--- title: "Planning applications in Rabat: latest permits and decisions | PropertyList" url: https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/rabat source: PropertyList (propertylist.mt), from the Malta Planning Authority's public register retrieved: 2026-11-02 --- > 1,206 Planning Authority applications in Rabat, 224 this year. 94% of decided applications granted. Tallest granted: 7 floors. New builds, extensions and… Planning applications › By locality › Rabat # Planning applications in Rabat 1,206 planning applications since 11 November 2019: 679 granted, 43 refused, 138 pending. Tallest granted: 7 floors. 224 applications so far in 2026, 65 validated in the last 90 days. 94% of decided applications were granted. Granted buildings are typically 3 floors. 979 residential units applied for. Most common works: Sanctioning (418), Demolition & New Construction (Residential) (132), Agricultural (76), Change of Use (75), Other (60). Busiest streets: Triq Santa Katerina (32), Triq Bir ir-Riebu (31), Vjal il-Haddiem (26), Triq Gorg Borg Olivier (22), Triq San Pawl (20), Triq il-Kullegg (20). Most active periti here: [Charles Buhagiar](https://propertylist.mt/perit/charles-buhagiar), [Roderick Camilleri](https://propertylist.mt/perit/roderick-camilleri), [Carmel Farrugia](https://propertylist.mt/perit/carmel-farrugia), [X,Y,Z Architecture & Design](https://propertylist.mt/perit/x-y-z-architecture-and-design), [Mannie Galea](https://propertylist.mt/perit/mannie-galea). ## Latest decisions in Rabat - [**PA/00660/26** Rabat](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00660-26/rabat-change-aperture-material-from-timber-to-upvc): To change aperture material from timber to UPVC timber like. Granted, validated 3 June 2026, decided 30 October 2026 - [**PA/00692/26** Rabat](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00692-26/rabat-internal-and-external-alterations-to-a-first): Internal and external alterations to a first floor apartment including sanctioning of chimney. Granted, validated 17 June 2026, decided 29 October 2026 - [**PA/03467/26** Rabat](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03467-26/rabat-sanctioning-of-three-apartments-as-built): Sanctioning of three apartments as built. Change of use of part Class 4B/4C shop into a pastizzeria. Non structural elevation alterations including materials. Granted, validated 3 June 2026, decided 29 October 2026 - [**PA/03003/26** Rabat](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03003-26/rabat-sanction-variations-to-works-approved-in-pa766-23): To sanction variations to works approved in PA766/23 and PA4748/15. Granted, validated 13 May 2026, decided 27 October 2026 - [**PA/04171/26** Rabat](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04171-26/rabat-excavate-and-to-construct-a-sheep-farm): To excavate and to construct a sheep farm and a machinery store at basement floor level. To also install a timber gate and plant trees. To also construct and… Granted, validated 17 June 2026, 1 floor, decided 27 October 2026 ## Latest applications in Rabat - [**PA/07759/26** Rabat](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07759-26/rabat-demolish-the-existing-terraced-house-and-construct): To demolish the existing terraced house and construct an apartment block comprising a street-level garage, three floors accommodating one apartment per floor,… Pending, 3 floors plus a receded floor - [**PA/07620/26** Rabat](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07620-26/rabat-extension-to-roof-structure-on-third-floor): Proposed extension to roof structure on third floor level, including minor changes at all levels in lieu of PA/SE08156/24. Pending, 4 floors - [**PA/07541/26** Rabat](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07541-26/rabat-change-of-use-from-single-storey-rural): Change of use from single storey rural dwelling/agricultural storage rooms to a single storey Class 2B Visitor Hub and Research Centre with an audio-visual… Pending, validated 28 October 2026, 1 floor - [**PA/07533/26** Rabat](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07533-26/rabat-renewal-request-to-pa-05950-18-change-of): Renewal request to PA/05950/18 - Change of use from shop to Class 4C, restoration of facade and minor internal and external alterations. Pending, validated 28 October 2026 - [**PA/07502/26** Rabat](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07502-26/rabat-extension-to-sheep-farm-covered-by-pa-08205-21): Extension to sheep farm covered by PA/08205/21, including the construction of Class 5C as per S.L.552.15 processing area and minor modifications. Pending, validated 28 October 2026 - [**PA/07488/26** Rabat](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07488-26/rabat-sanctioning-of-an-agricultural-store): Sanctioning of an agricultural store. Pending, validated 28 October 2026 - [**PA/07402/26** Rabat](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07402-26/rabat-dismantling-of-existing-pre-1978-room-walls-and): Proposed dismantling of existing pre-1978 room walls and reconstruct using fair faced masonry, excavation of reservoir and installation of flat laid solar… Pending, validated 21 October 2026 - [**PA/07376/26** Rabat](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07376-26/rabat-partial-excavation-of-site): Proposed partial excavation of site, while retaining and preserving the rest of the site due to the presence of high value archeological features, and… Pending, validated 28 October 2026 - [**PA/07368/26** Rabat](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07368-26/rabat-propose-change-of-use-from-an-approved): To propose change of use from an approved private car garage as per PA3404/26 to a public service garage. Pending, validated 28 October 2026 - [**PA/07355/26** Rabat](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07355-26/rabat-demolition-of-existing-building-and-construction-of): Demolition of existing building and construction of townhouse superseding layouts as approved in PA6720/22. Proposal includes construction of pool above rock… Pending, validated 28 October 2026 - [**PA/07344/26** Rabat](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07344-26/rabat-demolition-and-excavation-of-existing-vacant-pre-1967): Demolition and excavation of existing vacant pre-1967 structure and reconstruction of a three bedroom residence in lieu of PA/01506/24, including internal… Pending, validated 28 October 2026 - [**PA/07308/26** Rabat](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07308-26/rabat-sanctioning-of-pre-68-shop): Sanctioning of Pre-68 Shop (Class 4B); Proposed Signage Pending - [**PA/07268/26** Rabat](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07268-26/rabat-sanction-the-existing-rubble-wall-and-franka): To sanction the existing rubble wall and franka wall exceeding 1.2 metres in height, and to propose the construction of a sheep farm with ancillary… Pending, validated 21 October 2026 - [**PA/07248/26** Rabat](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07248-26/rabat-change-of-use-pre-1967-residential-dwelling-to): Change of use pre-1967 residential dwelling to Class 3A guesthouse, which includes internal and external alterations and extension from first floor upwards. Pending, validated 21 October 2026 - [**PA/07247/26** Rabat](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07247-26/rabat-minor-internal-alterations-to-existing-school-and): Proposed minor internal alterations to existing school and addition of lift. Pending - [**PA/07163/26** Rabat](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07163-26/rabat-carry-out-internal-alterations-in-order-to): To carry out internal alterations in order to extend the Class 3C (assembly and recreational area) as approved in PA/8446/24 and to sanction store. The social… Pending, validated 14 October 2026 - [**PA/07135/26** Rabat](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07135-26/rabat-sanctioning-of-pre-1978-agricultural-store): Sanctioning of pre-1978 agricultural store. Pending, validated 14 October 2026 - [**PA/07106/26** Rabat](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07106-26/rabat-sanctioning-of-additions-to-pre-1968-townhouse): Sanctioning of additions to pre-1968 townhouse. Pending, validated 14 October 2026 - [**PA/07092/26** Rabat](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07092-26/rabat-amalgamation-of-two-class-4b-convenience-outlets): Amalgamation of two Class 4B convenience outlets into a single retail outlet, including minor internal alterations and the replacement of the existing signage. Pending - [**PA/07017/26** Rabat](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07017-26/rabat-construction-of-an-agricultural-store-with-underlying): Proposed construction of an agricultural store with underlying basement and reservoir. Proposal includes also the construction of boundary wall and… Pending, validated 14 October 2026 - [**PA/07000/26** Rabat](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07000-26/rabat-change-of-use-from-art-gallery-to): Proposed change of use from art gallery to Class 1 and to sanction discrepancies from approved plans (PA908/93) reconfiguration of walls and apertures at… Pending, validated 14 October 2026 - [**PA/06987/26** Rabat](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06987-26/rabat-renewal-of-pa7640-21-proposed-development-of-a): Renewal of PA7640/21: Proposed development of a committed and infill site to screen a blank party wall and to serve as a height transition between two houses… Granted, validated 30 October 2026 - [**PA/06952/26** Rabat](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06952-26/rabat-renewal-request-to-pa-10246-17-proposed-extension): Renewal request to PA/10246/17 - Proposed extension of approved 3rd level (as per PA/7449/16) including minor alterations and lowering of roof level by one… Pending, validated 7 October 2026, 4 floors plus a receded floor - [**PA/06908/26** Rabat](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06908-26/rabat-sanction-changes-to-dwelling-as-built-from): To sanction changes to dwelling as built from PA/2900/20 – changes relate to basement use, layout and access. Pending, validated 7 October 2026 - [**PA/06849/26** Rabat](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06849-26/rabat-demolish-existing-dwelling-and-construct-a-new): To demolish existing dwelling and construct a new residential development comprising four (4) garages and five (5) parking spaces at basement level, two (2)… Pending, validated 7 October 2026, 4 floors plus a receded floor - [**PA/06801/26** Rabat](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06801-26/rabat-excavate-existing-vacant-site-and-proposed-construction): To excavate existing vacant site and proposed construction of 3 private car garages at basement level, 1 maisonette at ground floor level, 3 apartments at… Pending, validated 7 October 2026, 4 floors plus a receded floor - [**PA/06793/26** Rabat](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06793-26/rabat-demolition-of-existing-terraced-house): Proposed demolition of existing terraced house, and construction of a 12 room Class 3A guesthouse. Pending, validated 7 October 2026, 1 floor - [**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 - [**PA/06784/26** Rabat](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06784-26/rabat-change-of-use-of-garage-to-hair): Change of use of garage to hair salon (Class 4B) and change of use of front room to garage including opening of arched opening onto street. Pending, validated 7 October 2026 - [**PA/06758/26** Rabat](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06758-26/rabat-proposal-includes-the-construction-of-an-agricultural): The proposal includes the construction of an agricultural store and the excavation of a water reservoir. It also includes the extension of parts of the… Pending, validated 7 October 2026 - [**PA/06692/26** Rabat](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06692-26/rabat-sanction-changes-to-garage-carried-out-following): To sanction changes to garage carried out following previously approved RG/1171/21. To demolish remaining original roof to allow for garage door to be the… Pending, validated 30 September 2026 - [**PA/06679/26** Rabat](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06679-26/rabat-release-parcel-of-land-tied-to-agricultural): To release parcel of land tied to agricultural store approved in PA/0793/21. The proposal includes the shifting of a water reservoir approved in PA/3336/24… Pending, validated 30 September 2026 - [**PA/06670/26** Rabat](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06670-26/rabat-carry-out-extension-at-second-floor): To carry out extension at second floor. Pending - [**PA/06612/26** Rabat](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06612-26/rabat-construct-a-class-6a-warehouse-to-relocate): To construct a Class 6A warehouse to relocate activity already licensed on the opposite side of the street. Pending, validated 23 September 2026 - [**PA/06560/26** Rabat](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06560-26/rabat-demolition-of-existing-second-floor-washroom-and): Proposed demolition of existing second floor washroom and proposed construction of 2 bedroom apartment and second floor. Pending, validated 23 September 2026, 2 floors - [**PA/06469/26** Rabat](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06469-26/rabat-open-a-new-window-in-line-with): To open a new window in line with the existing and clean the facade of store. Granted, validated 20 October 2026 - [**PA/06466/26** Rabat](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06466-26/rabat-sanction-internal-alteration-from-that-approved-in): To sanction internal alteration from that approved in PA/04571/17 and the proposed construction of a platform lift at the back yard. Pending, validated 23 September 2026 - [**PA/06435/26** Rabat](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06435-26/rabat-demolition-of-existing-property-and-construction-of): Demolition of existing property and construction of ground floor maisonette, two overlying apartments at first and second floor, and a duplex unit at third… Pending, validated 23 September 2026, 4 floors plus a receded floor - [**PA/06422/26** Rabat](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06422-26/rabat-sanction-alterations-from-pa-00858-24-2-replacement-of): To sanction alterations from PA/00858/24 2) Replacement of existing reinforced concrete balcony with stone balcony and corbels 3) Restoration of facade. 4) To… Pending - [**PA/06366/26** Rabat](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06366-26/rabat-part-demolition-at-second-and-third-floor): Proposed part demolition at second and third floor level and construction at first, second and third floor level. Pending - [**PA/06358/26** Rabat](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06358-26/rabat-sanction-discrepancies-from-pa-00940-10): To sanction discrepancies from PA 00940/10. Pending - [**PA/06329/26** Rabat](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06329-26/rabat-sanction-previously-approved): To sanction previously approved (PA/1712/19) for minor internal alterations and wall realignment following a site survey, widening of apertures on the rear… Granted, validated 28 October 2026 - [**PA/06318/26** Rabat](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06318-26/rabat-change-of-use-of-domestic-store-to): Change of use of domestic store to Class 4B and to sanction closing off of aperture to third party property. Pending, validated 23 September 2026 - [**PA/06313/26** Rabat](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06313-26/rabat-sanction-internal-alterations-consisting-of-removing-wall): To sanction internal alterations consisting of removing wall between sitting dining, enlarging the kitchen, closing a door into a window in the ground floor… Pending, validated 16 September 2026 - [**PA/06295/26** Rabat](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06295-26/rabat-sanctioning-of-property-as-existing-with-internal): Sanctioning of property as existing with internal and external changes from the previously approved PA/01248/22. Pending, validated 9 September 2026 - [**PA/06211/26** Rabat](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06211-26/rabat-alterations-to-apartment-from-approved-rg-00645-24): Alterations to apartment from approved RG/00645/24, including opening of walls and insertion of steel beams, opening of doors, construction of ensuite and… Granted, validated 19 October 2026 - [**PA/06108/26** Rabat](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06108-26/rabat-installation-of-a-commercial-sign-and-replacement): Proposed installation of a commercial sign and replacement of an existing timber door with a timber-like u-pvc roller shutter door. Granted, validated 13 October 2026 - [**PA/06016/26** Rabat](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06016-26/rabat-internal-and-external-alterations-to-existing-townhouse): Internal and external alterations to existing townhouse at ground and first floor, construction of new second and receded floors. Pending, validated 2 September 2026, 3 floors plus a receded floor - [**PA/06007/26** Rabat](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06007-26/rabat-construct-a-staircase-between-the-basement-garage): To construct a staircase between the basement garage and the ground floor level, including partial demolition of the slab to accommodate the staircase,… Pending, validated 2 September 2026 - [**PA/05998/26** Rabat](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05998-26/rabat-sanction-changes-from-pb-00136-73): To sanction changes from PB/00136/73, proposed removal of sign on facade, to change use from Class 6A warehouse to Class 1 residential garages. Pending, validated 2 September 2026 Page 1 of 25 [Older](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/rabat?page=2) ## Planning in Rabat: common questions ### How many planning applications are there in Rabat? PropertyList has 1,206 Planning Authority applications on record for Rabat, 224 of them from 2026 and 65 validated in the last 90 days. ### What share of planning applications are approved in Rabat? 94% of the 722 decided applications in Rabat on record were granted (679 granted, 43 refused). Each case depends on its own site and the local plan. ### How high can you build in Rabat? Granted applications in Rabat with a stated height are typically 3 floors; the tallest granted on record is 7 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? The most active periti in Rabat are Charles Buhagiar (81), Roderick Camilleri (74), Carmel Farrugia (35), X,Y,Z Architecture & Design (30), Mannie Galea (28). ### How do I object to a planning application in Rabat? 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