--- title: "PA/00979/25: change the use of a Class 4B in Rabat (Gozo) | PropertyList" url: https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00979-25/rabat-gozo-change-the-use-of-a-class-4b source: PropertyList (propertylist.mt), from the Malta Planning Authority's public register retrieved: 2026-11-03 --- > Granted planning application in Rabat (Gozo): To change the use of a Class 4B photo shop into a Class 4C cafeteria, to fix sign, to carry out alterations… Planning applications › Rabat (Gozo) › PA0097925 # PA/00979/25: change the use of a Class 4B in Rabat (Gozo) 2, Triq Sant' Orsla, Rabat (Gozo) To change the use of a Class 4B photo shop into a Class 4C cafeteria, to fix sign, to carry out alterations and to sanction the carrying out of internal alterations - **Status:** Granted (This application has been approved by Planning Board / Commission.) - **Location:** 2, Triq Sant' Orsla, Rabat (Gozo) - **Locality:** [Rabat (Gozo)](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/rabat-gozo) - **Applicant:** Josette Xuereb - **Perit:** [Vella + Grech Periti](https://propertylist.mt/perit/vella-grech-periti) - **Application type:** Full development permission - **Zone:** Within Development Zone - **Type of works:** Sanctioning - **Received:** 13 January 2025 - **Validated:** 19 February 2025 - **Published:** 19 February 2025 - **Comments close:** 21 March 2025 - **Recommendation:** Grant Permission - **Decision:** Grant Permission - **Decision date:** 14 May 2025 - **Permit expires:** 28 May 2030 [Case details on the Planning Authority website](https://www.pa.org.mt/pacasedetails?CaseType=PA/00979/25) [Plans, case officer report and decision on eapps](https://eapps.pa.org.mt/Case/CaseDetails?caseType=PA&casenumber=00979&caseYear=25) ## Planning activity around 2, Triq Sant' Orsla, Rabat (Gozo) 132 other applications within 300 m: 74 granted, 2 refused, 20 pending. 97% of decided applications nearby were granted. Tallest granted nearby: 5 floors (PA/06787/23). On Triq Sant' Orsla: 14 other applications, 6 granted and 0 refused; granted buildings are typically 3 floors, the tallest 3. Periti active on this street: [Emanuel Vella](https://propertylist.mt/perit/emanuel-vella), [Mariella Xuereb](https://propertylist.mt/perit/mariella-xuereb), [Edward Scerri](https://propertylist.mt/perit/edward-scerri), [Lauran Dimech](https://propertylist.mt/perit/lauran-dimech). Approval estimate for sanctioning applications like this here: about 95% (likely range 65–100%, low reliability, from 20 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/02305/26** Rabat (Gozo)](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02305-26/rabat-gozo-alterations-consisting-of-selected-demolition): Proposed alterations consisting of selected demolition, new openings and extension to existing house. Proposed conversion from kitchen/dining/living to garage. Pending, validated 15 April 2026, 24 m away - [**PA/05212/26** Rabat (Gozo)](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05212-26/rabat-gozo-sanction-minor-deviations-from-approved-drawings-in): To sanction minor deviations from approved drawings in DN/00250/20. Pending, validated 29 July 2026, 31 m away - [**PA/03835/24** Rabat (Gozo)](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03835-24/rabat-gozo-alterations-and-additions-to-residence-to-include): Proposed alterations and additions to residence to include a garage for private cars. Granted, validated 26 June 2024, 38 m away - [**PA/06397/26** Rabat (Gozo)](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06397-26/rabat-gozo-restoration-of-facade): Restoration of facade (BHRS25). Granted, validated 15 October 2026, 41 m away - [**PA/06817/25** Rabat (Gozo)](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06817-25/rabat-gozo-additions-of-second-floor-level-and-minor): Proposed additions of second floor level and minor addition at roof level. Granted, validated 22 October 2025, 3 floors, 42 m away - [**PA/06884/26** Rabat (Gozo)](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06884-26/rabat-gozo-restoration-of-facade): Restoration of facade (accepted through GS/00043/25). Pending, 43 m away - [**PA/05246/26** Rabat (Gozo)](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05246-26/rabat-gozo-demolish-existing-dilapidated-facade-and-reconstruct-facade): To demolish existing dilapidated facade and reconstruct facade as per proposed works method statement. Granted, validated 19 October 2026, 54 m away - [**PA/07430/23** Rabat (Gozo)](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07430-23/rabat-gozo-demolish-existing-dilapidated-building-while-retaining-faca): To demolish existing dilapidated building while retaining facade (demolition approved in PA4211/19) and to carry out alterations within facade, to construct… Granted, validated 12 December 2023, 3 floors, 55 m away - [**PA/00242/21** Rabat (Gozo)](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00242-21/rabat-gozo-correction-of-site-from-that-approved-in): Correction of site from that approved in PA4211/19. Status being checked, 57 m away - [**PA/02220/22** Rabat (Gozo)](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02220-22/rabat-gozo-change-of-use-of-part-of-dwelling): Change of use of part of dwelling house to Class 4B shop. Status being checked, 63 m away - [**PA/01785/24** Rabat (Gozo)](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01785-24/rabat-gozo-subdivide-pre-1968-dwelling-into-two-separate-units): To subdivide pre-1968 dwelling into two separate units consisting of a Class 5A (lightwood crafts) workshop, Class 4A (office), ancillary stores and a… Granted, validated 27 March 2024, 67 m away - [**PA/01192/23** Rabat (Gozo)](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01192-23/rabat-gozo-propose-variations-to-approved-pa03056-19): To propose variations to approved PA03056/19, including internal and external alterations. Granted, validated 8 March 2023, 67 m away - [**PA/05968/23** Rabat (Gozo)](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05968-23/rabat-gozo-change-of-use-from-class-4b-shop): Change of use from Class 4B shop to Class 5A car valeting and ancillary sanitary facilities. Refused, validated 11 October 2023, 74 m away - [**PA/00498/22** Rabat (Gozo)](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00498-22/rabat-gozo-carry-out-internal-alterations-to-a-pre-1967): To carry out internal alterations to a pre-1967 dwelling. To construct an additional room and other alterations at roof level. Status being checked, 80 m away - [**PA/06787/23** Rabat (Gozo)](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06787-23/rabat-gozo-excavate-site-and-to-demolish-existing-building): To excavate site and to demolish existing building and proposed garage for private cars at basement level and five overlying flats (one at each level). Granted, validated 15 November 2023, 5 floors, 92 m away ## 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)