Planning applications in Rabat
1,207 planning applications since 11 November 2019: 688 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, Roderick Camilleri, Carmel Farrugia, X,Y,Z Architecture & Design, Mannie Galea.
Latest decisions in Rabat
- PA/00660/26 Rabat: To change aperture material from timber to UPVC timber like.
- PA/00692/26 Rabat: Internal and external alterations to a first floor apartment including sanctioning of chimney.
- PA/03467/26 Rabat: Sanctioning of three apartments as built. Change of use of part Class 4B/4C shop into a pastizzeria. Non structural elevation alterations including materials.
- PA/03003/26 Rabat: To sanction variations to works approved in PA766/23 and PA4748/15.
- PA/04171/26 Rabat: 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…
Latest applications in Rabat
- PA/00581/25 Rabat: To sanction construction of franka wall.
- PA/00561/25 Rabat: Demolition of existing guest house and construction of a residential block containing a total of 3 lock-up garages at street level and 4 residential units…
- PA/00530/25 Rabat: Sanctioning of pre-1967 room including the reconstructed roof slab using similar materials (timber beams and xorok).
- PA/00525/25 Rabat: To construct rubble walls infills matching existing gaggazza stones on site on upper perimeter extents, repair of façade rubble walls, repair and restoration…
- PA/00513/25 Rabat: Proposed restoration of the existing facade and proposed demolition of existing two rooms and w.c. and construction of same rooms with same dimensions.
- PA/00511/25 Rabat: To sanction changes from approved permit PA/922/98 and proposed internal alterations at all levels. Proposed restoration of facade.
- PA/00460/25 Rabat: Minor internal alterations, extension at roof level and changes to elements in facade.
- PA/00426/25 Rabat: Sanctioning of closing off of high level kitchen window.
- PA/00424/25 Rabat: Addition of four public service parking spaces to an approved garage at ground floor level.
- PA/00325/25 Rabat: Renewal of permit PA/07330/19 - Restoration of facade, minor internal alterations at ground and first floor, part demolition and re-construction at the rear…
- PA/00274/25 Rabat: Proposed reconstruction a pre-1967 room's roof, proposed part reconstruction of a partly damage pre-1967 room, demolition of a low ceiling room, and the…
- PA/00262/25 Rabat: Proposed construction of agricultural store, pump room and underlying reservoir.
- PA/00241/25 Rabat: Conversion of private garage to Class 4B (retail exc. green grocer, mini market, fishmonger and butcher), including installation of signage and minor internal…
- PA/00203/25 Rabat: To sanction installation of gate and adjoining rubble wall receded entrance. To sanction enhancement of field through deposition of good agricultural soil and…
- PA/00186/25 Rabat: Renewal of PA/04975/16 - Restoration and rehabilitation of farmstead and conversion into 4 Class 1 residential units. Proposal includes demolition works and…
- PA/00177/25 Rabat: Alterations and additions pre-1967 dwelling consisting of alterations of walls, replacement of ceiling and construction of washroom at roof level and…
- PA/00148/25 Rabat: Restoration of existing facade.
- PA/00114/25 Rabat: To sanction existing sign in Class 4B shop.
- PA/00108/25 Rabat: Demolition of existing villa, excavation and construction of 1 fully-detached villa with basement garage and swimming pool.
- PA/00095/25 Rabat: To sanction variations to works built differently from those approved in PB5682/82 including chimney. To construct four courses on parapet wall at roof level…
- PA/08692/24 Rabat: Proposed conversion of 2 tenements into 1 dwelling. Proposal includes internal demolition structure (facade to be retained), construction and formation of…
- PA/08579/24 Rabat: Changes to the approved permit PA/7942/20. This application includes a slight shift in the position of the lift from its originally approved location,…
- PA/08480/24 Rabat: Realignment of existing rubble wall, proposed excavation and construction of agricultural store and reservoir.
- PA/08446/24 Rabat: To carry out alterations and change of use from pre-1967 winery to Class 3C assembly and leisure (recreational) area for children, to sanction minor…
- PA/08405/24 Rabat: Proposed widening of facade aperture from that approved in PA2609/08. Proposal includes also the sanctioning of minor changes on the facade including the…
- PA/08353/24 Rabat: Proposed alterations and extension to existing 2 town houses.
- PA/08336/24 Rabat: Demolition of existing terraced house and construction of terraced house including Casa Bottega (Class 1D).
- PA/08277/24 Rabat: Demolish existing rural structures and reconstruct as per 1968 footprint.
- PA/08162/24 Rabat: To sanction private garage as built.
- PA/08156/24 Rabat: Proposed demolition of existing property construction of terraced house including one car garage and lift.
- PA/08141/24 Rabat: Sanctioning of existing semi-basement garage and ramp covered by PA/04160/03.
- PA/08139/24 Rabat: Proposed internal alterations, along with the replacement of dangerous structural elements including an extension at the roof level of an existing townhouse.
- PA/08086/24 Rabat: Sanctioning of changes to existing pre-1967 agricultural room.
- PA/08082/24 Rabat: To excavate and construct a fully underground, round water reservoir in clay and construct an ancillary pump room on top of it.
- PA/08026/24 Rabat: To carry out internal alterations to existing pre-1968 dwelling, extend main staircase to basement and roof floor. To install a jacuzzi at roof level and…
- PA/07977/24 Rabat: Sanctioning of internal alterations and subdivision of approved dwelling (PA/03145/10) into two residential units.
- PA/07926/24 Rabat: Proposed alterations to terraced house by removing old accretions at the back part of the property, redesign of back garden, proposed above ground pool,…
- PA/07864/24 Rabat: To renew PA/00920/20 (Renewal of PA/03198/14). Construction of underground water reservoir.
- PA/07726/24 Rabat: Inserting of lift and staircase at existing garage level, alterations to existing units at first and second floor level; demolition of existing common…
- PA/07707/24 Rabat: Proposed cladding of the existing reservoir with rubble wall, installing a timber-clad gate, and laying existing PV panels flat.
- PA/07687/24 Rabat: Demolition of an existing terraced house and construction of a single dwelling having 3 floors and a set-back.
- PA/07677/24 Rabat: Sanctioning of the existing property as per approved permits (PA/01026/00, GD/00474/99 and GD/02795/99). The application also includes the sanctioning of pv…
- PA/07668/24 Rabat: Dismantling and reinstatement/reconstruction of deteriorated garden party wall.
- PA/07594/24 Rabat: To sanction minor changes in layout to dwelling approved by PB/01615/81 and PB/03078/81.
- PA/07549/24 Rabat: Modifications to approved permit PA/01679/22. Changes include alterations to internal layout plans at upper ground and first floor levels, alterations to…
- PA/07484/24 Rabat: Redesign of existing roof area, including installation of jacuzzi.
- PA/07472/24 Rabat: To sanction minor alterations to basement and ground floor pertaining to existing permit PA 3618/23. To propose a different location of the approved cesspit…
- PA/07443/24 Rabat: To sanction property as built and change of use from Class 4B (retail) to Class 4B (mini market) including butcher, and installation of signage.
- PA/07436/24 Rabat: Proposed installation of removable bollards and chains to secure private property. Application includes the replanting of existing trees in front area.
- PA/07394/24 Rabat: Proposed alterations to existing dwelling including demolition of dilapidated rooms and construction of private car garage and extension to existing domestic…