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/03635/22 Rabat: To replace part of ceiling at basement level of existing dwelling. Status being checked
PA/03626/22 Rabat: Change of use from retail shop (Class 4) to gym (Class 3C) and change of use from garage to nutritionist office (Class 4A) and insertion of dark grey… Status being checked
PA/03601/22 Rabat: To demolish living room ceiling and staircase and rebuild living room ceiling and staircase plus extension comprising of bedrooms, bathrooms and study. Status being checked
PA/03584/22 Rabat: To demolish existing pavement. To construct no. 5 belvedere viewpoint areas, landscaping works with plantation of indigenous trees and plants in addition to… Granted, validated 5 February 2025
PA/03576/22 Rabat: Alterations and extension to existing terraced house including the extension of lift shaft to basement level, formation of wc at basement level, roofing over… Granted, validated 1 June 2022, 4 floors
PA/03554/22 Rabat: Proposed reinstatement and extension to an existing pre-1978 agricultural store, installation of wooden gate, construction of rubble walls and planting of… Status being checked
PA/03501/22 Rabat: To carry out additions and alterations to existing semi-detached villa, comprising of construction of swimming pool and pump room, new staircase to basement… Status being checked
PA/03456/22 Rabat: To construct stairs between two stores and to sanction minor modifications to stores approved in PA 4387/04 and PA 7666/07. Status being checked
PA/03453/22 Rabat: Placing of tables and chairs. Status being checked
PA/03436/22 Rabat: Proposed change of use from two unused spaces nos. 11 and 12, at first floor within a shopping arcade to Class 4A offices. (No works.) Status being checked
PA/03416/22 Rabat: Rehabilitation of existing farmhouse, minor alterations and additions to same, construction of pool and rubble wall to delineate property from adjacent third… Status being checked
PA/03358/22 Rabat: Alterations to existing ground and 1st floor levels and erection of a habitable space at roof level in order to refurbish and upgrade an existing old town… Granted, validated 18 May 2022
PA/03310/22 Rabat: To remove balcony corbels. Status being checked
PA/03235/22 Rabat: To excavate site to the required levels. To construct 39 car spaces at basements -1 and -2 with access from basements approved in PA 10961/18. To construct… Granted, validated 18 May 2022
PA/03229/22 Rabat: Proposed fixing of shop sign to cover outdoor a.c. units to Class 4B shop approved by PA05035/10. Status being checked
PA/03070/22 Rabat: To sanction construction of balcony to pre-1968 house and to sanction the relocation of the services in the back terrace of the first floor level. Status being checked
PA/02985/22 Rabat: To sanction existing apartment from PA07445/07 including, shifting of walls, doors and windows. Status being checked
PA/02959/22 Rabat: Construction of 6 apartments overlying approved 2 ground floor garages. Granted, validated 4 May 2022
PA/02890/22 Rabat: Proposed change of use of ground floor maisonette to Class 4B (beauty salon). Proposal includes internal alterations and addition of shop sign on facade. Status being checked
PA/02886/22 Rabat: To construct two (2) stables and ancillary facilities, sanction boundary wall and gate. Status being checked
PA/02885/22 Rabat: To demolish existing agricultural stores, propose reinstate beaten earth to tilled agricultural land and propose construction of agricultural store and… Status being checked
PA/02884/22 Rabat: To extend the dwelling as approved through PA8617/19 and to construct a washroom at roof level. Granted, validated 4 May 2022
PA/02815/22 Rabat: Excavation of well below basement level and raising of boundary wall at backyard and roof level. Replacement of metal railing at roof level and front garden… Status being checked
PA/02730/22 Rabat: To sanction internal alterations (shifting of walls) and external alterations (façade alignment) to existing terraced house approved by PB515/90 and PA735/06.… Status being checked
PA/02726/22 Rabat: To sanction pre-1967 property as built. Status being checked
PA/02713/22 Rabat: Proposed construction of a lift shaft, ante room, ramps at entrance, and alterations to existing stairs in common parts. Granted, validated 27 April 2022
PA/02643/22 Rabat: To sanction existing villa and changes from those approved in PA2332/95. Status being checked
PA/02638/22 Rabat: To affect minor internal additions and alterations with a different layout from that approved in permission PA05705/19. To construct a receded floor at… Granted, validated 11 July 2022, 4 floors plus a receded floor
PA/02546/22 Rabat: Sanctioning of existing apartments covered by PA04262/07 including changes in lift shaft layout and front balcony. Status being checked
PA/02545/22 Rabat: Extensions to existing structure for construction of farmhouse. Status being checked
PA/02544/22 Rabat: Partial demolition of existing building (in a dangerous state) and construction of two dwellings and swimming pools in a Category 3 settlement. Granted, validated 20 April 2022
PA/02541/22 Rabat: Proposed installation of wrought iron railing at the front area of the site, proposed installation of timber trellis at the rear end of the site, and proposed… Status being checked
PA/02510/22 Rabat: To sanction removal of wall and fill at basement level previously approved in PA03107/17. Status being checked
PA/02496/22 Rabat: To replace timber balcony and stone balusters in exact replica and proposed change of colour at ground floor. Site subject of GS318/21. Status being checked
PA/02431/22 Rabat: Proposed alterations and extension to existing disused farm; and proposed change of use from disused animal farm to farmhouse. Application includes proposed… Status being checked
PA/02373/22 Rabat: To sanction as-built ground floor garage against that approved in PA01472/92. Status being checked, 1 floor
PA/02324/22 Rabat: Reinstatement and construction of rubble walls, construction of underground reservoir and ancillary pump room, fixing of timber gate. Deposition of soil for… Granted, validated 6 April 2022
PA/02275/22 Rabat: To sanction existing ground floor garage. Status being checked
PA/02208/22 Rabat: To sanction alterations and changes from approved development permission PA9271/19 and PA5919/16. Status being checked
PA/02202/22 Rabat: Construction of agricultural store including a basement agricultural store below with a different layout from that approved in permission PA3819/19. Status being checked
PA/02133/22 Rabat: Sanctioning of existing pre-1968 dwelling. Status being checked
PA/02071/22 Rabat: To demolition existing garage and reservoir and to construct garage for domestic use. Pending, validated 30 March 2022
PA/02043/22 Rabat: Proposed construction of agricultural store and alterations to existing gate. Status being checked
PA/02035/22 Rabat: Restoration of boundary wall along St Paul Church parvis. Status being checked
PA/02003/22 Rabat: Repair of timber door and replacement of timber balcony. Status being checked
PA/01982/22 Rabat: Change of use from Garage to Class 4B Green Grocer, and fixing of sign, including internal alterations. Status being checked
PA/01979/22 Rabat: Proposed agricultural room with basement, proposed restoration of existing rubble walls, proposed 100cu.m reservoir and 4sq.m pump room, proposed timber gates… Status being checked
PA/01949/22 Rabat: Proposed internal and external alterations to washroom covered by PA03462/05, including extension to existing washroom and part conversion of washroom to… Status being checked
PA/01903/22 Rabat: Proposed sanctioning of farm as built from that approved by way of permit PA04847/02, PA06575/07, PA/01531/09, PA01698/10 and PA01848/15. Status being checked
PA/01902/22 Rabat: Proposed alterations and additions to residence. Alterations include, shifting of internal wall and external alterations to facade. Status being checked