--- title: "PA/02282/24: change of use from the approved Class in Rabat (Gozo) | PropertyList" url: https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02282-24/rabat-gozo-change-of-use-from-the-approved-class source: PropertyList (propertylist.mt), from the Malta Planning Authority's public register retrieved: 2026-11-03 --- > Withdrawn planning application in Rabat (Gozo): Proposed change of use from the approved Class 3A guesthouse (PA/03676/17) to Class 3B hotel. Application… Planning applications › Rabat (Gozo) › PA0228224 # PA/02282/24: change of use from the approved Class in Rabat (Gozo) Cittadella Centre, Triq Sir Adrian Dingli, Triq il- Kastell c/w, It-Telgha Tal-Belt, Rabat (Gozo) Proposed change of use from the approved Class 3A guesthouse (PA/03676/17) to Class 3B hotel. Application also entails partial excavation to the required levels, internal and external alterations to approved layout to accommodate guest rooms and related ancillary facilities including Class 4D restaurant, indoor and outdoor pools, spa wellness centre and others. Application also entails the installation of lifts. - **Status:** Withdrawn (This application for development permission has been withdrawn by the applicant.) - **Location:** Cittadella Centre, Triq Sir Adrian Dingli, Triq il- Kastell c/w, It-Telgha Tal-Belt, Rabat (Gozo) - **Locality:** [Rabat (Gozo)](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/rabat-gozo) - **Applicant:** [Sterling Properties Limited Attn: Romina Grech Fenech](https://propertylist.mt/applicant/sterling-properties-ltd) - **Perit:** [Perit Chris Grech](https://propertylist.mt/perit/chris-grech) - **Application type:** Full development permission - **Zone:** Within Development Zone - **Type of works:** Change of Use - **Received:** 1 March 2024 - **Validated:** 24 April 2024 - **Published:** 24 April 2024 - **Comments close:** 24 May 2024 [Case details on the Planning Authority website](https://www.pa.org.mt/pacasedetails?CaseType=PA/02282/24) [Plans, case officer report and decision on eapps](https://eapps.pa.org.mt/Case/CaseDetails?caseType=PA&casenumber=02282&caseYear=24) ## Planning activity around Cittadella Centre, Triq Sir Adrian Dingli, Triq il- Kastell c/w, It-Telgha Tal-Belt, Rabat (Gozo) 187 other applications within 300 m: 113 granted, 2 refused, 24 pending. 98% of decided applications nearby were granted. Tallest granted nearby: 5 floors (PA/03387/25). On Triq Sir Adrian Dingli: 3 other applications, 2 granted and 0 refused; granted buildings are typically 4 floors, the tallest 4. Approval estimate for change of use applications like this here: about 95% (likely range 65–100%, low reliability, from 14 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/01594/22** Rabat (Gozo)](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01594-22/rabat-gozo-change-of-use-from-a-class-2b): Proposed change of use from a Class 2B exhibition space to a Class 3C assembly and leisure. Status being checked, 10 m away - [**PA/07681/23** Rabat (Gozo)](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07681-23/rabat-gozo-construct-additions-at-roof-level): To construct additions at roof level. Granted, validated 3 January 2024, 12 m away - [**PA/05292/24** Rabat (Gozo)](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05292-24/rabat-gozo-propose-internal-and-external-alterations-and-additions): To propose internal and external alterations and additions to an existing pre-1967 building, including the construction of a rooftop pool and the installation… Granted, validated 7 August 2024, 22 m away - [**PA/05916/24** Rabat (Gozo)](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05916-24/rabat-gozo-change-from-pre-1968-six): Change from pre-1968 six (6) bedroom townhouse (Class 1A) to seven (7) bedroom townhouse (Class 1C) including internal alterations, minor changes to facade… Granted, validated 4 September 2024, 25 m away - [**PA/00979/25** Rabat (Gozo)](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00979-25/rabat-gozo-change-the-use-of-a-class-4b): To change the use of a Class 4B photo shop into a Class 4C cafeteria, to fix sign, to carry out alterations and to sanction the carrying out of internal… Granted, validated 19 February 2025, 26 m away - [**PA/01837/21** Rabat (Gozo)](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01837-21/rabat-gozo-alterations-to-that-approved-in-pa-01362-15): Proposed alterations to that approved in PA 01362/15 by removing proposed basement extension. Status being checked, 26 m away - [**PA/00844/23** Rabat (Gozo)](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00844-23/rabat-gozo-construct-parapet-wall-on-roof): To construct parapet wall on roof. Granted, validated 1 March 2023, 27 m away - [**PA/03894/24** Rabat (Gozo)](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03894-24/rabat-gozo-facade-restoration): Proposed facade restoration. Granted, validated 3 July 2024, 37 m away - [**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, 40 m away - [**PA/01669/22** Rabat (Gozo)](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01669-22/rabat-gozo-extend-slightly-area-for-tables-and-chairs): To extend slightly area for tables and chairs and place timber platform and install railing. Status being checked, 45 m away - [**PA/07526/25** Rabat (Gozo)](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07526-25/rabat-gozo-minor-alterations-to-facade-for-the-formation): Proposed minor alterations to facade for the formation of garage. Pending, validated 19 November 2025, 51 m away - [**PA/07402/23** Rabat (Gozo)](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07402-23/rabat-gozo-propose-change-of-use-from-class-4b): To propose change of use from Class 4B (retails shop) to Class 2C(b) (educational). Granted, validated 12 December 2023, 52 m away - [**PA/00810/25** Rabat (Gozo)](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00810-25/rabat-gozo-demolition-of-existing-properties): Demolition of existing properties, part excavation of site and proposed construction of terraced house including garage and a Class 4B souvenir shop.… Withdrawn, validated 12 February 2025, 54 m away - [**PA/00453/20** Rabat (Gozo)](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00453-20/rabat-gozo-change-of-use-from-class-4b-shop): Change of use from Class 4B shop approved in PA 4757/18 to garage for private cars. Status being checked, 55 m away - [**PA/05073/24** Rabat (Gozo)](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05073-24/rabat-gozo-additions-and-alterations-to-licensed-class-4c): Proposed additions and alterations to licensed Class 4C bar; proposed change of use to Class 4D bar and restaurant and proposed flat at first floor and duplex… Granted, validated 31 July 2024, 4 floors, 59 m away ## More by Chris Grech - [**PA/07386/26** Mosta](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07386-26/mosta-extension-to-pavement): Proposed extension to pavement. Proposal also includes the placing of tables and chairs in front of approved Class 4C shop (PA/6607/24). Pending, validated 28 October 2026 - [**PA/06797/26** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06797-26/birkirkara-interconnecting-property-approved-by-pa-818-25-to-adjacent): Proposed interconnecting property approved by PA/818/25 to adjacent pre-1967 building to form one residential unit. Application also includes internal and… Pending, validated 7 October 2026 - [**PA/06303/26** Zejtun](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06303-26/zejtun-changes-to-layout-and-extension-to-approved): Changes to layout and extension to approved Class 6A (stores) and Class 5B (workshops) in PA493/21 including additional floor at first floor by keeping the… Pending, validated 16 September 2026, 2 floors - [**PA/05830/26** Munxar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05830-26/munxar-demolition-of-rooms-in-backyard): Demolition of rooms in backyard, excavation of pool, pump room and balance tank and the construction of a pool and bathroom in the backyard. Pending, validated 26 August 2026 - [**PA/04366/26** Vittoriosa (Birgu)](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04366-26/vittoriosa-birgu-installation-of-balconies-at-third-floor-level): Proposed installation of balconies at third floor level and fouth floor level. Pending, validated 24 June 2026 - [**PA/04023/26** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04023-26/birkirkara-sanction-changes-to-third-floor-apartment-from): To sanction changes to third floor apartment from PA/1355/13. Proposed extension and alterations at third floor level and construction of new receded level to… Granted, validated 17 June 2026, 4 floors plus a receded floor [All applications by Chris Grech](https://propertylist.mt/perit/chris-grech) ## More from Sterling Properties Ltd - [**PA/00182/26** San Pawl il-Bahar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00182-26/san-pawl-il-bahar-demolish-existing-first-and-second-floors-and): To demolish existing first and second floors and to construct 10 additional residential units at first, second, third, fourth, fifth, sixth and setback… Pending, validated 21 January 2026, 7 floors plus a receded floor - [**PA/05403/25** Qormi](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05403-25/qormi-change-in-layout-to-development-approved-in): Proposed change in layout to development approved in PA/5328/19 consisting of demolition of existing, excavation and construction of 4 level of Class 6A… Granted, validated 27 August 2025 - [**PA/00810/25** Rabat (Gozo)](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00810-25/rabat-gozo-demolition-of-existing-properties): Demolition of existing properties, part excavation of site and proposed construction of terraced house including garage and a Class 4B souvenir shop.… Withdrawn, validated 12 February 2025 - [**PA/08266/24** Belt Valletta](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-08266-24/belt-valletta-change-of-use-from-residential-unit-into): Proposed change of use from residential unit into Class 3A guesthouse. Application also include minor internal alterations and inclusion of lift. Granted, validated 4 December 2024 [All planning applications in Rabat (Gozo)](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/rabat-gozo)