--- title: "PA/02577/25: carry out changes to restaurant in Rabat (Gozo) | PropertyList" url: https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02577-25/rabat-gozo-carry-out-changes-to-restaurant source: PropertyList (propertylist.mt), from the Malta Planning Authority's public register retrieved: 2026-11-02 --- > Granted planning application in Rabat (Gozo): To carry out changes to restaurant (Class 4D) approved in PA/04863/07 to include a platform lift. Changes… Planning applications › Rabat (Gozo) › PA0257725 # PA/02577/25: carry out changes to restaurant in Rabat (Gozo) Cafe Roma, Triq Fortunato Mizzi, Rabat (Gozo) To carry out changes to restaurant (Class 4D) approved in PA/04863/07 to include a platform lift. Changes include alterations to layout and to facade. - **Status:** Granted (This application has been approved by Planning Board / Commission.) - **Location:** Cafe Roma, Triq Fortunato Mizzi, Rabat (Gozo) - **Locality:** [Rabat (Gozo)](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/rabat-gozo) - **Applicant:** [Joseph Grech](https://propertylist.mt/applicant/joseph-grech) - **Perit:** [Perit Alexander Bigeni](https://propertylist.mt/perit/alexander-bigeni) - **Application type:** Full development permission - **Zone:** Within Development Zone - **Type of works:** Alterations & Extensions (Commercial) - **Received:** 3 March 2025 - **Validated:** 16 April 2025 - **Published:** 16 April 2025 - **Comments close:** 19 May 2025 - **Recommendation:** Refuse Permission - **Decision:** Grant Permission - **Decision date:** 10 December 2025 - **Permit expires:** 24 December 2030 [Case details on the Planning Authority website](https://www.pa.org.mt/pacasedetails?CaseType=PA/02577/25) [Plans, case officer report and decision on eapps](https://eapps.pa.org.mt/Case/CaseDetails?caseType=PA&casenumber=02577&caseYear=25) ## Planning activity around Cafe Roma, Triq Fortunato Mizzi, Rabat (Gozo) 110 other applications within 300 m: 72 granted, 1 refused, 12 pending. 99% of decided applications nearby were granted. Tallest granted nearby: 5 floors (PA/06575/24). On Triq Fortunato Mizzi: 26 other applications, 14 granted and 0 refused; granted buildings are typically 4 floors, the tallest 5. Periti active on this street: [Alexander Bigeni](https://propertylist.mt/perit/alexander-bigeni), [John Saliba](https://propertylist.mt/perit/john-saliba), [Annamaria Attard Montalto](https://propertylist.mt/perit/annamaria-attard-montalto), [Emanuel Vella](https://propertylist.mt/perit/emanuel-vella), [Mariella Xuereb](https://propertylist.mt/perit/mariella-xuereb). Approval estimate for alterations & extensions applications like this here: about 95% (likely range 65–100%, low reliability, from 7 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/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, 31 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, 32 m away - [**PA/06005/24** Rabat (Gozo)](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06005-24/rabat-gozo-change-of-use-from-existing-garage-to): Change of use from existing garage to Class 4C. Proposal includes the fixing of a sign. Granted, validated 18 September 2024, 55 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, 57 m away - [**PA/00362/23** Rabat (Gozo)](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00362-23/rabat-gozo-renewal-to-pa6534-17-to-renew-permission): Renewal to PA6534/17 - To renew permission PA954/12: Change of use of existing first floor maisonette to offices and construction of additional offices at… Granted, validated 30 March 2023, 3 floors, 61 m away - [**PA/07303/23** Rabat (Gozo)](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07303-23/rabat-gozo-demolish-existing-first-floor-level): To demolish existing first floor level. To propose variations to the approved first and second floor levels having PA362/23 and change of use from offices to… Granted, validated 6 December 2023, 4 floors plus a receded floor, 63 m away - [**PA/05518/24** Rabat (Gozo)](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05518-24/rabat-gozo-include-mini-market-and-butcher-to-approved): To include mini market and butcher to approved Class 4B and part change of use to Class 4C. Correction of levels of both shops. Pending, validated 28 August 2024, 64 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, 64 m away - [**PA/02985/26** Rabat (Gozo)](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02985-26/rabat-gozo-demolish-existing-building-and-to-construct-a): To demolish existing building and to construct a Class 4B (retail) at ground and mezzanin level, Class 4A offices from first to receded floor and garages and… Granted, validated 6 May 2026, 66 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, 66 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, 72 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, 73 m away - [**PA/05829/25** Rabat (Gozo)](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05829-25/rabat-gozo-sanction-variations-from-pa7010-98-and-pb3120-65-namely): To sanction variations from PA7010/98 and PB3120/65 namely addition of basement and extension at the back of first floor and change of use of car service area… Granted, validated 10 September 2025, 73 m away - [**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, 74 m away - [**PA/00773/21** Rabat (Gozo)](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00773-21/rabat-gozo-construct-study-at-third-floor-flat-and): To construct study at third floor flat and minor internal alterations. Status being checked, 81 m away ## More by Alexander Bigeni - [**PA/07798/26** Nadur](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07798-26/nadur-excavate-and-to-construct-9-residential-units): To excavate and to construct 9 residential units with underlying garages. Pending, 1 floor - [**PA/07769/26** San Pawl il-Bahar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07769-26/san-pawl-il-bahar-carry-out-alterations-and-additions-to-a): To carry out alterations and additions to a pre-1967 a residential dwelling. Alterations include changes to internal layout. Pending - [**PA/07733/26** Qala](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07733-26/qala-carry-out-alterations-to-internal-layout-and): To carry out alterations to internal layout and to facade of residential units approved in PA/07213/22 and PA/05532/24. To also sanction further excavation… Pending - [**PA/07652/26** Nadur](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07652-26/nadur-excavate-and-to-construct-an-agricultural-store): To excavate and to construct an agricultural store with an underlying basement. To also construct an underground water reservoir. Pending, 1 floor - [**PA/07646/26** Xaghra](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07646-26/xaghra-carry-out-alterations-and-extentions-to-dwelling): To carry out alterations and extentions to dwelling approved in PA/06703/22. Alterations include changes to layout and to facade. Pending - [**PA/07631/26** Ghajnsielem](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07631-26/ghajnsielem-demolish-existing-dwelling): To demolish existing dwelling, to excavate and to construct 12 residential units and 3 shops (Class 4B) with underlying garages. To also install signage. Pending [All applications by Alexander Bigeni](https://propertylist.mt/perit/alexander-bigeni) ## More from Joseph Grech - [**PA/07684/26** Zebbug (Gozo)](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07684-26/zebbug-gozo-changes-to-existing-facade-at-ground): Changes to existing facade at ground, first and second floor levels; internal alterations in common area and additional floors at third, fourth, fifth and… Pending, 6 floors plus a receded floor - [**PA/06768/26** Zabbar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06768-26/zabbar-convert-approved-washrooms-to-apartment-and-erect): To convert approved washrooms to apartment and erect washrooms at receded level. Pending, 2 floors plus a receded floor - [**PA/06347/26** Zejtun](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06347-26/zejtun-minor-internal-alteration-at-basement-level-to): Minor internal alteration at basement level to garage approved in PA/5626/21. Pending - [**PA/03529/26** Xewkija](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03529-26/xewkija-changes-to-approved-pa-6875-16-which-changes-include): Proposed changes to approved PA/6875/16 which changes include proposed minor internal alterations keeping the same uses, Proposed class 3c gym at first floor… Pending, validated 3 June 2026 - [**PA/02014/26** Marsaxlokk](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02014-26/marsaxlokk-sanction-differences-from-approved-permit-pa-933-15): To sanction differences from approved permit PA/933/15, including the restoration of perimeter rubble walls, layout of agricultural store, tented structure,… Suspended, validated 8 April 2026 - [**PA/07535/25** Zebbug (Gozo)](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07535-25/zebbug-gozo-additions-at-levels-0-and-1): Proposed additions at levels 0 and 1; internal alterations and proposed lift. Granted, validated 19 November 2025 [All planning applications in Rabat (Gozo)](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/rabat-gozo)