--- title: "Planning applications in Rabat: latest permits and decisions (page 14) | PropertyList" url: https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/rabat?page=14 source: PropertyList (propertylist.mt), from the Malta Planning Authority's public register retrieved: 2026-11-03 --- > 1,207 Planning Authority applications in Rabat, 225 this year. 94% of decided applications granted. Tallest granted: 7 floors. New builds, extensions and… Planning applications › By locality › Rabat # Planning applications in Rabat 1,207 planning applications since 11 November 2019: 689 granted, 43 refused, 140 pending. Tallest granted: 7 floors. 225 applications so far in 2026, 64 validated in the last 90 days. 94% of decided applications were granted. Granted buildings are typically 3 floors. 1,005 residential units applied for. Most common works: Sanctioning (418), Demolition & New Construction (Residential) (133), 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/01905/24** Rabat](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01905-24/rabat-demolish-existing-detached-villa): To demolish existing detached villa, excavate site and construct new detached villa with basement and pool. Granted, validated 3 April 2024 - [**PA/01899/24** Rabat](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01899-24/rabat-demolish-and-to-reconstruct-existing-pre-1967-dilapidated): To demolish and to reconstruct existing pre-1967 dilapidated agricultural store. Proposed excavation and construction of underground reservoir and restoration… Granted, validated 3 April 2024 - [**PA/01786/24** Rabat](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01786-24/rabat-construct-drying-area-and-install-pv-panels): To construct drying area and install pv panels. Withdrawn, validated 27 March 2024 - [**PA/01768/24** Rabat](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01768-24/rabat-demolish-existing-dangerous-structure): To demolish existing dangerous structure (agricultural room). Proposed excavation to form store and reservoir, and build agricultural room same size and using… Granted, validated 27 March 2024 - [**PA/01721/24** Rabat](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01721-24/rabat-alterations-and-extension-to-dwelling): Alterations and extension to dwelling. Granted, validated 30 April 2024 - [**PA/01707/24** Rabat](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01707-24/rabat-sanction-the-correction-of-existing-road-levels): To sanction the correction of existing road levels in relation to rubble wall (approved in PA/8103/21 and PA/06717/22) following site survey. Granted, validated 20 March 2024 - [**PA/01662/24** Rabat](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01662-24/rabat-erect-rubble-boundary-wall-abutting-street-and): To erect rubble boundary wall abutting street and proposed construction of four gates. Refused, validated 20 March 2024 - [**PA/01659/24** Rabat](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01659-24/rabat-excavate-site-to-the-required-levels): To excavate site to the required levels, to construct agricultural store with underlying basement on field already covered by permit PA7573/21. Granted, validated 20 March 2024 - [**PA/01618/24** Rabat](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01618-24/rabat-change-of-use-from-dwelling-to-class): Proposed change of use from dwelling to Class 4B shop. Granted, validated 20 March 2024 - [**PA/01602/24** Rabat](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01602-24/rabat-replace-existing-wooden-balcony-like-with-like): To replace existing wooden balcony like with like for GS425/23. Granted, validated 20 March 2024 - [**PA/01586/24** Rabat](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01586-24/rabat-internal-and-external-alterations-to-ex): Proposed internal and external alterations to ex. shoe factory and change of use from factory (Class 5B) to storage (Class 6A), ground floor storage (Class… Granted, validated 20 March 2024 - [**PA/01551/24** Rabat](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01551-24/rabat-change-of-use-from-class-4b): Change of use from Class 4B (retail) to Class 4C (food and drink establishment/ no cooking allowed.) Development to also include minor internal alterations… Granted, validated 20 March 2024 - [**PA/01550/24** Rabat](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01550-24/rabat-change-of-use-of-class-4-unit): Proposed change of use of Class 4 unit covered by PA/04400/06 to a Class 4A veterinary consultancy practice. Proposal includes minor internal alterations.… Granted, validated 27 March 2024 - [**PA/01542/24** Rabat](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01542-24/rabat-construct-1-greenhouse-adjacent-to-the-approved): To construct 1 greenhouse adjacent to the approved greenhouses under PA7487/21. Granted, validated 29 January 2025 - [**PA/01506/24** Rabat](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01506-24/rabat-alterations-and-additions-to-existing-vacant-pre-1967): Alterations and additions to existing vacant pre-1967 structure to convert into a three bedroom residence spread on one floor in lieu of PA/816/22. Granted, validated 13 March 2024, 1 floor - [**PA/01387/24** Rabat](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01387-24/rabat-demolition-of-existing-dwelling): Demolition of existing dwelling. Construction of ground floor garages, 6 apartments (first, second, third floor) and 2 receded apartments including splash… Granted, validated 13 March 2024, 4 floors plus a receded floor - [**PA/01308/24** Rabat](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01308-24/rabat-sanctioning-of-existing-garage-at-basement-including): Sanctioning of existing garage at basement including changes in internal layout over PA6032/01. Granted, validated 25 April 2024 - [**PA/01253/24** Rabat](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01253-24/rabat-additional-washroom-over-the-existing-terraced-house): Additional washroom over the existing terraced house. Granted, validated 3 May 2024 - [**PA/01237/24** Rabat](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01237-24/rabat-construction-of-domestic-store-at-roof-level): Construction of domestic store at roof level of property. Granted, validated 23 April 2024 - [**PA/01208/24** Rabat](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01208-24/rabat-demolish-approved): To demolish approved (PB1373/53) dwelling and garage and to construct 1 Class 4B shop, 1 garage, 2 apartments snd 1 duplex unit. Works to include fixing of… Granted, validated 6 March 2024 - [**PA/01191/24** Rabat](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01191-24/rabat-different-layout-from-that-approved-in-pa6469-20): Proposed different layout from that approved in PA6469/20. Refused, validated 6 March 2024 - [**PA/01188/24** Rabat](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01188-24/rabat-change-of-use-from-washrooms-to-penthouse): Change of use from washrooms to penthouse including minor alterations. Granted, validated 6 March 2024 - [**PA/01169/24** Rabat](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01169-24/rabat-change-of-use-from-garage): Change of use from garage (PA/0547/02) to Class 4A office including internal alterations. Granted, validated 30 April 2024 - [**PA/01156/24** Rabat](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01156-24/rabat-change-of-part-of-the-approved-permit): Change of part of the approved permit PA1679/22 from a dwelling to a block of residences comprising of a maisonette, a garage, four apartments and one… Granted, validated 28 February 2024 - [**PA/01137/24** Rabat](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01137-24/rabat-carry-out-minor-alterations-to-existing-pre-1967): To carry out minor alterations to existing pre-1967 dwelling including minor extension at second floor. Application also includes sanctioning of washroom at… Granted, validated 28 February 2024 - [**PA/01004/24** Rabat](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01004-24/rabat-demolition-of-existing-ground-floor-tenement-and): Demolition of existing ground floor tenement and construction of ground floor Class 4A vet clinic, and two duplex units at first to fourth floor. A lift is… Granted, validated 21 February 2024, 5 floors - [**PA/00904/24** Rabat](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00904-24/rabat-sanction-minor-differences-from-approved-development-permission): To sanction minor differences from approved development permission PA534/17 including addition of one unit overlooking street at receded floor level, plus… Granted, validated 3 July 2024 - [**PA/00901/24** Rabat](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00901-24/rabat-restoration-of-facade-and-timber-apertures): Proposed restoration of facade and timber apertures. Works are also covered by GS/00682/18. Granted, validated 11 March 2024 - [**PA/00860/24** Rabat](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00860-24/rabat-sanction-rubble-wall): To sanction rubble wall. Proposed restoration of existing rubble walls, proposed 100cu.m reservoir and 4sq.m pump room, proposed timber gate in existing… Granted, validated 21 February 2024 - [**PA/00858/24** Rabat](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00858-24/rabat-1): 1. Alterations to the facade including the opening of a garage door at ground floor level and window at first floor level 2. Minor internal alterations to… Granted, validated 14 February 2024 - [**PA/00827/24** Rabat](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00827-24/rabat-internal-alterations-to-ground-floor-garage-and): Proposed internal alterations to ground floor garage and sanctioning of minor changes. Proposed demolition of overlying floors and construction of 2… Granted, validated 14 February 2024 - [**PA/00810/24** Rabat](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00810-24/rabat-rehabilitation-of-a-derelict-old-courtyard-house): Proposed rehabilitation of a derelict old courtyard house at 59, 59b, Triq Doni, Rabat including; change of use from residential to Class 3A guesthouse and… Granted, validated 14 February 2024, 3 floors plus a receded floor - [**PA/00794/24** Rabat](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00794-24/rabat-construction-of-external-lift-shaft): Proposed construction of external lift shaft, external ramps, modification to external pavement and internal modifications to common stairwell. Granted, validated 14 February 2024 - [**PA/00678/24** Rabat](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00678-24/rabat-sanction-minor-internal-alteration-of-the-back): To sanction minor internal alteration of the back balcony at first floor level only, from the previous approved permit PA4190/00. Granted, validated 4 March 2024 - [**PA/00677/24** Rabat](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00677-24/rabat-modifications-by-dividing-the-property-into-2): Proposed modifications by dividing the property into 2 residential units including internal and external alterations with the construction of pools in lieu of… Granted, validated 14 February 2024 - [**PA/00646/24** Rabat](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00646-24/rabat-changes-to-approved-development-pa-04555-21-change): Proposed changes to approved development PA/04555/21 - Change from 2 duplex units as approved to 1 maisonette, and 2 apartments, and conversion of approved… Granted, validated 7 February 2024 - [**PA/00611/24** Rabat](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00611-24/rabat-sanction-internal-and-external-modifications-to-ground): To sanction internal and external modifications to ground floor level Class 4B shop (PA619/07) and first floor level Class 4A office (PA4537/09). Granted, validated 7 February 2024 - [**PA/00570/24** Rabat](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00570-24/rabat-construction-of-rubble-wall): Construction of rubble wall. Granted, validated 7 February 2024 - [**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 - [**PA/00513/24** Rabat](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00513-24/rabat-sanction-the-basement-level): To sanction the basement level, excavation of pit and removal of existing debris from collapsed internal slab at basement level, and removal of arch at ground… Granted, validated 19 June 2024, 3 floors - [**PA/00498/24** Rabat](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00498-24/rabat-demolish-existing-dwelling-and-re-construct-basement-and): To demolish existing dwelling and re-construct basement and overlying apartments (including the development of airspace of neighbouring dwelling) - to… Granted, validated 31 January 2024 - [**PA/00415/24** Rabat](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00415-24/rabat-installation-of-a-lift-within-existing-stairwell): Proposed installation of a lift within existing stairwell. Development to include demolition and re-construction of part of the existing staircase (Reinforced… Granted, validated 14 February 2024 - [**PA/00362/24** Rabat](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00362-24/rabat-demolish-existing-terraced-house-and-underlying-garage): To demolish existing terraced house and underlying garage and construct 4 basement garages, 2 maisonettes, 6 apartments and 2 penthouses. Granted, validated 31 January 2024 - [**PA/00307/24** Rabat](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00307-24/rabat-demolish-existing-townhouse-and-proposed-construction-of): To demolish existing townhouse and proposed construction of street level garage, overlying three apartments and a penthouse. Granted, validated 24 January 2024, 4 floors plus a receded floor - [**PA/00273/24** Rabat](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00273-24/rabat-sanction-change-of-use-from-store-as): To sanction change of use from store as approved in PB3154/88/1699/88 to studio apartment and proposed amendments such as construction of a wall and changing… Granted, validated 24 January 2024 - [**PA/00166/24** Rabat](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00166-24/rabat-propose-the-construction-of-three-dwellings-including): To propose the construction of three dwellings including underlying basement and ancillary facilities such as pools and external hard landscaping. Proposal is… Pending, validated 17 January 2024 - [**PA/00164/24** Rabat](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00164-24/rabat-demolition): Demolition, excavation and construction of 8 residential units and 2 garages. Granted, validated 17 January 2024 - [**PA/00133/24** Rabat](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00133-24/rabat-propose-an-agricultural-room): To propose an agricultural room, pump room and reservoir in agricultural land including a gate. Withdrawn, validated 17 January 2024 - [**PA/00100/24** Rabat](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00100-24/rabat-sanction-existing-terraced-house-as-built-over): To sanction existing terraced house as built over PB/2926/87 and construct a domestic store at ground floor level, along with internal alterations. To… Granted, validated 17 January 2024, 3 floors - [**PA/00094/24** Rabat](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00094-24/rabat-minor-extension-at-third-floor-level-to): Proposed minor extension at third floor level to form a recessed domestic store. Refused, validated 3 April 2024, 4 floors [Newer](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/rabat?page=13) Page 14 of 25 [Older](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/rabat?page=15)