--- title: "PA/00153/26: Change of use of existing dwelling to in Rabat (Gozo) | PropertyList" url: https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00153-26/rabat-gozo-change-of-use-of-existing-dwelling-to source: PropertyList (propertylist.mt), from the Malta Planning Authority's public register retrieved: 2026-11-03 --- > Granted planning application in Rabat (Gozo): Change of use of existing dwelling to a Class 4C cafeteria at ground floor level and Class 3A guesthouse at… Planning applications › Rabat (Gozo) › PA0015326 # PA/00153/26: Change of use of existing dwelling to in Rabat (Gozo) 1887 Suites, Pjazza l-Indipendenza, Rabat (Gozo) Change of use of existing dwelling to a Class 4C cafeteria at ground floor level and Class 3A guesthouse at upper floor levels; internal and external alterations including ceiling lowering at second floor; construction of a new third floor level within the existing street facade height; demolition of existing roof-level stairwell; and construction of associated guest rooms. - **Status:** Granted (This application has been approved by Planning Board / Commission.) - **Location:** 1887 Suites, Pjazza l-Indipendenza, Rabat (Gozo) - **Locality:** [Rabat (Gozo)](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/rabat-gozo) - **Applicant:** [ROQ Management Limited Attn: Salvu Spiteri, as Director](https://propertylist.mt/applicant/roq-management-ltd) - **Perit:** [Vella + Grech Periti](https://propertylist.mt/perit/vella-grech-periti) - **Application type:** Full development permission - **Zone:** Within Development Zone - **Type of works:** Demolition & New Construction (Residential) - **Height:** 4 floors - **Received:** 2 December 2025 - **Validated:** 21 January 2026 - **Published:** 4 March 2026 - **Comments close:** 10 April 2026 - **Recommendation:** Refuse Permission - **Decision:** Grant Permission - **Decision date:** 20 October 2026 - **Permit expires:** 4 November 2031 Premium: register with WhatsApp (free) on PropertyList to read what its planning file says: the case officer's recommendation, the reasons, conditions and consultations. The public planning file has 57 documents: plans, reports, consultations and the decision. [Case details on the Planning Authority website](https://www.pa.org.mt/pacasedetails?CaseType=PA/00153/26) [Plans, case officer report and decision on eapps](https://eapps.pa.org.mt/Case/CaseDetails?caseType=PA&casenumber=00153&caseYear=26) ## Planning activity around 1887 Suites, Pjazza l-Indipendenza, Rabat (Gozo) 5 other applications on the same street: 4 granted, 0 refused, 0 pending. 100% of decided applications nearby were granted. Tallest granted nearby: 5 floors (PA/03387/25). On Pjazza l-Indipendenza: 5 other applications, 4 granted and 0 refused; granted buildings are typically 5 floors, the tallest 5. Periti active on this street: [Deborah Busuttil](https://propertylist.mt/perit/deborah-busuttil). Approval estimate for demolition & new construction applications like this here: about 95% (likely range 65–100%, low reliability, from 1 comparable decision 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/03387/25** Rabat (Gozo)](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03387-25/rabat-gozo-change-the-use-of-a-dwelling-and): To change the use of a dwelling and Class 4B shop into Class 3A guesthouse with ancillary breakfast/dining area, to carry out internal alterations, to lower… Granted, validated 4 June 2025, 5 floors - [**PA/05140/24** Rabat (Gozo)](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05140-24/rabat-gozo-change-of-use-from-atm-to-take-away): Change of use from ATM to take-away and fixing of sign. Granted, validated 7 August 2024 - [**PA/04988/24** Rabat (Gozo)](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04988-24/rabat-gozo-carry-out-alterations-and-additions-to-a): To carry out alterations and additions to a pre-1967 dwelling and to an approved restaurant. Alterations include changes to layout, to facade, levels and by… Granted, validated 31 July 2024 - [**PA/04096/23** Rabat (Gozo)](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04096-23/rabat-gozo-propose-a-change-of-use-from-class): To propose a change of use from Class 4B to Class 4D including an extension of the original footprint of Class 4B and fix a sign. Granted, validated 5 July 2023 - [**PA/00384/21** Rabat (Gozo)](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00384-21/rabat-gozo-installation-of-a-wheelchair-lift-in-order): Proposed installation of a wheelchair lift in order to provide full accessibility to the Culture Unit. Status being checked ## More by Vella + Grech Periti - [**PA/07745/26** Fontana](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07745-26/fontana-excavation-of-site): Proposed excavation of site, garage at basement level; maisonette at ground floor; two flats at first and second floors and receded flat at setback floor… Pending, 3 floors plus a receded floor - [**PA/07737/26** Xaghra](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07737-26/xaghra-washroom-and-domestic-store-at-roof-level): Proposed washroom and domestic store at roof level to development approved in PA5486/25. Pending - [**PA/07689/26** Ghajnsielem](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07689-26/ghajnsielem-add-class-6a-at-ground-floor-level): To add Class 6A at ground floor level only, to existing development approved in PA4237/25. Pending, 1 floor - [**PA/07684/26** Zebbug (Gozo)](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07684-26/zebbug-gozo-changes-to-existing-facade-at-ground): Changes to existing facade at ground, first and second floor levels; internal alterations in common area and additional floors at third, fourth, fifth and… Pending, 6 floors plus a receded floor - [**PA/07676/26** Zebbug (Gozo)](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07676-26/zebbug-gozo-extension-to-pre-1968-dwelling-house-consisting-of): Proposed extension to pre-1968 dwelling house consisting of construction of second floor and washroom. Pending, 3 floors - [**PA/07661/26** Ghajnsielem](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07661-26/ghajnsielem-extension-to-pre-1968-dwelling): Proposed extension to pre-1968 dwelling, consisting of erection of room at first floor and external stairs. Pending, 2 floors [All applications by Vella + Grech Periti](https://propertylist.mt/perit/vella-grech-periti) [All planning applications in Rabat (Gozo)](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/rabat-gozo)