Planning applications in Rabat
1,207 planning applications since 11 November 2019: 689 granted, 43 refused, 140 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/07347/24 Rabat: Sanctioning of ground floor level and variations from the official building alignment.
- PA/07249/24 Rabat: To sanction extension to a pre-1967 dwelling and minor internal and external alterations including opening of a door and demolition of part of existing…
- PA/07174/24 Rabat: To sanction extension to residential farmhouse.
- PA/07163/24 Rabat: To demolish part of collapsed wall and reconstruct. The proposal include also the reconstruction of collapsed ceiling of pre-1967.
- PA/07162/24 Rabat: To conserve, rehabilitate, and construct an extension with a pool to a pre-1967 dwelling.
- PA/07110/24 Rabat: To demolish two residences and construct ground floor garages and overlying residential units.
- PA/07091/24 Rabat: The demolition of 2 rooms at second floor level and the construction of an additional floor, which is overlying a first floor maisonette and will consist of a…
- PA/07071/24 Rabat: To sanction internal and external alterations and to sanction existing chimney (site subject to PA/1656/08), and proposed internal and external alterations.
- PA/07046/24 Rabat: Outline application - To construct semi-detached villa in category three settlement.
- PA/07033/24 Rabat: To sanction variations to internal layout at all floors and to sanction variations to the facade of the old peoples home approved in PA 798/20.
- PA/07019/24 Rabat: Change of use from garage to residential.
- PA/06993/24 Rabat: Masterplan for the rehabilitation of existing quarry and after use as a solar farm at ground floor level, including 9 greenhouses, and to including…
- PA/06961/24 Rabat: Proposed minor internal and external alterations over site covered by RG/01313/23.
- PA/06957/24 Rabat: To sanction as built, existing dwelling at the first-floor level and a domestic store at roof level. The block of apartments was constructed in 1970s.
- PA/06908/24 Rabat: To construct a detached villa on plot 3, as per parceling of land in PA 6488/16, including a washroom at roof level and a garage within the side curtilage.
- PA/06891/24 Rabat: Internal and external alterations to existing dwelling, and the construction of pool.
- PA/06851/24 Rabat: To carry out minor internal alterations to existing apartment No 8 approved with PA/02510/23.
- PA/06701/24 Rabat: Replacement of roof over stairwell and maintenance of walls (including replacement of deteriorated stone) below dpc.
- PA/06679/24 Rabat: To sanction alterations carried out in pre-1968 house of character and restoration of facade.
- PA/06553/24 Rabat: To carry out internal alterations, to add rooms at roof level, to form a parapet wall for safety reasons and to restore facade.
- PA/06506/24 Rabat: Sanctioning of internal and external variations from approved PA10961/18. Thee include change in internal heights, decking, jacuzzi and size of pool at…
- PA/06483/24 Rabat: To replace existing apertures with timber white apertures.
- PA/06379/24 Rabat: Alterations to existing townhouse. Demolition and shifting of internal walls and staircase, change of use of habitable rooms at basement level to garage for…
- PA/06378/24 Rabat: To demolish existing roof structure, carry out alterations at levels 1 and 2, erect additional flat at level 3 and a receded floor at level 4 and lift…
- PA/06372/24 Rabat: To sanction internal and external variations from PA/09007/17. Proposed works to include extension of living space at ground floor level.
- PA/06343/24 Rabat: Proposed internal alterations to existing Class 4D Restaurant, including mezzanine level.
- PA/06326/24 Rabat: Proposed excavation to the required levels to construct an underground reservoir and pump room for agricultural purposes.
- PA/06293/24 Rabat: Demolition of existing dilapidated pre-1967 agricultural store. Proposed excavation and construction of underground reservoir, construction of agricultural…
- PA/06279/24 Rabat: To demolish dilapidated structure (mainly pre-1968), and re-construction of 1968 footprint, as agricultural store.
- PA/06216/24 Rabat: To sanction internal and external alterations to all levels from PA7170/22.
- PA/06206/24 Rabat: To sanction some minor internal and external alterations to already approved permit PA/07570/19.
- PA/06204/24 Rabat: Proposed internal alterations to existing 2nd-floor level maisonette including new aluminum apertures onto the facades.
- PA/06191/24 Rabat: To construct a residential unit overlying an existing garage, within a Category 3 - ODZ settlement.
- PA/06081/24 Rabat: To convert the existing basement level (pre-1967) into a domestic garage (Class 1) by removing internal partitions and recasting slab above. The removal of…
- PA/06065/24 Rabat: To sanction minor realignment of rubble wall and slight shifting of location of greenhouses approved in PA10446/17. To erect three new greenhouses.
- PA/06057/24 Rabat: Demolition of existing first and second floor levels, alterations at ground floor and construction of two overlying apartments, and washroom at roof level.
- PA/05989/24 Rabat: Proposed construction of semi-detached villa, including excavation of basement garage and washroom at roof level.
- PA/05962/24 Rabat: To sanction ground and first floor level as built. Proposed alterations/extensions at 2nd floor level. Proposed new dwelling at third/receded floor level.
- PA/05946/24 Rabat: This application seeks to sanction minor internal alterations from PA/04649/02. The works include a cellar at basement level and a side elevation on Triq…
- PA/05939/24 Rabat: Demolition of existing dwelling, construction of ground floor garage, 3 apartments and receded apartment including pool.
- PA/05937/24 Rabat: To relocate agricultural store from site approved in PA 8545/19 to a different location, but within the same field. Minor alterations to approved landscaping…
- PA/05878/24 Rabat: Reinstatement of dilapidated roof of a pre-1967 agricultural room, construction of rubble walls at entrance of agricultural land and the installation of a…
- PA/05865/24 Rabat: Restoration of the Sacro Monte and environs.
- PA/05852/24 Rabat: To excavate site to construct an underground water reservoir. To construct a two storey residential unit adjoining store approved in PA 1036/12 with the…
- PA/05816/24 Rabat: To demolish existing garages, excavation and construction of basement garage, and construction of one residential unit in Category 3 settlement.
- PA/05809/24 Rabat: To demolish a number of dilapidated structures established pre-1968 to allow the construction of a new agricultural store. The proposal shall also include the…
- PA/05805/24 Rabat: Renewal - Change of use from Class 4B to Class 1 (residential unit).
- PA/05765/24 Rabat: To develop an agricultural store room over existing reservoir and planting of trees.
- PA/05757/24 Rabat: Proposed agricultural store and repair of rubble walls within site, including fixing of access gate, proposed reservoir, and proposed addition of top soil in…
- PA/05681/24 Rabat: Proposed installation of pv panels at roof level.