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/02667/21 Rabat: To sanction extension of ramp and alterations to pre-1967 agricultural storeroom. To extend fully underground water reservoir and to deposit soil on…
- PA/02647/21 Rabat: Proposed sanctioning the position of existing building including basement level. To sanction the change of use from agriculture store to dwelling for arable…
- PA/02635/21 Rabat: Replacement of aluminum apertures and balcony with timber ones, restoration of facade and replacement of dilapidated staircase to roof. Also to include the…
- PA/02594/21 Rabat: To sanction deposition of soil, boundary wall, beaten earth pathway and pumproom. Proposed timber gate. Demolition/removal of existing timber gate and pillars…
- PA/02528/21 Rabat: Minor internal alterations including shifting of bathroom at ground floor, opening of wall to kitchen, open window at second floor and raise second floor…
- PA/02475/21 Rabat: To propose internal alterations at basement, ground, first and second floor level together with the removal of part of soil in garden to make room for pool,…
- PA/02460/21 Rabat: Restoration of part existing unused quarry (HM05) by deposition of inert construction material and topping it with soil to revert back to agricultural use.
- PA/02374/21 Rabat: To demolish pre-1978 agricultural stores and re-construct agricultural stores with same footprint area
- PA/02324/21 Rabat: Alterations to the existing pre-1967 townhouse
- PA/02274/21 Rabat: Sanctioning of existing building and proposed internal and external alterations.
- PA/02271/21 Rabat: To sanction minor changes to internal layouts and stairs to recessed third floor as from approved in PA 7700/18. Changes to facade.
- PA/02268/21 Rabat: Proposing agricultural store and underlying basement with reservoir
- PA/02225/21 Rabat: Internal and external alterations to existing derelict property, including restoration of facade, minimal internal alterations and sanctioning of variations…
- PA/02204/21 Rabat: Proposed sanctioning of reservoir for agricultural purposes.
- PA/02192/21 Rabat: To sanction site extents following survey, internal/external alterations to walls, extension at second floor level, apertures and chimney flue. Proposed…
- PA/02191/21 Rabat: Proposed alterations and extensions to existing unit, including a proposed bedroom at second floor and kitchenette at roof level. In addition, this…
- PA/02179/21 Rabat: Demolition of part of the existing villa, construction of a new basement level and ground floor level and addition of first floor level to the villa.
- PA/02061/21 Rabat: Alterations and extension to pre-1967 dwelling including creation of garage.
- PA/02048/21 Rabat: Reinstatement and construction of rubble walls, timber gates, excavation and construction of reservoir, agricultural room, pump room, removal of trees and…
- PA/02022/21 Rabat: Proposed alterations to the residential unit and Class 4D from previous approved development permissions PA/3929/18 and PA/5156/19.
- PA/02015/21 Rabat: To sanction minor variations in layout from approved permit and proposed minor alterations
- PA/02012/21 Rabat: Minor internal alterations and extensions at 2nd floor to existing townhouse
- PA/01929/21 Rabat: Proposed conversion of existing penthouse (originally approved by PA 5606/08) into 1no apartment at third floor level and proposed construction of 1no…
- PA/01911/21 Rabat: Proposed alterations and subdivision to existing townhouse no 3 to create two apartments. Proposed alterations to existing townhouse no 5, to create a duplex…
- PA/01862/21 Rabat: Proposed changes to a licensed cow farm consisting mainly of the elongation of the existing cow shed and other ancillary changes. Most of the proposed works…
- PA/01832/21 Rabat: Internal/external alterations and extension to existing residence at all levels. Proposed car lift
- PA/01789/21 Rabat: To sanction changes from PB2019/70, extension of washroom and minor alterations at roof level.
- PA/01778/21 Rabat: To propose demolishing of existing structure whilst retaining back room overlooking back yard and construction of a new residential dwelling over four floor…
- PA/01750/21 Rabat: Proposed water reservoir
- PA/01730/21 Rabat: To sanction existing access ramp, construct underground water reservoir and restore existing dilapidated boundary walls ("hitan ta' sejjieh").
- PA/01721/21 Rabat: To sanction window openings at first and second floor from that approved over PA/07169/19. To sanction removal of cement render from lower part of façade.…
- PA/01634/21 Rabat: Demolition of existing semi-detached villa, excavation of site and construction of a new semi-detached villa including basement garage and two floors plus…
- PA/01486/21 Rabat: To sanction variations from PA6661/17 including extension of basement level, minor changes in internal layout, and changes in materials; and to lower rubble…
- PA/01483/21 Rabat: To propose the construction of boundary rubble walls and timber gate.
- PA/01469/21 Rabat: Demolition of existing property and construction of a four plus one residential block
- PA/01434/21 Rabat: To sanction minor internal and external alterations including displacement of walls, opening and rooms as indicated. To propose the construction of an…
- PA/01394/21 Rabat: Restoration of facade including apertures and timber balcony
- PA/01283/21 Rabat: To convert apartment at ground floor into a maisonette, carry out alterations to facade and construct access stairs. To sanction construction of low front…
- PA/01255/21 Rabat: Proposed alterations including the formation of a terrace at the back. The application is also intended to sanction the property as built which vary from PAPB…
- PA/01224/21 Rabat: To sanction restoration of façade and restoration of wooden balcony and apertures.
- PA/01190/21 Rabat: Conversion of existing terraced house into a ground floor maisonette and a first floor maisonette and construction of pool
- PA/01188/21 Rabat: Construction of sheep farm to relocate existing registered farming operation.
- PA/01182/21 Rabat: Internal alterations, demolition of roof structures and extension to second floor and third floor level.
- PA/01160/21 Rabat: Application to sanction variations from DN/537/09 namely position and size of underground reservoir, reconstruction of rubble wall, extension of concrete…
- PA/01156/21 Rabat: Proposed construction of rubble walls and gate around field perimeter
- PA/01154/21 Rabat: Proposed demolition of roof of existing agricultural store, construction of new roof slab, amendment to internal wall of agricultural store and proposed…
- PA/01099/21 Rabat: Proposed alterations to farmhouse approved in PA4351/18
- PA/01063/21 Rabat: Change of use from snack bar to Class 4D bar and restaurant. To sanction as built from approved PA/04756/04 such as internal alterations, changes to façade,…
- PA/00975/21 Rabat: Correction of site plan approved in PA3653/15; Proposed minor internal alterations at ground and first floor level, demolition of existing roof structures and…
- PA/00937/21 Rabat: To construct agriculture store and underground water reservoir.