Planning applications in Rabat
1,216 planning applications since 11 November 2019: 714 granted, 44 refused, 140 pending. Tallest granted: 7 floors. 225 applications so far in 2026, 59 validated in the last 90 days. 94% of decided applications were granted. Granted buildings are typically 3 floors. 1,009 residential units applied for.
Most common works: Sanctioning (421), Demolition & New Construction (Residential) (133), Agricultural (77), Change of Use (76), 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/04552/23 Rabat: To sanction a domestic store and a drying area on the first floor.
- PA/04549/23 Rabat: To sanction the use of Class 4A offices.
- PA/04470/23 Rabat: To construct an agricultural store with underlying reservoir, as per policy 2.5a and 2.7a of RPDG 2014. To construct rubble wall along site boundary to…
- PA/04407/23 Rabat: To demolish existing residence, excavate basement and construct basement parking spaces, ground floor maisonette, apartments at first, second and third floor…
- PA/04395/23 Rabat: To sanction property as built including changes to elements in the façade and other minor internal alterations from approved planning permit PA3931/20.
- PA/04338/23 Rabat: Proposed subdivision of existing dwelling to create 2 maisonettes. Proposed including internal and external alterations including changes in internal wall…
- PA/04333/23 Rabat: To sanction alterations to basement garage due to SCH requirements as well as to part of existing facade. Proposed extension to washrooms and amendments to…
- PA/04313/23 Rabat: Rehabilitation of agricultural holding for olive harvesting, deposit of soil on agricultural land, an agricultural store room and planting of trees.
- PA/04300/23 Rabat: The proposed sanctioning of extension to existing pre-1978 structure and to sanction its use as a residence and agriculture store.
- PA/04270/23 Rabat: Additions and alterations to existing building. Works include changes to elevations of villa(residential) and sanctioning of works already carried out.
- PA/04266/23 Rabat: To sanction existing dwelling as built. Sanctioning includes correction of site boundary following survey, minor changes in room layouts, changing of…
- PA/04191/23 Rabat: To demolish existing building and trimming of site. Proposed construction of parking spaces at ground floor and reservoir, 3 apartments at 1st, 2nd 3rd floor…
- PA/04184/23 Rabat: To sanction a store room for agricultural implements and agricultural store for sulphate.
- PA/04159/23 Rabat: Renewal of PA/10656/17 with the following description: Amended application to PA/2213/17 icw minor internal alterations to penthouses consisting of extension…
- PA/04086/23 Rabat: Internal and external alterations to existing dwelling, demolition of first floor and construction of first floor and receded second floor.
- PA/04048/23 Rabat: To demolish roof structures approved in PA2294/16.
- PA/04041/23 Rabat: Proposed restoration of the façade to dwelling covered by PA/08045/21 and sanctioning of partial restoration of façade. Proposed fixing of awning at roof level.
- PA/04026/23 Rabat: Alterations to existing pre-1967 private car garage, including replacement of the existing roof. Proposed construction of overlying maisonette.
- PA/03980/23 Rabat: To sanction variations in showroom from that approved in PA/04553/02.
- PA/03896/23 Rabat: To sanction garage complex as built - changes from PA/04950/01. Reconstruction of pavement fronting ramp including removal of concrete encroachment on tarmac.
- PA/03842/23 Rabat: To install a balcony at first floor level over back yard and changes to fenestration of study room.
- PA/03815/23 Rabat: To sanction differences from approved shop (PA3209/99) including wc.
- PA/03771/23 Rabat: To propose conservation works to the external building envelope of the chapel including the chapel parvis and surrounding landscaping.
- PA/03740/23 Rabat: To sanction garage as built and propose construction of boundary/party wall and proposed opening of back yard door and gate in side garden.
- PA/03696/23 Rabat: To effect internal alterations at ground and first floor levels and extend existing three townhouses at ground to third floor level including roof areas.…
- PA/03686/23 Rabat: Construction of 2 apartments and underlying garage at ground floor in line with approved outline permit PA2643/05, (interconnected with existing garage). This…
- PA/03660/23 Rabat: To demolish existing building and construct 4 garages at lower basement level, 1 garage at upper basement level, 1 maisonette at ground floor with overlying…
- PA/03650/23 Rabat: Demolition of existing structure and construction of 3 basement garages, 1 maisonette, 3 apartments and 1 receded penthouse over site covered by PA893/18.
- PA/03619/23 Rabat: To demolish existing property and construct 3 garages and office (Class 4A) at ground floor, 4 apartments including a duplex apartment at third floor and…
- PA/03618/23 Rabat: Alteration to location of approved extension to existing farmhouses.
- PA/03600/23 Rabat: Sanctioning of minor differences in measurements and proposed internal alterations and extension of internal area of a Class 4B outlet (beauty salon), covered…
- PA/03473/23 Rabat: Proposed demolition of an existing residential unit in order to construct 7 apartments spread on 5 floors (including recessed floor level). The proposal is in…
- PA/03419/23 Rabat: Proposed alterations to existing dwelling and construction of a room at second floor.
- PA/03359/23 Rabat: Proposed sanctioning of changes, from approved permits PA5653/16 and PB2733/92, to existing residence. Application also includes proposed construction of…
- PA/03320/23 Rabat: To change the use from field into a yard to park agricultural machinery and vehicles, construction of a Class 4A office, sorting and packing area, hard…
- PA/03300/23 Rabat: To demolish existing building and construct 5 garages and a Class 4B shop at ground floor level, overlying 6 apartments and 2 penthouses.
- PA/03270/23 Rabat: To sanction room as an extension to an existing pre-1967 structure, water reservoirs, internal rubble walls and dog shelter, proposed timber gates and 2…
- PA/03190/23 Rabat: Construction of an agricultural store.
- PA/03147/23 Rabat: Renewal of PA1313/08. (Amendments to PA4835/02 (Rehabilitation and extension to existing farmhouse). Application calls for the construction of a farmhouse…
- PA/03133/23 Rabat: To sanction internal alterations at first floor level and roof level from PB2617/78. Proposal includes the reconstruction of roof over store and the…
- PA/03059/23 Rabat: Proposed installation of agrivoltaic farm to grow aloe vera crops including excavation and construction of an underground reservoir and utilize an existing…
- PA/03054/23 Rabat: Proposed restoration of façade and third-party wall, replacement of front timber door, replacement of existing internal tiles as well as maintenance and…
- PA/03021/23 Rabat: To propose the construction of a rubble wall around the perimeter of the site to prevent soil erosion during rainfall, the replenishment of already eroded…
- PA/02974/23 Rabat: Proposed extension to existing Class 4D outlet, minor internal and external alterations and proposed outdoor catering area.
- PA/02933/23 Rabat: Alterations to a pre-1968 dwelling which consist of; the creation of an open plan layout at ground floor level, the creation of a lift and new staircase, the…
- PA/02855/23 Rabat: Renewal of PA/09188/17 - Proposed construction of external passenger lift shaft in front of block common part, and ramp at entrance.
- PA/02849/23 Rabat: To replace apertures of a pre-1968 agricultural store at Tal-Virtu’ Rabat.
- PA/02831/23 Rabat: Proposal seeks to convert the current maisonette into two apartments- two bedroom apartment at first floor and three bedroom duplex at second and recessed…
- PA/02819/23 Rabat: To sanction minor changes to layout from originally approved PB1073/81 and sanction access to third party roof at backyard and proposed conversion of boxroom…
- PA/02767/23 Rabat: To demolish and reconstruct borehole station keeping same footprint due to extensive deterioration.