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/00333/20 Rabat: To demolish existing structure and reconstruct partly collapsed structures visible on 1968 survey sheet.
- PA/00240/20 Rabat: To renew PA 1475/14. To construct terraced house with swimming pool, works include the demolition of the existing structure.
- PA/00237/20 Rabat: To renew permit PA 1197/15 (to demolish existing garage and construct garage at ground floor, residential units at first / second floors and overlying…
- PA/00212/20 Rabat: Proposed excavation of basement garage and the installation of car lift
- PA/00190/20 Rabat: Proposed extension to existing garage including the change of use from store to garage and alterations to facade.
- PA/00174/20 Rabat: Proposed extension to approved two storey farmhouse at ground floor level only.
- PA/00172/20 Rabat: Proposed car lift, instead of the approved cesspit in PA9922/18. To sanction extension at basement to existing farmhouse.
- PA/00171/20 Rabat: Demolition of existing residential building retaining facade on Triq Emanuele Vitale and construction of a retail outlet at ground floor level, and apartments…
- PA/00167/20 Rabat: Alterations and extension of building and changing its use to Class 3A (boutique hotel) to include 19 bedroom suites.
- PA/00145/20 Rabat: To sanction dwelling as built with variations from PA/1185/04 (alterations both internal and externally to existing 2 storey terrace house) consisting of…
- PA/00127/20 Rabat: To demolish residence & reconstruct a new one including excavation
- PA/00124/20 Rabat: To sanction pre 1994 additions to a pre-1968 residential unit.
- PA/00119/20 Rabat: To carry out alterations and extensions and roof replacement of two existing dilapidated residences
- PA/00059/20 Rabat: Reinstatement and construction of rubble walls, construction of agricultural store, underground reservoir and ancillary pump room, fixing of timber gate and…
- PA/00018/20 Rabat: Change of use from approved Class 4 commercial outlet to Class 1 studio apartment dwelling.
- PA/00002/20 Rabat: Proposed construction of rubble wall for demarcation of site, pump room, underground reservoir, gate and ramp for site access.