--- title: "PA/03479/23: Change of use from approved Class 3A in Rabat (Gozo) | PropertyList" url: https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03479-23/rabat-gozo-change-of-use-from-approved-class-3a source: PropertyList (propertylist.mt), from the Malta Planning Authority's public register retrieved: 2026-11-02 --- > Granted planning application in Rabat (Gozo): Change of use from approved Class 3A guesthouse, to Class 1 terrace house dwelling. Perit Joe Barbara.… Planning applications › Rabat (Gozo) › PA0347923 # PA/03479/23: Change of use from approved Class 3A in Rabat (Gozo) 43, Triq Dun Pawl Micallef, Rabat (Gozo) Change of use from approved Class 3A guesthouse, to Class 1 terrace house dwelling. - **Status:** Granted (This application has been approved by Planning Board / Commission.) - **Location:** 43, Triq Dun Pawl Micallef, Rabat (Gozo) - **Locality:** [Rabat (Gozo)](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/rabat-gozo) - **Applicant:** [Francis Micallef](https://propertylist.mt/applicant/francis-micallef) - **Perit:** [Perit Joe Barbara](https://propertylist.mt/perit/joe-barbara) - **Application type:** Full development permission - **Zone:** Within Development Zone - **Type of works:** Change of Use - **Residential units:** 1 - **Received:** 8 May 2023 - **Validated:** 14 June 2023 - **Published:** 14 June 2023 - **Comments close:** 14 July 2023 - **Recommendation:** Grant Permission - **Decision:** Grant Permission - **Decision date:** 1 November 2023 - **Permit expires:** 15 November 2028 [Case details on the Planning Authority website](https://www.pa.org.mt/pacasedetails?CaseType=PA/03479/23) [Plans, case officer report and decision on eapps](https://eapps.pa.org.mt/Case/CaseDetails?caseType=PA&casenumber=03479&caseYear=23) ## Planning activity around 43, Triq Dun Pawl Micallef, Rabat (Gozo) 106 other applications within 300 m: 64 granted, 2 refused, 13 pending. 97% of decided applications nearby were granted. Tallest granted nearby: 3 floors (PA/05949/25). On Triq Dun Pawl Micallef: 8 other applications, 6 granted and 0 refused; granted buildings are typically 2 floors, the tallest 2. Periti active on this street: [Mariella Xuereb](https://propertylist.mt/perit/mariella-xuereb). Approval estimate for change of use applications like this here: about 95% (likely range 65–100%, low reliability, from 6 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/02082/21** Rabat (Gozo)](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02082-21/rabat-gozo-sanction-variations-from-pa07085-06): To sanction variations from PA07085/06, consisting of internal and external differences and correction of site layout. Status being checked, 21 m away - [**PA/01467/24** Rabat (Gozo)](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01467-24/rabat-gozo-sanction-minor-internal-and-external-variations-and): To sanction minor internal and external variations and non-compliance of re-use of dismantled arches approved in PA3415/18. Granted, validated 13 March 2024, 33 m away - [**PA/00437/25** Rabat (Gozo)](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00437-25/rabat-gozo-change-of-use-of-flat-to-class): Change of use of flat to Class 4A office and proposed minor internal changes. Granted, validated 29 January 2025, 43 m away - [**PA/05760/24** Rabat (Gozo)](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05760-24/rabat-gozo-additions-and-alterations-to-existing-pre-1968-dwelling): Additions and alterations to existing pre-1968 dwelling at ground and first floor level, addition of timber balcony, sanctioning of collapsed structure at back. Granted, validated 28 August 2024, 59 m away - [**PA/06671/25** Rabat (Gozo)](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06671-25/rabat-gozo-partial-demolition): Partial demolition, alterations and additions to existing dwelling including construction of additional floor and change of use from Class 4B shop to… Granted, validated 2 December 2025, 65 m away - [**PA/00218/26** Rabat (Gozo)](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00218-26/rabat-gozo-change-of-use-from-a-private-car): Change of use from a private car garage to a Class 4B hairdresser. The proposal includes alterations to apertures and the display of signage. Granted, validated 21 January 2026, 69 m away - [**PA/01220/25** Rabat (Gozo)](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01220-25/rabat-gozo-subdivide-approved-dwelling-in-pa-06641-21-into-3): To subdivide approved dwelling in PA/06641/21 into 3 houses including garage for private cars and swimming pool at ground floor level, first and receded floor. Granted, validated 26 February 2025, 2 floors plus a receded floor, 71 m away - [**PA/05949/25** Fontana](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05949-25/fontana-sanction-variations-from-permit-pa4478-08): To sanction variations from permit PA4478/08, to divide terraced house approved in PA4478/08 into two maisonettes and to construct additions to the first… Granted, validated 17 September 2025, 3 floors, 72 m away - [**PA/04814/23** Rabat (Gozo)](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04814-23/rabat-gozo-restoration-of-the-belfry-of-st): Restoration of the belfry of St. Augustine church and the side and back facades of the adjoining priory. Granted, validated 28 September 2023, 92 m away - [**PA/04744/25** Fontana](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04744-25/fontana-additions-and-alterations-to-class-4b-pharmacy): Proposed additions and alterations to Class 4B pharmacy approved in PA883/25. Granted, validated 26 August 2025, 94 m away - [**PA/04665/25** Rabat (Gozo)](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04665-25/rabat-gozo-excavation-of-vacant-site-and-construction-of): Proposed excavation of vacant site and construction of an enlarged Class 2A nursing home (already approved through PA/03915/22) on six floors and a recessed… Pending, validated 30 July 2025, 6 floors plus a receded floor, 94 m away - [**PA/07201/23** Fontana](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07201-23/fontana-make-the-ventilation-grill-at-the-back): To make the ventilation grill at the back accessible. To also carry out alterations to layout. Granted, validated 16 February 2024, 98 m away - [**PA/06773/24** Rabat (Gozo)](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06773-24/rabat-gozo-addition-to-terrace-at-the-back-and): Proposed addition to terrace at the back and sanctioning of minor variations from approved drawings Granted, validated 18 February 2025, 102 m away - [**PA/02994/22** Rabat (Gozo)](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02994-22/rabat-gozo-add-a-niche-in-existing-facade): To add a niche in existing facade. Status being checked, 105 m away - [**PA/06126/23** Fontana](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06126-23/fontana-sanction-changes-from-pa3919-17-at-ground): To sanction changes from PA3919/17 at ground, first and second floor levels. Also proposed additions to existing roof structures and a service room and lift… Refused, validated 3 January 2024, 107 m away ## More by Joe Barbara - [**PA/07587/26** Qormi](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07587-26/qormi-demolish-existing-dwellings): To demolish existing dwellings, excavate and construct 2 basement garages, 5 maisonette at ground floor level, 21 apartments from first till third floor (7… Pending, 4 floors - [**PA/07169/26** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07169-26/birkirkara-demolition-of-existing-dwellings): Proposed demolition of existing dwellings, excavation of 2 levels basement, and construction of 15 private parking garages at basement levels, and 23… Pending, validated 14 October 2026 - [**PA/06814/26** Naxxar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06814-26/naxxar-make-internal-and-external-alteration-to-approved): To make internal and external alteration to approved penthouse PA1415/07 and to construct additional unit at penthouse level. Pending, validated 7 October 2026 - [**PA/06811/26** Swieqi](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06811-26/swieqi-demolition-of-existing-dwelling): Proposed demolition of existing dwelling, excavation of 1 level semi-basement, and construction of 2 private parking spaces at basement level, and 5 dwellings… Pending, validated 7 October 2026, 3 floors plus a receded floor - [**PA/06806/26** Mosta](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06806-26/mosta-make-internal-and-external-changes-to-ground): To make internal and external changes to ground floor garage and store, demolish first floor and construct 3 units from first till third floor and a penthouse… Pending, validated 7 October 2026, 4 floors plus a receded floor - [**PA/06793/26** Rabat](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06793-26/rabat-demolition-of-existing-terraced-house): Proposed demolition of existing terraced house, and construction of a 12 room Class 3A guesthouse. Pending, validated 7 October 2026, 1 floor [All applications by Joe Barbara](https://propertylist.mt/perit/joe-barbara) ## More from Francis Micallef - [**PA/03039/24** Gharghur](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03039-24/gharghur-construction-of-agricultural-store-together-with-excavation): Proposed construction of agricultural store together with excavation and construction of water reservoir underneath. Proposal includes construction of timber… Granted, validated 22 May 2024 - [**PA/00093/23** Rabat](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00093-23/rabat-sanction-part-of-agricultural-store-as-built): To sanction part of agricultural store as built. Refused, validated 25 January 2023 - [**PA/00743/20** Rabat](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00743-20/rabat-steel-and-timber-storage-platform-inside-existing): Proposed steel and timber storage platform inside existing pre 1967 store, proposed restoration of interior space and sanctioning of concrete flooring. Status being checked [All planning applications in Rabat (Gozo)](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/rabat-gozo)