--- title: "PA/02465/24: Change of use from Class 4B shop in Rabat (Gozo) | PropertyList" url: https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02465-24/rabat-gozo-change-of-use-from-class-4b-shop 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 Class 4B shop to child play area, Class 3C, as an ancillary to the existing shopping… Planning applications › Rabat (Gozo) › PA0246524 # PA/02465/24: Change of use from Class 4B shop in Rabat (Gozo) 16, 17, 18, Best Buy, Triq is-Suq, Rabat (Gozo) Change of use from Class 4B shop to child play area, Class 3C, as an ancillary to the existing shopping complex. - **Status:** Granted (This application has been approved by Planning Board / Commission.) - **Location:** 16, 17, 18, Best Buy, Triq is-Suq, Rabat (Gozo) - **Locality:** [Rabat (Gozo)](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/rabat-gozo) - **Applicant:** Bettina Szoke - **Perit:** [Perit Emanuel Vella](https://propertylist.mt/perit/emanuel-vella) - **Application type:** Full development permission - **Zone:** Within Development Zone - **Type of works:** Change of Use - **Received:** 20 February 2024 - **Validated:** 30 April 2024 - **Published:** 16 April 2025 - **Comments close:** 19 May 2025 - **Recommendation:** Grant Permission - **Decision:** Grant Permission - **Decision date:** 10 June 2025 - **Permit expires:** 25 June 2030 [Case details on the Planning Authority website](https://www.pa.org.mt/pacasedetails?CaseType=PA/02465/24) [Plans, case officer report and decision on eapps](https://eapps.pa.org.mt/Case/CaseDetails?caseType=PA&casenumber=02465&caseYear=24) ## Planning activity around 16, 17, 18, Best Buy, Triq is-Suq, Rabat (Gozo) 244 other applications within 300 m: 141 granted, 4 refused, 34 pending. 97% of decided applications nearby were granted. Tallest granted nearby: 5 floors (PA/03387/25). On Triq is-Suq: 4 other applications, 3 granted and 0 refused. Periti active on this street: [Vella + Grech Periti](https://propertylist.mt/perit/vella-grech-periti). Approval estimate for change of use applications like this here: about 95% (likely range 65–100%, low reliability, from 16 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/07440/25** Rabat (Gozo)](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07440-25/rabat-gozo-change-of-use-from-class-4b-to): Proposed change of use from Class 4B to Class 4C Granted, validated 19 November 2025, 13 m away - [**PA/03387/25** Rabat (Gozo)](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03387-25/rabat-gozo-change-the-use-of-a-dwelling-and): To change the use of a dwelling and Class 4B shop into Class 3A guesthouse with ancillary breakfast/dining area, to carry out internal alterations, to lower… Granted, validated 4 June 2025, 5 floors, 15 m away - [**PA/03225/25** Rabat (Gozo)](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03225-25/rabat-gozo-change-of-use-class-from-part-of): Change of use Class from part of Class 4B (retail) to Class 4A (office), and to sanction the subdivision of premises and configuration from PB3831/83/1887/81. Granted, validated 21 May 2025, 16 m away - [**PA/04096/23** Rabat (Gozo)](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04096-23/rabat-gozo-propose-a-change-of-use-from-class): To propose a change of use from Class 4B to Class 4D including an extension of the original footprint of Class 4B and fix a sign. Granted, validated 5 July 2023, 16 m away - [**PA/06810/24** Rabat (Gozo)](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06810-24/rabat-gozo-change-of-use-from-class-4b-to): Change of use from Class 4B to Class 4C snack bar, fixing of sign and proposed internal alterations. Granted, validated 9 October 2024, 17 m away - [**PA/03266/22** Rabat (Gozo)](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03266-22/rabat-gozo-sanction-removal-of-sub-base-up-to-street): To sanction removal of sub-base up to street level in a Class 4D establishment and minor internal and external alterations. Status being checked, 20 m away - [**PA/02487/26** Rabat (Gozo)](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02487-26/rabat-gozo-carry-out-alterations-and-extensions-to-building): To carry out alterations and extensions to building approved in PA/01985/01. Changes include reconstruction of internal layout, change of use from Class 4B… Pending, validated 22 April 2026, 2 floors, 25 m away - [**PA/01551/21** Rabat (Gozo)](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01551-21/rabat-gozo-sanction-differences-from-previous-permission-mainly-in): To sanction differences from previous permission mainly in site configuration and to change use to Class 3A tourist accommodation including internal… Status being checked, 29 m away - [**PA/01927/25** Rabat (Gozo)](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01927-25/rabat-gozo-sanction-the-reconstruction-of-roofs-of-a): To sanction the reconstruction of roofs of a pre-1967 dwelling and to change use from bakery take away to restaurant (Class 4D). Granted, validated 26 March 2025, 32 m away - [**PA/00153/26** Rabat (Gozo)](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00153-26/rabat-gozo-change-of-use-of-existing-dwelling-to): Change of use of existing dwelling to a Class 4C cafeteria at ground floor level and Class 3A guesthouse at upper floor levels; internal and external… Granted, validated 21 January 2026, 3 floors plus a receded floor, 33 m away - [**PA/00284/25** Rabat (Gozo)](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00284-25/rabat-gozo-a-master-plan-defining-the-extent-and): A Master Plan defining the extent and design guidelines for outdoor catering areas at Pjazza San Gorg, Rabat (Gozo). Pending, validated 5 February 2025, 35 m away - [**PA/07076/23** Rabat (Gozo)](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07076-23/rabat-gozo-change-of-use-from-a-disused-property): Change of use from a disused property to a Class 4C establishment. Granted, validated 29 November 2023, 38 m away - [**PA/01844/25** Rabat (Gozo)](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01844-25/rabat-gozo-sanction-the-change-of-use-from-class): To sanction the change of use from Class 4B shop to Class 4D to be annexed to existing Class 4D restaurant; and the sanctioning of alterations as built and… Refused, validated 18 March 2025, 39 m away - [**PA/07219/25** Rabat (Gozo)](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07219-25/rabat-gozo-extension-of-an-already-operational-class-4c): Extension of an already operational Class 4C outlet covered by PA/07076/23, from a pre-1968 previously domestic store. Correction of aperture and sign… Granted, validated 12 November 2025, 42 m away - [**PA/01982/24** Rabat (Gozo)](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01982-24/rabat-gozo-sanction-shop-sign): To sanction shop sign. Proposed casing for a.c unit. Withdrawn, validated 3 April 2024, 43 m away ## More by Emanuel Vella - [**PA/07758/26** Rabat (Gozo)](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07758-26/rabat-gozo-renew-pa-03677-21-excavation-of-site): To renew PA 03677/21 - Excavation of site and proposed garage for private cars at basement level; garage for private cars and one flat at ground floor; three… Pending, 3 floors plus a receded floor - [**PA/06824/26** Xaghra](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06824-26/xaghra-renew-pa-00564-18-proposed-four-dwelling): To renew PA 00564/18 - Proposed four dwelling houses with garage. Pending, validated 7 October 2026, 1 floor - [**PA/05304/26** Msida](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05304-26/msida-addition-of-two-units): Proposed addition of two units. Pending, validated 29 July 2026 - [**PA/07650/24** Zebbug (Gozo)](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07650-24/zebbug-gozo-sanction-changes-of-dwelling-house-consisting-of): To sanction changes of dwelling house consisting of increase in built up footprint and proposed change of use of part of garage to public service garage Granted, validated 13 November 2024 - [**PA/06135/24** Nadur](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06135-24/nadur-swimming-pool-to-dwelling-house): Proposed swimming pool to dwelling house. Granted, validated 18 September 2024 - [**PA/05882/24** Rabat (Gozo)](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05882-24/rabat-gozo-sanction-additions-to-poultry-farm-and-create): To sanction additions to poultry farm and create a new access to the back of the farm and proposed alterations and additions to the egg packing area and… Granted, validated 4 September 2024 [All applications by Emanuel Vella](https://propertylist.mt/perit/emanuel-vella) [All planning applications in Rabat (Gozo)](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/rabat-gozo)