--- title: "PA/01391/25: Partial change of use of ground floor in Rabat | PropertyList" url: https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01391-25/rabat-partial-change-of-use-of-ground-floor source: PropertyList (propertylist.mt), from the Malta Planning Authority's public register retrieved: 2026-11-03 --- > Granted planning application in Rabat: Partial change of use of ground floor Class 4B commercial premises in Rabat (PA1208/24) including minor internal and… Planning applications › Rabat › PA0139125 # PA/01391/25: Partial change of use of ground floor in Rabat 157, Vjal il-Haddiem c/w, Triq il-Fidloqqom, Rabat Partial change of use of ground floor Class 4B commercial premises in Rabat (PA1208/24) including minor internal and external alterations and the inclusion of offices (Class 4A). - **Status:** Granted (This application has been approved by Planning Board / Commission.) - **Location:** 157, Vjal il-Haddiem c/w, Triq il-Fidloqqom, Rabat - **Locality:** [Rabat](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/rabat) - **Applicant:** [Paul Bugeja](https://propertylist.mt/applicant/paul-bugeja) - **Perit:** [Perit Mark Camilleri](https://propertylist.mt/perit/mark-camilleri) - **Application type:** Full development permission - **Zone:** Within Development Zone - **Type of works:** Change of Use - **Received:** 16 January 2025 - **Validated:** 5 March 2025 - **Published:** 5 March 2025 - **Comments close:** 4 April 2025 - **Recommendation:** Grant Permission - **Decision:** Grant Permission - **Decision date:** 18 June 2025 - **Permit expires:** 2 July 2030 [Case details on the Planning Authority website](https://www.pa.org.mt/pacasedetails?CaseType=PA/01391/25) [Plans, case officer report and decision on eapps](https://eapps.pa.org.mt/Case/CaseDetails?caseType=PA&casenumber=01391&caseYear=25) ## Planning activity around 157, Vjal il-Haddiem c/w, Triq il-Fidloqqom, Rabat 81 other applications within 300 m: 49 granted, 3 refused, 11 pending. 94% of decided applications nearby were granted. Tallest granted nearby: 5 floors (PA/01004/24). On Vjal il-Haddiem: 25 other applications, 15 granted and 1 refused; granted buildings are typically 4 floors, the tallest 5. Periti active on this street: [Charles Buhagiar](https://propertylist.mt/perit/charles-buhagiar), [Tancred Mifsud](https://propertylist.mt/perit/tancred-mifsud), [Pierre Poulton](https://propertylist.mt/perit/pierre-poulton), [Maria Schembri Grima](https://propertylist.mt/perit/maria-schembri-grima), [Aaron Abela](https://propertylist.mt/perit/aaron-abela). Approval estimate for change of use applications like this here: about 90% (likely range 60–100%, low reliability, from 6 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/06801/25** Rabat](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06801-25/rabat-change-of-use-of-two-clinics-from): Proposed change of use of two clinics from Class 4A to Class 2A clinic. Granted, validated 22 October 2025, 20 m away - [**PA/00483/22** Rabat](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00483-22/rabat-internal-alterations-to-accommodate-change-of-use): Proposed internal alterations to accommodate change of use from residence to clinic - Class 4A and accompanying Class 4B shop. Status being checked, 22 m away - [**PA/01004/24** Rabat](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01004-24/rabat-demolition-of-existing-ground-floor-tenement-and): Demolition of existing ground floor tenement and construction of ground floor Class 4A vet clinic, and two duplex units at first to fourth floor. A lift is… Granted, validated 21 February 2024, 5 floors, 38 m away - [**PA/05018/25** Rabat](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05018-25/rabat-alterations-to-duplex-apartments-approved-in-pa1004-24): Alterations to duplex apartments approved in PA1004/24 to form four individual units in lieu of duplex units. Refused, validated 30 July 2025, 39 m away - [**PA/03163/26** Rabat](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03163-26/rabat-sanction-the-existing-apartment-and-washroom-as): To sanction the existing apartment and washroom as built (no permit applications have been traced), and proposed alterations and additions to the backyard to… Suspended, validated 20 May 2026, 58 m away - [**PA/04296/24** Rabat](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04296-24/rabat-demolish-existing-building-and-construct-basement-garages): To demolish existing building and construct basement garages for private cars and five overlying apartments at ground, first, second, third and receded floor… Granted, validated 10 July 2024, 4 floors plus a receded floor, 61 m away - [**PA/00428/26** Rabat](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00428-26/rabat-sanction-alterations-as-built-from-pb2963-82): To sanction alterations as built from PB2963/82. Granted, validated 26 February 2026, 62 m away - [**PA/07777/25** Rabat](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07777-25/rabat-sanction-an-existing-water-reservoir): To sanction an existing water reservoir, internal and external alterations as built, including changes from those approved in PA/02001/04. Proposed… Granted, validated 12 February 2026, 66 m away - [**PA/00882/20** Rabat](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00882-20/rabat-demolition-of-existing-structure-and-construction-of): Demolition of existing structure and construction of a basement garage, a ground floor maisonette, three overlying apartments and one receded penthouse. Status being checked, 4 floors plus a receded floor, 72 m away - [**PA/03689/26** Rabat](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03689-26/rabat-change-of-use-from-class-6-shop): Change of use from Class 6 shop (1994 Use Class Order) to Class 4B Barber Shop. Proposal includes minor internal alterations and changes to facade, which… Granted, validated 10 June 2026, 74 m away - [**PA/01638/23** Rabat](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01638-23/rabat-sanction-the-additional-partitions-to-create-a): To sanction the additional partitions to create a wc (mechanically ventilated) and a shaft and surveying discrepancies. Granted, validated 8 May 2023, 76 m away - [**PA/06560/26** Rabat](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06560-26/rabat-demolition-of-existing-second-floor-washroom-and): Proposed demolition of existing second floor washroom and proposed construction of 2 bedroom apartment and second floor. Pending, validated 23 September 2026, 2 floors, 83 m away - [**PA/01337/26** Rabat](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01337-26/rabat-demolition-of-existing-dwelling): Demolition of existing dwelling, construction of three apartments over three floors (first floor, second floor and third floor) and one overlying penthouses… Granted, validated 4 March 2026, 4 floors plus a receded floor, 83 m away - [**PA/00017/26** Rabat](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00017-26/rabat-internal-and-external-alteration-to-pre-1967-property): Proposed internal and external alteration to pre-1967 property including shifting of walls and windows at first floor level. Replacement of washroom concrete… Granted, validated 14 January 2026, 2 floors, 85 m away - [**PA/01018/20** Rabat](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01018-20/rabat-changes-to-development-with-a-different-layout): Proposed changes to development with a different layout to application approved by PA/632/19 Status being checked, 96 m away ## More by Mark Camilleri - [**PA/07824/26** Marsaskala](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07824-26/marsaskala-carry-out-alterations-to-approved): To carry out alterations to approved (PA 230/23) basement garage level due to retaining the 0.75m from the party wall, converting of approved ground floor… Pending - [**PA/07556/26** Zejtun](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07556-26/zejtun-sanction-residential-dwelling-from-approved-pb3973-79-and): To sanction residential dwelling from approved PB3973/79 and to propose internal structural alterations and extension at setback floor level.The application… Pending, validated 28 October 2026 - [**PA/07516/26** Luqa](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07516-26/luqa-partial-change-of-use-to-y-plate-garage): Partial change of use to Y-plate garage. Pending, validated 28 October 2026 - [**PA/07394/26** Zejtun](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07394-26/zejtun-demolish-existing-disused-farm): To demolish existing disused farm (Class 7) and excavate and build underground reservoir and parking spaces, overlying old people's home and ancillary… Pending, validated 28 October 2026 - [**PA/07392/26** Kalkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07392-26/kalkara-correction-of-site-from-as-approved-by): Correction of site from as approved by PA3787/06 and placing of solar panels and cement board screening to existing townhouse (over existing washroom). Pending - [**PA/07268/26** Rabat](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07268-26/rabat-sanction-the-existing-rubble-wall-and-franka): To sanction the existing rubble wall and franka wall exceeding 1.2 metres in height, and to propose the construction of a sheep farm with ancillary… Pending, validated 21 October 2026 [All applications by Mark Camilleri](https://propertylist.mt/perit/mark-camilleri) ## More from Paul Bugeja - [**PA/04519/26** Qormi](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04519-26/qormi-sanction-alterations-to-an-existing-internal-garage): To sanction alterations to an existing internal garage from approved PA/02951/91. Granted, validated 10 August 2026 - [**PA/03598/25** Xewkija](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03598-25/xewkija-demolition-of-existing-structure): Proposed demolition of existing structure. Proposed excavation and construction of reservoir, garage and dwelling unit. Granted, validated 4 June 2025 - [**PA/03543/25** Attard](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03543-25/attard-sanctioning-of-semi-basement-garage-as-built): Proposed sanctioning of semi basement garage as built. Granted, validated 23 June 2025 - [**PA/01331/25** Attard](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01331-25/attard-sanctioning-of-variations-in-semi-basement-garage): Proposed sanctioning of variations in semi basement garage from PA/2582/96. Granted, validated 2 April 2025 - [**PA/00907/25** Hamrun](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00907-25/hamrun-renewal-of-pa-09396-19-alterations-to-existing): Renewal of PA/09396/19 - Alterations to existing house including addition of toilets at ground and first floor, removal of room in backyard and construction… Granted, validated 4 March 2025 - [**PA/00384/23** Zebbug](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00384-23/zebbug-restoration-of-existing-rubble-walls): Restoration of existing rubble walls; installation of gate, construction of underground reservoir and pump room and construction of low lying demarcation… Granted, validated 8 February 2023 [All planning applications in Rabat](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/rabat)