--- title: "PA/01479/23: Change of use from store to Class in Rabat | PropertyList" url: https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01479-23/rabat-change-of-use-from-store-to-class source: PropertyList (propertylist.mt), from the Malta Planning Authority's public register retrieved: 2026-11-02 --- > Granted planning application in Rabat: Change of use from store to Class 4B shop. Proposal also includes for the change of signs from 1 to 2 and low lying… Planning applications › Rabat › PA0147923 # PA/01479/23: Change of use from store to Class in Rabat 33B, Triq il-Hobbejza, Rabat 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. - **Status:** Granted (This application has been approved by Planning Board / Commission.) - **Location:** 33B, Triq il-Hobbejza, Rabat - **Locality:** [Rabat](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/rabat) - **Applicant:** [Mr Emanuel Buhagiar](https://propertylist.mt/applicant/emanuel-buhagiar) - **Perit:** [Perit Charles Azzopardi](https://propertylist.mt/perit/charles-azzopardi) - **Application type:** Full development permission - **Zone:** Within Development Zone - **Type of works:** Change of Use - **Received:** 30 January 2023 - **Validated:** 15 March 2023 - **Published:** 15 March 2023 - **Comments close:** 21 April 2023 - **Recommendation:** Grant Permission - **Decision:** Grant Permission - **Decision date:** 26 May 2023 - **Permit expires:** 6 June 2028 [Case details on the Planning Authority website](https://www.pa.org.mt/pacasedetails?CaseType=PA/01479/23) [Plans, case officer report and decision on eapps](https://eapps.pa.org.mt/Case/CaseDetails?caseType=PA&casenumber=01479&caseYear=23) ## Planning activity around 33B, Triq il-Hobbejza, Rabat 114 other applications within 300 m: 79 granted, 2 refused, 13 pending. 98% of decided applications nearby were granted. Tallest granted nearby: 5 floors (PA/00561/25). On Triq il-Hobbejza: 6 other applications, 2 granted and 1 refused; granted buildings are typically 4 floors, the tallest 4. Approval estimate for change of use applications like this here: about 86% (likely range 56–100%, low reliability, from 7 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/02778/21** Rabat](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02778-21/rabat-sanctioning-of-property-as-built-from-approved): Sanctioning of property as built from approved PA/4162/97 and Proposed minor internal alterations. Application includes correction of site. Status being checked, 30 m away - [**PA/01709/26** Rabat](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01709-26/rabat-sanctioning-of-existing-ground-floor-common-parts): Sanctioning of existing ground floor common parts, as well as 2 apartments at first and second floor level, Proposed alterations to the same first and second… Granted, validated 11 March 2026, 3 floors plus a receded floor, 37 m away - [**PA/01159/26** Rabat](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01159-26/rabat-extension-to-approved-childcare-pa-7812-21): Extension to approved childcare [PA/7812/21]. Change of use of the extension from garage to Class 2C childcare. Proposal includes internal alterations. Refused, validated 25 February 2026, 46 m away - [**PA/04191/23** Rabat](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04191-23/rabat-demolish-existing-building-and-trimming-of-site): To demolish existing building and trimming of site. Proposed construction of parking spaces at ground floor and reservoir, 3 apartments at 1st, 2nd 3rd floor… Granted, validated 12 July 2023, 3 floors plus a receded floor, 61 m away - [**PA/03556/26** Rabat](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03556-26/rabat-demountable-lightweight-structure-in-front-garden-and): Proposed demountable lightweight structure in front garden and addition of Class 4D use to ancillary nutrition bar. Pending, validated 3 June 2026, 68 m away - [**PA/05231/24** Rabat](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05231-24/rabat-change-of-use-of-two-garages-to): Proposed change of use of two garages to Class 3C gym and ancillary facilities. Proposal also includes internal and external alterations. Granted, validated 7 August 2024, 71 m away - [**PA/07726/24** Rabat](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07726-24/rabat-inserting-of-lift-and-staircase-at-existing): Inserting of lift and staircase at existing garage level, alterations to existing units at first and second floor level; demolition of existing common… Granted, validated 13 November 2024, 4 floors plus a receded floor, 74 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, 78 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, 79 m away - [**PA/07443/24** Rabat](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07443-24/rabat-sanction-property-as-built-and-change-of): To sanction property as built and change of use from Class 4B (retail) to Class 4B (mini market) including butcher, and installation of signage. Granted, validated 30 October 2024, 79 m away - [**PA/01255/21** Rabat](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01255-21/rabat-alterations-including-the-formation-of-a-terrace): Proposed alterations including the formation of a terrace at the back. The application is also intended to sanction the property as built which vary from PAPB… Status being checked, 84 m away - [**PA/03439/25** Rabat](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03439-25/rabat-sanction-extension-to-old-peoples-home): To sanction extension to old people's home - Class 2A as approved in PA/01642/14 over third party property at receded floor level. Pending, validated 28 May 2025, 87 m away - [**PA/07033/24** Rabat](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07033-24/rabat-sanction-variations-to-internal-layout-at-all): To sanction variations to internal layout at all floors and to sanction variations to the facade of the old peoples home approved in PA 798/20. Pending, validated 16 October 2024, 91 m away - [**PA/00798/20** Rabat](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00798-20/rabat-extension-to-an-old-peoples-home): Extension to an old people's home (Class 2A). To carry out minor alteration to existing building. Status being checked, 91 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, 95 m away ## More by Charles Azzopardi - [**PA/07767/26** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07767-26/birkirkara-internal-and-external-changes-to-approved-permit): Proposed internal and external changes to approved permit PA/728/24, consisting of the revision of the site extents to reflect the measured survey and the… Pending - [**PA/07679/26** St Julians](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07679-26/st-julians-replacement-of-a-gold-aluminium-closed-balcony): The replacement of a gold aluminium closed balcony to a glass railing, matching the majority of the other facade treatment within the same block. Application… Pending - [**PA/07666/26** Gzira](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07666-26/gzira-proposal-involves-the-demolition-of-the-approved): The proposal involves the demolition of the approved [PA/2680/07] maisonette and construct a block of five apartments, comprising three 2- bedroom units at… Pending, 5 floors plus a receded floor - [**PA/07499/26** Gzira](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07499-26/gzira-propose-minor-alterations-to-facade-of-approved): To propose minor alterations to facade of approved elevation PA/8348/24, including changes in materials. Pending, validated 28 October 2026 - [**PA/07263/26** Tarxien](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07263-26/tarxien-extend-room-at-second-floor-to-facade): To extend room at second floor to facade. Pending - [**PA/07205/26** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07205-26/birkirkara-installation-of-a-new-toilet-facility): Installation of a new toilet facility, installation of a toilet door and repainting of the main entrance garage door. Pending [All applications by Charles Azzopardi](https://propertylist.mt/perit/charles-azzopardi) ## More from Emanuel Buhagiar - [**PA/01159/26** Rabat](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01159-26/rabat-extension-to-approved-childcare-pa-7812-21): Extension to approved childcare [PA/7812/21]. Change of use of the extension from garage to Class 2C childcare. Proposal includes internal alterations. Refused, validated 25 February 2026 - [**PA/00716/26** San Pawl il-Bahar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00716-26/san-pawl-il-bahar-proposal-includes-an-agricultural-room): Proposal includes an agricultural room, with underlying reservoir, pump room and ramp with a timber gate to access the site. Withdrawn, validated 11 February 2026 - [**PA/05193/23** Zabbar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05193-23/zabbar-construct-a-rabbit-farm-and-two-stables): To construct a rabbit farm and two stables with ancillary facilities including the sanctioning opening of a gate, installation of a timber gate and demolition… Under appeal, validated 6 September 2023, 1 floor [All planning applications in Rabat](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/rabat)