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/01859/22 Rabat: To sanction existing fuel storage tank. Status being checked
PA/01857/22 Rabat: Proposed excavation and construction of underground reservoir and construction of ramp plus other additions and alterations. Granted, validated 23 March 2022
PA/01816/22 Rabat: To demotion existing structure and construction of new agricultural store. Status being checked
PA/01803/22 Rabat: Change-of-use from ‘workshop’ to Class 4B retail on first floor and partial change-of-use to Class 4C on second and third floors (which use shall operate… Status being checked
PA/01753/22 Rabat: Proposed partial change in use from residential to Clinic 2A (d) (forming part of residential property) and sanctioning of minor internal alterations. Status being checked
PA/01737/22 Rabat: Proposed shifting of window and to sanction property as built. Status being checked
PA/01700/22 Rabat: Development of airspace into a new residential unit at set-back floor and pool at roof level. Status being checked
PA/01697/22 Rabat: To construct 3 horse stables and ancillary facilities. Status being checked
PA/01679/22 Rabat: Alterations at all levels to create an additional separate dwelling and new pool with a different layout from that approved in permission PA00492/18. Status being checked
PA/01610/22 Rabat: Proposed maintenance of the lower dilapidated part and reconstruction of the top part of the rubble wall up to 1.2m from the highest level, to construct new… Granted, validated 16 March 2022
PA/01609/22 Rabat: Proposed demolition of existing agricultural stores and construction of residential unit including pool and water reservoir. Refused, validated 16 March 2022
PA/01567/22 Rabat: Additions and alterations to pre-1968 corner terraced house. Modifications comprise some internal alterations, creation of a 1-car garage, demolition of the… Granted, validated 26 April 2022
PA/01522/22 Rabat: To change the use of two domestic stores at basement level to bedroom and kitchen as part of an existing residential unit. Status being checked
PA/01520/22 Rabat: Change of use of ground floor sitting room to Class 4B retail, minor internal alterations that include the relocation of the staircase, leveling of parts of… Status being checked
PA/01515/22 Rabat: Sanctioning of minor layout differences from approved permit, changes to balconies, proposed lift and larger washroom. Status being checked
PA/01492/22 Rabat: Terraced house internal and external alterations. Works include demolition and removal of internal walls and stairs, opening of apertures, construction of a… Granted, validated 26 April 2022
PA/01490/22 Rabat: To propose an agricultural store with underlying basement storage and underground water reservoir. Status being checked
PA/01469/22 Rabat: Sanctioning of domestic stores at roof level, constructed using a de-mountable material (aluminium). Proposed planter and jacuzzi at roof level. Status being checked
PA/01427/22 Rabat: Proposed alterations and formation of car port, reservoir, pool. Proposed construction of additional room at first floor. Application is also sanctioning… Status being checked
PA/01409/22 Rabat: Roof structure and relocation of PV panels. Status being checked
PA/01407/22 Rabat: Proposed improvements to pedestrian accessibility. Status being checked
PA/01369/22 Rabat: Construction of one detached villa with basement garage and swimming pool with a different layout from that approved in PA542/11 and PA06338/16 including… Status being checked
PA/01367/22 Rabat: Proposed construction of a terraced house on a vacant site. Granted, validated 9 March 2022
PA/01362/22 Rabat: Proposed demolition of existing terraced house, and construction of garage at ground floor, 4 apartments at first, second, third and set-back floor level,… Granted, validated 30 March 2022, 4 floors plus a receded floor
PA/01318/22 Rabat: Proposed alterations to external area at semi-basement level including excavation of earth for the construction of a swimming pool, washroom, jacuzzi, Pump… Status being checked
PA/01282/22 Rabat: Proposed internal alterations (shifting and opening of walls) and extension to create room at first floor level. To sanction alterations to existing front… Status being checked, 2 floors
PA/01277/22 Rabat: To demolish the existing residence, and to propose the excavation and construction of a basement level of residential parking, with an overlying maisonette, 3… Granted, validated 2 March 2022
PA/01248/22 Rabat: Alterations to pre-1968 ground floor maisonette to alter front garden wall in order to form drive-in, internal alterations to modify layout, and construction… Granted, validated 12 April 2022
PA/01215/22 Rabat: Sanctioning of property as-built. Status being checked
PA/01205/22 Rabat: To sanction minor changes to layout as approved in PA6148/02 consisting of loggia at ground floor level, shifting of pool, proposed parapet wall on domestic… Status being checked
PA/01172/22 Rabat: To sanction changes from PA/6310/16 including minor internal alterations, changes to facade and extension at roof level. Status being checked
PA/01106/22 Rabat: To construct an agricultural store over an existing water reservoir, which is also intended for sanctioning and the placement of greenhouses, and to install a… Status being checked
PA/01093/22 Rabat: To sanction minor variation to the position of an agricultural store approved in PA6604/20 Application includes shifting of access gate. Status being checked
PA/01080/22 Rabat: Internal and external alterations to existing property including subdivision into two dwellings and erection of stairwell and washroom at roof level. Granted, validated 14 March 2022
PA/01056/22 Rabat: Proposed internal and external alterations to approved RG/01052/16 including platform lift. Status being checked
PA/00981/22 Rabat: Proposed reinstatement of deteriorated boundary walls with material to be placed on site on platforms, sanctioning of agricultural store and soil enclosures… Status being checked
PA/00954/22 Rabat: To sanction replacement of slabs and sanctioning of washroom as built. Status being checked
PA/00950/22 Rabat: Demolition of an existing residence and reconstruction of same, following original built up footprint, in a category 3 settlement including the excavation of… Status being checked
PA/00939/22 Rabat: Demolition of existing terraced house and garden tool room. Proposed construction of new terraced house over three floors, and roof structure (no excavation);… Granted, validated 16 February 2022, 3 floors
PA/00931/22 Rabat: Construction of garage and sanctioning of excavation. Status being checked
PA/00841/22 Rabat: Proposed alterations to facade, creation of garage, change of room uses, and internal alterations. Status being checked
PA/00816/22 Rabat: Outline application - Alterations and additions to existing vacant pre 1967 structure to convert into a three bedroom residence spread on one floor. Status being checked, 1 floor
PA/00791/22 Rabat: Changes to PA3173/17 to sanction small plunge pool and to include cellar exposed during works. Status being checked
PA/00741/22 Rabat: To sanction the construction of a rural room, reservoir, deposit of soil and planting of trees. Status being checked
PA/00703/22 Rabat: Demolition of the existing uninhabited terraced house and the construction of a new elevated terraced house and ground floor garage. Granted, validated 9 February 2022
PA/00691/22 Rabat: Embellishment of Bahrija Square - re modelling of surface by the removal and replacement of existing pavement materials, provision of parking facilities and… Status being checked
PA/00653/22 Rabat: To relocate approved building (by PA/03725/15), including proposed additions at first floor level and introduction of a reservoir. Proposal also includes… Granted, validated 9 February 2022, 2 floors
PA/00545/22 Rabat: Change of use from office block (16 offices) covered by PA07734/19 to 6 apartments and 1 receded apartment, including internal and external alterations and… Granted, validated 9 February 2022
PA/00539/22 Rabat: To sanction alterations to existing dwelling, proposed external staircase and construction of swimming pool and ancillary facilities. Status being checked
PA/00494/22 Rabat: To construct two additional apartments at third and receded floor levels, over approved second floor level (PA/06979/20). Application also includes the… Granted, validated 2 February 2022, 4 floors plus a receded floor