--- title: "PA/02757/25: Change of use from Class 4A office in Rabat (Gozo) | PropertyList" url: https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02757-25/rabat-gozo-change-of-use-from-class-4a-office source: PropertyList (propertylist.mt), from the Malta Planning Authority's public register retrieved: 2026-11-03 --- > Granted planning application in Rabat (Gozo): Change of use from Class 4A office to confectionery Class 4B; proposed sign, sanctioning of facade materials &… Planning applications › Rabat (Gozo) › PA0275725 # PA/02757/25: Change of use from Class 4A office in Rabat (Gozo) 35, Triq ir-Repubblika, Rabat (Gozo) Change of use from Class 4A office to confectionery Class 4B; proposed sign, sanctioning of facade materials & variations from the official building alignments. - **Status:** Granted (This application has been approved by Planning Board / Commission.) - **Location:** 35, Triq ir-Repubblika, Rabat (Gozo) - **Locality:** [Rabat (Gozo)](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/rabat-gozo) - **Applicant:** Paulson Cassar - **Perit:** [Vella + Grech Periti](https://propertylist.mt/perit/vella-grech-periti) - **Application type:** Full development permission - **Zone:** Within Development Zone - **Type of works:** Sanctioning - **Received:** 2 April 2025 - **Validated:** 30 April 2025 - **Published:** 30 April 2025 - **Comments close:** 30 May 2025 - **Recommendation:** Refuse Permission - **Decision:** Grant Permission - **Decision date:** 17 December 2025 - **Permit expires:** 14 January 2031 [Case details on the Planning Authority website](https://www.pa.org.mt/pacasedetails?CaseType=PA/02757/25) [Plans, case officer report and decision on eapps](https://eapps.pa.org.mt/Case/CaseDetails?caseType=PA&casenumber=02757&caseYear=25) ## Planning activity around 35, Triq ir-Repubblika, Rabat (Gozo) 244 other applications within 300 m: 147 granted, 4 refused, 33 pending. 97% of decided applications nearby were granted. Tallest granted nearby: 5 floors (PA/03387/25). On Triq ir-Repubblika: 34 other applications, 21 granted and 0 refused; granted buildings are typically 3 floors, the tallest 3. Periti active on this street: [Emanuel Vella](https://propertylist.mt/perit/emanuel-vella), [Alexander Bigeni](https://propertylist.mt/perit/alexander-bigeni), [Annamaria Attard Montalto](https://propertylist.mt/perit/annamaria-attard-montalto), [Saviour Micallef](https://propertylist.mt/perit/saviour-micallef), [Deborah Busuttil](https://propertylist.mt/perit/deborah-busuttil). Approval estimate for sanctioning applications like this here: about 95% (likely range 65–100%, low reliability, from 33 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/05813/26** Rabat (Gozo)](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05813-26/rabat-gozo-propose-alterations-to-the-facade-including-installation): To propose alterations to the facade including installation of new frontage with fixed sign and to propose change of use from office Class 4A to Class 4D, in… Pending, validated 19 August 2026, 11 m away - [**PA/04988/24** Rabat (Gozo)](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04988-24/rabat-gozo-carry-out-alterations-and-additions-to-a): To carry out alterations and additions to a pre-1967 dwelling and to an approved restaurant. Alterations include changes to layout, to facade, levels and by… Granted, validated 31 July 2024, 13 m away - [**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, 24 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, 29 m away - [**PA/05140/24** Rabat (Gozo)](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05140-24/rabat-gozo-change-of-use-from-atm-to-take-away): Change of use from ATM to take-away and fixing of sign. Granted, validated 7 August 2024, 31 m away - [**PA/07298/24** Rabat (Gozo)](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07298-24/rabat-gozo-demolish-back-part-of-building-and-construct): To demolish back part of building and construct a Class 3A guesthouse with a Class 4D restaurant. Granted, validated 23 October 2024, 32 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, 38 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, 38 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, 39 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, 48 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, 50 m away - [**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, 52 m away - [**PA/00693/20** Rabat (Gozo)](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00693-20/rabat-gozo-restoration-of-existing-facade-including-raking-of): Restoration of existing facade including raking of joints, re-pointing of joints in lime-based plaster, maintenance and refurbishing of existing timber… Status being checked, 54 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, 55 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, 56 m away ## More by Vella + Grech Periti - [**PA/07745/26** Fontana](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07745-26/fontana-excavation-of-site): Proposed excavation of site, garage at basement level; maisonette at ground floor; two flats at first and second floors and receded flat at setback floor… Pending, 3 floors plus a receded floor - [**PA/07737/26** Xaghra](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07737-26/xaghra-washroom-and-domestic-store-at-roof-level): Proposed washroom and domestic store at roof level to development approved in PA5486/25. Pending - [**PA/07689/26** Ghajnsielem](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07689-26/ghajnsielem-add-class-6a-at-ground-floor-level): To add Class 6A at ground floor level only, to existing development approved in PA4237/25. Pending, 1 floor - [**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/07676/26** Zebbug (Gozo)](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07676-26/zebbug-gozo-extension-to-pre-1968-dwelling-house-consisting-of): Proposed extension to pre-1968 dwelling house consisting of construction of second floor and washroom. Pending, 3 floors - [**PA/07661/26** Ghajnsielem](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07661-26/ghajnsielem-extension-to-pre-1968-dwelling): Proposed extension to pre-1968 dwelling, consisting of erection of room at first floor and external stairs. Pending, 2 floors [All applications by Vella + Grech Periti](https://propertylist.mt/perit/vella-grech-periti) [All planning applications in Rabat (Gozo)](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/rabat-gozo)