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/00082/24 Rabat: Alterations and extension to existing farmhouse.
- PA/00076/24 Rabat: Proposed change of use of three in number serviced apartments overlying each other and functioning as annex to hotel to three Class 1 independent residential…
- PA/00057/24 Rabat: Proposed construction of external lift shaft, external ramp, modification to external pavement and modification to common stairwell.
- PA/07794/23 Rabat: To propose the formation of a site access through a timber gate. To propose the construction of two stables and their ancillary facilities.
- PA/07778/23 Rabat: To repair rubble wall, relocate gate, construct a fully underground rainwater reservoir and deposit soil on agricultural land.
- PA/07737/23 Rabat: Proposed restoration of old dwelling and reservoir. Application also includes proposed extensions to dwelling, landscaping works and construction of cesspit…
- PA/07723/23 Rabat: Church restoration.
- PA/07693/23 Rabat: Sanctioning of garage as built from approved permit PA4824/05 including difference in internal height and length.
- PA/07638/23 Rabat: To extend roof structure for clothes drying and minor alterations to approved washroom.
- PA/07577/23 Rabat: Restoration of existing 2-storey facade.
- PA/07564/23 Rabat: Installation of Billboards.
- PA/07489/23 Rabat: Change of use from store to Class 4D establishment, including formation of w.c with anti-room, shop front and shop sign.
- PA/07425/23 Rabat: Alterations and extension to pre-1967 dwelling including construction of pool.
- PA/07372/23 Rabat: To sanction minor differences in second floor apartment from original permit PA2246/73. Changes include minor differences in layout and addition of bedroom,…
- PA/07350/23 Rabat: Sanctioning of a basement store to a quail layer farm approved in PA7912/20.
- PA/07325/23 Rabat: To sanction existing rural room as per 1978 official aerial photo.
- PA/07298/23 Rabat: Proposed construction of two storey dwelling with ancillary swimming pool, deck area/paving and landscaping.
- PA/07138/23 Rabat: Proposed changes to approved PA/4676/21, including layout of pool, back garden, boundary wall and aperture. Proposal includes also minor Sanctioning of site…
- PA/07110/23 Rabat: To sanction rubble walls and timber gate.
- PA/07043/23 Rabat: Alterations from PA5949/16, PA2626/13, including sanctioning of gas tank at roof level, proposed replacement of roof covering the kitchen due to water…
- PA/06988/23 Rabat: Outline application - Construction of 5 terraced houses.
- PA/06985/23 Rabat: Renewal of PA/4525/18: Reconstruction of an existing structure on two floors and the conversion into a carport at ground floor and an overlying dwelling. The…
- PA/06969/23 Rabat: Internal alterations and extension at second floor.
- PA/06925/23 Rabat: To sanction internal alterations, extension of washroom and partitioning of roof with low wall. Changes from PA/02828/03.
- PA/06878/23 Rabat: Proposed outdoor seating area in front of existing confectionery and Class 4D cafeteria as per PA654/18, comprising of tables, chairs and umbrella on existing…
- PA/06863/23 Rabat: To sanction minor internal and external variations in existing Residential Unit partly built prior to 1978 and extended as per PB/02253/81.
- PA/06774/23 Rabat: To carry out alterations to existing ground floor by formation of two garages, one shop Class 4B, including new sign, and common area with lift. Carry out…
- PA/06738/23 Rabat: To convert existing three residential units into a boutique tourism accommodation (Class 3A). The proposal includes part demolition, extension at roof level,…
- PA/06735/23 Rabat: To sanction construction of rubble walls, opening in existing pre-1967 rubble wall, demolition of pre-1967 rubble walls and deposition of soil. Proposed…
- PA/06734/23 Rabat: Proposed change in design of balconies on front facade and minor internal alterations at basement level.
- PA/06698/23 Rabat: Dismantling and reconstruction of dilapidated rubble wall.
- PA/06689/23 Rabat: Proposed internal and external alterations to approved permit PA/02221/23.
- PA/06661/23 Rabat: To sanction existing garage and maisonette as built, carry out alterations to subdivide the dwelling into 2 separate units including the addition of a lift,…
- PA/06634/23 Rabat: To demolish existing ground floor garage. Construction of ground floor garage and an overlying maisonette (1 unit).
- PA/06626/23 Rabat: To sanction agricultural store, underlying water reservoir, and timber structure.
- PA/06623/23 Rabat: Change of use from catechism centre to residential (apartment) as per original approved use, including proposed alterations and sanctioning of alterations as…
- PA/06622/23 Rabat: To introduce external lift in existing courtyard.
- PA/06565/23 Rabat: To sanction change of use from games room and library approved in PA7492/20 into guest rooms (Class 3A).
- PA/06562/23 Rabat: Maintenance and reconstruction of rubble walls.
- PA/06537/23 Rabat: Demolition of existing dilapidated pre-1967 agriculture store (hut). Excavation and construction of basement and ground floor agriculture store. Excavation…
- PA/06516/23 Rabat: Proposed rehabilitation of a derelict old courtyard house at 46, Triq il-Katakombi, Rabat including: dismantling of accretions of no value including concrete…
- PA/06491/23 Rabat: Sanctioning of retaining rubble wall and outdoor welding area (Class 5A). Proposed change in the material of retaining wall from masonry stone to rubble wall.…
- PA/06485/23 Rabat: Alterations and extension to pre-1967 dwelling.
- PA/06462/23 Rabat: Sub-division to an existing dwelling to create a separate dwelling at first floor level. The proposal also includes internal and external alterations.
- PA/06456/23 Rabat: Minor alterations to the internal layout and increase in height of room at first floor.
- PA/06454/23 Rabat: To sanction rubble wall. Proposed 100cu.m reservoir, pump room and timber gate in existing opening in rubble wall.
- PA/06445/23 Rabat: To sanction minor external alterations to facades on Triq tal-Virtu and Triq San Vincenz Ferreri including the extension of common party walls at receded…
- PA/06434/23 Rabat: Reinstatement and construction of rubble walls and fixing of timber gate.
- PA/06327/23 Rabat: To renew PA5443/18 - To divide shop approved in PA4241/05 into two separate shops. To redesign access to shops.
- PA/06307/23 Rabat: To sanction rubble wall. Proposed 100cu.m reservoir, pump room and timber gate in existing opening in rubble wall.