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/00483/22 Rabat: Proposed internal alterations to accommodate change of use from residence to clinic - Class 4A and accompanying Class 4B shop. Status being checked
PA/00475/22 Rabat: Demolition of aluminum structures and existing store, and construction of a new w.c/kitchenette, and paving of open space adjacent to chapel parvis. Granted, validated 2 February 2022
PA/00422/22 Rabat: Proposed construction of underground reservoir, sanctioning of pump room, deposition of agricultural soil and planting of indigenous trees, construction of… Status being checked
PA/00398/22 Rabat: To change of use from vacant premises (ex dwelling) to band club annexe including relocation of lotto office. Status being checked
PA/00395/22 Rabat: Rehabilitation and restoration of Grade 1 Villa Luginsland including it’s out buildings and garden. Works to include: restoration of facades, structural… Status being checked
PA/00369/22 Rabat: To sanction minor changes from originally approved permit PA04824/05, following a survey of the property; changes include shifting of internal walls, removal… Status being checked
PA/00358/22 Rabat: Minor internal alterations and correction of the plan of the existing property to include underground rock-cut spaces together with sanctioning of minor works… Status being checked
PA/00353/22 Rabat: To sanction residence as built; permit not traced. Status being checked
PA/00334/22 Rabat: Change of use from domestic garage to one bedroom unit. Status being checked
PA/00320/22 Rabat: Conversion of existing garage into one-car garage and domestic store. Proposal to include excavation of existing garage level and other minimal internal… Status being checked
PA/00286/22 Rabat: To sanction minor variations from previously approved permit PA1928/01 and to correct he approved drawings following an accurate survey of the property. Status being checked
PA/00270/22 Rabat: Proposed underground reservoir including an underground pump room. Status being checked
PA/00209/22 Rabat: Sanctioning of a garage, a domestic store, 3 apartments and overlying domestic stores as built over site covered by PA00253/00. Variations include internal… Status being checked
PA/00091/22 Rabat: Internal and external alterations and modifications to building as approved in PA2723/19 including modifications to levels due to fresh survey. Development… Granted, validated 19 January 2022
PA/00035/22 Rabat: It is proposed to construct a small room at roof level. It is proposed to raise the apramorta wall of the existing room on the roof to the required 1m height,… Granted, validated 12 January 2022
PA/08300/21 Rabat: Sanctioning of hard landscaping reapportioned from permit PA5499/03, sanctioning of additional rubble walls and proposed swimming pool within ODZ. Granted, validated 1 December 2021
PA/06608/21 Rabat: Proposed extension to approved residence (PA 5703/20) to form first floor level and basement level on the same footprint as already approved. Proposed… Granted, validated 29 September 2021, 2 floors
PA/06317/21 Rabat: To construct swimming pool, patio and related ancillary facilities at backyard Granted, validated 2 November 2021
PA/05168/21 Rabat: Raising part of boundary wall by 2.1m above third party terrace level and by 0.54m along the remainder of the boundary wall. Granted, validated 23 September 2021
PA/03638/21 Rabat: To demolish existing structure (part pre-1968) and to construct terraced house with swimming pool. Status being checked
PA/03616/21 Rabat: To amend permit PA/6216/18 due to the amalgamation of the abutting plot to the already approved Guesthouse (Class 3A). The proposed works include some minor… Status being checked
PA/03605/21 Rabat: Extension of common parts approved in PA2238/19 to roof level, Status being checked
PA/03584/21 Rabat: Proposed lowering of backyard to introduce light and ventilation at basement level, introduction of domestic lift, construction of en-suite WCs at first… Status being checked
PA/03549/21 Rabat: To deposit agricultural soil (already approved in PA 7332/19). To construct pump room to an existing well. To carry out interventions to rubble walls. Status being checked
PA/03506/21 Rabat: Proposed agricultural tool room and proposed water reservoir under. Status being checked
PA/03404/21 Rabat: Proposed widening of door to create a garage and to replace existing apertures to timber Status being checked
PA/03396/21 Rabat: To sanction minor internal and exterior alterations to approved semidetached villa in PA 3052/15 consisting of alterations to landscaping, pool, internal… Status being checked
PA/03391/21 Rabat: To demolish existing dilapidated roof (steel beams and concrete), reconstruction of same roof on exact same footprint in concrete, opening of door way on… Status being checked
PA/03353/21 Rabat: To carry out minor external alterations to facade with variations of that approved in PA1422/20. To construct stairs connecting garage at ground floor with… Status being checked
PA/03331/21 Rabat: To sanction variations from that approved in PA 950/17 consisting of alterations and variations to columns, walls and slabs. To carry out proposed alterations… Status being checked
PA/03329/21 Rabat: To demolish existing residence and excavate to construct 2 levels of basement garages, 2 maisonettes, 6 apartments and one receded floor level (1 unit). To… Status being checked
PA/03321/21 Rabat: Sanctioning of property as built with variations to PA/2015/08 and proposed addition of parapet wall to screen services. Status being checked
PA/03275/21 Rabat: To sanction the construction of a private car garage annexed to an existing dwelling and with independent access through a country lane Status being checked
PA/03260/21 Rabat: To transform a pre-1967 bakery into a restaurant (Class 4D) while retaining the possibility to use as a bakery. Proposal also includes internal alterations… Status being checked
PA/03223/21 Rabat: To demolish existing washrooms and construct a receded dwelling Status being checked
PA/03141/21 Rabat: To propose an underground reservoir and pump room, a timber gate at the entrance and to reconstruct dilapidated rubble boundary walls in an agricultural field. Status being checked
PA/03140/21 Rabat: Proposal to construct underground reservoir and pump room. Status being checked
PA/03136/21 Rabat: To sanction townhouse as built. Sanctioning includes layout and changes to facades design approved in PA 03215/02. Status being checked
PA/03079/21 Rabat: Proposed sanction of minor internal alterations and differences between existing and previous permits, including slight shift of wall at roof level and… Status being checked
PA/03024/21 Rabat: To sanction gate Status being checked
PA/02943/21 Rabat: Relocation of existing falling dangerous structure, maintenance of existing rubble wall, construction of 1.0m high rubble walls around site and installation… Status being checked
PA/02932/21 Rabat: To sanction existing lower ground floor level as built due to site levels. Application including sanctioning of kennel and stores Status being checked
PA/02825/21 Rabat: To sanction change of use from cow farm approved as per PA4120/02 to Class 6A stores. Application includes sanctioning of as built structures. Status being checked
PA/02814/21 Rabat: Proposed restoration of the existing walls and re-building of the ceiling of the existing pre- 1967 room '' kalkara tal gir'' to be used as an agriculture… Status being checked
PA/02778/21 Rabat: Sanctioning of property as built from approved PA/4162/97 and Proposed minor internal alterations. Application includes correction of site. Status being checked
PA/02773/21 Rabat: To sanction alterations to facade, ground floor and first floor from that approved in PA 2677/20. To sanction fixing of flue at roof level. To fix removable… Status being checked
PA/02749/21 Rabat: The dismantling of poles and aerial lines extending from Bingemma Fort to Rabat tas-Salib to Tal-Majjistra, the installation of two new TC’s (one temporary)… Status being checked
PA/02742/21 Rabat: Proposed installation of electrical panel. Status being checked
PA/02727/21 Rabat: Change in design layout to PA/01475/14 and PA/00240/20 - To demolish existing structure and to construct terraced house with swimming pool. Status being checked
PA/02689/21 Rabat: Proposed sanctioning of minor internal alteration Status being checked