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/06285/23 Rabat: To demolish existing residence, excavate for water reservoir and lift pit, and construct 3 basement garages, overlying ground floor maisonette and 3 overlying…
- PA/06202/23 Rabat: Repair, restoration and reconstruction of existing and partially collapsed rubble walls up to existing levels only.
- PA/06180/23 Rabat: Construction of a substation within the school boundary.
- PA/06167/23 Rabat: Internal alterations including the proposal of lift and addition of bedroom at roof level. Changing of the existing balcony, external apertures, and façade…
- PA/06141/23 Rabat: Proposed minor changes to existing dwelling and construction of additional second floor.
- PA/06133/23 Rabat: Sanctioning of existing terraced house as built. Demolition of store. Construction of wall and openings to back face. To propose salon (Class 4B).
- PA/06105/23 Rabat: Proposed internal changes to layout at ground floor level to guesthouse (Class3A) from that as approved in PA/05734/20.
- PA/06082/23 Rabat: Renewal of PA/04314/18 for the proposed change of use to a Class 4C food and drink establishment (no cooking) as per LN74/2014, including signage. Proposal to…
- PA/06050/23 Rabat: Proposed screening around the outdoor a/c units.
- PA/06039/23 Rabat: Proposed construction of semi detached dwelling with garage, reservoir, cesspit, pool at ground floor level and installation of pv panels at first floor.
- PA/05994/23 Rabat: Alterations from PA5949/16, PA2626/13, including change of use from Class 6 and Class 4D to Class 3A guest house (4 rooms).
- PA/05947/23 Rabat: Proposed alterations to existing block of apartments. Development is to include addition of a lift, minor alterations to second floor and extension of said…
- PA/05867/23 Rabat: To demolish existing washroom and construct an apartment and a penthouse. Works to also include reconfiguration of common staircase, installation of a lift…
- PA/05845/23 Rabat: To partially demolish existing house and build a new townhouse with a roof top pool.
- PA/05730/23 Rabat: To sanction changes from approved permit PAPB1861/92 with respect to a garage at road level.
- PA/05710/23 Rabat: To remove structures in field and to construct new sheep farm as an extension to an existing sheep farm. To construct hay store on roof of old sheep farm. To…
- PA/05652/23 Rabat: To sanction existing first floor maisonette and washroom at roof level, including correction of site plan from that approved in PA5135/97.
- PA/05643/23 Rabat: To construct pump room adjacent to water reservoir as approved in PA1730/21.
- PA/05634/23 Rabat: Demolition of existing dwelling, excavation works, and construction of basement garages, two maisonettes, 6 apartments and penthouse. Application also…
- PA/05602/23 Rabat: Restoration of two facades pertaining to the same property.
- PA/05572/23 Rabat: Extension of a terraced house and minor internal alterations.
- PA/05497/23 Rabat: Re-construction of existing random dry rubble walls.
- PA/05483/23 Rabat: Sanctioning of property, as built.
- PA/05472/23 Rabat: Sanctioning of changes to pre-1994 dwelling (from approved PB1059/81). Proposal includes also sanctioning to interconnected garden, animal enclosures, store,…
- PA/05367/23 Rabat: Proposed change of use from Class 4B to Class 4A office and minor internal alterations.
- PA/05329/23 Rabat: Proposed construction of 1.2m high rubble wall and installation of timber gate.
- PA/05324/23 Rabat: Proposed raising of existing rubble wall, construction of rubble wall, installation of gate and replacing disused road, which has been relocated, with soil.…
- PA/05309/23 Rabat: To sanction changes from as approved in PA6153/08 to as built.
- PA/05260/23 Rabat: To proposed internal/external alterations to an existing pre-1968 dwelling including the removal of a washroom to allow the inclusion of a receded level.
- PA/05197/23 Rabat: Proposed development including the construction of additional floors and the conversion of existing single dwelling into four residential units. Development…
- PA/05186/23 Rabat: Proposed internal alterations consisting of displacement of walls and changes to apertures. Proposal also includes construction of pool on roof top.
- PA/05157/23 Rabat: Renewal of PA/04208/15 - Structural alterations to convert a dwelling into two and construction of penthouse over site covered by PA 4445/04.
- PA/05145/23 Rabat: Proposed change of use from previously police licensed confectionary into a class 4C cafeteria. Works include internal alterations and bar installation.
- PA/05081/23 Rabat: Correction of site from previously approved permit PA7297/03. Internal alterations to house of character, including shifting of walls and room uses. Removal…
- PA/05067/23 Rabat: Change of use from a beauty salon to a class 4B outlet with a small class 4C area. Proposal includes internal & external alterations and fixing of a sign.
- PA/05033/23 Rabat: Renewal of PA/04772/18 - change of use from garage to Class 4 shop - convenience goods
- PA/04980/23 Rabat: To propose minor internal alterations to an existing pre-1967 dwelling and to construct a washroom at roof level and parapet wall.
- PA/04972/23 Rabat: Construction of store within field with underlying reservoir, replacement of roof in pre-existing structure, construction of new front wall with new gate…
- PA/04945/23 Rabat: Subdivision from one residential unit into two separate residential units.
- PA/04805/23 Rabat: To sanction property as built from that approved in PB1467/77 and proposed internal alterations at first floor.
- PA/04702/23 Rabat: Renewal to PA2510/18 - Proposed demolition of terraced house and proposed construction of garage and water reservoir at basement level, four overlying…
- PA/04672/23 Rabat: To construct a 2 storey structure to form two separate dwellings with pools and basements.
- PA/04668/23 Rabat: 1. To carry out internal alterations. 2. To construct an additional floor at existing roof level, at to the same height of existing surrounding commitments 3.…
- PA/04661/23 Rabat: To sanction property approved under PA3375/15 as built and correction of site due to incorrect survey.
- PA/04650/23 Rabat: Renewal of the development permission PA7975/17 for the conservation of the main belfry and maintenance of roof areas.
- PA/04627/23 Rabat: To demolish garage as existing and rebuilding garage on existing site area.
- PA/04621/23 Rabat: To sanction variations in garage from that approved in PA1565/82.
- PA/04610/23 Rabat: Internal alterations to an existing first floor maisonette (pre-1967). Internal alterations consist of the closing of apertures, removal of internal…
- PA/04575/23 Rabat: Correction of the site from PB5272/87 and to sanction garage from that approved in PB5272/87.
- PA/04559/23 Rabat: To sanction location of existing reservoirs and the proposed construction of an additional reservoir and pump room.