--- title: "PA/00018/20: Change of use from approved Class 4 in Rabat | PropertyList" url: https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00018-20/rabat-change-of-use-from-approved-class-4 source: PropertyList (propertylist.mt), from the Malta Planning Authority's public register retrieved: 2026-11-03 --- > Granted planning application in Rabat: Change of use from approved Class 4 commercial outlet to Class 1 studio apartment dwelling. Perit Joe Barbara.… Planning applications › Rabat › PA0001820 # PA/00018/20: Change of use from approved Class 4 in Rabat 17, Triq il-Fejgel, Rabat Change of use from approved Class 4 commercial outlet to Class 1 studio apartment dwelling. - **Status:** Granted (This application has been approved by Planning Board / Commission.) - **Location:** 17, Triq il-Fejgel, Rabat - **Locality:** [Rabat](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/rabat) - **Applicant:** [Mr Joseph Schembri](https://propertylist.mt/applicant/joseph-schembri) - **Perit:** [Perit Joe Barbara](https://propertylist.mt/perit/joe-barbara) - **Application type:** Full development permission - **Zone:** Within Development Zone - **Type of works:** Change of Use - **Residential units:** 1 - **Received:** 4 December 2019 - **Validated:** 15 January 2020 - **Published:** 15 January 2020 - **Comments close:** 14 February 2020 - **Recommendation:** Grant Permission - **Decision:** Grant Permission - **Decision date:** 24 April 2020 - **Permit expires:** 6 May 2028 [Case details on the Planning Authority website](https://www.pa.org.mt/pacasedetails?CaseType=PA/00018/20) [Plans, case officer report and decision on eapps](https://eapps.pa.org.mt/Case/CaseDetails?caseType=PA&casenumber=00018&caseYear=20) ## Planning activity around 17, Triq il-Fejgel, Rabat 90 other applications within 300 m: 57 granted, 3 refused, 12 pending. 95% of decided applications nearby were granted. Tallest granted nearby: 5 floors (PA/00561/25). On Triq il-Fejgel: 3 other applications, 2 granted and 0 refused. Approval estimate for change of use applications like this here: about 87% (likely range 57–100%, low reliability, from 8 comparable decisions nearby). Indicative only. It's based on decisions for similar nearby applications, not on the drawings or the case officer's report; it gets better as documents are added from eapps. - [**PA/01591/26** Rabat](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01591-26/rabat-alterations-to-common-parts-in-existing-apartment): Proposed alterations to common parts in existing apartment building, including demolition of existing staircase and landings and construction of new staircase… Pending, validated 29 July 2026, 29 m away - [**PA/01479/23** Rabat](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01479-23/rabat-change-of-use-from-store-to-class): Change of use from store to Class 4B shop. Proposal also includes for the change of signs from 1 to 2 and low lying wall dividing commercial entities. Granted, validated 15 March 2023, 29 m away - [**PA/01159/26** Rabat](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01159-26/rabat-extension-to-approved-childcare-pa-7812-21): Extension to approved childcare [PA/7812/21]. Change of use of the extension from garage to Class 2C childcare. Proposal includes internal alterations. Refused, validated 25 February 2026, 35 m away - [**PA/01709/26** Rabat](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01709-26/rabat-sanctioning-of-existing-ground-floor-common-parts): Sanctioning of existing ground floor common parts, as well as 2 apartments at first and second floor level, Proposed alterations to the same first and second… Granted, validated 11 March 2026, 3 floors plus a receded floor, 42 m away - [**PA/01308/24** Rabat](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01308-24/rabat-sanctioning-of-existing-garage-at-basement-including): Sanctioning of existing garage at basement including changes in internal layout over PA6032/01. Granted, validated 25 April 2024, 46 m away - [**PA/06793/26** Rabat](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06793-26/rabat-demolition-of-existing-terraced-house): Proposed demolition of existing terraced house, and construction of a 12 room Class 3A guesthouse. Pending, validated 7 October 2026, 1 floor, 47 m away - [**PA/00768/23** Rabat](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00768-23/rabat-internal-changes-to-existing-private-car-garage): Internal changes to existing private car garage covered by PA06032/01. Construction of 2 apartments (first and second floor) and 1 duplex apartment (third and… Granted, validated 22 February 2023, 4 floors plus a receded floor, 49 m away - [**PA/03229/22** Rabat](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03229-22/rabat-fixing-of-shop-sign-to-cover-outdoor): Proposed fixing of shop sign to cover outdoor a.c. units to Class 4B shop approved by PA05035/10. Status being checked, 53 m away - [**PA/02550/26** Rabat](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02550-26/rabat-sanction-alterations-from-the-approved-permit-pa-00696-08): To sanction alterations from the approved permit PA/00696/08, whereby part of the originally approved garage has been converted into a domestic store,… Granted, validated 22 April 2026, 56 m away - [**PA/04191/23** Rabat](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04191-23/rabat-demolish-existing-building-and-trimming-of-site): To demolish existing building and trimming of site. Proposed construction of parking spaces at ground floor and reservoir, 3 apartments at 1st, 2nd 3rd floor… Granted, validated 12 July 2023, 3 floors plus a receded floor, 59 m away - [**PA/08164/25** Rabat](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-08164-25/rabat-demolish-existing-terraced-house): To demolish existing terraced house, keeping the facade at ground-floor level, construction of ground floor garage, 3 no. 3 bedroom apartments, 1 no.… Granted, validated 17 December 2025, 60 m away - [**PA/00273/24** Rabat](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00273-24/rabat-sanction-change-of-use-from-store-as): To sanction change of use from store as approved in PB3154/88/1699/88 to studio apartment and proposed amendments such as construction of a wall and changing… Granted, validated 24 January 2024, 66 m away - [**PA/03561/25** Rabat](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03561-25/rabat-carry-out-internal-and-external-alterations-to): To carry out internal and external alterations to approved (PA1208/24) duplex apartment, works to include the construction of pool. Granted, validated 23 June 2025, 67 m away - [**PA/01208/24** Rabat](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01208-24/rabat-demolish-approved): To demolish approved (PB1373/53) dwelling and garage and to construct 1 Class 4B shop, 1 garage, 2 apartments snd 1 duplex unit. Works to include fixing of… Granted, validated 6 March 2024, 67 m away - [**PA/07071/24** Rabat](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07071-24/rabat-sanction-internal-and-external-alterations-and-to): To sanction internal and external alterations and to sanction existing chimney (site subject to PA/1656/08), and proposed internal and external alterations. Granted, validated 26 March 2025, 83 m away ## More by Joe Barbara - [**PA/07587/26** Qormi](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07587-26/qormi-demolish-existing-dwellings): To demolish existing dwellings, excavate and construct 2 basement garages, 5 maisonette at ground floor level, 21 apartments from first till third floor (7… Pending, 4 floors - [**PA/07169/26** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07169-26/birkirkara-demolition-of-existing-dwellings): Proposed demolition of existing dwellings, excavation of 2 levels basement, and construction of 15 private parking garages at basement levels, and 23… Pending, validated 14 October 2026 - [**PA/06814/26** Naxxar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06814-26/naxxar-make-internal-and-external-alteration-to-approved): To make internal and external alteration to approved penthouse PA1415/07 and to construct additional unit at penthouse level. Pending, validated 7 October 2026 - [**PA/06811/26** Swieqi](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06811-26/swieqi-demolition-of-existing-dwelling): Proposed demolition of existing dwelling, excavation of 1 level semi-basement, and construction of 2 private parking spaces at basement level, and 5 dwellings… Pending, validated 7 October 2026, 3 floors plus a receded floor - [**PA/06806/26** Mosta](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06806-26/mosta-make-internal-and-external-changes-to-ground): To make internal and external changes to ground floor garage and store, demolish first floor and construct 3 units from first till third floor and a penthouse… Pending, validated 7 October 2026, 4 floors plus a receded floor - [**PA/06793/26** Rabat](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06793-26/rabat-demolition-of-existing-terraced-house): Proposed demolition of existing terraced house, and construction of a 12 room Class 3A guesthouse. Pending, validated 7 October 2026, 1 floor [All applications by Joe Barbara](https://propertylist.mt/perit/joe-barbara) ## More from Joseph Schembri - [**PA/07382/26** Zurrieq](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07382-26/zurrieq-sanctioning-site-configuration-of-garage-for-private): Sanctioning site configuration of garage for private use previously approved in BN/736/72. Pending - [**PA/04027/26** Birzebbuga](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04027-26/birzebbuga-sanctioning-of-agricultural-stores): Proposed sanctioning of agricultural stores, above-ground water tank, tractor shed and reconstruction of retaining wall. Proposed change of use to olive press… Suspended, validated 10 June 2026 - [**PA/03224/26** Zejtun](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03224-26/zejtun-carry-out-internal-alterations-from-approved-permit): To carry out internal alterations from approved permit PA/05484/21 and extension of existing dwelling. Pending, validated 29 July 2026 - [**PA/08222/25** Mosta](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-08222-25/mosta-redesign-of-facade-and-second-floor-plan): Proposed redesign of facade and second floor plan approved in PA880/24 (To renew PA10826/18: To demolish washroom at second floor, construction of dwelling… Granted, validated 4 March 2026, 4 floors - [**PA/06127/25** Ghaxaq](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06127-25/ghaxaq-demolish-existing-dwelling-and-garage): To demolish existing dwelling and garage, excavate site and construct 2 basement garages, maisonette at ground floor and 3 overlying apartments, and penthouse… Granted, validated 24 September 2025, 4 floors plus a receded floor - [**PA/04823/25** Marsaskala](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04823-25/marsaskala-excavation-and-construction-of-a-balance-tank): Proposed excavation and construction of a balance tank and pump room beneath the approved pool, together with the construction of a verandah. The proposal… Granted, validated 23 July 2025 [All planning applications in Rabat](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/rabat)