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/01316/23 Rabat: Demolition and clearing of existing structures, general clearing of site, construction of 4 stables and ancillary rooms, Excavation and construction of…
- PA/01306/23 Rabat: Minor alterations to existing terraced house; including projecting of facade within front garden, mirroring of garage door entrance and extension of first…
- PA/01282/23 Rabat: To sanction agricultural store.
- PA/01249/23 Rabat: Sanctioning of animal enclosure and proposed alterations to existing gate.
- PA/01190/23 Rabat: 1. Construction of washroom at roof level matching the height of the neighbouring property. 2. External and internal alterations to existing dwelling.
- PA/01185/23 Rabat: Proposed change of use from garage to Class 4B and installation of sign.
- PA/01133/23 Rabat: To carry out alteration to newly acquired rear-adjacent garden, introduction of shallow pool, minor alterations to existing garden walls and to introduce…
- PA/01106/23 Rabat: Proposed changes from approved PA3223/21. Changes consist of the removal of a partition in kitchen, and shifting of parapet wall at roof level, correction of…
- PA/01105/23 Rabat: Proposed part change of use of guesthouse approved in PA5734/20 to Class 4B shop, internal alterations and proposed sign.
- PA/01067/23 Rabat: Removal of accretions and extension to property.
- PA/01002/23 Rabat: Reconstruction of pre-1978 part collapsed agrictural store/garage.
- PA/00995/23 Rabat: To sanction alterations and extensions to pre-1967 farmhouse.
- PA/00943/23 Rabat: Internal alterations and addition at second floor.
- PA/00914/23 Rabat: To sanction reinstatement and construction of random rubble walls, formation of ramps, deposit on site of agricultural soil and to propose the installation of…
- PA/00909/23 Rabat: To sanction existing dwelling, including reservoir, agri-store, two stables and paddock.
- PA/00850/23 Rabat: To demolish and re-construct agricultural store including affixing of timber gate.
- PA/00847/23 Rabat: Internal and external alterations to existing property, removal of coops at roof level and extension to existing washroom.
- PA/00776/23 Rabat: Re-construction of rubble walls and pre-1967 ‘Girna’ within an agricultural field.
- PA/00768/23 Rabat: Internal changes to existing private car garage covered by PA06032/01. Construction of 2 apartments (first and second floor) and 1 duplex apartment (third and…
- PA/00766/23 Rabat: To renew PA4748/15 - To demolish existing structures and construct reservoir, pump room and an agricultural store. To deposit soil and to sanction…
- PA/00650/23 Rabat: Proposed new duplex apartment at third and recessed floor, to carry changes to second floor apartment and main facade and to demolish internal common stairs…
- PA/00640/23 Rabat: Proposed sanctioning of minor internal alterations from PA1486/12, proposed domestic store at basement level and landscaped area at backyard at ground floor.
- PA/00546/23 Rabat: To sanction minor modifications to rubble wall configuration approved in PA6840/19 and the formation and installation of gates to access the terraced nature…
- PA/00478/23 Rabat: Renewal of PA3627/17: Additions and alterations to two storey villa with underlying basement, including, extension of basement, installation of lift and…
- PA/00441/23 Rabat: Proposed dismantling and reconstruction of two stone pillars to widen the existing opening on the street elevation to cater for a driveway.
- PA/00381/23 Rabat: To develop a fully underground water reservoir for irrigation purposes.
- PA/00331/23 Rabat: Proposed internal structural alterations to construct lift shaft.
- PA/00326/23 Rabat: Proposed renewal of permit PA1266/16 for the proposal: To construct greenhouse, agricultural store, reservoir including pump room, and construction of rubble…
- PA/00266/23 Rabat: To sanction boundary wall and gate as built
- PA/00249/23 Rabat: Proposed alterations and additions to Class 2A (dental clinic) approved through permit PA7446/95. Proposed change in the use of some spaces and a minor…
- PA/00191/23 Rabat: To propose extension at second floor level and formation of a seperate dwelling unit at this level and a receded dwelling unit at third floor level.…
- PA/00181/23 Rabat: To sanction pre-1994 agricultural store with underlying residence cesspit as built.
- PA/00133/23 Rabat: Proposed internal and external alterations. Proposed addition of a pool at ground level and extension at roof level.
- PA/00117/23 Rabat: The restoration of the external facades of St. Paul’s Basilica complex.
- PA/00103/23 Rabat: To construct a pump room over an existing underground reservoir.
- PA/00095/23 Rabat: To sanction existing small agricultural store room and old pre-1967 underground reservoirs including timber entrance gate.
- PA/00094/23 Rabat: Sanctioning of pre-1978 dwelling, including underlying cesspit.
- PA/00093/23 Rabat: To sanction part of agricultural store as built.
- PA/00070/23 Rabat: To sanction changes from PA/04950/01 mainly internal shifting of walls, and to construct back balconies as originally approved in PA/04950/01 but never…
- PA/00063/23 Rabat: Sanctioning 1) minor internal alterations and 2) the roofing of architectural feature overlooking facade to form planter.
- PA/00006/23 Rabat: To rehabilitate old dwelling including sanctioning of reversible slab, internal alterations, removal of dangerous structures, lowering of existing roof,…
- PA/08043/22 Rabat: Change of use from Class 4B retail shop approved by PA397/18 to Class 4D establishment including the formation of w.c. with anti-room, internally illuminated…
- PA/08041/22 Rabat: Sanctioning of variations to pre-1967 farmhouse.
- PA/08039/22 Rabat: To rehabilitate and extend existing water reservoir.
- PA/07999/22 Rabat: Sanctioning from approved permit (PA/05009/16) and alterations to staircases, aperture, and the construction of retractable shading canopy.
- PA/07946/22 Rabat: To demolish balusters on facade from approved RG/03087/17 and to propose canopy at roof level.
- PA/07940/22 Rabat: Proposed construction of sheep breeder’s residence over permitted sheep farm.
- PA/07902/22 Rabat: Restoration of four statues in Triq Santu Wistin.
- PA/07901/22 Rabat: To propose the subdivision of an existing dwelling into two separate dwellings including internal and external alterations such as internal displacement of…
- PA/07883/22 Rabat: To sanction internal and external variations to development approved in PA404/16 and proposed continuation of works shown in red on attached drawings.