--- title: "PA/02649/24: sanction the additional use of Class 4B in Rabat (Gozo) | PropertyList" url: https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02649-24/rabat-gozo-sanction-the-additional-use-of-class-4b source: PropertyList (propertylist.mt), from the Malta Planning Authority's public register retrieved: 2026-11-02 --- > Granted planning application in Rabat (Gozo): To sanction the additional use of Class 4B and replacement of retractable canopy. Perit Emanuel Vella.… Planning applications › Rabat (Gozo) › PA0264924 # PA/02649/24: sanction the additional use of Class 4B in Rabat (Gozo) 15, Thinking Gozo, Triq San Guzepp and, Pjazza l-Indipendenza, Rabat (Gozo) To sanction the additional use of Class 4B and replacement of retractable canopy. - **Status:** Granted (This application has been approved by Planning Board / Commission.) - **Location:** 15, Thinking Gozo, Triq San Guzepp and, Pjazza l-Indipendenza, Rabat (Gozo) - **Locality:** [Rabat (Gozo)](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/rabat-gozo) - **Applicant:** [Jimmy Gauci](https://propertylist.mt/applicant/jimmy-gauci) - **Perit:** [Perit Emanuel Vella](https://propertylist.mt/perit/emanuel-vella) - **Application type:** Full development permission - **Zone:** Within Development Zone - **Type of works:** Sanctioning - **Received:** 23 February 2024 - **Validated:** 8 May 2024 - **Published:** 8 May 2024 - **Comments close:** 10 June 2024 - **Recommendation:** Refuse Permission - **Decision:** Grant Permission - **Decision date:** 21 January 2025 - **Permit expires:** 5 February 2030 [Case details on the Planning Authority website](https://www.pa.org.mt/pacasedetails?CaseType=PA/02649/24) [Plans, case officer report and decision on eapps](https://eapps.pa.org.mt/Case/CaseDetails?caseType=PA&casenumber=02649&caseYear=24) ## Planning activity around 15, Thinking Gozo, Triq San Guzepp and, Pjazza l-Indipendenza, Rabat (Gozo) 243 other applications within 300 m: 143 granted, 4 refused, 31 pending. 97% of decided applications nearby were granted. Tallest granted nearby: 5 floors (PA/03387/25). On Triq San Guzepp: 6 other applications, 3 granted and 0 refused. Periti active on this street: [Emanuel Vella](https://propertylist.mt/perit/emanuel-vella). Approval estimate for sanctioning applications like this here: about 94% (likely range 64–100%, medium reliability, from 32 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/03840/25** Rabat (Gozo)](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03840-25/rabat-gozo-sanction-w): To sanction w.c and to propose change of use and external facade design in lieu PA/3373/99 Granted, validated 18 June 2025, 5 m away - [**PA/01047/22** Rabat (Gozo)](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01047-22/rabat-gozo-change-of-use-from-class-4c-into): Proposed change of use from Class 4C into a takeaway (cooking on site), to fix a sign, to open a window and to fix an outdoor a/c unit. Status being checked, 7 m away - [**PA/05423/23** Rabat (Gozo)](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05423-23/rabat-gozo-annex-class-4d-cafeteria-with-take-away): To annex Class 4D cafeteria with take-away (cooking on site) by the carrying out of internal and external alterations. Granted, validated 13 September 2023, 11 m away - [**PA/00597/24** Rabat (Gozo)](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00597-24/rabat-gozo-tables-and-chairs-as-per-approved-master): Proposed tables and chairs as per approved master plan (PA/08189/05) in front of approved (PA/04319/22) Class 4D outlet. Granted, validated 7 February 2024, 13 m away - [**PA/00121/20** Rabat (Gozo)](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00121-20/rabat-gozo-change-use-from-class-4b): To change use from Class 4B (Fish Monger Shop) to Take Away, to carry out minor external alterations and to fix a shop sign on façade Status being checked, 13 m away - [**PA/07802/23** Rabat (Gozo)](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07802-23/rabat-gozo-change-use-of-property-to-a-class-4b): To change use of property to a Class-4B shop and to propose installation of a shop sign. Granted, validated 10 January 2024, 24 m away - [**PA/04946/26** Rabat (Gozo)](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04946-26/rabat-gozo-propose-external-alterations): To propose external alterations (including signage) to the facade to facilitate the installation of an ac unit for the existing souvenir shop (Class 4B), in… Pending, validated 15 July 2026, 25 m away - [**PA/03839/25** Rabat (Gozo)](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03839-25/rabat-gozo-sanction-external-and-internal-alterations-in-lieu): To sanction external and internal alterations in lieu of DN/0327/09 including shutter and sign and to propose external alterations to façade. Granted, validated 18 June 2025, 25 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, 26 m away - [**PA/03217/21** Rabat (Gozo)](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03217-21/rabat-gozo-alterations-to-approved-permit-pa-01819-15): Proposed alterations to approved permit PA/01819/15. Proposed replacement of deteriorated apertures and restoration of facade (Irrestawra Darek Scheme) Status being checked, 28 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, 29 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, 30 m away - [**PA/00384/21** Rabat (Gozo)](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00384-21/rabat-gozo-installation-of-a-wheelchair-lift-in-order): Proposed installation of a wheelchair lift in order to provide full accessibility to the Culture Unit. Status being checked, 33 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, 34 m away - [**PA/00689/23** Rabat (Gozo)](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00689-23/rabat-gozo-retain-existing-facade): To retain existing facade, to partly demolish existing pre-1967 building and to carry out alterations and extensions to the same building. To also construct a… Granted, validated 22 February 2023, 37 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) ## More from Jimmy Gauci - [**PA/06515/26** Naxxar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06515-26/naxxar-propose-1): To propose 1.Minor internal and external alterations from PA/02981/23, 2. Correction of party wall following detailed survey, 3. Sanctioning of excavation… Pending - [**PA/04106/25** Rabat (Gozo)](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04106-25/rabat-gozo-fixing-of-sign): Proposed fixing of sign. Withdrawn, validated 25 June 2025 - [**PA/04826/23** Zebbug (Gozo)](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04826-23/zebbug-gozo-sanction-minor-internal-alterations-from-previously-approv): To sanction minor internal alterations from previously approved in PA5375/07. Granted, validated 5 October 2023 - [**PA/02981/23** Naxxar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02981-23/naxxar-demolish-existing-dwelling-and-construct-1-garage): To demolish existing dwelling and construct: 1) Garage at level -1 (basement) 2) A Maisonette at level 0 (ground-floor) 3) A three-bedroom apartment at levels… Granted, validated 24 May 2023, 4 floors plus a receded floor [All planning applications in Rabat (Gozo)](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/rabat-gozo)