--- title: "PA/03387/25: change the use of a dwelling and in Rabat (Gozo) | PropertyList" url: https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03387-25/rabat-gozo-change-the-use-of-a-dwelling-and source: PropertyList (propertylist.mt), from the Malta Planning Authority's public register retrieved: 2026-11-03 --- > Granted planning application in Rabat (Gozo): To change the use of a dwelling and Class 4B shop into Class 3A guesthouse with ancillary breakfast/dining… Planning applications › Rabat (Gozo) › PA0338725 # PA/03387/25: change the use of a dwelling and in Rabat (Gozo) 25, Shop, Pjazza l-Indipendenza and 34, Pjazza San Gorg, Rabat (Gozo) 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 part of the ground floor level, to demolish existing washroom, to construct guest rooms at third floor level and an ancillary store at fourth floor level and to replace sign. - **Status:** Granted (This application has been approved by Planning Board / Commission.) - **Location:** 25, Shop, Pjazza l-Indipendenza and 34, Pjazza San Gorg, Rabat (Gozo) - **Locality:** [Rabat (Gozo)](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/rabat-gozo) - **Applicant:** [Caruana & Cini Co Ltd Attn: Manuel Cini](https://propertylist.mt/applicant/caruana-and-cini-co-ltd) - **Perit:** [Perit Deborah Busuttil](https://propertylist.mt/perit/deborah-busuttil) - **Application type:** Full development permission - **Zone:** Within Development Zone - **Type of works:** Demolition & New Construction (Residential) - **Height:** 5 floors - **Received:** 12 December 2024 - **Validated:** 4 June 2025 - **Published:** 2 July 2025 - **Comments close:** 1 August 2025 - **Recommendation:** Refuse Permission - **Decision:** Grant Permission - **Decision date:** 10 June 2026 - **Permit expires:** 24 June 2031 [Case details on the Planning Authority website](https://www.pa.org.mt/pacasedetails?CaseType=PA/03387/25) [Plans, case officer report and decision on eapps](https://eapps.pa.org.mt/Case/CaseDetails?caseType=PA&casenumber=03387&caseYear=25) ## Planning activity around 25, Shop, Pjazza l-Indipendenza and 34, Pjazza San Gorg, Rabat (Gozo) 5 other applications on the same street: 4 granted, 0 refused, 0 pending. 100% of decided applications nearby were granted. Tallest granted nearby: 3 floors (PA/00153/26). On Pjazza l-Indipendenza: 5 other applications, 4 granted and 0 refused; granted buildings are typically 3 floors, the tallest 3. Approval estimate for demolition & new construction applications like this here: about 80% (likely range 50–100%, low reliability, from 1 comparable decision nearby). It proposes 5 floors; the tallest granted nearby is 3. 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/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 - [**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 - [**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 - [**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 - [**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 ## More by Deborah Busuttil - [**PA/07565/26** Xaghra](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07565-26/xaghra-propose-a-washroom-at-receded-floor-level): To propose a washroom at receded-floor level, in lieu of PA/04051/20. Pending, validated 28 October 2026 - [**PA/07447/26** Sliema](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07447-26/sliema-demolish-the-existing-dwelling): To demolish the existing dwelling, carry out excavation works, and construct a Class 4B shop at ground floor and basement levels, six apartments at first to… Pending, 6 floors plus a receded floor - [**PA/06626/26** Xaghra](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06626-26/xaghra-propose-excavation-works-and-the-construction-of): To propose excavation works and the construction of a maisonette, swimming pool and reservoir at ground-floor level, including four flats from first to… Pending, validated 23 September 2026, 3 floors plus a receded floor - [**PA/06450/26** Marsa](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06450-26/marsa-correction-of-the-approved-use-of-the): Correction of the approved use of the existing premises from “garage for private cars” to the originally approved use as a “Class 5B aluminum workshop”, as… Pending, validated 7 October 2026 - [**PA/06321/26** Xewkija](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06321-26/xewkija-sanction-property-as-is): To sanction property as is. Granted, validated 17 October 2026 - [**PA/06276/26** Sliema](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06276-26/sliema-retain-existing-facade): To retain existing facade, to propose minor external alterations, to demolish existing rooms, to propose change of use from Class 4B shop to Class 4A office… Suspended, validated 9 September 2026, 6 floors plus a receded floor [All applications by Deborah Busuttil](https://propertylist.mt/perit/deborah-busuttil) ## More from Caruana & Cini Co Ltd - [**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 [All planning applications in Rabat (Gozo)](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/rabat-gozo)