--- title: "PA/01844/25: sanction the change of use from Class in Rabat (Gozo) | PropertyList" url: https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01844-25/rabat-gozo-sanction-the-change-of-use-from-class source: PropertyList (propertylist.mt), from the Malta Planning Authority's public register retrieved: 2026-11-02 --- > Refused planning application in Rabat (Gozo): To sanction the change of use from Class 4B shop to Class 4D to be annexed to existing Class 4D restaurant;… Planning applications › Rabat (Gozo) › PA0184425 # PA/01844/25: sanction the change of use from Class in Rabat (Gozo) Bistro 23Four, Pjazza San Gorg, Rabat (Gozo) To sanction the change of use from Class 4B shop to Class 4D to be annexed to existing Class 4D restaurant; and the sanctioning of alterations as built and the material and colour of shopfront. - **Status:** Refused (Planning Authority decision reviewed by Appeals Board / EPRT) - **Location:** Bistro 23Four, Pjazza San Gorg, Rabat (Gozo) - **Locality:** [Rabat (Gozo)](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/rabat-gozo) - **Applicant:** Mokhtar Mohamed Elmajdubi - **Perit:** [Vella + Grech Periti](https://propertylist.mt/perit/vella-grech-periti) - **Application type:** Full development permission - **Zone:** Within Development Zone - **Type of works:** Sanctioning - **Received:** 10 January 2025 - **Validated:** 18 March 2025 - **Published:** 18 March 2025 - **Comments close:** 24 April 2025 - **Recommendation:** Refuse Permission - **Decision:** Refuse Permission - **Decision date:** 10 December 2025 [Case details on the Planning Authority website](https://www.pa.org.mt/pacasedetails?CaseType=PA/01844/25) [Plans, case officer report and decision on eapps](https://eapps.pa.org.mt/Case/CaseDetails?caseType=PA&casenumber=01844&caseYear=25) ## Planning activity around Bistro 23Four, Pjazza San Gorg, Rabat (Gozo) 249 other applications within 300 m: 147 granted, 3 refused, 33 pending. 98% of decided applications nearby were granted. Tallest granted nearby: 5 floors (PA/03387/25). On Pjazza San Gorg: 9 other applications, 5 granted and 0 refused. Approval estimate for sanctioning applications like this here: about 95% (likely range 65–100%, medium reliability, from 33 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/00284/25** Rabat (Gozo)](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00284-25/rabat-gozo-a-master-plan-defining-the-extent-and): A Master Plan defining the extent and design guidelines for outdoor catering areas at Pjazza San Gorg, Rabat (Gozo). Pending, validated 5 February 2025, 8 m away - [**PA/07440/25** Rabat (Gozo)](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07440-25/rabat-gozo-change-of-use-from-class-4b-to): Proposed change of use from Class 4B to Class 4C Granted, validated 19 November 2025, 14 m away - [**PA/01551/21** Rabat (Gozo)](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01551-21/rabat-gozo-sanction-differences-from-previous-permission-mainly-in): To sanction differences from previous permission mainly in site configuration and to change use to Class 3A tourist accommodation including internal… Status being checked, 19 m away - [**PA/03266/22** Rabat (Gozo)](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03266-22/rabat-gozo-sanction-removal-of-sub-base-up-to-street): To sanction removal of sub-base up to street level in a Class 4D establishment and minor internal and external alterations. Status being checked, 21 m away - [**PA/04096/23** Rabat (Gozo)](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04096-23/rabat-gozo-propose-a-change-of-use-from-class): To propose a change of use from Class 4B to Class 4D including an extension of the original footprint of Class 4B and fix a sign. Granted, validated 5 July 2023, 22 m away - [**PA/03387/25** Rabat (Gozo)](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03387-25/rabat-gozo-change-the-use-of-a-dwelling-and): To change the use of a dwelling and Class 4B shop into Class 3A guesthouse with ancillary breakfast/dining area, to carry out internal alterations, to lower… Granted, validated 4 June 2025, 5 floors, 23 m away - [**PA/04105/25** Rabat (Gozo)](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04105-25/rabat-gozo-sanction-a-c-outdoor-unit): To sanction a/c outdoor unit. Granted, validated 6 August 2025, 25 m away - [**PA/01982/24** Rabat (Gozo)](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01982-24/rabat-gozo-sanction-shop-sign): To sanction shop sign. Proposed casing for a.c unit. Withdrawn, validated 3 April 2024, 27 m away - [**PA/00597/24** Rabat (Gozo)](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00597-24/rabat-gozo-tables-and-chairs-as-per-approved-master): Proposed tables and chairs as per approved master plan (PA/08189/05) in front of approved (PA/04319/22) Class 4D outlet. Granted, validated 7 February 2024, 28 m away - [**PA/02465/24** Rabat (Gozo)](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02465-24/rabat-gozo-change-of-use-from-class-4b-shop): Change of use from Class 4B shop to child play area, Class 3C, as an ancillary to the existing shopping complex. Granted, validated 30 April 2024, 32 m away - [**PA/01219/20** Rabat (Gozo)](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01219-20/rabat-gozo-change-of-use-from-class-4b-shop): Proposed change of use from Class 4B shop to Class 4D bar and restaurant and to add a toilet and an ante-room Status being checked, 34 m away - [**PA/04108/26** Rabat (Gozo)](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04108-26/rabat-gozo-revert-back-change-of-use-from-class): To revert back change of use from Class 4A approved in DN1136/22 to Class 4B shop. Granted, validated 20 July 2026, 35 m away - [**PA/03225/25** Rabat (Gozo)](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03225-25/rabat-gozo-change-of-use-class-from-part-of): Change of use Class from part of Class 4B (retail) to Class 4A (office), and to sanction the subdivision of premises and configuration from PB3831/83/1887/81. Granted, validated 21 May 2025, 36 m away - [**PA/05810/25** Rabat (Gozo)](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05810-25/rabat-gozo-sanction-alterations-to-restaurant): To sanction alterations to restaurant (Class 4D) approved in PA/04319/22. Alterations include changes to layout, facade, installation of sign, levels and to… Granted, validated 10 September 2025, 37 m away - [**PA/00121/20** Rabat (Gozo)](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00121-20/rabat-gozo-change-use-from-class-4b): To change use from Class 4B (Fish Monger Shop) to Take Away, to carry out minor external alterations and to fix a shop sign on façade Status being checked, 38 m away ## More by Vella + Grech Periti - [**PA/07745/26** Fontana](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07745-26/fontana-excavation-of-site): Proposed excavation of site, garage at basement level; maisonette at ground floor; two flats at first and second floors and receded flat at setback floor… Pending, 3 floors plus a receded floor - [**PA/07737/26** Xaghra](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07737-26/xaghra-washroom-and-domestic-store-at-roof-level): Proposed washroom and domestic store at roof level to development approved in PA5486/25. Pending - [**PA/07689/26** Ghajnsielem](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07689-26/ghajnsielem-add-class-6a-at-ground-floor-level): To add Class 6A at ground floor level only, to existing development approved in PA4237/25. Pending, 1 floor - [**PA/07684/26** Zebbug (Gozo)](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07684-26/zebbug-gozo-changes-to-existing-facade-at-ground): Changes to existing facade at ground, first and second floor levels; internal alterations in common area and additional floors at third, fourth, fifth and… Pending, 6 floors plus a receded floor - [**PA/07676/26** Zebbug (Gozo)](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07676-26/zebbug-gozo-extension-to-pre-1968-dwelling-house-consisting-of): Proposed extension to pre-1968 dwelling house consisting of construction of second floor and washroom. Pending, 3 floors - [**PA/07661/26** Ghajnsielem](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07661-26/ghajnsielem-extension-to-pre-1968-dwelling): Proposed extension to pre-1968 dwelling, consisting of erection of room at first floor and external stairs. Pending, 2 floors [All applications by Vella + Grech Periti](https://propertylist.mt/perit/vella-grech-periti) [All planning applications in Rabat (Gozo)](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/rabat-gozo)