--- title: "PA/02903/23: part-change of use of existing farm from in Rabat (Gozo) | PropertyList" url: https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02903-23/rabat-gozo-part-change-of-use-of-existing-farm-from source: PropertyList (propertylist.mt), from the Malta Planning Authority's public register retrieved: 2026-11-03 --- > Granted planning application in Rabat (Gozo): Proposed part-change of use of existing farm from poultry unit as approved in PA/03517/14 to indoor… Planning applications › Rabat (Gozo) › PA0290323 # PA/02903/23: part-change of use of existing farm from in Rabat (Gozo) L-Art Taflija, Triq il-Pitkalija, Rabat (Gozo) Proposed part-change of use of existing farm from poultry unit as approved in PA/03517/14 to indoor agricultural use Class 7 agriculture (aquaponics), including the removal of a glasshouse as indicated in the drawings and silos ancillary to the poultry use, including the extension of existing stores which are to be ancillary to the Class 7 agricultural use, as well as the proposed extension of approved built structures in PA/00095/20. The proposal also includes relocation of approved offices from one structure to another, and a solar roof above built structures together with the installation of a security fence around the greenhouse perimeter. - **Status:** Granted (This application has been approved by Planning Board / Commission.) - **Location:** L-Art Taflija, Triq il-Pitkalija, Rabat (Gozo) - **Locality:** [Rabat (Gozo)](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/rabat-gozo) - **Applicant:** [Saviour Tabone](https://propertylist.mt/applicant/saviour-tabone) - **Perit:** [Perit Malcolm Cachia](https://propertylist.mt/perit/malcolm-cachia) - **Application type:** Full development permission - **Zone:** Outside Development Zone - **Type of works:** Change of Use - **Received:** 11 March 2023 - **Validated:** 7 August 2024 - **Published:** 7 August 2024 - **Comments close:** 23 September 2024 - **Recommendation:** Grant Permission - **Decision:** Grant Permission - **Decision date:** 13 November 2024 - **Permit expires:** 27 November 2029 [Case details on the Planning Authority website](https://www.pa.org.mt/pacasedetails?CaseType=PA/02903/23) [Plans, case officer report and decision on eapps](https://eapps.pa.org.mt/Case/CaseDetails?caseType=PA&casenumber=02903&caseYear=23) ## Planning activity around L-Art Taflija, Triq il-Pitkalija, Rabat (Gozo) 9 other applications within 300 m: 6 granted, 0 refused, 0 pending. 100% of decided applications nearby were granted. Tallest granted nearby: 3 floors (PA/04241/24). On Triq il-Pitkalija: 3 other applications, 1 granted and 0 refused. Periti active on this street: [Saviour Micallef](https://propertylist.mt/perit/saviour-micallef). Approval estimate for change of use applications like this here: about 95% (likely range 65–100%, low reliability, from 0 comparable decisions nearby). Outside the development zone, where approvals are harder. 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/01045/24** Rabat (Gozo)](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01045-24/rabat-gozo-replace-existing-2250l-lpg-and-1000l-lpg): To replace existing 2250l LPG and 1000l LPG tanks with two in number 2250l LPG tanks and install steel fence. Granted, validated 28 February 2024, 68 m away - [**PA/00095/20** Rabat (Gozo)](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00095-20/rabat-gozo-construction-of-a-saw-dust-store): Construction of a saw dust store, store on a smaller footprint than that approved in Permit PA03517/14, to carry out alterations to broiler shed approved in… Status being checked, 69 m away - [**PA/00593/21** Rabat (Gozo)](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00593-21/rabat-gozo-construct-glass-houses): To construct glass houses. Status being checked, 127 m away - [**PA/04241/24** Xewkija](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04241-24/xewkija-proposed-works-consist-of-internal-alterations-and): The proposed works consist of internal alterations and extension of the existing cold stores building at ground, first and second floor. The proposed… Granted, validated 3 July 2024, 3 floors, 193 m away - [**PA/00231/26** Xewkija](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00231-26/xewkija-construct-a-store-class-6a-for-agricultural): To construct a store Class 6A for agricultural produce. Granted, validated 14 January 2026, 209 m away - [**PA/06427/24** Xewkija](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06427-24/xewkija-demolition-of-current-roof-shading-structure): Demolition of current roof shading structure, freezers and maintenance workshops and construction of an extension to the government public abattoir to provide… Granted, validated 25 September 2024, 227 m away - [**PA/01101/25** Xewkija](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01101-25/xewkija-sanction-installation-of-generator-with-diesel-storage): To sanction installation of generator with diesel storage. Granted, validated 26 February 2025, 238 m away - [**PA/02338/23** Xewkija](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02338-23/xewkija-excavate-and-to-construct-a-childcare-centre): To excavate and to construct a childcare centre (Class 2C), a shop (Class 4B) and office (Class 4A) with underlying garages. To also install sign. Withdrawn, validated 26 April 2023, 259 m away - [**PA/01081/25** Xewkija](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01081-25/xewkija-renewal-of-pa-06957-16-proposed-construction-of-boundary): Renewal of PA/06957/16: Proposed construction of boundary wall and gates. Granted, validated 7 April 2025, 271 m away ## More by Malcolm Cachia - [**PA/07303/26** Zabbar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07303-26/zabbar-alterations-and-additions-to-pa-04963-24-to-include): Proposed alterations and additions to PA/04963/24 to include a basement level and outdoor pool and deck area. Proposal also includes minor changes to… Pending, validated 21 October 2026 - [**PA/07286/26** Gzira](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07286-26/gzira-demolition-of-stairs-and-slab-at-level): Proposed demolition of stairs and slab at level 1, extension in backyard for provision of lift, and construction of four (4) studio apartments and one (1)… Pending, validated 21 October 2026 - [**PA/07047/26** Zabbar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07047-26/zabbar-addition-of-washroom-at-roof-level-to): Proposed addition of washroom at roof level to be constructed in line with adjacent property approved in PA/01398/24. Pending, validated 14 October 2026 - [**PA/06898/26** Belt Valletta](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06898-26/belt-valletta-proposal-includes-minor-amendments-beyond-those-as): Proposal includes minor amendments beyond those as approved in PA/01302/15, as renewed through PA/03881/23, including the sanctioning of the following: (1)… Pending, validated 7 October 2026 - [**PA/05741/26** Zabbar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05741-26/zabbar-demolition-of-existing-maisonettes): Proposed demolition of existing maisonettes, excavation of basement level for residential garages and construction of one (1) maisonette at ground floor, six… Pending, validated 21 October 2026, 4 floors plus a receded floor - [**PA/05683/26** St Julians](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05683-26/st-julians-inclusion-of-a-garage-within-the-front): Proposed inclusion of a garage within the front garden perimeter making use of natural change in level of the site. Pending, validated 19 August 2026, 1 floor [All applications by Malcolm Cachia](https://propertylist.mt/perit/malcolm-cachia) ## More from Saviour Tabone - [**PA/03045/26** Kercem](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03045-26/kercem-1): 1. To sanction variations from permit PA4562/05, namely alterations to basement and facade; 2. To effect changes to facade apertures and railings. Suspended, validated 13 May 2026 - [**PA/04743/24** Msida](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04743-24/msida-alteration-to-existing-garages-at-basement-level): Proposed alteration to existing garages at basement level -2 including demolition of existing walls and construction of new walls and other alterations to… Refused, validated 31 July 2024 - [**PA/03916/24** Kercem](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03916-24/kercem-change-use-from-a-cow-farm-approved): To change use from a cow farm approved in PA/08535/20 to mushroom farm including proposed alterations. Sanctioning of changes to approved layout and… Granted, validated 26 June 2024 - [**PA/05420/23** Kercem](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05420-23/kercem-alterations-to-approved-permit-pa2991-20): Alterations to approved permit PA2991/20, which include the construction of six residential units, five garages and two car spaces. Proposal includes the… Granted, validated 13 September 2023 - [**PA/01278/22** Fgura](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01278-22/fgura-sanction-fa-ade-as-built-and-change-of): To sanction façade as built and change of use of part of approved store (PA4013/98) to Class 4B shop - interconnected with approved store (PA4013/98) and… Status being checked [All planning applications in Rabat (Gozo)](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/rabat-gozo)