--- title: "PA/02106/26: Change of use from garage to Class in Rabat | PropertyList" url: https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02106-26/rabat-change-of-use-from-garage-to-class source: PropertyList (propertylist.mt), from the Malta Planning Authority's public register retrieved: 2026-11-02 --- > Granted planning application in Rabat: Change of use from garage to Class 4B shop and fixing of sign. Perit David Vassallo. Validated 1 April 2026. Planning applications › Rabat › PA0210626 # PA/02106/26: Change of use from garage to Class in Rabat St. Joseph Garage, Triq San Patrizju, Rabat Change of use from garage to Class 4B shop and fixing of sign. - **Status:** Granted (This application has been approved by Planning Board / Commission.) - **Location:** St. Joseph Garage, Triq San Patrizju, Rabat - **Locality:** [Rabat](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/rabat) - **Applicant:** [Carmelo Azzopardi](https://propertylist.mt/applicant/carmelo-azzopardi) - **Perit:** [Perit David Vassallo](https://propertylist.mt/perit/david-vassallo) - **Application type:** Full development permission - **Zone:** Within Development Zone - **Type of works:** Change of Use - **Received:** 8 January 2026 - **Validated:** 1 April 2026 - **Published:** 1 April 2026 - **Comments close:** 4 May 2026 - **Recommendation:** Grant Permission - **Decision:** Grant Permission - **Decision date:** 25 May 2026 - **Permit expires:** 10 June 2031 [Case details on the Planning Authority website](https://www.pa.org.mt/pacasedetails?CaseType=PA/02106/26) [Plans, case officer report and decision on eapps](https://eapps.pa.org.mt/Case/CaseDetails?caseType=PA&casenumber=02106&caseYear=26) ## Planning activity around St. Joseph Garage, Triq San Patrizju, Rabat 151 other applications within 300 m: 98 granted, 5 refused, 20 pending. 95% of decided applications nearby were granted. Tallest granted nearby: 5 floors (PA/02758/25). On Triq San Patrizju: 1 other application, 1 granted and 0 refused. Approval estimate for change of use applications like this here: about 93% (likely range 63–100%, low reliability, from 3 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/01688/26** Rabat](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01688-26/rabat-sanction-changes-in-garage-from-original-permit): To sanction changes in garage from original permit PB/622/83. Granted, validated 23 April 2026, 20 m away - [**PA/02619/25** Rabat](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02619-25/rabat-part-demolition-of-existing-structure-retaining-elevations): Part demolition of existing structure retaining elevations and construction of a duplex maisonette with u/l garage. Granted, validated 23 April 2025, 45 m away - [**PA/02758/25** Rabat](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02758-25/rabat-propose-demolition-and-alterations-at-basement): To propose demolition and alterations at basement, ground and first floors, extension at first floor, and the construction of three additional floors. Granted, validated 30 April 2025, 5 floors, 50 m away - [**PA/06318/26** Rabat](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06318-26/rabat-change-of-use-of-domestic-store-to): Change of use of domestic store to Class 4B and to sanction closing off of aperture to third party property. Pending, validated 23 September 2026, 55 m away - [**PA/02920/24** Rabat](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02920-24/rabat-internal-and-external-alterations-to-existing-dwelling): Proposed internal and external alterations to existing dwelling and extension of roof. Granted, validated 22 May 2024, 64 m away - [**PA/02274/21** Rabat](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02274-21/rabat-sanctioning-of-existing-building-and-proposed-internal): Sanctioning of existing building and proposed internal and external alterations. Status being checked, 72 m away - [**PA/06050/23** Rabat](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06050-23/rabat-screening-around-the-outdoor-a-c-units): Proposed screening around the outdoor a/c units. Granted, validated 18 October 2023, 81 m away - [**PA/02546/22** Rabat](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02546-22/rabat-sanctioning-of-existing-apartments-covered-by-pa04262-07): Sanctioning of existing apartments covered by PA04262/07 including changes in lift shaft layout and front balcony. Status being checked, 82 m away - [**PA/04168/26** Rabat](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04168-26/rabat-alterations-and-extensions): Proposed alterations and extensions, including opening up works, removal of certain existing slabs and extension at upper levels. The development shall retain… Granted, validated 17 June 2026, 87 m away - [**PA/00513/24** Rabat](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00513-24/rabat-sanction-the-basement-level): To sanction the basement level, excavation of pit and removal of existing debris from collapsed internal slab at basement level, and removal of arch at ground… Granted, validated 19 June 2024, 3 floors, 87 m away - [**PA/03246/26** Rabat](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03246-26/rabat-carry-out-internal-and-external-alterations-from): To carry out internal and external alterations from that approved in PA/03537/25 and to change of use from dwelling to Class 3A (guest house). Pending, validated 20 May 2026, 89 m away - [**PA/03537/25** Rabat](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03537-25/rabat-demolish-existing-washroom-at-second-floor-and): To demolish existing washroom at second floor and to carry out internal and external alterations including lift shaft and construction of additional floors at… Granted, validated 10 July 2025, 5 floors, 92 m away - [**PA/00935/21** Rabat](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00935-21/rabat-internal-and-external-alterations-to-approved-planning): Proposed internal and external alterations to approved planning permit PA8565/19 an formation of façade at second floor and construction of games room at… Status being checked, 4 floors, 92 m away - [**PA/07010/25** Rabat](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07010-25/rabat-sanctioning-part-of-the-change-of-use): Sanctioning part of the change of use from Class 4B shop to Class 5B workshop for the installation and display for sale of car radio equipment. Shifting of… Refused, validated 29 October 2025, 94 m away - [**PA/01362/22** Rabat](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01362-22/rabat-demolition-of-existing-terraced-house): Proposed demolition of existing terraced house, and construction of garage at ground floor, 4 apartments at first, second, third and set-back floor level,… Status being checked, 4 floors plus a receded floor, 100 m away ## More by David Vassallo - [**PA/07404/26** Gzira](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07404-26/gzira-sanction-1st-floor-apartment-as-existing-since): To sanction 1st floor apartment as existing since no permits could be traced. Pending - [**PA/07353/26** San Pawl il-Bahar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07353-26/san-pawl-il-bahar-minor-alteration-to-existing-balconies): Minor alteration to existing balconies. Pending - [**PA/07185/26** Sliema](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07185-26/sliema-sanction-minor-internal-and-external-alterations-from): To sanction minor internal and external alterations from DN/1089/25. Pending - [**PA/07088/26** Sliema](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07088-26/sliema-expand-retail-space-class-4b-at-level): To expand retail space Class 4B at level 0. Works to include extension at the rear of the property. Pending, validated 14 October 2026 - [**PA/06981/26** Attard](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06981-26/attard-sanction-maisonette-and-garage-as-built-from): To sanction maisonette and garage as built from approved permit PA/1578/03. Pending - [**PA/06888/26** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06888-26/birkirkara-construct-a-garage-at-ground-floor-level): To construct a garage at ground floor level, 3 overlying apartments, and a penthouse. Pending, 4 floors plus a receded floor [All applications by David Vassallo](https://propertylist.mt/perit/david-vassallo) ## More from Carmelo Azzopardi - [**PA/03295/26** Zabbar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03295-26/zabbar-demolish-and-re-construct-pre-1968-agricultural-store-on): To demolish and re-construct pre-1968 agricultural store on same footprint. Proposed roofing of an existing pre-1994 reservoir and construction of a research… Suspended, validated 20 May 2026, 1 floor - [**PA/03071/24** Rabat (Gozo)](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03071-24/rabat-gozo-changes-to-approved-permit-pa-00425-22): Changes to approved permit PA/00425/22. Proposal includes change of use from two residential units to Class 4A offices, shifting of internal walls at all… Granted, validated 29 May 2024 - [**PA/00523/22** Marsaxlokk](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00523-22/marsaxlokk-sanction-modifications): To sanction modifications (primarily floor heights) to plans approved with PA273/12 and proposed alterations, extensions and construction of additional floor… Status being checked [All planning applications in Rabat](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/rabat)