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/05658/24 Rabat: To sanction agricultural store with underlying reservoir as built.
- PA/05657/24 Rabat: To sanction rubble wall as built, proposed rubble wall, proposed timber gate. To sanction deposition of material.
- PA/05596/24 Rabat: To construct 2 residential dwellings with pools, an elevated residential tenement, and a shared garage for parking of private vehicles.
- PA/05591/24 Rabat: Proposed internal alterations, including external alterations at the back of the house, extending into the garden, proposed construction of washroom at roof…
- PA/05560/24 Rabat: Sanctioning of minor internal and external alterations to terraced house as per PA6017/22.
- PA/05535/24 Rabat: Opening part of existing rubble wall to construct a gateway, excavation of water cistern, construction of water cistern and pump room in existing registered…
- PA/05533/24 Rabat: Repair of existing rubble walls within field, and one proposed access gate.
- PA/05508/24 Rabat: Installation of a menu holder and a letter box on the facade of existing Class 4D catering establishment.
- PA/05485/24 Rabat: Sanctioning of property as built.
- PA/05322/24 Rabat: Installation of timber gate to existing legally established field access.
- PA/05312/24 Rabat: Proposed changes to elements in the façade including the replacement of existing apertures and parapet walls. Development also to include the installation of…
- PA/05304/24 Rabat: To sanction agricultural store used by bee keeper and deposition of soil. Excavation of site to required levels for the relocation of the underground…
- PA/05266/24 Rabat: To demolish existing maisonettes and construction of 4 garages and 1 maisonette at ground floor level and 8 overlaying residential dwellings from the first…
- PA/05231/24 Rabat: Proposed change of use of two garages to Class 3C gym and ancillary facilities. Proposal also includes internal and external alterations.
- PA/05184/24 Rabat: To increase size of existing residence by constructing additional floor at first floor level (villa).
- PA/05106/24 Rabat: To sanction existing property as built from approved permits PB1969/73 and PB5161/85 and to propose minor internal and external alterations.
- PA/05052/24 Rabat: Proposed sanctioning of the change of use of Class 4B retail to Class 4C cafeteria. Proposal includes outdoor tables and chairs.
- PA/05007/24 Rabat: Proposed change of use from a pre-1967 dwelling with an interconnected garage, both located at ground floor level to a child care center (Class 2C).
- PA/05000/24 Rabat: To develop a pump room in connection with pre-1978 water reservoir.
- PA/04975/24 Rabat: Alterations and extension to an existing pre-1967 dwelling.
- PA/04918/24 Rabat: Demolition of existing dwelling, retaining facade. Excavation of 1 level basement housing 4 private parking garages, and construction of 1 maisonette…
- PA/04896/24 Rabat: Renewal of permission PA/3936/16: To rehabilitate existing building. Internal alteration works, mainly consisting of the removal of non original structures,…
- PA/04890/24 Rabat: Proposed changes from approved PA/1077/20 which include extension of the garage at ground floor by removing backyard, extension of second floor and…
- PA/04755/24 Rabat: Proposed restoration of facade (Irrestawra Darek Scheme) including installation of chimney.
- PA/04746/24 Rabat: Removal of 10 no. metal inserts on facade and painting of wrought iron railing.
- PA/04634/24 Rabat: Alterations to existing facade.
- PA/04542/24 Rabat: Extension to existing dwelling covered by PA4564/07.
- PA/04520/24 Rabat: Installation of antenna.
- PA/04519/24 Rabat: To construct room circa 11sqm, and underground reservoir and construction of stable for horse, reconstruction of rubble walls and construction of new rubble…
- PA/04498/24 Rabat: Proposed development including the conversion of existing dilapidated building into a Class 3A guest house. Development to include the demolition and…
- PA/04488/24 Rabat: Alteration to existing townhouse which includes a garage at ground floor, demolition of accretion in garden and room at back of property, excavation within…
- PA/04479/24 Rabat: To sanction the construction of pigeon lofts and timber canopy and to place pv panels over canopy and place different kinds of trees from approved PA3836/21…
- PA/04449/24 Rabat: To sanction existing first floor.
- PA/04418/24 Rabat: To change type of tent approved in PA2677/20.
- PA/04397/24 Rabat: To sanction differences in the design of the replacement balcony from that approved in PA2003/22.
- PA/04296/24 Rabat: To demolish existing building and construct basement garages for private cars and five overlying apartments at ground, first, second, third and receded floor…
- PA/04291/24 Rabat: Minor internal and external alterations to maisonettes 2 and 4 approved in PA3873/19. Change of use of maisonettes no. 2 and 4 to two separate Class 4B retail…
- PA/04282/24 Rabat: Conversion of disused industrial farm to eco community farm. Demolition of existing disused farm buildings (Class 7), and replacement with an eco-community…
- PA/04257/24 Rabat: Sanctioning of garage for residential use in existing pre-1978 dwelling.
- PA/04239/24 Rabat: To sanction internal and external layout from approved PA/6573/02 following site survey.
- PA/04220/24 Rabat: Proposed greenhouses, new rubble wall along the common access to other sites, leveling of soil, fence and entrance gate and security room.
- PA/04204/24 Rabat: To sanction minor internal differences from approved in PA5390/18 this includes sanctioning at subdivision of penthouse into 2 separate units.
- PA/04103/24 Rabat: To dismantle existing mid-20th century masonry staircase inclusive of wrought iron handrail and store away for eventual reuse. To install a steel beam floor…
- PA/04099/24 Rabat: To sanction internal alterations and changes to the facade from PAPB2259/72.
- PA/04050/24 Rabat: Proposed demolition of existing terraced house and garage. Excavation of basement level and proposed construction of ground floor maisonette, first, second,…
- PA/03941/24 Rabat: Sanctioning of pre-1967 garage as built including the new concrete floor and stone facade and garage door.
- PA/03736/24 Rabat: To sanction changes to PA/00742/11 and extend dwelling units.
- PA/03719/24 Rabat: Proposed demolition of existing agricultural stores and construction of residential unit including underlying basement, reservoir, and cesspit. Detached house…
- PA/03687/24 Rabat: Proposed alterations to Class 4B shop approved through regularization permit RG/03979/18. Alterations consist mainly of the introduction of a goods lift and…
- PA/03676/24 Rabat: Alterations to include opening of an arched opening in the front façade opening onto Triq San Frangisk; demolition of internal walls; re-organization of…