--- title: "PA/02331/23: Change of use from residential unit to in Rabat (Gozo) | PropertyList" url: https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02331-23/rabat-gozo-change-of-use-from-residential-unit-to source: PropertyList (propertylist.mt), from the Malta Planning Authority's public register retrieved: 2026-11-02 --- > Granted planning application in Rabat (Gozo): Change of use from residential unit to Class 4A office. Proposal includes the installation of a staircase and… Planning applications › Rabat (Gozo) › PA0233123 # PA/02331/23: Change of use from residential unit to in Rabat (Gozo) Victoria Court, Flat 1, Block B, Triq Karlu Galea, Rabat (Gozo) Change of use from residential unit to Class 4A office. Proposal includes the installation of a staircase and the sanctioning of exterior walls. - **Status:** Granted (This application has been approved by Planning Board / Commission.) - **Location:** Victoria Court, Flat 1, Block B, Triq Karlu Galea, Rabat (Gozo) - **Locality:** [Rabat (Gozo)](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/rabat-gozo) - **Applicant:** [Arthur Douglas Turner](https://propertylist.mt/applicant/arthur-douglas-turner) - **Perit:** [Perit Lauran Dimech](https://propertylist.mt/perit/lauran-dimech) - **Application type:** Full development permission - **Zone:** Within Development Zone - **Type of works:** Sanctioning - **Received:** 3 March 2023 - **Validated:** 26 April 2023 - **Published:** 26 April 2023 - **Comments close:** 26 May 2023 - **Recommendation:** Grant Permission - **Decision:** Grant Permission - **Decision date:** 24 November 2023 - **Permit expires:** 6 December 2028 [Case details on the Planning Authority website](https://www.pa.org.mt/pacasedetails?CaseType=PA/02331/23) [Plans, case officer report and decision on eapps](https://eapps.pa.org.mt/Case/CaseDetails?caseType=PA&casenumber=02331&caseYear=23) ## Planning activity around Victoria Court, Flat 1, Block B, Triq Karlu Galea, Rabat (Gozo) 116 other applications within 300 m: 77 granted, 1 refused, 12 pending. 99% of decided applications nearby were granted. Tallest granted nearby: 5 floors (PA/06575/24). On Triq Karlu Galea: 3 other applications, 2 granted and 0 refused; granted buildings are typically 3 floors, the tallest 3. Approval estimate for sanctioning applications like this here: about 95% (likely range 65–100%, low reliability, from 26 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/04420/23** Rabat (Gozo)](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04420-23/rabat-gozo-renew-pa-02101-18-to-demolish-existing-roof): To renew PA/02101/18 - To demolish existing roof structure and to construct offices (Class 4A) at third floor level and at receded floor level on existing. Granted, validated 5 September 2023, 3 floors plus a receded floor, 34 m away - [**PA/01267/22** Rabat (Gozo)](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01267-22/rabat-gozo-development-of-existing-airspace): Development of existing airspace, at second and third floor, into duplex three bedroomed unit and sanctioning of minor internal deviations at first floor when… Status being checked, 4 floors, 44 m away - [**PA/04851/24** Rabat (Gozo)](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04851-24/rabat-gozo-correct-location-of-site-plan-in-pa1846-04): To correct location of site plan in PA1846/04, to sanction alterations at ground and basement level and to propose change of use from private car garage at… Granted, validated 31 July 2024, 54 m away - [**PA/03132/22** Rabat (Gozo)](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03132-22/rabat-gozo-minor-extension-over-ramp-to-existing-ground): Minor extension over ramp to existing ground floor (retail Class 4B shop). Status being checked, 71 m away - [**PA/02145/23** Rabat (Gozo)](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02145-23/rabat-gozo-alterations-and-change-in-use-of-store): Alterations and change in use of store and catering establishment into retail (Class 4B) unit and a beautician/hairdresser (Class 4B) unit including… Granted, validated 19 April 2023, 74 m away - [**PA/05041/26** Rabat (Gozo)](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05041-26/rabat-gozo-variations-from-the-official-building-alignment): Variations from the official building alignment. Pending, validated 22 July 2026, 76 m away - [**PA/01932/22** Rabat (Gozo)](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01932-22/rabat-gozo-minor-internal-alterations-at-ground): Minor internal alterations at ground, first and second floor, including relocation of w.c. facilities and re-organisation of the circulation spaces, including… Status being checked, 76 m away - [**PA/05998/23** Rabat (Gozo)](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05998-23/rabat-gozo-demolish-existing-showroom-and-offices): To demolish existing showroom and offices, to excavate site and to construct shop (Class 4B), to construct 4 residential units and a commercial store at… Granted, validated 11 October 2023, 79 m away - [**PA/04103/26** Rabat (Gozo)](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04103-26/rabat-gozo-carry-out-changes-to-building-approved-in): To carry out changes to building approved in PA/06676/23 (not yet built). To construct a hotel (Class 3B) including ancillary restaurant (Class 4D), breakfast… Pending, validated 17 June 2026, 80 m away - [**PA/04471/24** Rabat (Gozo)](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04471-24/rabat-gozo-sanction-the-carrying-out-of-internal-alterations): To sanction the carrying out of internal alterations to the Class 4A offices at third-floor level and the construction of a store at receded floor level. Granted, validated 17 July 2024, 80 m away - [**PA/06096/25** Rabat (Gozo)](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06096-25/rabat-gozo-extension-to-class-2a-nursing-home-including): Proposed extension to Class 2A nursing home including Class 2C day centre approved in PA/06575/24, which extension is to replace apartment block previously… Granted, validated 24 September 2025, 81 m away - [**PA/06676/23** Rabat (Gozo)](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06676-23/rabat-gozo-demolition-of-existing-elevated-maisonettes): Proposed demolition of existing elevated maisonettes, shop on the ground floor, and basement. Construction of Class 4D restaurant at basement and ground floor… Granted, validated 15 November 2023, 83 m away - [**PA/02696/21** Rabat (Gozo)](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02696-21/rabat-gozo-sanction-amendments-to-facade-and-internal-spaces): To sanction amendments to facade and internal spaces and the construction of an indoor sports and aquatic centre. Status being checked, 89 m away - [**PA/06575/24** Rabat (Gozo)](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06575-24/rabat-gozo-sanctioning-of-internal-and-external-alterations-to): Sanctioning of internal and external alterations to Class 2A nursing home approved in PA/08743/21 to follow alignment approved in PC/00003/23 and instructions… Granted, validated 13 November 2024, 5 floors, 91 m away - [**PA/05887/23** Rabat (Gozo)](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05887-23/rabat-gozo-renew-permit-pa7896-18-minor-internal-alterations): To renew permit PA7896/18 - Minor internal alterations and change in use from garage to Class 4B shop. Granted, validated 31 October 2023, 95 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 Arthur Douglas Turner - [**PA/07740/25** Xaghra](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07740-25/xaghra-sanction-an-extension-at-roof-level): To sanction an extension at roof level, and internal and external alterations to approved permit PA/00036/25, which include the shifting of internal walls,… Granted, validated 3 December 2025 - [**PA/03273/23** Xaghra](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03273-23/xaghra-internal-and-external-alterations-to-approved-dwelling): Internal and external alterations to approved dwelling PA/00899/19. Proposal includes sanctioning works, the shifting of internal walls, the extension of… Granted, validated 6 June 2023 - [**PA/02759/23** Qala](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02759-23/qala-sanction-external-walls-and-domestic-store): To sanction external walls and domestic store. Granted, validated 4 October 2023 [All planning applications in Rabat (Gozo)](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/rabat-gozo)