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/00935/21 Rabat: Proposed internal and external alterations to approved planning permit PA8565/19 an formation of façade at second floor and construction of games room at… Status being checked, 4 floors
PA/00929/21 Rabat: To erect a single-sided internally illuminated billboard Status being checked
PA/00925/21 Rabat: Renewal of PA1083/16 – (Renewal of PA366/08 - Alterations to existing and a proposed overlying dwelling (outline PA 7994/06 approved). Status being checked
PA/00924/21 Rabat: To sanction variations to site boundary size and location of underground reservoir from that approved in PA 805/14. To construct rubble walls that was removed… Status being checked
PA/00921/21 Rabat: To sanction additions to pre-1994 residential unit. To sanction subdivision of residential into two separate units having one 4 bedroom unit and a 1 bedroom… Status being checked
PA/00920/21 Rabat: To construct a greenhouse and an agricultural store in lieu of existing unaccessible and dilapidated pre-1968 structures. Proposed underground reservoir and… Status being checked
PA/00866/21 Rabat: Proposed internal and external alterations to existing dwelling, already regularised by RG3706/18, that includes opening and closing-off of internal doorways… Status being checked
PA/00793/21 Rabat: To sanction pre-1978 room and reservoir. Status being checked
PA/00725/21 Rabat: To remove existing backfilling to form a ramp from ground floor to basement level instead of car lift approved in PA 6601/16. Status being checked
PA/00574/21 Rabat: To sanction variations from that approved in PA 1804/90. To construct an additional dwelling over an existing dwelling within a Category 3 rural settlement.… Status being checked, 2 floors
PA/00566/21 Rabat: To sanction variations from that approved in PA11306/18 and to carry out alterations. Status being checked
PA/00556/21 Rabat: Internal alterations and additions to existing residential dwelling. The alterations also include the removal of loose infill at basement level. Status being checked
PA/00508/21 Rabat: Proposed demolition of existing dwelling (8, Emmanuele Vitale street) and excavation. and proposed construction of 5 dwellings and 2 basement levels, one with… Status being checked
PA/00461/21 Rabat: Alterations to existing terraced house covered by PA/4242/04 including construction of bedroom at first floor and change of use from bedroom to domestic store Status being checked, 2 floors
PA/00305/21 Rabat: To sanction alterations to dwelling including: change of use of lobby to domestic store, reconfiguration of staircase at back garden, internal height of… Status being checked
PA/00282/21 Rabat: To construct rooms at second floor and stairwell at third floor Status being checked, 4 floors
PA/00245/21 Rabat: To reconstruct pre 1968 rubble walls. To construct rubble wall abutting road and fix timber gate. To construct an additional underground water reservoir and… Status being checked
PA/00205/21 Rabat: Sanctioning to PA/02102/03 due to new survey, alterations to washroom, proposal of construction of pool, canopy, installation of railing, planters and solar… Status being checked
PA/00189/21 Rabat: To construct reservoir and the reconstruction of part pre-1968 rubble/retaining wall. Status being checked
PA/00184/21 Rabat: Sanctioning of part infill with existing rock/debris and covered by soil on top. The application also includes soil leveling to convert it from a dis-used… Status being checked
PA/04797/20 Rabat: Demolition of existing groundfloor garage. Alterations to existing basement domestic store. Construction of private car garage, common stair well including… Pending, validated 26 August 2020, 1 floor plus a receded floor
PA/01182/20 Rabat: Alterations and extension to garage Status being checked
PA/01144/20 Rabat: Change of use of a garage approved by PB217/89 to Class 4B as per LN 74/14 premises (insurance agency), proposed construction of internal partitions and minor… Status being checked
PA/01109/20 Rabat: Additions and alterations to approved terraced house Status being checked
PA/01106/20 Rabat: Sanctioning of existing agricultural store, reinstatement of rubble walls, fixing of timber gate and open water reservoir. Status being checked
PA/01077/20 Rabat: To renew PA 374/15 (demolition of existing building and construction of a ground floor garage with overlying residential unit). Status being checked, 2 floors
PA/01076/20 Rabat: Proposal for new semi-detached villa, works to include the excavation of pool, reservoir and basement, and the construction of 2 overlying floors and roof… Status being checked, 2 floors
PA/01055/20 Rabat: Sanctioning of existing dwelling covered by PB/1640/74, including construction of balcony on back yard, smaller internal yard, and two bedrooms which were not… Status being checked
PA/01018/20 Rabat: Proposed changes to development with a different layout to application approved by PA/632/19 Status being checked
PA/00937/20 Rabat: To construct greenhouse approved in PA 18/14 with modifications including installation of PV panels Status being checked
PA/00920/20 Rabat: Renewal of PA/03198/14 - Construction of underground water reservoir. Status being checked
PA/00882/20 Rabat: Demolition of existing structure and construction of a basement garage, a ground floor maisonette, three overlying apartments and one receded penthouse. Status being checked, 4 floors plus a receded floor
PA/00881/20 Rabat: To sanction as built dwelling to approved PA04467/02 with a different internal layout, modifications on the façade, elimination of external ramp through use… Status being checked
PA/00867/20 Rabat: To reinstate soil to previous levels. To construct pool and ancillary facilities. (It is to note that pool will be located within an already committed volume… Status being checked
PA/00833/20 Rabat: Proposed extension at second floor level to existing property Status being checked
PA/00798/20 Rabat: Extension to an old people's home (Class 2A). To carry out minor alteration to existing building. Status being checked
PA/00794/20 Rabat: Internal alterations to expand living spaces and extension of the existing washroom to become a bedroom and construction of staircase to access the roof. Status being checked
PA/00793/20 Rabat: Proposed construction of agricultural store with underlying reservoir and planting of indigenous trees. Application also includes the deposit of new layer of… Status being checked
PA/00766/20 Rabat: Renewal for PA2086/12 with description reading "Restoration of existing residential farmhouse to be re-used as a residential dwelling plus additional room at… Status being checked, 2 floors
PA/00744/20 Rabat: To reconstruct roofs to existing structures Status being checked
PA/00743/20 Rabat: Proposed steel and timber storage platform inside existing pre 1967 store, proposed restoration of interior space and sanctioning of concrete flooring. Status being checked
PA/00738/20 Rabat: To sanction internal & external changes of penthouse and design of facade. Proposed shifting of bedroom wall and demolition of dividing wall between bedroom &… Status being checked
PA/00587/20 Rabat: Proposed excavation to existing field and to construct cold storage for harvested potatoes and proposed reservoir. The storage space and reservoir are to be… Status being checked
PA/00584/20 Rabat: Proposed minor internal alterations to existing pre-1967 residence including proposed bathrooms, awnings and location of services. Status being checked
PA/00546/20 Rabat: Reinstatement of rubble walls and formation of gate Status being checked
PA/00530/20 Rabat: Demolition of a terraced house covered by PB3458/82, retaining the basement garage. Construction of a meter room, W.C. and ramp at basement level, including… Status being checked
PA/00474/20 Rabat: To construct agricultural store and pump room. Application also includes the excavation of a reservoir. Status being checked
PA/00472/20 Rabat: Re-construction of Pre-1967 rubble walls. Construction of greenhouse and excavation of reservoir. Application also includes alterations to field access. Status being checked
PA/00441/20 Rabat: The proposal entails the maintenance, reconstruction and extension of rubble walls along with the construction of a ramp, agricultural store and reservoir. Status being checked
PA/00361/20 Rabat: Proposed sanctioning of existing ground, first and second floor level, demolition of washroom, installation of lift, alterations and extension converting… Status being checked, 3 floors