--- title: "Planning applications in Rabat: latest permits and decisions (page 4) | PropertyList" url: https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/rabat?page=4 source: PropertyList (propertylist.mt), from the Malta Planning Authority's public register retrieved: 2026-11-02 --- > 1,206 Planning Authority applications in Rabat, 224 this year. 94% of decided applications granted. Tallest granted: 7 floors. New builds, extensions and… Planning applications › By locality › Rabat # Planning applications in Rabat 1,206 planning applications since 11 November 2019: 679 granted, 43 refused, 138 pending. Tallest granted: 7 floors. 224 applications so far in 2026, 65 validated in the last 90 days. 94% of decided applications were granted. Granted buildings are typically 3 floors. 1,000 residential units applied for. Most common works: Sanctioning (418), Demolition & New Construction (Residential) (132), 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/02112/26** Rabat](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02112-26/rabat-proposal-includes-the-sanctioning-of-the-existing): The proposal includes the sanctioning of the existing building approved by PA/5040/10 and PA/4183/03. Proposed minor alterations, extension at roof level and… Granted, validated 1 April 2026 - [**PA/02106/26** Rabat](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02106-26/rabat-change-of-use-from-garage-to-class): Change of use from garage to Class 4B shop and fixing of sign. Granted, validated 1 April 2026 - [**PA/02103/26** Rabat](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02103-26/rabat-restore-facade): To restore facade; works to include replacement of deteriorated timber balcony with a replica. Granted, validated 12 May 2026 - [**PA/02079/26** Rabat](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02079-26/rabat-sanction-pre-1978-agriculture-store): To sanction pre-1978 agriculture store. Granted, validated 1 April 2026 - [**PA/02029/26** Rabat](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02029-26/rabat-rehabilitation-internal-alterations-and-addition-of-part-room): Rehabilitation/internal alterations and addition of part room at roof level and sanction the installation of painted solid timber panelled garage doors in… Pending, validated 1 April 2026 - [**PA/01969/26** Rabat](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01969-26/rabat-sanction-changes-to-pa3777-08-following-a-more): To sanction changes to PA3777/08 following a more accurate survey and variations carried out on site. Proposed change of existing aluminium apertures to timber. Granted, validated 25 March 2026 - [**PA/01964/26** Rabat](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01964-26/rabat-sanction-minor-variations-from-pa-01839-95): To sanction minor variations from PA/01839/95, including the removal of wall and replacement with beam, and shifting of walls following recent site survey. Granted, validated 25 May 2026 - [**PA/01944/26** Rabat](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01944-26/rabat-carry-out-alterations-and-extensions-to-a): To carry out alterations and extensions to a pre-1967 dwelling. To also sanction extensions carried out to pre-1967 dwelling and concrete paving. Suspended, validated 25 March 2026 - [**PA/01864/26** Rabat](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01864-26/rabat-proposal-for-a-pump-room-and-the): Proposal for a pump room and the timber closure for sheep with an underlying water reservoir. Suspended, validated 25 March 2026 - [**PA/01808/26** Rabat](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01808-26/rabat-propose-construction-of-agricultural-store-with-basement): To propose construction of agricultural store with basement, reservoir, pump room, gate and restoration of rubble wall. Suspended, validated 18 March 2026, 1 floor - [**PA/01769/26** Rabat](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01769-26/rabat-demolish-existing-garage): To demolish existing garage. Proposed roofing of existing backyard and construction of a residential development consisting of a garage (private use) at… Granted, validated 18 March 2026, 2 floors plus a receded floor - [**PA/01753/26** Rabat](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01753-26/rabat-carry-out-internal-and-external-alterations-and): To carry out internal and external alterations and extend the second floor. Granted, validated 17 April 2026 - [**PA/01709/26** Rabat](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01709-26/rabat-sanctioning-of-existing-ground-floor-common-parts): Sanctioning of existing ground floor common parts, as well as 2 apartments at first and second floor level, Proposed alterations to the same first and second… Granted, validated 11 March 2026, 3 floors plus a receded floor - [**PA/01690/26** Rabat](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01690-26/rabat-remove-one-floor-from-the-approved-permit): Remove one floor from the approved permit PA2831/23, turning the development into one unit, rather than two. Proposed internal alterations. Granted, validated 14 April 2026, 1 floor - [**PA/01688/26** Rabat](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01688-26/rabat-sanction-changes-in-garage-from-original-permit): To sanction changes in garage from original permit PB/622/83. Granted, validated 23 April 2026 - [**PA/01674/26** Rabat](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01674-26/rabat-sanctioning-of-approved-dwelling): Sanctioning of approved dwelling; changes from PB/00262/72 and sanctioning of additional structure such as reservoir, and pre-1994 agricultural store. Suspended, validated 11 March 2026 - [**PA/01673/26** Rabat](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01673-26/rabat-sanction-alterations-from-the-development-approved-under): To sanction alterations from the development approved under PA/6598/01 and DN/407/14, and to carry out minor internal alterations at ground, first and second… Granted, validated 11 March 2026, 3 floors - [**PA/01646/26** Rabat](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01646-26/rabat-sanctioning-of-existing-residential-dwelling-covered-by): Sanctioning of existing residential dwelling covered by PA/5384/07 and PA/6394/22, following a detailed survey. Granted, validated 18 March 2026 - [**PA/01591/26** Rabat](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01591-26/rabat-alterations-to-common-parts-in-existing-apartment): Proposed alterations to common parts in existing apartment building, including demolition of existing staircase and landings and construction of new staircase… Pending, validated 29 July 2026 - [**PA/01569/26** Rabat](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01569-26/rabat-sanctioning-application-of-pa-07935-06-which-includes-a): Sanctioning application of PA/07935/06 which includes a basement store due to change in level and an open air covered storage for agricultural produce and an… Suspended, validated 11 March 2026 - [**PA/01560/26** Rabat](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01560-26/rabat-sanctioning-of-subdivision-of-a-duplex-residential): Sanctioning of subdivision of a duplex residential unit into two separate units, including internal alterations. Granted, validated 17 April 2026 - [**PA/01519/26** Rabat](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01519-26/rabat-change-in-size-of-existing-residential-garage): Proposed change in size of existing residential garage door opening on facade and change from timber to galvanized garage door. Granted, validated 15 April 2026 - [**PA/01501/26** Rabat](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01501-26/rabat-demolish-existing-internal-roof-slabs-and-walls): To demolish existing internal roof slabs and walls throughout the small dwelling, and reconstruct a small two bedroom terraced house at basement, ground… Pending, validated 11 March 2026, 2 floors - [**PA/01497/26** Rabat](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01497-26/rabat-sanctioning-of-structure-at-first-floor-level): Sanctioning of structure at first floor level not indicated in a pre-1968 aerial photo in a pre-1968 property. Granted, validated 28 April 2026 - [**PA/01492/26** Rabat](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01492-26/rabat-sanctioning-of-internal-variations-to-property-approved): Sanctioning of internal variations to property approved in PA/02687/12. Granted, validated 27 March 2026 - [**PA/01445/26** Rabat](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01445-26/rabat-change-of-use-to-an-approved-class): Change of use to an approved Class 4D PA7414/21 to Class 4B (retail) at first floor level including affixing of signs. Granted, validated 4 March 2026 - [**PA/01360/26** Rabat](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01360-26/rabat-installation-of-light-weight-structures-at-roof): Proposed installation of light weight structures at roof level for the installation of PV panels, including formation of a bathroom. Granted, validated 4 March 2026 - [**PA/01348/26** Rabat](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01348-26/rabat-sanction-as-built-garage-and-maisonette-from): To sanction as built garage and maisonette from PA212/00. Proposed conversion of bedroom to games room. Granted, validated 23 April 2026 - [**PA/01337/26** Rabat](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01337-26/rabat-demolition-of-existing-dwelling): Demolition of existing dwelling, construction of three apartments over three floors (first floor, second floor and third floor) and one overlying penthouses… Granted, validated 4 March 2026, 4 floors plus a receded floor - [**PA/01273/26** Rabat](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01273-26/rabat-sanction-minor-alterations-to-the-approved-agricultural): To sanction minor alterations to the approved agricultural store permitted under PA/1899/24. Proposed installation of timber gate and planting of trees. Granted, validated 4 March 2026 - [**PA/01252/26** Rabat](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01252-26/rabat-alterations-to-pre-1967-townhouse-including-the-restoration): Proposed alterations to pre-1967 townhouse including the restoration of facade, lowering of ceiling levels and construction of an additional floor and washroom. Pending, validated 25 February 2026 - [**PA/01237/26** Rabat](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01237-26/rabat-alterations-to-existing-site-and-singular-dwelling): Alterations to existing site and singular dwelling to subdivide into four separate dwellings, including extensions at ground and first floor levels,… Pending, validated 25 February 2026, 2 floors - [**PA/01228/26** Rabat](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01228-26/rabat-alterations-to-2-approved-dwellings): Alterations to 2 approved dwellings (PA4975/24 and PA3313/09) including internal and external alterations to create a garage, lift and splash pool at roof… Granted, validated 25 February 2026 - [**PA/01222/26** Rabat](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01222-26/rabat-carry-out-internal-and-external-alterations-to): To carry out internal and external alterations to existing town dwelling. Pending, validated 25 February 2026 - [**PA/01215/26** Rabat](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01215-26/rabat-sanction-pre-1994-extension-to-existing-dwelling-including): To sanction pre-1994 extension to existing dwelling including sanctioning of differences from approved development permission PA236/90. Suspended, validated 4 March 2026 - [**PA/01203/26** Rabat](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01203-26/rabat-demolish-the-first-floor-maisonette-and-the): To demolish the first floor maisonette and the construction of 3 overlying apartments and 1 receded penthouse. Granted, validated 22 April 2026, 3 floors plus a receded floor - [**PA/01191/26** Rabat](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01191-26/rabat-internal-alterations): Internal alterations, dismantling and re-erection of parapet wall, replacement of roof, alterations to facade and front boundary wall, replacement of internal… Granted, validated 1 April 2026 - [**PA/01188/26** Rabat](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01188-26/rabat-sanctioning-of-existing-canopy-for-dry-storing): Sanctioning of existing canopy for dry storing agriculture related items. Pending, validated 25 February 2026 - [**PA/01186/26** Rabat](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01186-26/rabat-minor-internal-alterations-to-house-and-extension): Minor internal alterations to house and extension of room at receded floor. Granted, validated 25 February 2026, 2 floors plus a receded floor - [**PA/01159/26** Rabat](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01159-26/rabat-extension-to-approved-childcare-pa-7812-21): Extension to approved childcare [PA/7812/21]. Change of use of the extension from garage to Class 2C childcare. Proposal includes internal alterations. Refused, validated 25 February 2026 - [**PA/01149/26** Rabat](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01149-26/rabat-demolition-of-existing-premises): Demolition of existing premises, construction of 2 basement offices (Class 4A), with 4 overlying garages, 2 maisonettes, 5 apartments and a penthouse with a… Granted, validated 25 February 2026, 2 floors plus a receded floor - [**PA/01068/26** Rabat](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01068-26/rabat-sanction-landscaping-works-on-site-including-formation): To sanction landscaping works on site including formation of planters, grass blocks flooring, lightweight canopy over carport and shifting of location of… Pending, validated 4 March 2026 - [**PA/01040/26** Rabat](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01040-26/rabat-demolition-of-existing-premises): Demolition of existing premises, excavation of reservoir, construction of street-level garage, 10 overlying residential units and splash-pool at roof level. Granted, validated 25 February 2026, 1 floor - [**PA/01019/26** Rabat](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01019-26/rabat-the-replacement-of-a-timber-door-to): Request for the replacement of a timber door to a steel fire door in Triq Nikola Saura. Withdrawn - [**PA/00976/26** Rabat](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00976-26/rabat-change-the-use-of-a-class-4b): To change the use of a Class 4B shop into a Class 4D shop, to remove the existing sign and retractable awning, to fix new retractable awnings and Sign, to… Granted, validated 18 February 2026 - [**PA/00915/26** Rabat](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00915-26/rabat-sanctioning-of-part-infill-with-existing-rock-debris): Sanctioning of part infill with existing rock/debris and covered by soil on top. The application also includes soil leveling to convert it from a dis-used… Pending, validated 18 February 2026 - [**PA/00856/26** Rabat](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00856-26/rabat-reinstatement-of-dilapidated-agricultural-store-rooms-in): Reinstatement of dilapidated agricultural store rooms in Rabat. Granted, validated 11 February 2026 - [**PA/00744/26** Rabat](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00744-26/rabat-sanction-internal-and-external-layout-changes-to): To sanction internal and external layout changes to approved PA/07231/19 and an extension to site footprint. Granted, validated 1 April 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 - [**PA/00685/26** Rabat](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00685-26/rabat-demolition-of-existing-dwelling-and-construction-of): Demolition of existing dwelling and construction of basement store, ground floor garage and 3 apartments and a receded apartment. Granted, validated 4 February 2026, 4 floors plus a receded floor [Newer](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/rabat?page=3) Page 4 of 25 [Older](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/rabat?page=5)