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. Granted, validated 3 June 2026, decided 30 October 2026
PA/00692/26 Rabat: Internal and external alterations to a first floor apartment including sanctioning of chimney. Granted, validated 17 June 2026, decided 29 October 2026
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. Granted, validated 3 June 2026, decided 29 October 2026
PA/03003/26 Rabat: To sanction variations to works approved in PA766/23 and PA4748/15. Granted, validated 13 May 2026, decided 27 October 2026
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… Granted, validated 17 June 2026, 1 floor, decided 27 October 2026

Latest applications in Rabat

PA/02746/23 Rabat: Proposed recessed addition at roof level, largely sunken in within overall building height, to provide another bedroom suite and small extension to existing… Granted, validated 2 August 2023
PA/02742/23 Rabat: Proposed changes to PA/06695/18, proposal includes 1 new residential unit and other minor changes. Granted, validated 22 June 2023
PA/02712/23 Rabat: To sanction as built from original permit. Sanctioning includes internal alterations, closure of facade balcony and construction of washroom. Works include… Granted, validated 31 July 2023
PA/02686/23 Rabat: Minor internal alterations to dwelling and removal of shop signs plus change of use of pre-92 Class 4B shops to dwelling-interconnected residential garage and… Granted, validated 17 May 2023
PA/02671/23 Rabat: To convert a pre-1967 property to a Class 4D restaurant and the re-design of the facade. Granted, validated 17 May 2023
PA/02637/23 Rabat: To restore facade and maintain/replace timber doors. Granted, validated 25 September 2023
PA/02595/23 Rabat: To sanction agricultural store and proposed reservoir. Granted, validated 31 May 2023
PA/02524/23 Rabat: To remove ramp and install lift, to increase an entrance and a circular staircase leading from ground floor to basement level on Triq Manuel Vitale and to… Granted, validated 3 May 2023
PA/02510/23 Rabat: To sanction change in site configuration and internal alterations to plans approved with PA1956/20. Granted, validated 13 June 2023
PA/02486/23 Rabat: To sanction alterations to PA/08274/20, including internal and external changes at all levels, minor changes to side and back facade. Proposed addition of a… Granted, validated 3 May 2023
PA/02434/23 Rabat: Change of use from Class 4B (ironmongery) to Class 4D (restaurant). Application also includes some minor internal alterations. and the installation of a shop… Refused, validated 10 May 2023
PA/02429/23 Rabat: To sanction existing garage as built. Refused, validated 3 May 2023
PA/02407/23 Rabat: To demolish existing terraced house and construct basement garages and overlying maisonette, three apartments and penthouse. Granted, validated 21 June 2023, 3 floors plus a receded floor
PA/02402/23 Rabat: To replace door aperture of a pre-1968 agricultural store at Tal-Virtu’ Rabat. Granted, validated 8 June 2023
PA/02391/23 Rabat: To sanction variations to residential unit approved in PB 1595/92/2763/91. To sanction construction of external staircase on approved paved area. To construct… Granted, validated 3 May 2023, 2 floors
PA/02365/23 Rabat: Changes to layout at ground floor with a small extension into garden. Granted, validated 31 May 2023
PA/02266/23 Rabat: To sanction pre and post 1978 farmhouse and agricultural stores. Refused, validated 26 April 2023
PA/02256/23 Rabat: Internal and external alterations to existing dwelling including to demolish existing terrace, bathrooms and washroom, and construct new terrace, bathrooms,… Granted, validated 5 July 2023
PA/02221/23 Rabat: To sanction property as built from that approved in PA3189/73 and proposed lowering of garage door lintol. Granted, validated 23 May 2023
PA/02214/23 Rabat: To construct new greenhouse and to relocate greenhouse with overlying PV panels approved in PA/0937/20. Granted, validated 10 May 2023
PA/02209/23 Rabat: To install steel structure to create multi purpose hall at first floor and chapel at ground floor instead of the existing high chapel. To construct staircase… Granted, validated 26 April 2023
PA/02201/23 Rabat: To construct 5 stables and their ancillaries and facilities. To construct sheep pen. Granted, validated 26 April 2023
PA/02185/23 Rabat: Proposed construction of basement garages, 4 maisonettes at ground floor level, 12 apartments at first, second and third floor level plus 2 overlying… Granted, validated 19 April 2023, 4 floors plus a receded floor
PA/02170/23 Rabat: Demolition of the existing building and construction of a new residential unit with garage and swimming pool. Withdrawn, validated 19 April 2023
PA/02131/23 Rabat: Proposed subdivision of property and creation of a new residence in Category 2 by the construction of a room at first floor level, the creation of a garage… Granted, validated 19 April 2023
PA/02059/23 Rabat: Construction of a substation. Withdrawn, validated 28 June 2023
PA/02045/23 Rabat: To demolish existing dwelling retaining facade and construct 1 garage at ground floor level and 4no apartments at first, second, third and receded floor… Granted, validated 12 April 2023, 4 floors plus a receded floor
PA/02025/23 Rabat: To carry out internal alterations to common parts, apartment, apartment 2 and roof to accommodate the installation of a domestic passenger lift. Granted, validated 23 May 2023
PA/01866/23 Rabat: Proposed minor internal and external alterations to pre-1967 property. The proposal includes the installation of pv panels at roof level, the restoration of… Granted, validated 5 April 2023
PA/01816/23 Rabat: Renewal of permit PA/03928/17 to amend permit PA3193/15 including the construction of a basement level and a washroom at roof level (to cover blank party… Granted, validated 28 April 2023
PA/01766/23 Rabat: To sanction agricultural store and increase its height, proposed installation of new gate and restoration/construction of rubble walls and… Granted, validated 29 March 2023
PA/01754/23 Rabat: To sanction the rebuilding of a pre-1968 agricultural tools room & additional room, rebuilding of rubble wall, deposition of soil and placement of solar… Pending, validated 29 March 2023
PA/01745/23 Rabat: Change of use from existing Class 4B shop covered by PA/02475/07 to ground floor maisonette including internal and external alterations. Granted, validated 29 March 2023
PA/01735/23 Rabat: To sanction minor internal and external alteration from approved planning permit PA7699/17, including changes to elements in façade. Granted, validated 24 April 2023
PA/01734/23 Rabat: Alterations to a pre-1968 first floor maisonette. Proposal also includes the construction of a second floor with an overlying washroom. Granted, validated 29 March 2023, 3 floors
PA/01693/23 Rabat: To demolish rooms. To sanction agri store used by bee keeper. To sanction pump room and above ground reservoir and to construct underground reservoir. Withdrawn, validated 29 March 2023
PA/01638/23 Rabat: To sanction the additional partitions to create a wc (mechanically ventilated) and a shaft and surveying discrepancies. Granted, validated 8 May 2023
PA/01637/23 Rabat: Removal of accretions in courtyard, removal of internal staircase to reinstate roof slab in timber beams and xorok, and to carry out minor internal alterations. Granted, validated 22 March 2023
PA/01568/23 Rabat: Proposed internal alterations to dwelling covered by PA8302/21 including skylight between basement and ground floor plans, opening of walls at ground floor… Withdrawn, validated 22 March 2023
PA/01556/23 Rabat: Proposed internal and external changes in office building, demolition and reconstruction of garage and security area, addition of rubble wall in certain… Granted, validated 22 March 2023
PA/01523/23 Rabat: To sanction internal alterations to garage complex from PA04950/01 due to configuration of site. Granted, validated 31 May 2023
PA/01513/23 Rabat: Renewal to PA3455/17 (To demolish existing dilapidated dwelling. Proposed construction of semidetached dwelling with basement, ground and first floor,… Granted, validated 20 April 2023, 2 floors
PA/01506/23 Rabat: Renewal of PA06232/18 (Additional floor to approved permit PA04324/15 and changes to internal layout at all floors including introduction of lift and shifting… Granted, validated 15 March 2023
PA/01479/23 Rabat: Change of use from store to Class 4B shop. Proposal also includes for the change of signs from 1 to 2 and low lying wall dividing commercial entities. Granted, validated 15 March 2023
PA/01448/23 Rabat: Extension of a Class 3A guesthouse as approved per PA08649/20. The extension will consist of 3 bedrooms. Works include the increase of 1 receded floor level,… Granted, validated 17 May 2023
PA/01430/23 Rabat: Sanctioning of pre-1994 agricultural store as built. Proposed removal of concrete ground in front of agricultural store and proposed beaten earth. Refused, validated 15 March 2023
PA/01407/23 Rabat: To sanction internal and external alterations to all levels from that approved in PB4551/83. Granted, validated 21 June 2023
PA/01384/23 Rabat: Proposed removal of accretions, retention and sanctioning of pre-1994 open reservoir and agricultural store as well as deposition of soil on recognised… Withdrawn, validated 8 March 2023
PA/01348/23 Rabat: Minor internal alterations to the existing pre-1967 dwelling to increase the width of the existing internal windows, to construct a new bedroom at a… Granted, validated 8 March 2023, 3 floors
PA/01345/23 Rabat: Proposed demolition of existing domestic stores and proposed construction of a maisonette. Withdrawn, validated 15 March 2023