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title: "Planning applications in Rabat: latest permits and decisions (page 17) | PropertyList"
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> 1,216 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

1,216 planning applications since 11 November 2019: 714 granted, 44 refused, 140 pending. Tallest granted: 7 floors. 225 applications so far in 2026, 59 validated in the last 90 days. 94% of decided applications were granted. Granted buildings are typically 3 floors. 1,009 residential units applied for.

Most common works: Sanctioning (421), Demolition & New Construction (Residential) (133), Agricultural (77), Change of Use (76), 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/04552/23** Rabat](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04552-23/rabat-sanction-a-domestic-store-and-a-drying): To sanction a domestic store and a drying area on the first floor. Granted, validated 2 August 2023
- [**PA/04549/23** Rabat](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04549-23/rabat-sanction-the-use-of-class-4a-offices): To sanction the use of Class 4A offices. Granted, validated 2 August 2023
- [**PA/04470/23** Rabat](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04470-23/rabat-construct-an-agricultural-store-with-underlying-reservoir): To construct an agricultural store with underlying reservoir, as per policy 2.5a and 2.7a of RPDG 2014. To construct rubble wall along site boundary to… Granted, validated 26 July 2023
- [**PA/04407/23** Rabat](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04407-23/rabat-demolish-existing-residence): To demolish existing residence, excavate basement and construct basement parking spaces, ground floor maisonette, apartments at first, second and third floor… Granted, validated 26 July 2023, 4 floors plus a receded floor
- [**PA/04395/23** Rabat](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04395-23/rabat-sanction-property-as-built-including-changes-to): To sanction property as built including changes to elements in the façade and other minor internal alterations from approved planning permit PA3931/20. Pending, validated 7 December 2023
- [**PA/04338/23** Rabat](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04338-23/rabat-subdivision-of-existing-dwelling-to-create-2): Proposed subdivision of existing dwelling to create 2 maisonettes. Proposed including internal and external alterations including changes in internal wall… Granted, validated 26 July 2023
- [**PA/04333/23** Rabat](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04333-23/rabat-sanction-alterations-to-basement-garage-due-to): To sanction alterations to basement garage due to SCH requirements as well as to part of existing facade. Proposed extension to washrooms and amendments to… Granted, validated 7 September 2023
- [**PA/04313/23** Rabat](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04313-23/rabat-rehabilitation-of-agricultural-holding-for-olive-harvesting): Rehabilitation of agricultural holding for olive harvesting, deposit of soil on agricultural land, an agricultural store room and planting of trees. Granted, validated 26 July 2023
- [**PA/04300/23** Rabat](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04300-23/rabat-proposed-sanctioning-of-extension-to-existing-pre-1978): The proposed sanctioning of extension to existing pre-1978 structure and to sanction its use as a residence and agriculture store. Withdrawn, validated 19 July 2023
- [**PA/04270/23** Rabat](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04270-23/rabat-additions-and-alterations-to-existing-building): Additions and alterations to existing building. Works include changes to elevations of villa(residential) and sanctioning of works already carried out. Granted, validated 19 July 2023
- [**PA/04266/23** Rabat](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04266-23/rabat-sanction-existing-dwelling-as-built): To sanction existing dwelling as built. Sanctioning includes correction of site boundary following survey, minor changes in room layouts, changing of… Granted, validated 27 September 2023
- [**PA/04191/23** Rabat](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04191-23/rabat-demolish-existing-building-and-trimming-of-site): To demolish existing building and trimming of site. Proposed construction of parking spaces at ground floor and reservoir, 3 apartments at 1st, 2nd 3rd floor… Granted, validated 12 July 2023, 3 floors plus a receded floor
- [**PA/04184/23** Rabat](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04184-23/rabat-sanction-a-store-room-for-agricultural-implements): To sanction a store room for agricultural implements and agricultural store for sulphate. Granted, validated 12 July 2023
- [**PA/04159/23** Rabat](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04159-23/rabat-renewal-of-pa-10656-17-with-the-following-description): Renewal of PA/10656/17 with the following description: Amended application to PA/2213/17 icw minor internal alterations to penthouses consisting of extension… Granted, validated 31 July 2023
- [**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
- [**PA/04048/23** Rabat](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04048-23/rabat-demolish-roof-structures-approved-in-pa2294-16): To demolish roof structures approved in PA2294/16. Granted, validated 4 October 2023
- [**PA/04041/23** Rabat](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04041-23/rabat-restoration-of-the-fa-ade-to-dwelling-covered): Proposed restoration of the façade to dwelling covered by PA/08045/21 and sanctioning of partial restoration of façade. Proposed fixing of awning at roof level. Granted, validated 5 July 2023
- [**PA/04026/23** Rabat](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04026-23/rabat-alterations-to-existing-pre-1967-private-car-garage): Alterations to existing pre-1967 private car garage, including replacement of the existing roof. Proposed construction of overlying maisonette. Granted, validated 5 July 2023, 2 floors
- [**PA/03980/23** Rabat](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03980-23/rabat-sanction-variations-in-showroom-from-that-approved): To sanction variations in showroom from that approved in PA/04553/02. Granted, validated 9 August 2023
- [**PA/03896/23** Rabat](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03896-23/rabat-sanction-garage-complex-as-built-changes): To sanction garage complex as built - changes from PA/04950/01. Reconstruction of pavement fronting ramp including removal of concrete encroachment on tarmac. Granted, validated 28 June 2023
- [**PA/03842/23** Rabat](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03842-23/rabat-install-a-balcony-at-first-floor-level): To install a balcony at first floor level over back yard and changes to fenestration of study room. Granted, validated 10 August 2023
- [**PA/03815/23** Rabat](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03815-23/rabat-sanction-differences-from-approved-shop): To sanction differences from approved shop (PA3209/99) including wc. Granted, validated 28 June 2023
- [**PA/03771/23** Rabat](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03771-23/rabat-propose-conservation-works-to-the-external-building): To propose conservation works to the external building envelope of the chapel including the chapel parvis and surrounding landscaping. Granted, validated 21 June 2023
- [**PA/03740/23** Rabat](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03740-23/rabat-sanction-garage-as-built-and-propose-construction): To sanction garage as built and propose construction of boundary/party wall and proposed opening of back yard door and gate in side garden. Granted, validated 21 June 2023
- [**PA/03696/23** Rabat](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03696-23/rabat-effect-internal-alterations-at-ground-and-first): To effect internal alterations at ground and first floor levels and extend existing three townhouses at ground to third floor level including roof areas.… Refused, validated 21 June 2023, 3 floors
- [**PA/03686/23** Rabat](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03686-23/rabat-construction-of-2-apartments-and-underlying-garage): Construction of 2 apartments and underlying garage at ground floor in line with approved outline permit PA2643/05, (interconnected with existing garage). This… Granted, validated 21 June 2023, 1 floor
- [**PA/03660/23** Rabat](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03660-23/rabat-demolish-existing-building-and-construct-4-garages): To demolish existing building and construct 4 garages at lower basement level, 1 garage at upper basement level, 1 maisonette at ground floor with overlying… Granted, validated 21 June 2023, 3 floors plus a receded floor
- [**PA/03650/23** Rabat](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03650-23/rabat-demolition-of-existing-structure-and-construction-of): Demolition of existing structure and construction of 3 basement garages, 1 maisonette, 3 apartments and 1 receded penthouse over site covered by PA893/18. Pending, validated 2 August 2023
- [**PA/03619/23** Rabat](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03619-23/rabat-demolish-existing-property-and-construct-3-garages): To demolish existing property and construct 3 garages and office (Class 4A) at ground floor, 4 apartments including a duplex apartment at third floor and… Granted, validated 21 June 2023, 4 floors plus a receded floor
- [**PA/03618/23** Rabat](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03618-23/rabat-alteration-to-location-of-approved-extension-to): Alteration to location of approved extension to existing farmhouses. Granted, validated 2 August 2023
- [**PA/03600/23** Rabat](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03600-23/rabat-sanctioning-of-minor-differences-in-measurements-and): Sanctioning of minor differences in measurements and proposed internal alterations and extension of internal area of a Class 4B outlet (beauty salon), covered… Granted, validated 28 June 2023
- [**PA/03473/23** Rabat](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03473-23/rabat-demolition-of-an-existing-residential-unit-in): Proposed demolition of an existing residential unit in order to construct 7 apartments spread on 5 floors (including recessed floor level). The proposal is in… Granted, validated 14 June 2023, 4 floors plus a receded floor
- [**PA/03419/23** Rabat](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03419-23/rabat-alterations-to-existing-dwelling-and-construction-of): Proposed alterations to existing dwelling and construction of a room at second floor. Granted, validated 2 August 2023, 3 floors
- [**PA/03359/23** Rabat](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03359-23/rabat-sanctioning-of-changes): Proposed sanctioning of changes, from approved permits PA5653/16 and PB2733/92, to existing residence. Application also includes proposed construction of… Granted, validated 6 June 2023
- [**PA/03320/23** Rabat](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03320-23/rabat-change-the-use-from-field-into-a): To change the use from field into a yard to park agricultural machinery and vehicles, construction of a Class 4A office, sorting and packing area, hard… Refused, validated 6 June 2023
- [**PA/03300/23** Rabat](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03300-23/rabat-demolish-existing-building-and-construct-5-garages): To demolish existing building and construct 5 garages and a Class 4B shop at ground floor level, overlying 6 apartments and 2 penthouses. Granted, validated 6 June 2023
- [**PA/03270/23** Rabat](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03270-23/rabat-sanction-room-as-an-extension-to-an): To sanction room as an extension to an existing pre-1967 structure, water reservoirs, internal rubble walls and dog shelter, proposed timber gates and 2… Granted, validated 6 June 2023
- [**PA/03190/23** Rabat](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03190-23/rabat-construction-of-an-agricultural-store): Construction of an agricultural store. Withdrawn, validated 6 June 2023
- [**PA/03147/23** Rabat](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03147-23/rabat-renewal-of-pa1313-08): Renewal of PA1313/08. (Amendments to PA4835/02 (Rehabilitation and extension to existing farmhouse). Application calls for the construction of a farmhouse… Withdrawn, validated 13 September 2023, 1 floor
- [**PA/03133/23** Rabat](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03133-23/rabat-sanction-internal-alterations-at-first-floor-level): To sanction internal alterations at first floor level and roof level from PB2617/78. Proposal includes the reconstruction of roof over store and the… Granted, validated 6 September 2023
- [**PA/03059/23** Rabat](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03059-23/rabat-installation-of-agrivoltaic-farm-to-grow-aloe): Proposed installation of agrivoltaic farm to grow aloe vera crops including excavation and construction of an underground reservoir and utilize an existing… Withdrawn
- [**PA/03054/23** Rabat](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03054-23/rabat-restoration-of-fa-ade-and-third-party-wall): Proposed restoration of façade and third-party wall, replacement of front timber door, replacement of existing internal tiles as well as maintenance and… Granted, validated 31 May 2023
- [**PA/03021/23** Rabat](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03021-23/rabat-propose-the-construction-of-a-rubble-wall): To propose the construction of a rubble wall around the perimeter of the site to prevent soil erosion during rainfall, the replenishment of already eroded… Granted, validated 31 May 2023
- [**PA/02974/23** Rabat](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02974-23/rabat-extension-to-existing-class-4d-outlet): Proposed extension to existing Class 4D outlet, minor internal and external alterations and proposed outdoor catering area. Granted, validated 24 May 2023
- [**PA/02933/23** Rabat](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02933-23/rabat-alterations-to-a-pre-1968-dwelling-which-consist): Alterations to a pre-1968 dwelling which consist of; the creation of an open plan layout at ground floor level, the creation of a lift and new staircase, the… Withdrawn, validated 24 May 2023, 2 floors
- [**PA/02855/23** Rabat](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02855-23/rabat-renewal-of-pa-09188-17-proposed-construction-of): Renewal of PA/09188/17 - Proposed construction of external passenger lift shaft in front of block common part, and ramp at entrance. Granted, validated 13 June 2023
- [**PA/02849/23** Rabat](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02849-23/rabat-replace-apertures-of-a-pre-1968-agricultural-store): To replace apertures of a pre-1968 agricultural store at Tal-Virtu’ Rabat. Granted, validated 23 August 2023
- [**PA/02831/23** Rabat](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02831-23/rabat-proposal-seeks-to-convert-the-current-maisonette): Proposal seeks to convert the current maisonette into two apartments- two bedroom apartment at first floor and three bedroom duplex at second and recessed… Granted, validated 31 July 2023, 3 floors plus a receded floor
- [**PA/02819/23** Rabat](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02819-23/rabat-sanction-minor-changes-to-layout-from-originally): To sanction minor changes to layout from originally approved PB1073/81 and sanction access to third party roof at backyard and proposed conversion of boxroom… Granted, validated 14 June 2023
- [**PA/02767/23** Rabat](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02767-23/rabat-demolish-and-reconstruct-borehole-station-keeping-same): To demolish and reconstruct borehole station keeping same footprint due to extensive deterioration. Granted, validated 17 May 2023

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