--- title: "PA/01586/24: internal and external alterations to ex in Rabat | PropertyList" url: https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01586-24/rabat-internal-and-external-alterations-to-ex source: PropertyList (propertylist.mt), from the Malta Planning Authority's public register retrieved: 2026-11-02 --- > Granted planning application in Rabat: Proposed internal and external alterations to ex. shoe factory and change of use from factory (Class 5B) to storage… Planning applications › Rabat › PA0158624 # PA/01586/24: internal and external alterations to ex in Rabat Ex. Volmar - Shoe Factory, Sqaq tac-Cawla off, Triq il-Belt Valletta, Rabat Proposed internal and external alterations to ex. shoe factory and change of use from factory (Class 5B) to storage (Class 6A), ground floor storage (Class 6A), first floor storage (Class 6A) and administration office space. - **Status:** Granted (This application has been approved by Planning Board / Commission.) - **Location:** Ex. Volmar - Shoe Factory, Sqaq tac-Cawla off, Triq il-Belt Valletta, Rabat - **Locality:** [Rabat](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/rabat) - **Applicant:** [FNG Supplies Co. Ltd. Attn: Mr. Francis Saviour Grima](https://propertylist.mt/applicant/fng-supplies-co-ltd) - **Perit:** [Perit Martin Farrugia](https://propertylist.mt/perit/martin-farrugia) - **Application type:** Full development permission - **Zone:** Outside Development Zone - **Type of works:** Change of Use - **Received:** 16 January 2024 - **Validated:** 20 March 2024 - **Published:** 20 March 2024 - **Comments close:** 26 April 2024 - **Recommendation:** Grant Permission - **Decision:** Grant Permission - **Decision date:** 18 October 2024 - **Permit expires:** 6 November 2029 [Case details on the Planning Authority website](https://www.pa.org.mt/pacasedetails?CaseType=PA/01586/24) [Plans, case officer report and decision on eapps](https://eapps.pa.org.mt/Case/CaseDetails?caseType=PA&casenumber=01586&caseYear=24) ## Planning activity around Ex. Volmar - Shoe Factory, Sqaq tac-Cawla off, Triq il-Belt Valletta, Rabat 11 other applications within 300 m: 4 granted, 0 refused, 2 pending. 100% of decided applications nearby were granted. On Sqaq tac-Cawla: 4 other applications, 1 granted and 0 refused. Approval estimate for change of use applications like this here: about 92% (likely range 62–100%, low reliability, from 0 comparable decisions nearby). Outside the development zone, where approvals are harder. 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/02742/21** Rabat](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02742-21/rabat-installation-of-electrical-panel): Proposed installation of electrical panel. Status being checked, 98 m away - [**PA/01345/23** Rabat](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01345-23/rabat-demolition-of-existing-domestic-stores-and-proposed): Proposed demolition of existing domestic stores and proposed construction of a maisonette. Withdrawn, validated 15 March 2023, 213 m away - [**PA/01188/21** Rabat](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01188-21/rabat-construction-of-sheep-farm-to-relocate-existing): Construction of sheep farm to relocate existing registered farming operation. Status being checked, 222 m away - [**PA/05409/26** Zebbug](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05409-26/zebbug-relocation-of-gate): Proposed relocation of gate, green house, and underlying reservoir. Pending, validated 19 August 2026, 233 m away - [**PA/02374/21** Rabat](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02374-21/rabat-demolish-pre-1978-agricultural-stores-and-re-construct-agricultu): To demolish pre-1978 agricultural stores and re-construct agricultural stores with same footprint area Status being checked, 247 m away - [**PA/01568/23** Rabat](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01568-23/rabat-internal-alterations-to-dwelling-covered-by-pa8302-21): Proposed internal alterations to dwelling covered by PA8302/21 including skylight between basement and ground floor plans, opening of walls at ground floor… Withdrawn, validated 22 March 2023, 248 m away - [**PA/01574/26** Zebbug](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01574-26/zebbug-construct-rubble-wall): To construct rubble wall, three stables along with ancillary facilities and reservoir. Pending, validated 11 March 2026, 1 floor, 253 m away - [**PA/00841/26** Zebbug](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00841-26/zebbug-construction-of-4-stables-and-ancillary-tack): Construction of 4 stables and ancillary tack room, paddock and manure clamp. Granted, validated 11 February 2026, 260 m away - [**PA/01849/23** Zebbug](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01849-23/zebbug-renewal-application-for-pa-03645-17-construction-of): Renewal application for PA/03645/17 - Construction of sheep farm, including the construction of boundary walls with random stonework and sanctioning of gate.… Granted, validated 18 May 2023, 276 m away - [**PA/01224/23** Zebbug](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01224-23/zebbug-construction-of-sheep-farm): Construction of sheep farm. Granted, validated 8 March 2023, 287 m away - [**PA/04520/24** Rabat](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04520-24/rabat-installation-of-antenna): Installation of antenna. Granted, validated 17 July 2024, 439 m away ## More by Martin Farrugia - [**PA/07242/26** Attard](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07242-26/attard-renewal-of-pa-04713-21-to-propose-alterations-to): Renewal of PA/04713/21: To propose alterations to PA/05329/18 including the excavation and construction of an additional basement floor plan to consist of… Pending - [**PA/06449/26** Mosta](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06449-26/mosta-sanction-internal-alterations-to-existing-ground-floor): To sanction internal alterations to existing ground floor maisonette and external alterations to ground floor Class 4B shop in order to convert into two… Pending, validated 23 September 2026 - [**PA/06057/26** Mellieha](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06057-26/mellieha-renewal-of-pa-08231-17-to-demolish-existing): Renewal of PA/08231/17 - To demolish existing bungalow and re-erect bungalow with underlying basement garage and domestic stores including excavation works. Granted, validated 12 October 2026, 1 floor - [**PA/05727/26** San Pawl il-Bahar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05727-26/san-pawl-il-bahar-sanction-shifting-of-the-front-glazed-aluminum): To sanction shifting of the front glazed aluminum door at receded fifth floor level. Granted, validated 14 September 2026 - [**PA/02420/26** Santa Lucija](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02420-26/santa-lucija-change-of-use-of-multipurpose-room-to): Proposed change of use of multipurpose room to a classroom including sanctioning of minor changes to internal layout to existing Class 2C kindergarten. Granted, validated 15 April 2026 - [**PA/01279/26** Mosta](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01279-26/mosta-change-of-use-from-public-service-garage): Proposed change of use from public service garage (coach garage) to Class 5B (bus mechanic and panel beater). Granted, validated 4 March 2026 [All applications by Martin Farrugia](https://propertylist.mt/perit/martin-farrugia) [All planning applications in Rabat](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/rabat)