--- title: "PA/00986/23: Change of use from private garage to in Rabat (Gozo) | PropertyList" url: https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00986-23/rabat-gozo-change-of-use-from-private-garage-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 from private garage to Class 4B retail. Proposal includes minor internal alterations,… Planning applications › Rabat (Gozo) › PA0098623 # PA/00986/23: Change of use from private garage to in Rabat (Gozo) Unnamed Garage at, Triq l-Arcisqof Pietru Pace, Triq Santa Marta, Rabat (Gozo) Change of use from private garage to Class 4B retail. Proposal includes minor internal alterations, installation of PVC sign, and the sanctioning of minor modifications to existing facade. - **Status:** Granted (This application has been approved by Planning Board / Commission.) - **Location:** Unnamed Garage at, Triq l-Arcisqof Pietru Pace, Triq Santa Marta, Rabat (Gozo) - **Locality:** [Rabat (Gozo)](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/rabat-gozo) - **Applicant:** [Mr Mario Cassar](https://propertylist.mt/applicant/mario-cassar) - **Perit:** [Perit Lauran Dimech](https://propertylist.mt/perit/lauran-dimech) - **Application type:** Full development permission - **Zone:** Within Development Zone - **Type of works:** Sanctioning - **Received:** 15 December 2022 - **Validated:** 1 March 2023 - **Published:** 1 March 2023 - **Comments close:** 3 April 2023 - **Recommendation:** Grant Permission - **Decision:** Grant Permission - **Decision date:** 9 May 2023 - **Permit expires:** 24 May 2028 [Case details on the Planning Authority website](https://www.pa.org.mt/pacasedetails?CaseType=PA/00986/23) [Plans, case officer report and decision on eapps](https://eapps.pa.org.mt/Case/CaseDetails?caseType=PA&casenumber=00986&caseYear=23) ## Planning activity around Unnamed Garage at, Triq l-Arcisqof Pietru Pace, Triq Santa Marta, Rabat (Gozo) 59 other applications within 300 m: 42 granted, 1 refused, 8 pending. 98% of decided applications nearby were granted. Tallest granted nearby: 5 floors (PA/06575/24). On Triq l-Arcisqof Pietru Pace: 17 other applications, 12 granted and 1 refused; granted buildings are typically 3 floors, the tallest 3. Periti active on this street: [Frank Muscat](https://propertylist.mt/perit/frank-muscat), [Wallace Farrugia](https://propertylist.mt/perit/wallace-farrugia). Approval estimate for sanctioning applications like this here: about 95% (likely range 65–100%, low reliability, from 16 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/08616/24** Rabat (Gozo)](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-08616-24/rabat-gozo-change-of-use-of-the-ground-floor): Change of use of the ground floor Class 6A warehouse (ca.190sq.m) forming part of the approved permit RG/109/21 to (.1) ca. 65sq.m Class 4B butcher shop and a… Granted, validated 24 December 2024, 65 m away - [**PA/02577/25** Rabat (Gozo)](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02577-25/rabat-gozo-carry-out-changes-to-restaurant): To carry out changes to restaurant (Class 4D) approved in PA/04863/07 to include a platform lift. Changes include alterations to layout and to facade. Granted, validated 16 April 2025, 83 m away - [**PA/00938/25** Rabat (Gozo)](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00938-25/rabat-gozo-change-of-use-from-class-4b-shop): Proposed change of use from Class 4B shop to two public service vehicle garage. Granted, validated 19 February 2025, 86 m away - [**PA/00261/23** Rabat (Gozo)](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00261-23/rabat-gozo-sanction-minor-amendment-in-internal-and-external): To sanction minor amendment in internal and external layout from the PA6865/07. Proposal also includes for the extension of existing Class 4A offices approved… Granted, validated 1 February 2023, 4 floors plus a receded floor, 89 m away - [**PA/07453/26** Rabat (Gozo)](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07453-26/rabat-gozo-renewal-of-permission-pa4674-15-to-amend-and): Renewal of permission PA4674/15: To amend and renew permit PA2609/10, amendments consist of minor internal changes, proposed sign and change in design of… Pending, 95 m away - [**PA/01389/25** Rabat (Gozo)](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01389-25/rabat-gozo-sanctioning-of-variations-from-pa-1897-09): Sanctioning of variations from PA/1897/09, including the sanctioning of site access, minor variations to the basement, ground, and first-floor levels, as well… Granted, validated 5 March 2025, 3 floors, 105 m away - [**PA/07588/23** Rabat (Gozo)](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07588-23/rabat-gozo-extend-existing-floor-at-third-floor-to): To extend existing floor at third floor to facade and construct a penthouse at forth floor level. Refused, validated 20 December 2023, 4 floors plus a receded floor, 110 m away - [**PA/01318/23** Rabat (Gozo)](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01318-23/rabat-gozo-internal-and-external-alterations-to-existing-building): Internal and external alterations to existing building, namely proposed access for all ramp, lift and sanitary facilities. Granted, validated 13 April 2023, 117 m away - [**PA/04747/24** Rabat (Gozo)](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04747-24/rabat-gozo-erect-a-single-sided-illuminated): To erect a single sided illuminated (non-electronic) billboard. Granted, validated 24 July 2024, 119 m away - [**PA/04512/24** Rabat (Gozo)](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04512-24/rabat-gozo-sanction-variations-from-permit-pa53-16-and-to): To sanction variations from permit PA53/16 and to effect alterations to permit PA53/16 including minor alterations to aluminum door. Granted, validated 31 July 2024, 125 m away - [**PA/04225/24** Rabat (Gozo)](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04225-24/rabat-gozo-change-in-use-from-garage-to-retail): To change in use from garage to retail (Class 4B), fix sign and add wc. Granted, validated 3 July 2024, 139 m away - [**PA/00531/22** Rabat (Gozo)](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00531-22/rabat-gozo-construct-two-penthouses-overlying-an-existing-block): To construct two penthouses overlying an existing block of shops and residential units. Status being checked, 145 m away - [**PA/06580/26** Rabat (Gozo)](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06580-26/rabat-gozo-extension-to-approved-class-3b): Proposed extension to approved Class 3B, 3-star hotel, consisting of an increase to the level 5 area to accommodate five additional hotel rooms; the addition… Pending, validated 23 September 2026, 8 floors, 150 m away - [**PA/07900/25** Rabat (Gozo)](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07900-25/rabat-gozo-sanction-extension-of-first-floor-balcony-over): To sanction extension of first floor balcony over backyard. Proposed installation of home lift. Granted, validated 6 January 2026, 164 m away - [**PA/05671/26** Rabat (Gozo)](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05671-26/rabat-gozo-formation-of-access-footway-to-agricultural-land): Proposed formation of access footway to agricultural land. Pending, validated 19 August 2026, 173 m away ## More by Lauran Dimech - [**PA/07160/26** Sannat](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07160-26/sannat-internal-alterations-and-additions-to-existing-dwelling): Internal alterations and additions to existing dwelling approved in PA/04412/25, including a kitchen/living/dining and bathroom at ground floor and ensuite… Pending, validated 14 October 2026, 2 floors - [**PA/07097/26** Rabat (Gozo)](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07097-26/rabat-gozo-construct-a-pump-room-and-underground-water): To construct a pump room and underground water reservoir. Pending, validated 14 October 2026 - [**PA/06917/26** Zebbug (Gozo)](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06917-26/zebbug-gozo-alterations-to-the-approved-wedding-hall-covered): Alterations to the approved wedding hall covered by permit PA/1641/17. The proposal includes the installation of safety railings, a panoramic lift and a… Pending, validated 14 October 2026 - [**PA/06916/26** Xewkija](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06916-26/xewkija-demolition-of-existing-dwelling): Demolition of existing dwelling, excavation of site for the construction of underlying garages, and construction of a apartment block consisting of 6… Pending, 2 floors - [**PA/06847/26** Rabat (Gozo)](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06847-26/rabat-gozo-internal-alterations-at-ground-floor-and-first): Internal alterations at ground floor and first floor, construction of extension at receded floor, creation of two Class 4B shops at ground floor and… Pending, validated 7 October 2026 - [**PA/06744/26** Rabat (Gozo)](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06744-26/rabat-gozo-change-a-pre-1967-store-to-a-class): To change a pre-1967 store to a Class 4C shop. The proposal includes a built-in illuminated sign. Pending, validated 30 September 2026 [All applications by Lauran Dimech](https://propertylist.mt/perit/lauran-dimech) ## More from Mario Cassar - [**PA/06697/26** Rabat (Gozo)](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06697-26/rabat-gozo-reconstruction-of-demolished-tool-room-approved-in): Reconstruction of demolished tool room approved in PA0313/95 and reinstatement of rubble walls. Pending, validated 21 October 2026 - [**PA/03912/26** Gzira](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03912-26/gzira-alterations-consisting-of-changes-to-washroom-and): Proposed alterations consisting of changes to washroom and stairs at the back. Granted, validated 3 August 2026 - [**PA/05934/25** Zejtun](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05934-25/zejtun-sanction-minor-changes-on-the-facade-and): To sanction minor changes on the facade and chiminey from approved PA/07317/16. Granted, validated 10 September 2025 - [**PA/01161/25** Fgura](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01161-25/fgura-installation-of-roller-shutter-and-painting-of): Proposed installation of roller shutter and painting of facade to match rest of facade. Granted, validated 16 April 2025 - [**PA/06422/24** Zebbug (Gozo)](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06422-24/zebbug-gozo-construct-an-agricultural-store): To construct an agricultural store, to install a timber gate and to reconstruct existing rubble walls. Granted, validated 25 September 2024 - [**PA/04840/24** Rabat (Gozo)](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04840-24/rabat-gozo-minor-internal-and-external-alterations-to-existing): Minor internal and external alterations to existing pre-1968 residential house. The proposal includes extensions at second and third floors and the… Granted, validated 31 July 2024, 4 floors [All planning applications in Rabat (Gozo)](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/rabat-gozo)