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title: "Planning applications in Rabat: latest permits and decisions (page 18) | 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/02746/23** Rabat](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02746-23/rabat-recessed-addition-at-roof-level): Proposed recessed addition at roof level, largely sunken in within overall building height, to provide another bedroom suite and small extension to existing… Granted, validated 2 August 2023
- [**PA/02742/23** Rabat](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02742-23/rabat-changes-to-pa-06695-18): Proposed changes to PA/06695/18, proposal includes 1 new residential unit and other minor changes. Granted, validated 22 June 2023
- [**PA/02712/23** Rabat](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02712-23/rabat-sanction-as-built-from-original-permit): To sanction as built from original permit. Sanctioning includes internal alterations, closure of facade balcony and construction of washroom. Works include… Granted, validated 31 July 2023
- [**PA/02686/23** Rabat](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02686-23/rabat-minor-internal-alterations-to-dwelling-and-removal): Minor internal alterations to dwelling and removal of shop signs plus change of use of pre-92 Class 4B shops to dwelling-interconnected residential garage and… Granted, validated 17 May 2023
- [**PA/02671/23** Rabat](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02671-23/rabat-convert-a-pre-1967-property-to-a-class): To convert a pre-1967 property to a Class 4D restaurant and the re-design of the facade. Granted, validated 17 May 2023
- [**PA/02637/23** Rabat](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02637-23/rabat-restore-facade-and-maintain-replace-timber-doors): To restore facade and maintain/replace timber doors. Granted, validated 25 September 2023
- [**PA/02595/23** Rabat](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02595-23/rabat-sanction-agricultural-store-and-proposed-reservoir): To sanction agricultural store and proposed reservoir. Granted, validated 31 May 2023
- [**PA/02524/23** Rabat](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02524-23/rabat-remove-ramp-and-install-lift): To remove ramp and install lift, to increase an entrance and a circular staircase leading from ground floor to basement level on Triq Manuel Vitale and to… Granted, validated 3 May 2023
- [**PA/02510/23** Rabat](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02510-23/rabat-sanction-change-in-site-configuration-and-internal): To sanction change in site configuration and internal alterations to plans approved with PA1956/20. Granted, validated 13 June 2023
- [**PA/02486/23** Rabat](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02486-23/rabat-sanction-alterations-to-pa-08274-20): To sanction alterations to PA/08274/20, including internal and external changes at all levels, minor changes to side and back facade. Proposed addition of a… Granted, validated 3 May 2023
- [**PA/02434/23** Rabat](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02434-23/rabat-change-of-use-from-class-4b): Change of use from Class 4B (ironmongery) to Class 4D (restaurant). Application also includes some minor internal alterations. and the installation of a shop… Refused, validated 10 May 2023
- [**PA/02429/23** Rabat](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02429-23/rabat-sanction-existing-garage-as-built): To sanction existing garage as built. Refused, validated 3 May 2023
- [**PA/02407/23** Rabat](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02407-23/rabat-demolish-existing-terraced-house-and-construct-basement): To demolish existing terraced house and construct basement garages and overlying maisonette, three apartments and penthouse. Granted, validated 21 June 2023, 3 floors plus a receded floor
- [**PA/02402/23** Rabat](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02402-23/rabat-replace-door-aperture-of-a-pre-1968-agricultural): To replace door aperture of a pre-1968 agricultural store at Tal-Virtu’ Rabat. Granted, validated 8 June 2023
- [**PA/02391/23** Rabat](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02391-23/rabat-sanction-variations-to-residential-unit-approved-in): To sanction variations to residential unit approved in PB 1595/92/2763/91. To sanction construction of external staircase on approved paved area. To construct… Granted, validated 3 May 2023, 2 floors
- [**PA/02365/23** Rabat](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02365-23/rabat-changes-to-layout-at-ground-floor-with): Changes to layout at ground floor with a small extension into garden. Granted, validated 31 May 2023
- [**PA/02266/23** Rabat](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02266-23/rabat-sanction-pre-and-post-1978-farmhouse-and): To sanction pre and post 1978 farmhouse and agricultural stores. Refused, validated 26 April 2023
- [**PA/02256/23** Rabat](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02256-23/rabat-internal-and-external-alterations-to-existing-dwelling): Internal and external alterations to existing dwelling including to demolish existing terrace, bathrooms and washroom, and construct new terrace, bathrooms,… Granted, validated 5 July 2023
- [**PA/02221/23** Rabat](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02221-23/rabat-sanction-property-as-built-from-that-approved): To sanction property as built from that approved in PA3189/73 and proposed lowering of garage door lintol. Granted, validated 23 May 2023
- [**PA/02214/23** Rabat](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02214-23/rabat-construct-new-greenhouse-and-to-relocate-greenhouse): To construct new greenhouse and to relocate greenhouse with overlying PV panels approved in PA/0937/20. Granted, validated 10 May 2023
- [**PA/02209/23** Rabat](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02209-23/rabat-install-steel-structure-to-create-multi-purpose): To install steel structure to create multi purpose hall at first floor and chapel at ground floor instead of the existing high chapel. To construct staircase… Granted, validated 26 April 2023
- [**PA/02201/23** Rabat](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02201-23/rabat-construct-5-stables-and-their-ancillaries-and): To construct 5 stables and their ancillaries and facilities. To construct sheep pen. Granted, validated 26 April 2023
- [**PA/02185/23** Rabat](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02185-23/rabat-construction-of-basement-garages): Proposed construction of basement garages, 4 maisonettes at ground floor level, 12 apartments at first, second and third floor level plus 2 overlying… Granted, validated 19 April 2023, 4 floors plus a receded floor
- [**PA/02170/23** Rabat](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02170-23/rabat-demolition-of-the-existing-building-and-construction): Demolition of the existing building and construction of a new residential unit with garage and swimming pool. Withdrawn, validated 19 April 2023
- [**PA/02131/23** Rabat](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02131-23/rabat-subdivision-of-property-and-creation-of-a): Proposed subdivision of property and creation of a new residence in Category 2 by the construction of a room at first floor level, the creation of a garage… Granted, validated 19 April 2023
- [**PA/02059/23** Rabat](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02059-23/rabat-construction-of-a-substation): Construction of a substation. Withdrawn, validated 28 June 2023
- [**PA/02045/23** Rabat](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02045-23/rabat-demolish-existing-dwelling-retaining-facade-and-construct): To demolish existing dwelling retaining facade and construct 1 garage at ground floor level and 4no apartments at first, second, third and receded floor… Granted, validated 12 April 2023, 4 floors plus a receded floor
- [**PA/02025/23** Rabat](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02025-23/rabat-carry-out-internal-alterations-to-common-parts): To carry out internal alterations to common parts, apartment, apartment 2 and roof to accommodate the installation of a domestic passenger lift. Granted, validated 23 May 2023
- [**PA/01866/23** Rabat](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01866-23/rabat-minor-internal-and-external-alterations-to-pre-1967): Proposed minor internal and external alterations to pre-1967 property. The proposal includes the installation of pv panels at roof level, the restoration of… Granted, validated 5 April 2023
- [**PA/01816/23** Rabat](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01816-23/rabat-renewal-of-permit-pa-03928-17-to-amend-permit): Renewal of permit PA/03928/17 to amend permit PA3193/15 including the construction of a basement level and a washroom at roof level (to cover blank party… Granted, validated 28 April 2023
- [**PA/01766/23** Rabat](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01766-23/rabat-sanction-agricultural-store-and-increase-its-height): To sanction agricultural store and increase its height, proposed installation of new gate and restoration/construction of rubble walls and… Granted, validated 29 March 2023
- [**PA/01754/23** Rabat](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01754-23/rabat-sanction-the-rebuilding-of-a-pre-1968-agricultural): To sanction the rebuilding of a pre-1968 agricultural tools room & additional room, rebuilding of rubble wall, deposition of soil and placement of solar… Pending, validated 29 March 2023
- [**PA/01745/23** Rabat](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01745-23/rabat-change-of-use-from-existing-class-4b): Change of use from existing Class 4B shop covered by PA/02475/07 to ground floor maisonette including internal and external alterations. Granted, validated 29 March 2023
- [**PA/01735/23** Rabat](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01735-23/rabat-sanction-minor-internal-and-external-alteration-from): To sanction minor internal and external alteration from approved planning permit PA7699/17, including changes to elements in façade. Granted, validated 24 April 2023
- [**PA/01734/23** Rabat](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01734-23/rabat-alterations-to-a-pre-1968-first-floor-maisonette): Alterations to a pre-1968 first floor maisonette. Proposal also includes the construction of a second floor with an overlying washroom. Granted, validated 29 March 2023, 3 floors
- [**PA/01693/23** Rabat](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01693-23/rabat-demolish-rooms): To demolish rooms. To sanction agri store used by bee keeper. To sanction pump room and above ground reservoir and to construct underground reservoir. Withdrawn, validated 29 March 2023
- [**PA/01638/23** Rabat](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01638-23/rabat-sanction-the-additional-partitions-to-create-a): To sanction the additional partitions to create a wc (mechanically ventilated) and a shaft and surveying discrepancies. Granted, validated 8 May 2023
- [**PA/01637/23** Rabat](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01637-23/rabat-removal-of-accretions-in-courtyard): Removal of accretions in courtyard, removal of internal staircase to reinstate roof slab in timber beams and xorok, and to carry out minor internal alterations. Granted, validated 22 March 2023
- [**PA/01568/23** Rabat](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01568-23/rabat-internal-alterations-to-dwelling-covered-by-pa8302-21): Proposed internal alterations to dwelling covered by PA8302/21 including skylight between basement and ground floor plans, opening of walls at ground floor… Withdrawn, validated 22 March 2023
- [**PA/01556/23** Rabat](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01556-23/rabat-internal-and-external-changes-in-office-building): Proposed internal and external changes in office building, demolition and reconstruction of garage and security area, addition of rubble wall in certain… Granted, validated 22 March 2023
- [**PA/01523/23** Rabat](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01523-23/rabat-sanction-internal-alterations-to-garage-complex-from): To sanction internal alterations to garage complex from PA04950/01 due to configuration of site. Granted, validated 31 May 2023
- [**PA/01513/23** Rabat](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01513-23/rabat-renewal-to-pa3455-17): Renewal to PA3455/17 (To demolish existing dilapidated dwelling. Proposed construction of semidetached dwelling with basement, ground and first floor,… Granted, validated 20 April 2023, 2 floors
- [**PA/01506/23** Rabat](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01506-23/rabat-renewal-of-pa06232-18): Renewal of PA06232/18 (Additional floor to approved permit PA04324/15 and changes to internal layout at all floors including introduction of lift and shifting… Granted, validated 15 March 2023
- [**PA/01479/23** Rabat](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01479-23/rabat-change-of-use-from-store-to-class): Change of use from store to Class 4B shop. Proposal also includes for the change of signs from 1 to 2 and low lying wall dividing commercial entities. Granted, validated 15 March 2023
- [**PA/01448/23** Rabat](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01448-23/rabat-extension-of-a-class-3a-guesthouse-as): Extension of a Class 3A guesthouse as approved per PA08649/20. The extension will consist of 3 bedrooms. Works include the increase of 1 receded floor level,… Granted, validated 17 May 2023
- [**PA/01430/23** Rabat](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01430-23/rabat-sanctioning-of-pre-1994-agricultural-store-as-built): Sanctioning of pre-1994 agricultural store as built. Proposed removal of concrete ground in front of agricultural store and proposed beaten earth. Refused, validated 15 March 2023
- [**PA/01407/23** Rabat](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01407-23/rabat-sanction-internal-and-external-alterations-to-all): To sanction internal and external alterations to all levels from that approved in PB4551/83. Granted, validated 21 June 2023
- [**PA/01384/23** Rabat](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01384-23/rabat-removal-of-accretions): Proposed removal of accretions, retention and sanctioning of pre-1994 open reservoir and agricultural store as well as deposition of soil on recognised… Withdrawn, validated 8 March 2023
- [**PA/01348/23** Rabat](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01348-23/rabat-minor-internal-alterations-to-the-existing-pre-1967): Minor internal alterations to the existing pre-1967 dwelling to increase the width of the existing internal windows, to construct a new bedroom at a… Granted, validated 8 March 2023, 3 floors
- [**PA/01345/23** Rabat](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01345-23/rabat-demolition-of-existing-domestic-stores-and-proposed): Proposed demolition of existing domestic stores and proposed construction of a maisonette. Withdrawn, validated 15 March 2023

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