--- title: "Planning applications in Rabat: latest permits and decisions (page 16) | PropertyList" url: https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/rabat?page=16 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/06285/23** Rabat](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06285-23/rabat-demolish-existing-residence): To demolish existing residence, excavate for water reservoir and lift pit, and construct 3 basement garages, overlying ground floor maisonette and 3 overlying… Withdrawn, validated 25 October 2023 - [**PA/06202/23** Rabat](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06202-23/rabat-repair): Repair, restoration and reconstruction of existing and partially collapsed rubble walls up to existing levels only. Granted, validated 8 November 2023 - [**PA/06180/23** Rabat](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06180-23/rabat-construction-of-a-substation-within-the-school): Construction of a substation within the school boundary. Granted, validated 10 January 2024 - [**PA/06167/23** Rabat](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06167-23/rabat-internal-alterations-including-the-proposal-of-lift): Internal alterations including the proposal of lift and addition of bedroom at roof level. Changing of the existing balcony, external apertures, and façade… Granted, validated 25 October 2023 - [**PA/06141/23** Rabat](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06141-23/rabat-minor-changes-to-existing-dwelling-and-construction): Proposed minor changes to existing dwelling and construction of additional second floor. Granted, validated 18 October 2023, 3 floors - [**PA/06133/23** Rabat](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06133-23/rabat-sanctioning-of-existing-terraced-house-as-built): Sanctioning of existing terraced house as built. Demolition of store. Construction of wall and openings to back face. To propose salon (Class 4B). Granted, validated 12 December 2023 - [**PA/06105/23** Rabat](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06105-23/rabat-internal-changes-to-layout-at-ground-floor): Proposed internal changes to layout at ground floor level to guesthouse (Class3A) from that as approved in PA/05734/20. Granted, validated 18 October 2023 - [**PA/06082/23** Rabat](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06082-23/rabat-renewal-of-pa-04314-18-for-the-proposed-change): Renewal of PA/04314/18 for the proposed change of use to a Class 4C food and drink establishment (no cooking) as per LN74/2014, including signage. Proposal to… Granted, validated 9 November 2023 - [**PA/06050/23** Rabat](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06050-23/rabat-screening-around-the-outdoor-a-c-units): Proposed screening around the outdoor a/c units. Granted, validated 18 October 2023 - [**PA/06039/23** Rabat](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06039-23/rabat-construction-of-semi-detached-dwelling-with-garage): Proposed construction of semi detached dwelling with garage, reservoir, cesspit, pool at ground floor level and installation of pv panels at first floor. Granted, validated 25 October 2023, 2 floors - [**PA/05994/23** Rabat](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05994-23/rabat-alterations-from-pa5949-16): Alterations from PA5949/16, PA2626/13, including change of use from Class 6 and Class 4D to Class 3A guest house (4 rooms). Granted, validated 18 October 2023 - [**PA/05947/23** Rabat](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05947-23/rabat-alterations-to-existing-block-of-apartments): Proposed alterations to existing block of apartments. Development is to include addition of a lift, minor alterations to second floor and extension of said… Withdrawn, validated 11 October 2023, 4 floors - [**PA/05867/23** Rabat](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05867-23/rabat-demolish-existing-washroom-and-construct-an-apartment): To demolish existing washroom and construct an apartment and a penthouse. Works to also include reconfiguration of common staircase, installation of a lift… Withdrawn, validated 11 October 2023, 1 floor plus a receded floor - [**PA/05845/23** Rabat](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05845-23/rabat-partially-demolish-existing-house-and-build-a): To partially demolish existing house and build a new townhouse with a roof top pool. Granted, validated 11 October 2023, 2 floors plus a receded floor - [**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 - [**PA/05710/23** Rabat](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05710-23/rabat-remove-structures-in-field-and-to-construct): To remove structures in field and to construct new sheep farm as an extension to an existing sheep farm. To construct hay store on roof of old sheep farm. To… Withdrawn, validated 25 October 2023 - [**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 - [**PA/05643/23** Rabat](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05643-23/rabat-construct-pump-room-adjacent-to-water-reservoir): To construct pump room adjacent to water reservoir as approved in PA1730/21. Granted, validated 27 September 2023 - [**PA/05634/23** Rabat](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05634-23/rabat-demolition-of-existing-dwelling): Demolition of existing dwelling, excavation works, and construction of basement garages, two maisonettes, 6 apartments and penthouse. Application also… Granted, validated 27 September 2023, 7 floors plus a receded floor - [**PA/05602/23** Rabat](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05602-23/rabat-restoration-of-two-facades-pertaining-to-the): Restoration of two facades pertaining to the same property. Granted, validated 24 October 2023 - [**PA/05572/23** Rabat](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05572-23/rabat-extension-of-a-terraced-house-and-minor): Extension of a terraced house and minor internal alterations. Granted, validated 12 December 2023 - [**PA/05497/23** Rabat](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05497-23/rabat-re-construction-of-existing-random-dry-rubble-walls): Re-construction of existing random dry rubble walls. Granted, validated 20 September 2023 - [**PA/05483/23** Rabat](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05483-23/rabat-sanctioning-of-property): Sanctioning of property, as built. Granted, validated 8 November 2023 - [**PA/05472/23** Rabat](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05472-23/rabat-sanctioning-of-changes-to-pre-1994-dwelling): Sanctioning of changes to pre-1994 dwelling (from approved PB1059/81). Proposal includes also sanctioning to interconnected garden, animal enclosures, store,… Refused, validated 20 September 2023 - [**PA/05367/23** Rabat](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05367-23/rabat-change-of-use-from-class-4b-to): Proposed change of use from Class 4B to Class 4A office and minor internal alterations. Granted, validated 13 September 2023 - [**PA/05329/23** Rabat](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05329-23/rabat-construction-of-1): Proposed construction of 1.2m high rubble wall and installation of timber gate. Granted, validated 27 September 2023 - [**PA/05324/23** Rabat](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05324-23/rabat-raising-of-existing-rubble-wall): Proposed raising of existing rubble wall, construction of rubble wall, installation of gate and replacing disused road, which has been relocated, with soil.… Refused, validated 6 September 2023 - [**PA/05309/23** Rabat](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05309-23/rabat-sanction-changes-from-as-approved-in-pa6153-08): To sanction changes from as approved in PA6153/08 to as built. Granted, validated 11 October 2023 - [**PA/05260/23** Rabat](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05260-23/rabat-proposed-internal-external-alterations-to-an-existing-pre-1968): To proposed internal/external alterations to an existing pre-1968 dwelling including the removal of a washroom to allow the inclusion of a receded level. Granted, validated 6 September 2023 - [**PA/05197/23** Rabat](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05197-23/rabat-development-including-the-construction-of-additional-floors): Proposed development including the construction of additional floors and the conversion of existing single dwelling into four residential units. Development… Granted, validated 6 September 2023, 3 floors - [**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 - [**PA/05157/23** Rabat](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05157-23/rabat-renewal-of-pa-04208-15-structural-alterations-to): Renewal of PA/04208/15 - Structural alterations to convert a dwelling into two and construction of penthouse over site covered by PA 4445/04. Granted, validated 10 October 2023, 2 floors plus a receded floor - [**PA/05145/23** Rabat](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05145-23/rabat-change-of-use-from-previously-police-licensed): Proposed change of use from previously police licensed confectionary into a class 4C cafeteria. Works include internal alterations and bar installation. Granted, validated 30 August 2023 - [**PA/05081/23** Rabat](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05081-23/rabat-correction-of-site-from-previously-approved-permit): Correction of site from previously approved permit PA7297/03. Internal alterations to house of character, including shifting of walls and room uses. Removal… Granted, validated 30 August 2023 - [**PA/05067/23** Rabat](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05067-23/rabat-change-of-use-from-a-beauty-salon): Change of use from a beauty salon to a class 4B outlet with a small class 4C area. Proposal includes internal & external alterations and fixing of a sign. Granted, validated 30 August 2023 - [**PA/05033/23** Rabat](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05033-23/rabat-renewal-of-pa-04772-18-change-of-use): Renewal of PA/04772/18 - change of use from garage to Class 4 shop - convenience goods Granted, validated 30 August 2023 - [**PA/04980/23** Rabat](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04980-23/rabat-propose-minor-internal-alterations-to-an-existing): To propose minor internal alterations to an existing pre-1967 dwelling and to construct a washroom at roof level and parapet wall. Granted, validated 23 August 2023 - [**PA/04972/23** Rabat](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04972-23/rabat-construction-of-store-within-field-with-underlying): Construction of store within field with underlying reservoir, replacement of roof in pre-existing structure, construction of new front wall with new gate… Pending, validated 23 August 2023 - [**PA/04945/23** Rabat](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04945-23/rabat-subdivision-from-one-residential-unit-into-two): Subdivision from one residential unit into two separate residential units. Granted, validated 24 January 2024 - [**PA/04805/23** Rabat](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04805-23/rabat-sanction-property-as-built-from-that-approved): To sanction property as built from that approved in PB1467/77 and proposed internal alterations at first floor. Granted, validated 15 November 2023 - [**PA/04702/23** Rabat](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04702-23/rabat-renewal-to-pa2510-18-proposed-demolition-of): Renewal to PA2510/18 - Proposed demolition of terraced house and proposed construction of garage and water reservoir at basement level, four overlying… Granted, validated 11 October 2023, 4 floors plus a receded floor - [**PA/04672/23** Rabat](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04672-23/rabat-construct-a-2-storey-structure-to-form): To construct a 2 storey structure to form two separate dwellings with pools and basements. Withdrawn, validated 2 August 2023, 2 floors - [**PA/04668/23** Rabat](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04668-23/rabat-1): 1. To carry out internal alterations. 2. To construct an additional floor at existing roof level, at to the same height of existing surrounding commitments 3.… Withdrawn, validated 18 October 2023 - [**PA/04661/23** Rabat](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04661-23/rabat-sanction-property-approved-under-pa3375-15-as-built): To sanction property approved under PA3375/15 as built and correction of site due to incorrect survey. Granted, validated 2 August 2023 - [**PA/04650/23** Rabat](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04650-23/rabat-renewal-of-the-development-permission-pa7975-17-for): Renewal of the development permission PA7975/17 for the conservation of the main belfry and maintenance of roof areas. Granted, validated 18 September 2023 - [**PA/04627/23** Rabat](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04627-23/rabat-demolish-garage-as-existing-and-rebuilding-garage): To demolish garage as existing and rebuilding garage on existing site area. Granted, validated 2 August 2023 - [**PA/04621/23** Rabat](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04621-23/rabat-sanction-variations-in-garage-from-that-approved): To sanction variations in garage from that approved in PA1565/82. Granted, validated 2 August 2023 - [**PA/04610/23** Rabat](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04610-23/rabat-internal-alterations-to-an-existing-first-floor): Internal alterations to an existing first floor maisonette (pre-1967). Internal alterations consist of the closing of apertures, removal of internal… Granted, validated 29 September 2023, 4 floors plus a receded floor - [**PA/04575/23** Rabat](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04575-23/rabat-correction-of-the-site-from-pb5272-87-and): Correction of the site from PB5272/87 and to sanction garage from that approved in PB5272/87. Granted, validated 2 August 2023 - [**PA/04559/23** Rabat](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04559-23/rabat-sanction-location-of-existing-reservoirs-and-the): To sanction location of existing reservoirs and the proposed construction of an additional reservoir and pump room. Granted, validated 2 August 2023 [Newer](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/rabat?page=15) Page 16 of 25 [Older](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/rabat?page=17)