--- title: "PA/01857/25: Proposal includes change of use of the in Rabat | PropertyList" url: https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01857-25/rabat-proposal-includes-change-of-use-of-the source: PropertyList (propertylist.mt), from the Malta Planning Authority's public register retrieved: 2026-11-03 --- > Granted planning application in Rabat: Proposal includes change of use of the existing townhouse to a guest house (Class 3A), various internal alterations,… Planning applications › Rabat › PA0185725 # PA/01857/25: Proposal includes change of use of the in Rabat No. 24, Triq l-Isptar, Rabat Proposal includes change of use of the existing townhouse to a guest house (Class 3A), various internal alterations, extension at roof level and restoration of the property facade. - **Status:** Granted (This application has been approved by Planning Board / Commission.) - **Location:** No. 24, Triq l-Isptar, Rabat - **Locality:** [Rabat](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/rabat) - **Applicant:** Silvan Cassar - **Perit:** [Perit Cherylann Bonello](https://propertylist.mt/perit/cherylann-bonello) - **Application type:** Full development permission - **Zone:** Within Development Zone - **Type of works:** Change of Use - **Received:** 4 February 2025 - **Validated:** 18 March 2025 - **Published:** 18 March 2025 - **Comments close:** 24 April 2025 - **Recommendation:** Refuse Permission - **Decision:** Grant Permission - **Decision date:** 27 May 2026 - **Permit expires:** 17 June 2031 [Case details on the Planning Authority website](https://www.pa.org.mt/pacasedetails?CaseType=PA/01857/25) [Plans, case officer report and decision on eapps](https://eapps.pa.org.mt/Case/CaseDetails?caseType=PA&casenumber=01857&caseYear=25) ## Planning activity around No. 24, Triq l-Isptar, Rabat 168 other applications within 300 m: 104 granted, 4 refused, 21 pending. 96% of decided applications nearby were granted. Tallest granted nearby: 3 floors (PA/00810/24). On Triq l-Isptar: 4 other applications, 1 granted and 0 refused. Approval estimate for change of use applications like this here: about 93% (likely range 63–100%, low reliability, from 18 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/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, 17 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, 25 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, 25 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, 30 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, 36 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, 36 m away - [**PA/04808/26** Rabat](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04808-26/rabat-sanctioning-of-minor-variations-from-the-last): Sanctioning of minor variations from the last approved PA/06587/20. Variations include: changes in the placement of furniture on all levels. Proposal also… Refused, validated 15 July 2026, 40 m away - [**PA/06483/24** Rabat](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06483-24/rabat-replace-existing-apertures-with-timber-white-apertures): To replace existing apertures with timber white apertures. Granted, validated 12 December 2024, 40 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, 43 m away - [**PA/01551/24** Rabat](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01551-24/rabat-change-of-use-from-class-4b): Change of use from Class 4B (retail) to Class 4C (food and drink establishment/ no cooking allowed.) Development to also include minor internal alterations… Granted, validated 20 March 2024, 43 m away - [**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, 51 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, 54 m away - [**PA/02732/26** Rabat](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02732-26/rabat-conversion-and-refurbishment-of-an-existing-building): Proposed conversion and refurbishment of an existing building from Class 1 and Class 5 uses into a 15-bedroom Class 3A guesthouse with a ground floor Class 4D… Pending, validated 29 April 2026, 4 floors plus a receded floor, 56 m away - [**PA/06343/24** Rabat](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06343-24/rabat-internal-alterations-to-existing-class-4d-restaurant): Proposed internal alterations to existing Class 4D Restaurant, including mezzanine level. Granted, validated 25 September 2024, 58 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, 61 m away ## More by Cherylann Bonello - [**PA/07231/26** Paola](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07231-26/paola-sanctioning-of-semi-basement-level-as-built-from): Proposed sanctioning of semi-basement level as built from PA/03327/23 and proposed change of use from Class 4A (offices) to Class 4B (retail outlet). Pending, validated 21 October 2026 - [**PA/06110/26** Pieta](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06110-26/pieta-sanctioning-of-property-as-built-including-minor): Sanctioning of property as built including minor variations from approved PA/06823/03. Granted, validated 14 October 2026 - [**PA/04947/26** Xghajra](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04947-26/xghajra-proposal-includes-sanctioning-to-the-apartments-kitchen-living): Proposal includes sanctioning to the apartment's kitchen/living/dining area. Granted, validated 17 August 2026 - [**PA/03214/26** Mosta](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03214-26/mosta-proposal-includes-alterations-to-the-facade-window): Proposal includes alterations to the facade window and installation of glass railing. Granted, validated 3 June 2026 - [**PA/00040/26** San Pawl il-Bahar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00040-26/san-pawl-il-bahar-proposal-includes-change-of-use-of-garage): Proposal includes change of use of garage (at lower semi-basement level) to a public service garage. Granted, validated 14 January 2026 - [**PA/04533/25** Qormi](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04533-25/qormi-proposal-includes-sanctioning-of-internal-door-openings): Proposal includes sanctioning of internal door openings at the receded floor level as previously approved in PA/07962/18, together with the proposal of new… Granted, validated 29 July 2025 [All applications by Cherylann Bonello](https://propertylist.mt/perit/cherylann-bonello) [All planning applications in Rabat](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/rabat)