--- title: "PA/02049/26: Change of use from Class 4B to in Rabat (Gozo) | PropertyList" url: https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02049-26/rabat-gozo-change-of-use-from-class-4b-to source: PropertyList (propertylist.mt), from the Malta Planning Authority's public register retrieved: 2026-11-03 --- > Granted planning application in Rabat (Gozo): Change of use from Class 4B to a residential unit. Perit Lauran Dimech. Validated 25 March 2026. Planning applications › Rabat (Gozo) › PA0204926 # PA/02049/26: Change of use from Class 4B to in Rabat (Gozo) De Paula Court, Maisonette, Triq Guze' Cremona, Rabat (Gozo) Change of use from Class 4B to a residential unit. - **Status:** Granted (This application has been approved by Planning Board / Commission.) - **Location:** De Paula Court, Maisonette, Triq Guze' Cremona, Rabat (Gozo) - **Locality:** [Rabat (Gozo)](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/rabat-gozo) - **Applicant:** [Kevin Farrugia](https://propertylist.mt/applicant/kevin-farrugia) - **Perit:** [Perit Lauran Dimech](https://propertylist.mt/perit/lauran-dimech) - **Application type:** Full development permission - **Zone:** Within Development Zone - **Type of works:** Change of Use - **Residential units:** 1 - **Received:** 2 March 2026 - **Validated:** 25 March 2026 - **Published:** 25 March 2026 - **Comments close:** 4 May 2026 - **Recommendation:** Grant Permission - **Decision:** Grant Permission - **Decision date:** 20 May 2026 - **Permit expires:** 3 June 2031 [Case details on the Planning Authority website](https://www.pa.org.mt/pacasedetails?CaseType=PA/02049/26) [Plans, case officer report and decision on eapps](https://eapps.pa.org.mt/Case/CaseDetails?caseType=PA&casenumber=02049&caseYear=26) ## Planning activity around De Paula Court, Maisonette, Triq Guze' Cremona, Rabat (Gozo) 149 other applications within 300 m: 107 granted, 0 refused, 9 pending. 100% of decided applications nearby were granted. Tallest granted nearby: 5 floors (PA/05418/24). On Triq Guze' Cremona: 11 other applications, 10 granted and 0 refused; granted buildings are typically 3 floors, the tallest 5. Periti active on this street: [Emanuel Vella](https://propertylist.mt/perit/emanuel-vella), [John Saliba](https://propertylist.mt/perit/john-saliba), [Steve Scicluna](https://propertylist.mt/perit/steve-scicluna). Approval estimate for change of use applications like this here: about 95% (likely range 65–100%, low reliability, from 7 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/04811/26** Rabat (Gozo)](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04811-26/rabat-gozo-excavation-and-construction-of-2-garages): Proposed excavation and construction of 2 garages. Granted, validated 10 August 2026, 1 floor, 20 m away - [**PA/02186/24** Rabat (Gozo)](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02186-24/rabat-gozo-construct-two-class-4b-retail-shops-at): To construct two Class 4B retail shops at ground floor, seven residential units and garages at basement level. Granted, validated 17 April 2024, 20 m away - [**PA/03536/22** Rabat (Gozo)](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03536-22/rabat-gozo-sub-divide-dwelling-approved-in-pa0975-15-into-two): To sub-divide dwelling approved in PA0975/15 into two apartments and carrying out of internal and external alterations. Status being checked, 22 m away - [**PA/07279/24** Rabat (Gozo)](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07279-24/rabat-gozo-sanction-variations-from-permit-pa1050-15): To sanction variations from permit PA1050/15, to convert house into 4 residential units by extending third floor and build another setback floor on fourth… Granted, validated 4 December 2024, 4 floors plus a receded floor, 25 m away - [**PA/00999/24** Rabat (Gozo)](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00999-24/rabat-gozo-sanction-variations-from-previously-approved-in-pa6384-06): To sanction variations from previously approved in PA6384/06 - consisting in reconfiguration of layout and minor alteration to facade. Granted, validated 19 June 2024, 32 m away - [**PA/07190/23** Rabat (Gozo)](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07190-23/rabat-gozo-construct-second-floor-apartment): To construct second floor apartment, to relocate the PV panels to the new roof level and sanctioning of the roof cantilever over the existing first floor… Granted, validated 13 February 2024, 3 floors, 33 m away - [**PA/04676/25** Rabat (Gozo)](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04676-25/rabat-gozo-construct-access-stairs-from-second-floor-to): To construct access stairs from second floor to roof, washroom and 1m parapet wall at roof level. Granted, validated 12 August 2025, 35 m away - [**PA/01545/24** Rabat (Gozo)](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01545-24/rabat-gozo-construct-basement-domestic-store): To construct basement domestic store, ground floor garages for private cars and apartment at 1st floor including excavation of site for basement and reservoir. Granted, validated 24 April 2024, 2 floors, 36 m away - [**PA/00007/25** Rabat (Gozo)](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00007-25/rabat-gozo-sanction-minor-alterations-from-approved-drawings-in): To sanction minor alterations from approved drawings in PA/00159/10 and to propose one apartment at second floor level, one apartment at third floor level and… Granted, validated 17 February 2025, 38 m away - [**PA/02451/22** Rabat (Gozo)](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02451-22/rabat-gozo-sanction-minor-internal-variations-from-pa2496-13): To sanction minor internal variations from PA2496/13. Status being checked, 43 m away - [**PA/05418/24** Rabat (Gozo)](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05418-24/rabat-gozo-build-five-levels-comprising-of-a-domestic): To build five levels comprising of a domestic store at ground floor, three apartments on first/ second and third floor level, and a washroom on the fourth… Granted, validated 17 January 2025, 5 floors, 47 m away - [**PA/06406/25** Rabat (Gozo)](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06406-25/rabat-gozo-propose-the-change-of-use-from-existing): To propose the change of use from existing garage spaces and forecourt to Class 4B (retail) and adjoin with Class 4B (retail) approved in PA171/06 and to fix… Granted, validated 8 October 2025, 51 m away - [**PA/03605/22** Rabat (Gozo)](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03605-22/rabat-gozo-construct-a-penthouse-on-existing-airspace-approved): To construct a penthouse on existing airspace approved in PA00171/06. Granted, validated 12 July 2022, 52 m away - [**PA/07975/25** Rabat (Gozo)](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07975-25/rabat-gozo-add-mini-market-and-confectionery-use-to-the): To add mini-market and confectionery use to the existing Class 4B use. Granted, validated 10 December 2025, 53 m away - [**PA/00829/21** Rabat (Gozo)](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00829-21/rabat-gozo-carry-minor-alterations-which-include-shifting-of): To carry minor alterations which include shifting of walls and construct a pool at roof level, and to sanction minor alterations to the aperture at setback… Status being checked, 56 m away ## More by Lauran Dimech - [**PA/07160/26** Sannat](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07160-26/sannat-internal-alterations-and-additions-to-existing-dwelling): Internal alterations and additions to existing dwelling approved in PA/04412/25, including a kitchen/living/dining and bathroom at ground floor and ensuite… Pending, validated 14 October 2026, 2 floors - [**PA/07097/26** Rabat (Gozo)](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07097-26/rabat-gozo-construct-a-pump-room-and-underground-water): To construct a pump room and underground water reservoir. Pending, validated 14 October 2026 - [**PA/06917/26** Zebbug (Gozo)](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06917-26/zebbug-gozo-alterations-to-the-approved-wedding-hall-covered): Alterations to the approved wedding hall covered by permit PA/1641/17. The proposal includes the installation of safety railings, a panoramic lift and a… Pending, validated 14 October 2026 - [**PA/06916/26** Xewkija](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06916-26/xewkija-demolition-of-existing-dwelling): Demolition of existing dwelling, excavation of site for the construction of underlying garages, and construction of a apartment block consisting of 6… Pending, 2 floors - [**PA/06847/26** Rabat (Gozo)](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06847-26/rabat-gozo-internal-alterations-at-ground-floor-and-first): Internal alterations at ground floor and first floor, construction of extension at receded floor, creation of two Class 4B shops at ground floor and… Pending, validated 7 October 2026 - [**PA/06744/26** Rabat (Gozo)](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06744-26/rabat-gozo-change-a-pre-1967-store-to-a-class): To change a pre-1967 store to a Class 4C shop. The proposal includes a built-in illuminated sign. Pending, validated 30 September 2026 [All applications by Lauran Dimech](https://propertylist.mt/perit/lauran-dimech) ## More from Kevin Farrugia - [**PA/05416/25** Attard](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05416-25/attard-part-extension-of-the-existing-third-floor): Proposed part extension of the existing third floor plan and construction of a washroom at fourth floor to the property covered by RG00396/23. Under appeal, validated 29 September 2025, 5 floors - [**PA/02860/25** Zurrieq](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02860-25/zurrieq-excavation-and-construction-of-an-underground-water): Proposed excavation and construction of an underground water reservoir, small pump room and sanctioning of gate. Granted, validated 14 May 2025 - [**PA/02724/25** Ghajnsielem](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02724-25/ghajnsielem-excavation-of-site-and-construction-of-garages): Excavation of site and construction of garages at basement and ground floor levels, and overlying 12 residential units. Granted, validated 24 May 2025 - [**PA/06590/24** Qala](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06590-24/qala-demolish-existing-residential-unit-and-construct-ten): To demolish existing residential unit and construct ten residential units and eight garages. Granted, validated 24 December 2024 - [**PA/02653/24** Ghajnsielem](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02653-24/ghajnsielem-demolition-of-existing-dwelling): Demolition of existing dwelling, excavation and construction of basement garages with overlying 9 residential units. Granted, validated 8 May 2024 - [**PA/02186/24** Rabat (Gozo)](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02186-24/rabat-gozo-construct-two-class-4b-retail-shops-at): To construct two Class 4B retail shops at ground floor, seven residential units and garages at basement level. Granted, validated 17 April 2024 [All planning applications in Rabat (Gozo)](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/rabat-gozo)