--- title: "PA/02434/23: Change of use from Class 4B in Rabat | PropertyList" url: https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02434-23/rabat-change-of-use-from-class-4b source: PropertyList (propertylist.mt), from the Malta Planning Authority's public register retrieved: 2026-11-02 --- > Refused planning application in Rabat: Change of use from Class 4B (ironmongery) to Class 4D (restaurant). Application also includes some minor internal… Planning applications › Rabat › PA0243423 # PA/02434/23: Change of use from Class 4B in Rabat 44, Triq il-Kbira, Rabat Change of use from Class 4B (ironmongery) to Class 4D (restaurant). Application also includes some minor internal alterations. and the installation of a shop sign. - **Status:** Refused (This application has been refused by Planning Board / Commission and a refusal notification has been sent.) - **Location:** 44, Triq il-Kbira, Rabat - **Locality:** [Rabat](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/rabat) - **Applicant:** [Dennis Tonna](https://propertylist.mt/applicant/dennis-tonna) - **Perit:** [Perit Jonathan Schembri](https://propertylist.mt/perit/jonathan-schembri) - **Application type:** Full development permission - **Zone:** Within Development Zone - **Type of works:** Change of Use - **Received:** 5 December 2022 - **Validated:** 10 May 2023 - **Published:** 10 May 2023 - **Comments close:** 9 June 2023 - **Recommendation:** Refuse Permission - **Decision:** Refuse Permission - **Decision date:** 4 November 2025 [Case details on the Planning Authority website](https://www.pa.org.mt/pacasedetails?CaseType=PA/02434/23) [Plans, case officer report and decision on eapps](https://eapps.pa.org.mt/Case/CaseDetails?caseType=PA&casenumber=02434&caseYear=23) ## Planning activity around 44, Triq il-Kbira, Rabat 158 other applications within 300 m: 95 granted, 3 refused, 20 pending. 97% of decided applications nearby were granted. Tallest granted nearby: 3 floors (PA/00810/24). On Triq il-Kbira: 15 other applications, 5 granted and 0 refused. Periti active on this street: [Mark Azzopardi](https://propertylist.mt/perit/mark-azzopardi). Approval estimate for change of use applications like this here: about 95% (likely range 65–100%, low reliability, from 17 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/07091/24** Rabat](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07091-24/rabat-demolition-of-2-rooms-at-second-floor): The demolition of 2 rooms at second floor level and the construction of an additional floor, which is overlying a first floor maisonette and will consist of a… Pending, validated 16 October 2024, 3 floors, 11 m away - [**PA/00550/26** Rabat](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00550-26/rabat-change-of-use-from-shop-class-4b): Change of use from shop Class 4B to garage; alterations to include the removal of shop signage, removal of internal temporary partitions, and an enlargement… Pending, validated 4 February 2026, 27 m away - [**PA/04650/23** Rabat](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04650-23/rabat-renewal-of-the-development-permission-pa7975-17-for): Renewal of the development permission PA7975/17 for the conservation of the main belfry and maintenance of roof areas. Granted, validated 18 September 2023, 36 m away - [**PA/01551/24** Rabat](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01551-24/rabat-change-of-use-from-class-4b): Change of use from Class 4B (retail) to Class 4C (food and drink establishment/ no cooking allowed.) Development to also include minor internal alterations… Granted, validated 20 March 2024, 51 m away - [**PA/01448/23** Rabat](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01448-23/rabat-extension-of-a-class-3a-guesthouse-as): Extension of a Class 3A guesthouse as approved per PA08649/20. The extension will consist of 3 bedrooms. Works include the increase of 1 receded floor level,… Granted, validated 17 May 2023, 51 m away - [**PA/06082/23** Rabat](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06082-23/rabat-renewal-of-pa-04314-18-for-the-proposed-change): Renewal of PA/04314/18 for the proposed change of use to a Class 4C food and drink establishment (no cooking) as per LN74/2014, including signage. Proposal to… Granted, validated 9 November 2023, 52 m away - [**PA/01857/25** Rabat](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01857-25/rabat-proposal-includes-change-of-use-of-the): Proposal includes change of use of the existing townhouse to a guest house (Class 3A), various internal alterations, extension at roof level and restoration… Granted, validated 18 March 2025, 60 m away - [**PA/03020/24** Rabat](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03020-24/rabat-sanctioning-of-existing-sign-on-facade): Sanctioning of existing sign on facade. Withdrawn, 62 m away - [**PA/04048/23** Rabat](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04048-23/rabat-demolish-roof-structures-approved-in-pa2294-16): To demolish roof structures approved in PA2294/16. Granted, validated 4 October 2023, 63 m away - [**PA/00286/22** Rabat](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00286-22/rabat-sanction-minor-variations-from-previously-approved-permit): To sanction minor variations from previously approved permit PA1928/01 and to correct he approved drawings following an accurate survey of the property. Status being checked, 63 m away - [**PA/02225/21** Rabat](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02225-21/rabat-internal-and-external-alterations-to-existing-derelict): Internal and external alterations to existing derelict property, including restoration of facade, minimal internal alterations and sanctioning of variations… Status being checked, 69 m away - [**PA/00148/25** Rabat](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00148-25/rabat-restoration-of-existing-facade): Restoration of existing facade. Granted, validated 22 January 2025, 71 m away - [**PA/03537/24** Rabat](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03537-24/rabat-restoration-of-facade): Restoration of facade. Granted, validated 10 July 2024, 71 m away - [**PA/01019/26** Rabat](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01019-26/rabat-the-replacement-of-a-timber-door-to): Request for the replacement of a timber door to a steel fire door in Triq Nikola Saura. Withdrawn, 71 m away - [**PA/01948/25** Rabat](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01948-25/rabat-propose-the-change-of-use-of-a): To propose the change of use of a pre-1968 structure to a Class 4B retail and Class 5A cobbler including the installation of wall lining, signage and changes… Granted, validated 26 March 2025, 74 m away ## More by Jonathan Schembri - [**PA/07132/26** Paola](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07132-26/paola-sanction-variations-from-approved-papb1581-92): To sanction variations from approved PAPB1581/92. To propose internal alterations at ground and first floors and the construction of 2 additional floors… Pending, 4 floors - [**PA/06880/26** Santa Venera](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06880-26/santa-venera-construct-8-basement-garages): To construct 8 basement garages, 2 ground floor maisonettes, 9 apartments and 2 penthouses. Pending, 4 floors - [**PA/06618/26** Naxxar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06618-26/naxxar-propose-external-alterations-to-villa-approved-in): To propose external alterations to villa approved in PA01619/10. Pending, validated 23 September 2026 - [**PA/06499/26** Mqabba](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06499-26/mqabba-demolish-existing-terraced-house): To demolish existing terraced house. Excavation of basement level. Construction of 3 garages at basement level, 1 maisonette at ground floor, 3 apartments and… Pending, validated 23 September 2026, 3 floors plus a receded floor - [**PA/06302/26** Qormi](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06302-26/qormi-propose-internal-alterations-and-change-of-use): To propose internal alterations and change of use from garage to Class 4B beauty salon. Applications includes fixing of signage. Pending, validated 16 September 2026 - [**PA/06244/26** Cospicua (Bormla)](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06244-26/cospicua-bormla-sanction-internal-and-external-alterations-from-approv): To sanction internal and external alterations from approved PA4403/20 and PA4445/21. Pending, validated 9 September 2026 [All applications by Jonathan Schembri](https://propertylist.mt/perit/jonathan-schembri) ## More from Dennis Tonna - [**PA/03618/26** Rabat](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03618-26/rabat-carry-out-change-of-use-from-unused): To carry out change of use from unused space to Class 4B within pre-1967 property. Proposal also includes the fixing of a sign. Granted, validated 10 June 2026 - [**PA/02988/23** Paola](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02988-23/paola-construction-of-a-pump-chamber): Proposed construction of a pump chamber, underground reservoir and rubble wall. The application also includes fixing of a timber gate. Granted, validated 24 May 2023 - [**PA/01422/23** Fgura](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01422-23/fgura-propose-replacement-of-ceilings): To propose replacement of ceilings, minor internal alterations including splitting of bathroom into two small bathrooms, integration of two new en-suites and… Granted, validated 13 April 2023 [All planning applications in Rabat](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/rabat)