Planning applications in Rabat
1,206 planning applications since 11 November 2019: 679 granted, 43 refused, 138 pending. Tallest granted: 7 floors. 224 applications so far in 2026, 65 validated in the last 90 days. 94% of decided applications were granted. Granted buildings are typically 3 floors. 1,000 residential units applied for.
Most common works: Sanctioning (418), Demolition & New Construction (Residential) (132), Agricultural (76), Change of Use (75), 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/07439/25 Rabat: Minor internal and external alterations. Extension at receded floor level to create duplex penthouse.
- PA/07413/25 Rabat: To demolish existing terraced house, excavate basement and reservoir and construct garage, 1 maisonette at ground floor level, 1 apartment at first, second…
- PA/07362/25 Rabat: Sanctioning of as-built variations from PA/06912/21 including changes to overall site area.
- PA/07361/25 Rabat: To sanction discrepancies in a house of character from the approved in PA/01386/12.
- PA/07339/25 Rabat: Addition of rooms to existing approved office and residence in PA/06592/18 and minor changes to facade.
- PA/07214/25 Rabat: Installation and relocation of barrier of anti-vehicle barrier to Chadwick Lakes foot path.
- PA/07116/25 Rabat: 1. To carry out internal alterations including the replacement of walls with beams. 2. To construct an additional floor at existing roof level. 3. Restoration…
- PA/07087/25 Rabat: Change of use from Class 3A to residential and other minor changes to PA810/24.
- PA/07070/25 Rabat: Proposed restoration of two polychromatic windows at ground floor and replacement of single glazed timber apertures with double glazed timber apertures.
- PA/07026/25 Rabat: To sanction internal alterations to existing structure and also minor changes to facade.
- PA/07011/25 Rabat: To sanction the change of use from a Class 4B shop into a Class 5A car valeting and detailing outlet and the fixing of an up and over entrance door and…
- PA/07010/25 Rabat: Sanctioning part of the change of use from Class 4B shop to Class 5B workshop for the installation and display for sale of car radio equipment. Shifting of…
- PA/06965/25 Rabat: Proposed alterations to existing elevation.
- PA/06945/25 Rabat: To demolish the existing dwelling, excavate, and construct two semi-detached villas with pools.
- PA/06939/25 Rabat: To construct an an agri-store, underground reservoir and pump room.
- PA/06927/25 Rabat: To sanction the construction of the property boundary wall and to install proposed timber gate.
- PA/06892/25 Rabat: To sanction minor changes in layout to that approved in RG/01025/23, to propose installation of pv panels at lower roof level and to sanction/propose minor…
- PA/06862/25 Rabat: Construction of an agricultural store and underlying reservoir and sanctioning of a pre-1978 rubble wall.
- PA/06819/25 Rabat: Change of use of existing shop to Class 4D outlet. Proposal includes replacing existing ceiling at basement level with cast-in-situ concrete ceiling due to…
- PA/06801/25 Rabat: Proposed change of use of two clinics from Class 4A to Class 2A clinic.
- PA/06757/25 Rabat: To demolish part of an existing dwelling covered by PA/4423/01 following subdivision and excavate site in order to construct propose a new 3-bedroom…
- PA/06744/25 Rabat: Demolition of 2 existing maisonettes, excavation and construction of reservoir beneath ramp as well as construction of 1 terraced house on ground, first,…
- PA/06732/25 Rabat: Demolition of part of a Rubble Wall within the site, Construction of Greenhouse and below ground Water Reservoir, Sanctioning of Pre-1994 Water Reservoir and…
- PA/06710/25 Rabat: To sanction changes from approved PA/06147/08 consisting of minor change in dimension and material of balcony and discrepancy in internal dimensions.
- PA/06636/25 Rabat: Demolition of walls, replacement of the garage with a car port, and an extension at second floor level.
- PA/06613/25 Rabat: Proposed re design of approved permit PA7298/23 which includes construction of house and underling basement.
- PA/06552/25 Rabat: To convert existing residential unit into a boutique tourism accommodation (Class 3A). The proposal includes of existing concrete roof slabs and internal…
- PA/06530/25 Rabat: Alterations and minor additions to existing nursery Class 2C, and conversion to Class 3A guesthouse and ancillary cafeteria on Triq Gorg Borg Olivier,…
- PA/06523/25 Rabat: Proposed change of use from Class 1 garage to Class 4B grooming salon and Class 4B pet shop. Proposal also includes internal and external alterations.
- PA/06518/25 Rabat: Demolition of existing farmhouse and garage and reconstruction farmhouse, garage and pool.
- PA/06401/25 Rabat: Change of use from residential (Class 1) to guesthouse (Class 3A), restoration of facade, alterations at ground and first floor levels including the…
- PA/06362/25 Rabat: Proposed digital advertisement screen on elevation.
- PA/06304/25 Rabat: To sanction minor alterations including shifting of internal walls, proposed glass railing, positioning and screening of services at roof level, proposed…
- PA/06278/25 Rabat: Proposed alterations to an existing pre-1967 property, change of use from a restaurant to a Class 3A guesthouse and Class 4B retail outlet, and an extension…
- PA/06099/25 Rabat: Proposed stairhood and pool at roof level and internal alterations at ground floor, including part demolition of the existing building.
- PA/06080/25 Rabat: Proposed erection of rubble wall around the perimeter of site accessed through a proposed ramp and construction of four horse stables with ancillary…
- PA/06078/25 Rabat: Proposed construction of subterranean water reservoir on agricultural land.
- PA/06067/25 Rabat: To undertake internal and external alterations at all levels, construct extensions, and subdivide the property into three residential units.
- PA/06060/25 Rabat: Maintenance to facade.
- PA/06039/25 Rabat: To change the material of the façade apertures approved in PA3261/08 from timber to aluminium timber like material and sanctioning of variations from PA3261/08.
- PA/06030/25 Rabat: Proposed sanctioning of additions (pre-1978) to residence. Application also includes the demolition of extensions constructed post 1978 and reinstatement of…
- PA/05980/25 Rabat: To sanction departures to dwelling from PA/3741/19 which includes correction of the site configuration and changes to the internal layout, room uses, site…
- PA/05917/25 Rabat: Proposed demolition of existing dwelling, excavation of reservoir, and construction of ground floor garage for 4 private car parking spaces, and 4 dwellings…
- PA/05766/25 Rabat: Demolition of existing dwelling and construction of dwelling including garage and excavation of underlying reservoir and installation of 2 dog kennels.
- PA/05758/25 Rabat: Rehabilitation of existing pre-1967 residential property. Works include sanctioning of existing ground floor WC walls which are to be retained, alterations at…
- PA/05576/25 Rabat: To restore four masonry statues located at first floor level of the convent's facade.
- PA/05515/25 Rabat: To develop milk processing workshop ancillary to existing operative sheep farm, to widen front gate, to assemble a pergola, to install internal gate, and to…
- PA/05379/25 Rabat: To sanction basement and ground floor level as built, proposed reservoir at basement level, extension to existing dwelling at ground floor, stairwell and…
- PA/05368/25 Rabat: Sanctioning of minor changes from approved permit PA/01237/24. Sanctioning includes opening of doors, the shifting of the 'area for services' and the…
- PA/05363/25 Rabat: To construct pump chamber and underground reservoir, proposed timber gate, proposed demarcation rubble wall and to reinstate existing rubble walls.