--- title: "PA/01894/25: sanction the change of use from a in Rabat | PropertyList" url: https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01894-25/rabat-sanction-the-change-of-use-from-a source: PropertyList (propertylist.mt), from the Malta Planning Authority's public register retrieved: 2026-11-03 --- > Granted planning application in Rabat: To sanction the change of use from a pig farm to a sheep farm, and to sanction the change of use of a minor portion… Planning applications › Rabat › PA0189425 # PA/01894/25: sanction the change of use from a in Rabat Azzopardi Farmhouse off, Triq Misrah Suffara, Rabat To sanction the change of use from a pig farm to a sheep farm, and to sanction the change of use of a minor portion of the farm into a farmer's residence. The application also includes the sanctioning of plant pots, artificial turf, a small water feature, and a small metal frame used as a micro-greenhouse, which is completely demountable and movable. - **Status:** Granted (This application has been approved by Planning Board / Commission.) - **Location:** Azzopardi Farmhouse off, Triq Misrah Suffara, Rabat - **Locality:** [Rabat](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/rabat) - **Applicant:** Franklin Azzopardi - **Perit:** [Perit Giorgio Schembri](https://propertylist.mt/perit/giorgio-schembri) - **Application type:** Full development permission - **Zone:** Outside Development Zone - **Type of works:** Sanctioning - **Received:** 14 January 2025 - **Validated:** 26 March 2025 - **Published:** 26 March 2025 - **Comments close:** 2 May 2025 - **Recommendation:** Refuse Permission - **Decision:** Grant Permission - **Decision date:** 21 April 2026 - **Permit expires:** 6 May 2031 [Case details on the Planning Authority website](https://www.pa.org.mt/pacasedetails?CaseType=PA/01894/25) [Plans, case officer report and decision on eapps](https://eapps.pa.org.mt/Case/CaseDetails?caseType=PA&casenumber=01894&caseYear=25) ## Planning activity around Azzopardi Farmhouse off, Triq Misrah Suffara, Rabat 57 other applications within 300 m: 30 granted, 4 refused, 6 pending. 88% of decided applications nearby were granted. Tallest granted nearby: 5 floors (PA/01004/24). On Triq Misrah Suffara: 6 other applications, 4 granted and 0 refused; granted buildings are typically 1 floors, the tallest 1. Approval estimate for sanctioning applications like this here: about 91% (likely range 61–100%, low reliability, from 13 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/07092/26** Rabat](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07092-26/rabat-amalgamation-of-two-class-4b-convenience-outlets): Amalgamation of two Class 4B convenience outlets into a single retail outlet, including minor internal alterations and the replacement of the existing signage. Pending, 132 m away - [**PA/04634/24** Rabat](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04634-24/rabat-alterations-to-existing-facade): Alterations to existing facade. Granted, validated 17 July 2024, 134 m away - [**PA/00827/24** Rabat](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00827-24/rabat-internal-alterations-to-ground-floor-garage-and): Proposed internal alterations to ground floor garage and sanctioning of minor changes. Proposed demolition of overlying floors and construction of 2… Granted, validated 14 February 2024, 144 m away - [**PA/03353/21** Rabat](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03353-21/rabat-carry-out-minor-external-alterations-to-facade): To carry out minor external alterations to facade with variations of that approved in PA1422/20. To construct stairs connecting garage at ground floor with… Status being checked, 164 m away - [**PA/00882/20** Rabat](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00882-20/rabat-demolition-of-existing-structure-and-construction-of): Demolition of existing structure and construction of a basement garage, a ground floor maisonette, three overlying apartments and one receded penthouse. Status being checked, 4 floors plus a receded floor, 167 m away - [**PA/01638/23** Rabat](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01638-23/rabat-sanction-the-additional-partitions-to-create-a): To sanction the additional partitions to create a wc (mechanically ventilated) and a shaft and surveying discrepancies. Granted, validated 8 May 2023, 169 m away - [**PA/00017/26** Rabat](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00017-26/rabat-internal-and-external-alteration-to-pre-1967-property): Proposed internal and external alteration to pre-1967 property including shifting of walls and windows at first floor level. Replacement of washroom concrete… Granted, validated 14 January 2026, 2 floors, 175 m away - [**PA/01004/24** Rabat](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01004-24/rabat-demolition-of-existing-ground-floor-tenement-and): Demolition of existing ground floor tenement and construction of ground floor Class 4A vet clinic, and two duplex units at first to fourth floor. A lift is… Granted, validated 21 February 2024, 5 floors, 175 m away - [**PA/06710/25** Rabat](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06710-25/rabat-sanction-changes-from-approved-pa-06147-08-consisting-of): To sanction changes from approved PA/06147/08 consisting of minor change in dimension and material of balcony and discrepancy in internal dimensions. Granted, validated 6 November 2025, 177 m away - [**PA/05018/25** Rabat](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05018-25/rabat-alterations-to-duplex-apartments-approved-in-pa1004-24): Alterations to duplex apartments approved in PA1004/24 to form four individual units in lieu of duplex units. Refused, validated 30 July 2025, 179 m away - [**PA/03689/26** Rabat](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03689-26/rabat-change-of-use-from-class-6-shop): Change of use from Class 6 shop (1994 Use Class Order) to Class 4B Barber Shop. Proposal includes minor internal alterations and changes to facade, which… Granted, validated 10 June 2026, 181 m away - [**PA/06801/25** Rabat](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06801-25/rabat-change-of-use-of-two-clinics-from): Proposed change of use of two clinics from Class 4A to Class 2A clinic. Granted, validated 22 October 2025, 183 m away - [**PA/00483/22** Rabat](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00483-22/rabat-internal-alterations-to-accommodate-change-of-use): Proposed internal alterations to accommodate change of use from residence to clinic - Class 4A and accompanying Class 4B shop. Status being checked, 185 m away - [**PA/06560/26** Rabat](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06560-26/rabat-demolition-of-existing-second-floor-washroom-and): Proposed demolition of existing second floor washroom and proposed construction of 2 bedroom apartment and second floor. Pending, validated 23 September 2026, 2 floors, 189 m away - [**PA/07777/25** Rabat](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07777-25/rabat-sanction-an-existing-water-reservoir): To sanction an existing water reservoir, internal and external alterations as built, including changes from those approved in PA/02001/04. Proposed… Granted, validated 12 February 2026, 192 m away ## More by Giorgio Schembri - [**PA/07425/26** Naxxar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07425-26/naxxar-alterations-to-the-external-area-at-ground): Alterations to the external area at ground and first floors. Pending - [**PA/07419/26** Zebbug](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07419-26/zebbug-sanctioning-of-showroom-as-built): Sanctioning of showroom as built (including its site configuration) and proposed change of use to Class 4D restaurant, including proposed changes to the… Pending, validated 28 October 2026 - [**PA/07361/26** Ghajnsielem](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07361-26/ghajnsielem-outline-application-to-construct-three-in-number): Outline application: To construct three in number residential units on two floors. Pending, validated 28 October 2026, 2 floors - [**PA/07341/26** Zurrieq](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07341-26/zurrieq-sanction-the-construction-of-agricultural-stores): To sanction the construction of agricultural stores. Pending, validated 28 October 2026 - [**PA/07032/26** Ghaxaq](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07032-26/ghaxaq-sanction-the-reconstruction): To sanction the reconstruction, extension and change of use of a dilapidated structure to a residential structure, including a pool. Construction of 2… Pending, validated 14 October 2026 - [**PA/06983/26** Marsa](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06983-26/marsa-carry-out-internal-and-external-layout-as): To carry out internal and external layout as approved in PA/04628/24 and construct an additional floor plus a washroom at roof level. Pending, validated 14 October 2026 [All applications by Giorgio Schembri](https://propertylist.mt/perit/giorgio-schembri) [All planning applications in Rabat](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/rabat)