--- title: "Planning applications in Rabat: latest permits and decisions (page 19) | PropertyList" url: https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/rabat?page=19 source: PropertyList (propertylist.mt), from the Malta Planning Authority's public register retrieved: 2026-11-04 --- > 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/01316/23** Rabat](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01316-23/rabat-demolition-and-clearing-of-existing-structures): Demolition and clearing of existing structures, general clearing of site, construction of 4 stables and ancillary rooms, Excavation and construction of… Refused, validated 8 March 2023 - [**PA/01306/23** Rabat](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01306-23/rabat-minor-alterations-to-existing-terraced-house): Minor alterations to existing terraced house; including projecting of facade within front garden, mirroring of garage door entrance and extension of first… Granted, validated 27 April 2023 - [**PA/01282/23** Rabat](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01282-23/rabat-sanction-agricultural-store): To sanction agricultural store. Granted, validated 8 March 2023 - [**PA/01249/23** Rabat](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01249-23/rabat-sanctioning-of-animal-enclosure-and-proposed-alterations): Sanctioning of animal enclosure and proposed alterations to existing gate. Granted, validated 8 March 2023 - [**PA/01190/23** Rabat](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01190-23/rabat-1): 1. Construction of washroom at roof level matching the height of the neighbouring property. 2. External and internal alterations to existing dwelling. Granted, validated 14 June 2023 - [**PA/01185/23** Rabat](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01185-23/rabat-change-of-use-from-garage-to-class): Proposed change of use from garage to Class 4B and installation of sign. Granted, validated 8 March 2023 - [**PA/01133/23** Rabat](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01133-23/rabat-carry-out-alteration-to-newly-acquired-rear-adjacent): To carry out alteration to newly acquired rear-adjacent garden, introduction of shallow pool, minor alterations to existing garden walls and to introduce… Granted, validated 1 March 2023 - [**PA/01106/23** Rabat](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01106-23/rabat-changes-from-approved-pa3223-21): Proposed changes from approved PA3223/21. Changes consist of the removal of a partition in kitchen, and shifting of parapet wall at roof level, correction of… Granted, validated 20 March 2023 - [**PA/01105/23** Rabat](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01105-23/rabat-part-change-of-use-of-guesthouse-approved): Proposed part change of use of guesthouse approved in PA5734/20 to Class 4B shop, internal alterations and proposed sign. Granted, validated 1 March 2023 - [**PA/01067/23** Rabat](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01067-23/rabat-removal-of-accretions-and-extension-to-property): Removal of accretions and extension to property. Granted, validated 1 March 2023 - [**PA/01002/23** Rabat](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01002-23/rabat-reconstruction-of-pre-1978-part-collapsed-agrictural-store-garag): Reconstruction of pre-1978 part collapsed agrictural store/garage. Granted, validated 22 March 2023 - [**PA/00995/23** Rabat](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00995-23/rabat-sanction-alterations-and-extensions-to-pre-1967-farmhouse): To sanction alterations and extensions to pre-1967 farmhouse. Granted, validated 1 March 2023 - [**PA/00943/23** Rabat](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00943-23/rabat-internal-alterations-and-addition-at-second-floor): Internal alterations and addition at second floor. Granted, validated 22 February 2023, 3 floors - [**PA/00914/23** Rabat](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00914-23/rabat-sanction-reinstatement-and-construction-of-random-rubble): To sanction reinstatement and construction of random rubble walls, formation of ramps, deposit on site of agricultural soil and to propose the installation of… Under appeal, validated 1 March 2023 - [**PA/00909/23** Rabat](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00909-23/rabat-sanction-existing-dwelling): To sanction existing dwelling, including reservoir, agri-store, two stables and paddock. Granted, validated 1 March 2023 - [**PA/00850/23** Rabat](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00850-23/rabat-demolish-and-re-construct-agricultural-store-including-affixing): To demolish and re-construct agricultural store including affixing of timber gate. Refused, validated 1 March 2023 - [**PA/00847/23** Rabat](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00847-23/rabat-internal-and-external-alterations-to-existing-property): Internal and external alterations to existing property, removal of coops at roof level and extension to existing washroom. Granted, validated 1 March 2023 - [**PA/00776/23** Rabat](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00776-23/rabat-re-construction-of-rubble-walls-and-pre-1967-girna): Re-construction of rubble walls and pre-1967 ‘Girna’ within an agricultural field. Granted, validated 22 February 2023 - [**PA/00768/23** Rabat](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00768-23/rabat-internal-changes-to-existing-private-car-garage): Internal changes to existing private car garage covered by PA06032/01. Construction of 2 apartments (first and second floor) and 1 duplex apartment (third and… Granted, validated 22 February 2023, 4 floors plus a receded floor - [**PA/00766/23** Rabat](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00766-23/rabat-renew-pa4748-15-to-demolish-existing-structures): To renew PA4748/15 - To demolish existing structures and construct reservoir, pump room and an agricultural store. To deposit soil and to sanction… Granted, validated 30 March 2023 - [**PA/00650/23** Rabat](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00650-23/rabat-new-duplex-apartment-at-third-and-recessed): Proposed new duplex apartment at third and recessed floor, to carry changes to second floor apartment and main facade and to demolish internal common stairs… Granted, validated 15 February 2023, 4 floors plus a receded floor - [**PA/00640/23** Rabat](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00640-23/rabat-sanctioning-of-minor-internal-alterations-from-pa1486-12): Proposed sanctioning of minor internal alterations from PA1486/12, proposed domestic store at basement level and landscaped area at backyard at ground floor. Granted, validated 11 April 2023 - [**PA/00546/23** Rabat](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00546-23/rabat-sanction-minor-modifications-to-rubble-wall-configuration): To sanction minor modifications to rubble wall configuration approved in PA6840/19 and the formation and installation of gates to access the terraced nature… Granted, validated 15 February 2023 - [**PA/00478/23** Rabat](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00478-23/rabat-renewal-of-pa3627-17-additions-and-alterations-to): Renewal of PA3627/17: Additions and alterations to two storey villa with underlying basement, including, extension of basement, installation of lift and… Granted, validated 7 March 2023, 2 floors - [**PA/00441/23** Rabat](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00441-23/rabat-dismantling-and-reconstruction-of-two-stone-pillars): Proposed dismantling and reconstruction of two stone pillars to widen the existing opening on the street elevation to cater for a driveway. Granted, validated 8 February 2023 - [**PA/00381/23** Rabat](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00381-23/rabat-develop-a-fully-underground-water-reservoir-for): To develop a fully underground water reservoir for irrigation purposes. Granted, validated 8 February 2023 - [**PA/00331/23** Rabat](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00331-23/rabat-internal-structural-alterations-to-construct-lift-shaft): Proposed internal structural alterations to construct lift shaft. Granted, validated 22 March 2023 - [**PA/00326/23** Rabat](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00326-23/rabat-renewal-of-permit-pa1266-16-for-the-proposal): Proposed renewal of permit PA1266/16 for the proposal: To construct greenhouse, agricultural store, reservoir including pump room, and construction of rubble… Granted, validated 8 March 2023 - [**PA/00266/23** Rabat](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00266-23/rabat-sanction-boundary-wall-and-gate-as-built): To sanction boundary wall and gate as built Granted, validated 1 February 2023 - [**PA/00249/23** Rabat](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00249-23/rabat-alterations-and-additions-to-class-2a): Proposed alterations and additions to Class 2A (dental clinic) approved through permit PA7446/95. Proposed change in the use of some spaces and a minor… Granted, validated 1 February 2023 - [**PA/00191/23** Rabat](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00191-23/rabat-propose-extension-at-second-floor-level-and): To propose extension at second floor level and formation of a seperate dwelling unit at this level and a receded dwelling unit at third floor level.… Granted, validated 1 February 2023, 3 floors plus a receded floor - [**PA/00181/23** Rabat](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00181-23/rabat-sanction-pre-1994-agricultural-store-with-underlying-residence): To sanction pre-1994 agricultural store with underlying residence cesspit as built. Refused, validated 25 January 2023 - [**PA/00133/23** Rabat](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00133-23/rabat-internal-and-external-alterations): Proposed internal and external alterations. Proposed addition of a pool at ground level and extension at roof level. Granted, validated 25 January 2023 - [**PA/00117/23** Rabat](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00117-23/rabat-restoration-of-the-external-facades-of-st): The restoration of the external facades of St. Paul’s Basilica complex. Granted, validated 17 February 2023 - [**PA/00103/23** Rabat](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00103-23/rabat-construct-a-pump-room-over-an-existing): To construct a pump room over an existing underground reservoir. Granted, validated 25 January 2023 - [**PA/00095/23** Rabat](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00095-23/rabat-sanction-existing-small-agricultural-store-room-and): To sanction existing small agricultural store room and old pre-1967 underground reservoirs including timber entrance gate. Granted, validated 25 January 2023 - [**PA/00094/23** Rabat](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00094-23/rabat-sanctioning-of-pre-1978-dwelling): Sanctioning of pre-1978 dwelling, including underlying cesspit. Granted, validated 25 January 2023 - [**PA/00093/23** Rabat](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00093-23/rabat-sanction-part-of-agricultural-store-as-built): To sanction part of agricultural store as built. Refused, validated 25 January 2023 - [**PA/00070/23** Rabat](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00070-23/rabat-sanction-changes-from-pa-04950-01-mainly-internal-shifting): To sanction changes from PA/04950/01 mainly internal shifting of walls, and to construct back balconies as originally approved in PA/04950/01 but never… Granted, validated 5 April 2023 - [**PA/00063/23** Rabat](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00063-23/rabat-sanctioning-1-minor-internal-alterations-and-2): Sanctioning 1) minor internal alterations and 2) the roofing of architectural feature overlooking facade to form planter. Granted, validated 18 January 2023 - [**PA/00006/23** Rabat](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00006-23/rabat-rehabilitate-old-dwelling-including-sanctioning-of-reversible): To rehabilitate old dwelling including sanctioning of reversible slab, internal alterations, removal of dangerous structures, lowering of existing roof,… Granted, validated 25 January 2023 - [**PA/08043/22** Rabat](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-08043-22/rabat-change-of-use-from-class-4b-retail): Change of use from Class 4B retail shop approved by PA397/18 to Class 4D establishment including the formation of w.c. with anti-room, internally illuminated… Granted, validated 4 January 2023 - [**PA/08041/22** Rabat](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-08041-22/rabat-sanctioning-of-variations-to-pre-1967-farmhouse): Sanctioning of variations to pre-1967 farmhouse. Granted, validated 4 January 2023 - [**PA/08039/22** Rabat](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-08039-22/rabat-rehabilitate-and-extend-existing-water-reservoir): To rehabilitate and extend existing water reservoir. Granted, validated 4 January 2023 - [**PA/07999/22** Rabat](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07999-22/rabat-sanctioning-from-approved-permit): Sanctioning from approved permit (PA/05009/16) and alterations to staircases, aperture, and the construction of retractable shading canopy. Granted, validated 4 January 2023 - [**PA/07946/22** Rabat](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07946-22/rabat-demolish-balusters-on-facade-from-approved-rg-03087-17): To demolish balusters on facade from approved RG/03087/17 and to propose canopy at roof level. Granted, validated 29 March 2023 - [**PA/07940/22** Rabat](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07940-22/rabat-construction-of-sheep-breeders-residence-over-permitted): Proposed construction of sheep breeder’s residence over permitted sheep farm. Withdrawn, validated 21 December 2022, 1 floor - [**PA/07902/22** Rabat](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07902-22/rabat-restoration-of-four-statues-in-triq-santu): Restoration of four statues in Triq Santu Wistin. Granted, validated 4 January 2023 - [**PA/07901/22** Rabat](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07901-22/rabat-propose-the-subdivision-of-an-existing-dwelling): To propose the subdivision of an existing dwelling into two separate dwellings including internal and external alterations such as internal displacement of… Granted, validated 21 December 2022, 1 floor - [**PA/07883/22** Rabat](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07883-22/rabat-sanction-internal-and-external-variations-to-development): To sanction internal and external variations to development approved in PA404/16 and proposed continuation of works shown in red on attached drawings. Granted, validated 21 December 2022 [Newer](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/rabat?page=18) Page 19 of 25 [Older](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/rabat?page=20)