--- title: "PA/00273/24: sanction change of use from store as in Rabat | PropertyList" url: https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00273-24/rabat-sanction-change-of-use-from-store-as source: PropertyList (propertylist.mt), from the Malta Planning Authority's public register retrieved: 2026-11-03 --- > Granted planning application in Rabat: To sanction change of use from store as approved in PB3154/88/1699/88 to studio apartment and proposed amendments… Planning applications › Rabat › PA0027324 # PA/00273/24: sanction change of use from store as in Rabat 9, Miami, Triq Sammy Abela, Rabat 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 a door to a window. - **Status:** Granted (This application has been approved by Planning Board / Commission.) - **Location:** 9, Miami, Triq Sammy Abela, Rabat - **Locality:** [Rabat](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/rabat) - **Applicant:** [Mr Joseph Muscat](https://propertylist.mt/applicant/joseph-muscat) - **Perit:** [Perit Nathaniel Sammut](https://propertylist.mt/perit/nathaniel-sammut) - **Application type:** Full development permission - **Zone:** Within Development Zone - **Type of works:** Sanctioning - **Residential units:** 1 - **Received:** 18 November 2023 - **Validated:** 24 January 2024 - **Published:** 24 January 2024 - **Comments close:** 23 February 2024 - **Recommendation:** Refuse Permission - **Decision:** Grant Permission - **Decision date:** 9 October 2024 - **Permit expires:** 23 October 2029 [Case details on the Planning Authority website](https://www.pa.org.mt/pacasedetails?CaseType=PA/00273/24) [Plans, case officer report and decision on eapps](https://eapps.pa.org.mt/Case/CaseDetails?caseType=PA&casenumber=00273&caseYear=24) ## Planning activity around 9, Miami, Triq Sammy Abela, Rabat 130 other applications within 300 m: 80 granted, 3 refused, 17 pending. 96% of decided applications nearby were granted. Tallest granted nearby: 5 floors (PA/00561/25). On Triq Sammy Abela: 1 other application, 1 granted and 0 refused; granted buildings are typically 4 floors, the tallest 4. Approval estimate for sanctioning applications like this here: about 95% (likely range 65–100%, low reliability, from 31 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/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, 21 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, 24 m away - [**PA/04621/23** Rabat](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04621-23/rabat-sanction-variations-in-garage-from-that-approved): To sanction variations in garage from that approved in PA1565/82. Granted, validated 2 August 2023, 34 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, 39 m away - [**PA/01409/22** Rabat](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01409-22/rabat-roof-structure-and-relocation-of-pv-panels): Roof structure and relocation of PV panels. Status being checked, 51 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, 66 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, 66 m away - [**PA/00241/25** Rabat](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00241-25/rabat-conversion-of-private-garage-to-class-4b): Conversion of private garage to Class 4B (retail exc. green grocer, mini market, fishmonger and butcher), including installation of signage and minor internal… Granted, validated 22 January 2025, 72 m away - [**PA/04945/23** Rabat](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04945-23/rabat-subdivision-from-one-residential-unit-into-two): Subdivision from one residential unit into two separate residential units. Granted, validated 24 January 2024, 75 m away - [**PA/06378/24** Rabat](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06378-24/rabat-demolish-existing-roof-structure): To demolish existing roof structure, carry out alterations at levels 1 and 2, erect additional flat at level 3 and a receded floor at level 4 and lift… Granted, validated 25 September 2024, 4 floors plus a receded floor, 80 m away - [**PA/00018/20** Rabat](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00018-20/rabat-change-of-use-from-approved-class-4): Change of use from approved Class 4 commercial outlet to Class 1 studio apartment dwelling. Granted, validated 15 January 2020, 83 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, 87 m away - [**PA/04099/24** Rabat](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04099-24/rabat-sanction-internal-alterations-and-changes-to-the): To sanction internal alterations and changes to the facade from PAPB2259/72. Granted, validated 3 July 2024, 87 m away - [**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, 90 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, 90 m away ## More by Nathaniel Sammut - [**PA/07090/26** Mosta](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07090-26/mosta-renewal-of-pa5021-18-to-sanction-as): Renewal of PA5021/18 - To sanction as built floor levels. Proposed alterations in the common area and third floor include; roofing over the terrace, a… Pending, 4 floors plus a receded floor - [**PA/06826/26** Mgarr](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06826-26/mgarr-sanction-construction-of-wall-in-garage-and): To sanction construction of wall in garage and other minor changes. Pending, validated 7 October 2026 - [**PA/06581/26** San Pawl il-Bahar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06581-26/san-pawl-il-bahar-changes-to-wc): Proposed changes to wc, parapet wall and facade. Pending, validated 23 September 2026 - [**PA/05245/26** Balzan](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05245-26/balzan-sanction-demolition-of-wall-and-proposed-re-construction): To sanction demolition of wall and proposed re-construction. Pending, validated 29 July 2026 - [**PA/01724/26** Mgarr](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01724-26/mgarr-shifting-of-greenhouse): Shifting of greenhouse, solar panels and reservoir which were approved in PA/1044/24, and proposed construction of a pump room. Granted, validated 18 March 2026 - [**PA/00487/26** Marsaxlokk](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00487-26/marsaxlokk-installation-of-a-concrete-platform-and-construction): Proposed installation of a concrete platform and construction of a lightweight structure for the administration of the hardstanding facilities. Granted, validated 4 February 2026, 1 floor [All applications by Nathaniel Sammut](https://propertylist.mt/perit/nathaniel-sammut) ## More from Joseph Muscat - [**PA/07150/26** Safi](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07150-26/safi-sanctioning-of-alterations-to-an-as-built): Proposed sanctioning of alterations to an as built street level garage and interconnected dwelling from that approved by virtue of PA/03830/92. The proposal… Pending - [**PA/02905/26** Rabat](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02905-26/rabat-demolish-washroom-at-roof-level-and-two): To demolish washroom at roof level and two overlying rooms within backyard, and to construct one additional floor and a receded floor. Proposal also includes… Granted, validated 23 June 2026, 3 floors plus a receded floor - [**PA/02151/26** Zejtun](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02151-26/zejtun-sanction-facade-alterations-from-approved-pa-07520-21-at): To sanction facade alterations from approved PA/07520/21 at third floor level Withdrawn, validated 1 April 2026 - [**PA/01131/26** Mgarr](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01131-26/mgarr-additional-basement): Proposed additional basement (8 private parking garages) to approved permit PA1680/25 (basement garages and residential units). Application also includes… Granted, validated 25 February 2026 - [**PA/06885/25** Marsaskala](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06885-25/marsaskala-changes-to-fifth-floor-to-development-approved): Proposed changes to fifth floor to development approved by PA5727/19. Granted, validated 22 October 2025 - [**PA/04737/25** Munxar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04737-25/munxar-minor-alterations-and-additions-to-class-4d): Minor alterations and additions to Class 4D to replace first floor apartment. Granted, validated 16 July 2025 [All planning applications in Rabat](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/rabat)