--- title: "Planning applications in Rabat: latest permits and decisions (page 7) | PropertyList" url: https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/rabat?page=7 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: 682 granted, 43 refused, 139 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/05363/25** Rabat](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05363-25/rabat-construct-pump-chamber-and-underground-reservoir): To construct pump chamber and underground reservoir, proposed timber gate, proposed demarcation rubble wall and to reinstate existing rubble walls. Granted, validated 27 August 2025 - [**PA/05340/25** Rabat](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05340-25/rabat-change-of-use-of-a-garage-into): Change of use of a garage into a Class 4D (restaurant) including fixing of sign and a/c. Internal alterations to shift door. Granted, validated 20 August 2025 - [**PA/05306/25** Rabat](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05306-25/rabat-demolition-of-existing-townhouse-and-construction-of): Proposed demolition of existing townhouse and construction of ground floor garage, apartments at first, second and third floor level and penthouse at receded… Granted, validated 8 October 2025, 4 floors plus a receded floor - [**PA/05246/25** Rabat](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05246-25/rabat-alterations-to-the-existing-stairwell-area-to): Alterations to the existing stairwell area to include a lift from the basement level to the receded floor level, to demolish existing rooms at the third floor… Granted, validated 20 August 2025, 4 floors plus a receded floor - [**PA/05230/25** Rabat](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05230-25/rabat-sanctioning-of-existing-dwelling-and-garage-including): Sanctioning of existing dwelling and garage including changes to site perimeter, internal layout, extension to ground floor garage and washroom. Granted, validated 24 September 2025 - [**PA/05224/25** Rabat](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05224-25/rabat-alterations-and-extension-to-residence-approved-by): Proposed alterations and extension to residence approved by PA0653/22. Application also includes the excavation and construction of pool. Granted, validated 20 August 2025 - [**PA/05220/25** Rabat](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05220-25/rabat-sanctioning-of-layout-of-the-already-approved): Sanctioning of layout of the already approved PA/3990/05, opening of garage door and change of use form sitting room to garage. Granted, validated 30 September 2025 - [**PA/05195/25** Rabat](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05195-25/rabat-place-outdoor-tables-and-chairs-covered-with): To place outdoor tables and chairs covered with umbrellas on a timber demountable platform surrounded with supportive bollards. Granted, validated 6 August 2025 - [**PA/05192/25** Rabat](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05192-25/rabat-change-of-use-from-garage-to-class): Proposed change of use from garage to Class 4B shop. Proposal also include signage and alterations. Granted, validated 6 August 2025 - [**PA/05185/25** Rabat](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05185-25/rabat-excavation-of-a-basement-level-1-to): Proposed excavation of a basement level -1 to accommodate three public service vehicles and two private car parking spaces with access from the adjacent… Granted, validated 20 August 2025 - [**PA/05166/25** Rabat](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05166-25/rabat-excavate-two-reservoirs-at-basement-level): To excavate two reservoirs at basement level, to construct basement garages, ground floor garage, ground floor maisonette, 6 apartments, 2. penthouses and two… Granted, validated 6 August 2025 - [**PA/05164/25** Rabat](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05164-25/rabat-demolition-of-existing-pre-1978-garage-including-excavation): Demolition of existing pre-1978 garage including excavation. Construction of a ground floor garage and an underlying garage interconnected with an adjacent… Pending, validated 6 August 2025, 1 floor - [**PA/05160/25** Rabat](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05160-25/rabat-place-outdoor-tables-and-chairs-covered-with): To place outdoor tables and chairs covered with umbrellas on a timber demountable platform surrounded with supportive bollards. Granted, validated 6 August 2025 - [**PA/05140/25** Rabat](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05140-25/rabat-carry-out-minor-internal-alterations-to-existing): To carry out minor internal alterations to existing dwelling, including construction of room at receded level. Granted, validated 6 August 2025 - [**PA/05077/25** Rabat](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05077-25/rabat-terraced-house-internal-and-external-alterations): Terraced house internal and external alterations. To carry out additions and alterations to the existing ground floor and first floor including demolition and… Granted, validated 6 August 2025, 2 floors - [**PA/05018/25** Rabat](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05018-25/rabat-alterations-to-duplex-apartments-approved-in-pa1004-24): Alterations to duplex apartments approved in PA1004/24 to form four individual units in lieu of duplex units. Refused, validated 30 July 2025 - [**PA/04978/25** Rabat](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04978-25/rabat-change-of-use-of-approved-garage): Change of use of approved garage (PA/01515/22) to a public service garage while retaining a parking space for private use. Proposal also includes partitioning. Granted, validated 30 July 2025 - [**PA/04977/25** Rabat](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04977-25/rabat-change-of-use-from-approved-store): Change of use from approved store (PB/01923/88) to public service garage, and proposed internal partitioning. Granted, validated 30 July 2025 - [**PA/04941/25** Rabat](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04941-25/rabat-minor-alterations-to-pre-1968-building): Minor alterations to pre-1968 building. Granted, validated 30 July 2025 - [**PA/04906/25** Rabat](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04906-25/rabat-alterations): Alterations, additions and extensions to existing townhouse, to convert the house into 3 separate units/apartments. The proposal includes the construction of… Granted, validated 15 October 2025 - [**PA/04849/25** Rabat](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04849-25/rabat-sanctioning-of-an-agricultural-store-and-gate): Sanctioning of an agricultural store and gate supports. Proposed timber panelling to gate. Withdrawn, validated 23 July 2025 - [**PA/04803/25** Rabat](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04803-25/rabat-sanction-internal-and-external-variations-from-pa-6153-08): To sanction internal and external variations from PA/6153/08. Variations mainly includes positioning of walls and apertures following new survey. Granted, validated 11 September 2025 - [**PA/04800/25** Rabat](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04800-25/rabat-restoration-of-facade): Restoration of facade. Granted, validated 20 August 2025 - [**PA/04687/25** Rabat](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04687-25/rabat-restoration-of-existing-facade): Restoration of existing facade, including installation of new timber apertures and iron railing. Granted, validated 9 September 2025 - [**PA/04651/25** Rabat](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04651-25/rabat-convert-an-existing-workshop-operating-with-trading): To convert an existing workshop operating with trading licenses into a (Class 5B) VRT station. To enlarge garage door opening and install necessary equipment… Granted, validated 16 July 2025 - [**PA/04616/25** Rabat](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04616-25/rabat-sanction-an-as-built-apartment-and-washroom-at): To sanction an as-built apartment and washroom at roof level. Granted, validated 16 July 2025 - [**PA/04547/25** Rabat](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04547-25/rabat-alterations-to-existing-dwelling-consisting-of): Alterations to existing dwelling consisting of; alterations to internal party walls, opening on facade and creation of garage, demolition of existing… Granted, validated 30 July 2025, 3 floors - [**PA/04492/25** Rabat](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04492-25/rabat-demolition-of-existing-terraced-house-and-redevelopment): Proposed demolition of existing terraced house and redevelopment of the site into ground floor apartment with car port, 1 apartment on each level at first,… Granted, validated 9 July 2025, 4 floors plus a receded floor - [**PA/04485/25** Rabat](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04485-25/rabat-demolition-of-the-existing-washrooms-at-roof): Proposed demolition of the existing washrooms at roof level, and proposed construction of 2 penthouses at recessed floor. Pending, validated 31 July 2025 - [**PA/04483/25** Rabat](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04483-25/rabat-structural-alterations-and-extension-over-a-first): Structural alterations and extension over a first and second floor apartments including construction of a lift and 2 overlying apartments over site covered by… Refused, validated 17 September 2025 - [**PA/04431/25** Rabat](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04431-25/rabat-sanction-as-built-common-parts): To sanction as built common parts, in particular the elimination of the lift shaft. Moreover proposal also includes sanctioning of the creation of a box room… Granted, validated 25 August 2025, 1 floor - [**PA/04424/25** Rabat](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04424-25/rabat-reinstatement-of-dilapidated-agricultural-store-and-reconstructi): Reinstatement of dilapidated agricultural store and reconstruction of collapsed ceiling using xorok and timber beams. Proposal also includes alterations to… Granted, validated 9 July 2025 - [**PA/04394/25** Rabat](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04394-25/rabat-sanction-minor-changes-to-external-grounds-as): To sanction minor changes to external grounds as carried out, particularly increase to hard landscaping and the construction of small greenhouse. Withdrawn, validated 2 July 2025 - [**PA/04321/25** Rabat](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04321-25/rabat-sanction-internal-alterations-at-all-levels-from): To sanction internal alterations at all levels from approved permit PA/06738/23. Proposal includes the conversion of a domestic store at basement level into a… Granted, validated 2 July 2025, 1 floor plus a receded floor - [**PA/04309/25** Rabat](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04309-25/rabat-demolition-of-elevated-ground-and-first-floor): Proposed demolition of elevated ground and first floor terraced house, proposed extension to existing garage and proposed construction of four residential… Granted, validated 2 July 2025, 2 floors plus a receded floor - [**PA/04306/25** Rabat](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04306-25/rabat-landscaping-in-garden-and-restoration-of-existing): Proposed landscaping in garden and restoration of existing rubble boundary walls. Granted, validated 26 August 2025 - [**PA/04255/25** Rabat](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04255-25/rabat-sanction-changes-to-approved-class-4d-establishment): To sanction changes to approved Class 4D establishment (restaurant) including internal configurations at ground and first floor, extension into backyard,… Granted, validated 25 June 2025 - [**PA/04239/25** Rabat](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04239-25/rabat-change-of-use-from-an-existing-pre-1967): Change of use from an existing pre-1967 store to Class 4B shop, including formation of w.c with anti-room, shop front and shop sign. Granted, validated 25 June 2025 - [**PA/04197/25** Rabat](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04197-25/rabat-excavate-existing-reservoir): To excavate existing reservoir, construction of sump for water collection and cover both reservoir and sump with a layer of soil as required, construction of… Granted, validated 25 June 2025 - [**PA/04138/25** Rabat](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04138-25/rabat-sanction-residential-farmhouse-as-built): To sanction residential farmhouse as built. Granted, validated 25 June 2025 - [**PA/04123/25** Rabat](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04123-25/rabat-restoration-of-facade-and-increase-of-parapet): Proposed restoration of facade and increase of parapet wall at roof level. Granted, validated 30 July 2025 - [**PA/04089/25** Rabat](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04089-25/rabat-demolition-of-approved-poultry-farm-and-construction): Proposed demolition of approved poultry farm and construction of dwelling. Refused, validated 25 June 2025, 1 floor - [**PA/04070/25** Rabat](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04070-25/rabat-internal-and-external-alterations-to-existing-dwelling): Internal and external alterations to existing dwelling as approved by PB/4960/79 including to demolish existing store and washroom, to construct new washroom… Granted, validated 25 June 2025, 3 floors - [**PA/03976/25** Rabat](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03976-25/rabat-sanctioning-of-changes-from-pa-07158-22): Sanctioning of changes from PA/07158/22, including the change of water reservoir below basement level to an underground cesspit and water reservoir of… Granted, validated 5 November 2025 - [**PA/03925/25** Rabat](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03925-25/rabat-installation-of-telecommunication-mast-and-safety-railing): Proposed installation of telecommunication mast and safety railing. Granted, validated 18 June 2025 - [**PA/03923/25** Rabat](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03923-25/rabat-deposition-of-soil-to-agricultural-land): Deposition of soil to agricultural land. Granted, validated 18 June 2025 - [**PA/03898/25** Rabat](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03898-25/rabat-sanction-telecommunications-mast-and-safety-railing): To sanction telecommunications mast and safety railing. Granted, validated 18 June 2025 - [**PA/03890/25** Rabat](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03890-25/rabat-alterations-to-the-kitchen): Alterations to the kitchen, living and dining area at third floor. Granted, validated 11 June 2025 - [**PA/03831/25** Rabat](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03831-25/rabat-alterations-of-existing-dwelling-including-demolition): Proposed alterations of existing dwelling including demolition, excavation and construction. Existing structures in the immediate vicinity of the existing… Suspended, validated 18 June 2025, 1 floor - [**PA/03825/25** Rabat](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03825-25/rabat-alterations-to-existing-townhouse-including-restoration-of): Alterations to existing townhouse including restoration of facade, replacement of timber balcony and installation of pv panels. Granted, validated 30 July 2025 [Newer](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/rabat?page=6) Page 7 of 25 [Older](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/rabat?page=8)