2025, decided 27 October 2026
PA/00153/26 Rabat (Gozo): Change of use of existing dwelling to a Class 4C cafeteria at ground floor level and Class 3A guesthouse at upper floor levels; internal and external… Granted, validated 21 January 2026, 4 floors, decided 20 October 2026
PA/03702/26 Rabat (Gozo): To propose to convert the sitting room into a garage and to sanction pv panels at roof level floor. Granted, validated 10 June 2026, decided 20 October 2026
PA/02975/26 Rabat (Gozo): Proposal for a temporary ambulance support area comprising shaded ambulance parking, offices, and staff administrative facilities. Granted, validated 3 June 2026, decided 15 October 2026

Latest applications in Rabat (Gozo)

PA/07758/26 Rabat (Gozo): 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/07718/26 Rabat (Gozo): Repaving of church parvis. Pending
PA/07654/26 Rabat (Gozo): Proposed internal and external alterations, modifications to the building facade, installation of signage, and change of use of the existing hotel (Class 3B)… Pending
PA/07639/26 Rabat (Gozo): To sanction first floor level from PA2184/06 and proposed internal alterations to flats 1 and 2. Pending
PA/07582/26 Rabat (Gozo): To carry out alterations and extensions to dwelling approved in PA/06014/20. Alterations include changes to layout, to levels and to include a lift. Pending
PA/07562/26 Rabat (Gozo): Restoration of convent facade. Pending, validated 28 October 2026
PA/07561/26 Rabat (Gozo): Biex jiggedded il-permess PA/07629/17: Biex jitwaqqa l-hitan ta’ gewwa biex tinbena dar, Casa Bottega fil-kantina kif ukoll mahzen domestiku u kamra fuq… Pending
PA/07535/26 Rabat (Gozo): To propose minimal internal layout changes at all levels, with the provision of a bathroom at a mezzanine level and to amend facade design incorporating two… Pending, validated 28 October 2026
PA/07453/26 Rabat (Gozo): Renewal of permission PA4674/15: To amend and renew permit PA2609/10, amendments consist of minor internal changes, proposed sign and change in design of… Pending
PA/07387/26 Rabat (Gozo): Rehabilitation of townhouse, including alterations to facade, internal alterations and new room at roof level. Pending
PA/07352/26 Rabat (Gozo): Proposed construction of a room and jacuzzi at second floor level. Also proposed dismantling of internal balcony floor to allow more light into the basement… Pending, validated 28 October 2026
PA/07322/26 Rabat (Gozo): To replace front timber door and restore facade wall. Pending, validated 21 October 2026
PA/07315/26 Rabat (Gozo): To demolish part of existing dwelling and proposed garage for private cars and office Class 4A at ground floor; two flats at first and second floor levels and… Pending, validated 21 October 2026, 3 floors plus a receded floor
PA/07257/26 Rabat (Gozo): Replacement of apertures (accepted through GS/00020/25). Pending
PA/07194/26 Rabat (Gozo): Alterations and additions to dwelling including swimming pool. Pending, validated 21 October 2026
PA/07190/26 Rabat (Gozo): To sanction property as built from what was approved in PA/342/22, including changes to the internal layout and changes on the elevation of the property. Pending, validated 21 October 2026
PA/07168/26 Rabat (Gozo): To sanction existing chimney and increase in height of same chimney to pre-1968 dwelling house approved in PA7194/25. Pending, validated 14 October 2026
PA/07105/26 Rabat (Gozo): Changes to the development approved in PA/08323/25; to create two penthouses instead of the approved one penthouse, and minor changes at basement level. Pending
PA/07097/26 Rabat (Gozo): To construct a pump room and underground water reservoir. Pending, validated 14 October 2026
PA/07093/26 Rabat (Gozo): To sanction change of use from store to shop (Class 4B). To also install signage. Pending, validated 14 October 2026
PA/06884/26 Rabat (Gozo): Restoration of facade (accepted through GS/00043/25). Pending
PA/06847/26 Rabat (Gozo): Internal alterations at ground floor and first floor, construction of extension at receded floor, creation of two Class 4B shops at ground floor and… Pending, validated 7 October 2026
PA/06840/26 Rabat (Gozo): To sanction change in material of apertures from timber to aluminium, changes to sign and apertures in facade. Pending, validated 7 October 2026
PA/06829/26 Rabat (Gozo): Proposed internal alterations to a dwelling covered by RG/02633/18, mainly consisting in the re-configuration of the staircase, opening of new internal doors… Pending, validated 7 October 2026
PA/06779/26 Rabat (Gozo): To excavate part of site and construct water harvesting reservoirs, green houses and shade houses, including access passages and reconstruction of retaining… Pending, validated 7 October 2026
PA/06744/26 Rabat (Gozo): To change a pre-1967 store to a Class 4C shop. The proposal includes a built-in illuminated sign. Pending, validated 30 September 2026
PA/06719/26 Rabat (Gozo): To excavate remainder of site and construct garages at basement level and overlying 6 residential units. Pending, 1 floor
PA/06697/26 Rabat (Gozo): Reconstruction of demolished tool room approved in PA0313/95 and reinstatement of rubble walls. Pending, validated 21 October 2026
PA/06602/26 Rabat (Gozo): To sanction underground parking at levels -3, -2 and -1, commercial area (Class 4B) at level 0 and residential apartments above from approved PA/1149/18. Pending, validated 23 September 2026, 1 floor
PA/06597/26 Rabat (Gozo): To demolish existing structures and propose a terraced house organised on two floors with access to roof and a garage for private cars. To excavate and… Pending, 2 floors
PA/06580/26 Rabat (Gozo): 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/06570/26 Rabat (Gozo): To sanction internal changes to approved permit PA/1223/22. The proposal includes the shifting of walls and apertures and changes to room designations. Pending
PA/06533/26 Rabat (Gozo): To excavate plot and construct a dwelling on four floors and a pool. Pending, validated 23 September 2026, 4 floors
PA/06479/26 Rabat (Gozo): Demolition of shop and overlying dwelling. Excavation of site to accommodate a basement level comprising of 5 car spaces. Proposal to include a Class 4B shop… Pending, validated 23 September 2026, 4 floors plus a receded floor
PA/06397/26 Rabat (Gozo): Restoration of facade (BHRS25). Granted, validated 15 October 2026
PA/06394/26 Rabat (Gozo): To demolish existing building, to excavate site to accommodate reservoir, and to construct two garages at Ground floor level with overlying six apartments and… Granted, validated 11 October 2026, 3 floors plus a receded floor
PA/06389/26 Rabat (Gozo): To change use of shops (Class 4B) approved in PA/09340/18, PA/09230/18 and PA/09228/18 to garages at ground floor level and to change use of garages at… Pending
PA/06345/26 Rabat (Gozo): Change of use from furniture shop to Class 3A guesthouse with rooftop pool and Class 4D restaurant/breakfast area. Pending, validated 16 September 2026
PA/06270/26 Rabat (Gozo): To sanction the construction of two stores underneath two commercial units. To sanction minor internal alterations, installation of signs and change of use… Suspended, validated 16 September 2026
PA/06216/26 Rabat (Gozo): To carry out minor alterations consisting of the construction of a parapet wall, the installation pv panels, to replace the existing stone balustrade with… Granted, validated 1 October 2026
PA/06180/26 Rabat (Gozo): To replace street apertures at ground floor. Also proposed removal of cement rendering from the facade and other restoration work. Pending, validated 9 September 2026
PA/06171/26 Rabat (Gozo): Restoration of facade. Granted, validated 1 October 2026
PA/06161/26 Rabat (Gozo): To carry out minor alterations at the ground floor and first floor. The proposal includes the construction of three new residential units. Granted, validated 1 October 2026
PA/05981/26 Rabat (Gozo): To propose the change of use from an existing agricultural store into a domestic garage and the construction of a new dwelling, which entails the construction… Suspended, validated 2 September 2026, 2 floors
PA/05941/26 Rabat (Gozo): To sanction the change of use from domestic store approved in PA/05638/03 to garage for private car. Withdrawn
PA/05931/26 Rabat (Gozo): Below-ground extension for a multi-use complex. Pending, validated 9 September 2026
PA/05813/26 Rabat (Gozo): To propose alterations to the facade including installation of new frontage with fixed sign and to propose change of use from office Class 4A to Class 4D, in… Pending, validated 19 August 2026
PA/05789/26 Rabat (Gozo): Additions and alterations to the existing dwelling at all levels and the excavation and construction of a pool. The proposal includes the subdivision of the… Pending, validated 19 August 2026
PA/05771/26 Rabat (Gozo): To demolish existing structures, to excavate and to construct 4 residential units and a water reservoir. Pending, validated 19 August 2026, 1 floor
PA/05718/26 Rabat (Gozo): To excavate site and construct two maisonettes and a garage (for private cars) at ground floor level with an underlying basement level for garages (for… Pending, validated 19 August 2026, 4 floors plus a receded floor

Planning in Rabat (Gozo): common questions

How many planning applications are there in Rabat (Gozo)?

PropertyList has 834 Planning Authority applications on record for Rabat (Gozo), 144 of them from 2026 and 46 validated in the last 90 days.

What share of planning applications are approved in Rabat (Gozo)?

98% of the 537 decided applications in Rabat (Gozo) on record were granted (524 granted, 13 refused). Each case depends on its own site and the local plan.

How high can you build in Rabat (Gozo)?

Granted applications in Rabat (Gozo) with a stated height are typically 3 floors; the tallest granted on record is 5 floors. Heights are set street by street in the local plan, so check the street you're interested in on the PropertyList height map.

Which periti submit the most applications in Rabat (Gozo)?

The most active periti in Rabat (Gozo) are Alexander Bigeni (116), Emanuel Vella (77), Saviour Micallef (68), Vella + Grech Periti (58), Annamaria Attard Montalto (55).

How do I object to a planning application in Rabat (Gozo)?

Send a representation to the Planning Authority before the "comments close" date shown on the application. PropertyList shows that date on each application page, with a link to the case on the Planning Authority website.

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