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, 64 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/05340/25 Rabat: Change of use of a garage into a Class 4D (restaurant) including fixing of sign and a/c. Internal alterations to shift door.
- PA/05306/25 Rabat: Proposed demolition of existing townhouse and construction of ground floor garage, apartments at first, second and third floor level and penthouse at receded…
- PA/05246/25 Rabat: Alterations to the existing stairwell area to include a lift from the basement level to the receded floor level, to demolish existing rooms at the third floor…
- PA/05230/25 Rabat: Sanctioning of existing dwelling and garage including changes to site perimeter, internal layout, extension to ground floor garage and washroom.
- PA/05224/25 Rabat: Proposed alterations and extension to residence approved by PA0653/22. Application also includes the excavation and construction of pool.
- PA/05220/25 Rabat: Sanctioning of layout of the already approved PA/3990/05, opening of garage door and change of use form sitting room to garage.
- PA/05195/25 Rabat: To place outdoor tables and chairs covered with umbrellas on a timber demountable platform surrounded with supportive bollards.
- PA/05192/25 Rabat: Proposed change of use from garage to Class 4B shop. Proposal also include signage and alterations.
- PA/05185/25 Rabat: Proposed excavation of a basement level -1 to accommodate three public service vehicles and two private car parking spaces with access from the adjacent…
- PA/05166/25 Rabat: To excavate two reservoirs at basement level, to construct basement garages, ground floor garage, ground floor maisonette, 6 apartments, 2. penthouses and two…
- PA/05164/25 Rabat: Demolition of existing pre-1978 garage including excavation. Construction of a ground floor garage and an underlying garage interconnected with an adjacent…
- PA/05160/25 Rabat: To place outdoor tables and chairs covered with umbrellas on a timber demountable platform surrounded with supportive bollards.
- PA/05140/25 Rabat: To carry out minor internal alterations to existing dwelling, including construction of room at receded level.
- PA/05077/25 Rabat: Terraced house internal and external alterations. To carry out additions and alterations to the existing ground floor and first floor including demolition and…
- PA/05018/25 Rabat: Alterations to duplex apartments approved in PA1004/24 to form four individual units in lieu of duplex units.
- PA/04978/25 Rabat: Change of use of approved garage (PA/01515/22) to a public service garage while retaining a parking space for private use. Proposal also includes partitioning.
- PA/04977/25 Rabat: Change of use from approved store (PB/01923/88) to public service garage, and proposed internal partitioning.
- PA/04941/25 Rabat: Minor alterations to pre-1968 building.
- PA/04906/25 Rabat: Alterations, additions and extensions to existing townhouse, to convert the house into 3 separate units/apartments. The proposal includes the construction of…
- PA/04849/25 Rabat: Sanctioning of an agricultural store and gate supports. Proposed timber panelling to gate.
- PA/04803/25 Rabat: To sanction internal and external variations from PA/6153/08. Variations mainly includes positioning of walls and apertures following new survey.
- PA/04800/25 Rabat: Restoration of facade.
- PA/04687/25 Rabat: Restoration of existing facade, including installation of new timber apertures and iron railing.
- PA/04651/25 Rabat: To convert an existing workshop operating with trading licenses into a (Class 5B) VRT station. To enlarge garage door opening and install necessary equipment…
- PA/04616/25 Rabat: To sanction an as-built apartment and washroom at roof level.
- PA/04547/25 Rabat: Alterations to existing dwelling consisting of; alterations to internal party walls, opening on facade and creation of garage, demolition of existing…
- PA/04492/25 Rabat: Proposed demolition of existing terraced house and redevelopment of the site into ground floor apartment with car port, 1 apartment on each level at first,…
- PA/04485/25 Rabat: Proposed demolition of the existing washrooms at roof level, and proposed construction of 2 penthouses at recessed floor.
- PA/04483/25 Rabat: Structural alterations and extension over a first and second floor apartments including construction of a lift and 2 overlying apartments over site covered by…
- PA/04431/25 Rabat: To sanction as built common parts, in particular the elimination of the lift shaft. Moreover proposal also includes sanctioning of the creation of a box room…
- PA/04424/25 Rabat: Reinstatement of dilapidated agricultural store and reconstruction of collapsed ceiling using xorok and timber beams. Proposal also includes alterations to…
- PA/04394/25 Rabat: To sanction minor changes to external grounds as carried out, particularly increase to hard landscaping and the construction of small greenhouse.
- PA/04321/25 Rabat: To sanction internal alterations at all levels from approved permit PA/06738/23. Proposal includes the conversion of a domestic store at basement level into a…
- PA/04309/25 Rabat: Proposed demolition of elevated ground and first floor terraced house, proposed extension to existing garage and proposed construction of four residential…
- PA/04306/25 Rabat: Proposed landscaping in garden and restoration of existing rubble boundary walls.
- PA/04255/25 Rabat: To sanction changes to approved Class 4D establishment (restaurant) including internal configurations at ground and first floor, extension into backyard,…
- PA/04239/25 Rabat: Change of use from an existing pre-1967 store to Class 4B shop, including formation of w.c with anti-room, shop front and shop sign.
- PA/04197/25 Rabat: To excavate existing reservoir, construction of sump for water collection and cover both reservoir and sump with a layer of soil as required, construction of…
- PA/04138/25 Rabat: To sanction residential farmhouse as built.
- PA/04123/25 Rabat: Proposed restoration of facade and increase of parapet wall at roof level.
- PA/04089/25 Rabat: Proposed demolition of approved poultry farm and construction of dwelling.
- PA/04070/25 Rabat: Internal and external alterations to existing dwelling as approved by PB/4960/79 including to demolish existing store and washroom, to construct new washroom…
- PA/03976/25 Rabat: Sanctioning of changes from PA/07158/22, including the change of water reservoir below basement level to an underground cesspit and water reservoir of…
- PA/03925/25 Rabat: Proposed installation of telecommunication mast and safety railing.
- PA/03923/25 Rabat: Deposition of soil to agricultural land.
- PA/03898/25 Rabat: To sanction telecommunications mast and safety railing.
- PA/03890/25 Rabat: Alterations to the kitchen, living and dining area at third floor.
- PA/03831/25 Rabat: Proposed alterations of existing dwelling including demolition, excavation and construction. Existing structures in the immediate vicinity of the existing…
- PA/03825/25 Rabat: Alterations to existing townhouse including restoration of facade, replacement of timber balcony and installation of pv panels.
- PA/03789/25 Rabat: Proposed alterations and extensions to existing dwellings to form Class 3A boutique tourism accommodation, including pool at roof level.