--- title: "PA/01551/24: Change of use from Class 4B in Rabat | PropertyList" url: https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01551-24/rabat-change-of-use-from-class-4b 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 Class 4B (retail) to Class 4C (food and drink establishment/ no cooking allowed.) Development to… Planning applications › Rabat › PA0155124 # PA/01551/24: Change of use from Class 4B in Rabat 7, Triq il-Kbira c/w, Triq l-Isptar, Rabat Change of use from Class 4B (retail) to Class 4C (food and drink establishment/ no cooking allowed.) Development to also include minor internal alterations and openings on the side elevation and proposal of timber signage. Proposal to also include restoration to façade. - **Status:** Granted (This application has been approved by Planning Board / Commission.) - **Location:** 7, Triq il-Kbira c/w, Triq l-Isptar, Rabat - **Locality:** [Rabat](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/rabat) - **Applicant:** Sonia Pronina - **Perit:** [X,Y,Z Architecture & Design](https://propertylist.mt/perit/x-y-z-architecture-and-design) - **Application type:** Full development permission - **Zone:** Within Development Zone - **Type of works:** Change of Use - **Received:** 18 December 2023 - **Validated:** 20 March 2024 - **Published:** 20 March 2024 - **Comments close:** 26 April 2024 - **Recommendation:** Refuse Permission - **Decision:** Grant Permission - **Decision date:** 17 September 2024 - **Permit expires:** 13 November 2029 [Case details on the Planning Authority website](https://www.pa.org.mt/pacasedetails?CaseType=PA/01551/24) [Plans, case officer report and decision on eapps](https://eapps.pa.org.mt/Case/CaseDetails?caseType=PA&casenumber=01551&caseYear=24) ## Planning activity around 7, Triq il-Kbira c/w, Triq l-Isptar, Rabat 158 other applications within 300 m: 94 granted, 4 refused, 20 pending. 96% of decided applications nearby were granted. Tallest granted nearby: 3 floors (PA/00810/24). On Triq il-Kbira: 15 other applications, 4 granted and 1 refused. Periti active on this street: [Mark Azzopardi](https://propertylist.mt/perit/mark-azzopardi). Approval estimate for change of use applications like this here: about 93% (likely range 63–100%, low reliability, from 17 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/07091/24** Rabat](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07091-24/rabat-demolition-of-2-rooms-at-second-floor): The demolition of 2 rooms at second floor level and the construction of an additional floor, which is overlying a first floor maisonette and will consist of a… Pending, validated 16 October 2024, 3 floors, 11 m away - [**PA/00550/26** Rabat](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00550-26/rabat-change-of-use-from-shop-class-4b): Change of use from shop Class 4B to garage; alterations to include the removal of shop signage, removal of internal temporary partitions, and an enlargement… Pending, validated 4 February 2026, 27 m away - [**PA/04650/23** Rabat](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04650-23/rabat-renewal-of-the-development-permission-pa7975-17-for): Renewal of the development permission PA7975/17 for the conservation of the main belfry and maintenance of roof areas. Granted, validated 18 September 2023, 36 m away - [**PA/01448/23** Rabat](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01448-23/rabat-extension-of-a-class-3a-guesthouse-as): Extension of a Class 3A guesthouse as approved per PA08649/20. The extension will consist of 3 bedrooms. Works include the increase of 1 receded floor level,… Granted, validated 17 May 2023, 51 m away - [**PA/06082/23** Rabat](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06082-23/rabat-renewal-of-pa-04314-18-for-the-proposed-change): Renewal of PA/04314/18 for the proposed change of use to a Class 4C food and drink establishment (no cooking) as per LN74/2014, including signage. Proposal to… Granted, validated 9 November 2023, 52 m away - [**PA/01857/25** Rabat](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01857-25/rabat-proposal-includes-change-of-use-of-the): Proposal includes change of use of the existing townhouse to a guest house (Class 3A), various internal alterations, extension at roof level and restoration… Granted, validated 18 March 2025, 60 m away - [**PA/03020/24** Rabat](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03020-24/rabat-sanctioning-of-existing-sign-on-facade): Sanctioning of existing sign on facade. Withdrawn, 62 m away - [**PA/04048/23** Rabat](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04048-23/rabat-demolish-roof-structures-approved-in-pa2294-16): To demolish roof structures approved in PA2294/16. Granted, validated 4 October 2023, 63 m away - [**PA/00286/22** Rabat](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00286-22/rabat-sanction-minor-variations-from-previously-approved-permit): To sanction minor variations from previously approved permit PA1928/01 and to correct he approved drawings following an accurate survey of the property. Status being checked, 63 m away - [**PA/02225/21** Rabat](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02225-21/rabat-internal-and-external-alterations-to-existing-derelict): Internal and external alterations to existing derelict property, including restoration of facade, minimal internal alterations and sanctioning of variations… Status being checked, 69 m away - [**PA/00148/25** Rabat](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00148-25/rabat-restoration-of-existing-facade): Restoration of existing facade. Granted, validated 22 January 2025, 71 m away - [**PA/03537/24** Rabat](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03537-24/rabat-restoration-of-facade): Restoration of facade. Granted, validated 10 July 2024, 71 m away - [**PA/01019/26** Rabat](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01019-26/rabat-the-replacement-of-a-timber-door-to): Request for the replacement of a timber door to a steel fire door in Triq Nikola Saura. Withdrawn, 71 m away - [**PA/01948/25** Rabat](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01948-25/rabat-propose-the-change-of-use-of-a): To propose the change of use of a pre-1968 structure to a Class 4B retail and Class 5A cobbler including the installation of wall lining, signage and changes… Granted, validated 26 March 2025, 74 m away - [**PA/00282/21** Rabat](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00282-21/rabat-construct-rooms-at-second-floor-and-stairwell): To construct rooms at second floor and stairwell at third floor Status being checked, 4 floors, 75 m away ## More by X,Y,Z Architecture & Design - [**PA/07629/26** Tarxien](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07629-26/tarxien-change-of-use-to-approved-private-garage): Change of use to approved private garage (PA/84/26) to public service garage. Pending - [**PA/07470/26** Gzira](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07470-26/gzira-change-of-use-of-pre-1968-garage-to): Change of use of pre-1968 garage to Class 4B outlet. Proposal includes also blocking of aperture, change of front door, formation of wc, installation of… Pending, validated 28 October 2026 - [**PA/07161/26** Zebbug](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07161-26/zebbug-renewal-of-permit-pa-02251-16): Renewal of permit PA/02251/16; Restoration of facades as per attached restoration method statement. Pending, validated 14 October 2026 - [**PA/07130/26** Dingli](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07130-26/dingli-change-of-use-of-ground-floor-shop): Change of use of ground floor shop from Class 4B to Class 4C. Alterations to include the introduction of food preparation area, and sanctioning of alterations… Pending, validated 14 October 2026 - [**PA/07107/26** Zurrieq](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07107-26/zurrieq-demolition-of-existing-back-of-dwelling-whilst): Demolition of existing back of dwelling whilst retaining existing street facade and front room, to make way for new construction of dwelling of three-bedrooms… Pending, validated 14 October 2026 - [**PA/07096/26** Naxxar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07096-26/naxxar-sanctioning-of-the-change-of-use-of): Proposed sanctioning of the change of use of site to open storage for the parking of refuse collection vehicles. Sanctioning includes the existing boundary… Pending, validated 14 October 2026 [All applications by X,Y,Z Architecture & Design](https://propertylist.mt/perit/x-y-z-architecture-and-design) [All planning applications in Rabat](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/rabat)