--- title: "PA/03662/26: Change of use of ground floor garage in Rabat (Gozo) | PropertyList" url: https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03662-26/rabat-gozo-change-of-use-of-ground-floor-garage 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 of ground floor garage into a Class 4B shop. Including fixing of sign. Perit Leonard Spiteri.… Planning applications › Rabat (Gozo) › PA0366226 # PA/03662/26: Change of use of ground floor garage in Rabat (Gozo) Sacro Cuor, Triq it-Tabib Anton Tabone, Rabat (Gozo) Change of use of ground floor garage into a Class 4B shop. Including fixing of sign. - **Status:** Granted (This application has been approved by Planning Board / Commission.) - **Location:** Sacro Cuor, Triq it-Tabib Anton Tabone, Rabat (Gozo) - **Locality:** [Rabat (Gozo)](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/rabat-gozo) - **Applicant:** [Melvin Hili](https://propertylist.mt/applicant/melvin-hili) - **Perit:** [Perit Leonard Spiteri](https://propertylist.mt/perit/leonard-spiteri) - **Application type:** Full development permission - **Zone:** Within Development Zone - **Type of works:** Change of Use - **Received:** 28 April 2026 - **Validated:** 10 June 2026 - **Published:** 10 June 2026 - **Comments close:** 10 July 2026 - **Recommendation:** Refuse Permission - **Decision:** Grant Permission - **Decision date:** 15 October 2026 - **Permit expires:** 28 October 2031 [Case details on the Planning Authority website](https://www.pa.org.mt/pacasedetails?CaseType=PA/03662/26) [Plans, case officer report and decision on eapps](https://eapps.pa.org.mt/Case/CaseDetails?caseType=PA&casenumber=03662&caseYear=26) ## Planning activity around Sacro Cuor, Triq it-Tabib Anton Tabone, Rabat (Gozo) 115 other applications within 300 m: 81 granted, 1 refused, 6 pending. 99% of decided applications nearby were granted. Tallest granted nearby: 5 floors (PA/06596/24). On Triq it-Tabib Anton Tabone: 43 other applications, 30 granted and 0 refused; granted buildings are typically 3 floors, the tallest 4. Periti active on this street: [Alexander Bigeni](https://propertylist.mt/perit/alexander-bigeni), [Leonard Spiteri](https://propertylist.mt/perit/leonard-spiteri), [Vella + Grech Periti](https://propertylist.mt/perit/vella-grech-periti), [Josmar Cassar](https://propertylist.mt/perit/josmar-cassar), [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 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/01870/22** Rabat (Gozo)](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01870-22/rabat-gozo-sanction-minor-internal-and-external-changes-from): To sanction minor internal and external changes from approved PA6022/21.Proposal includes change of use from Class 4A - office to Class 4B - retail (for local… Status being checked, 15 m away - [**PA/02087/23** Rabat (Gozo)](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02087-23/rabat-gozo-sanctioning-of-the-removal-of-basement-garages): Sanctioning of the removal of basement garages in view of geological difficulties. Ground floor garages to be retained. Granted, validated 24 May 2023, 57 m away - [**PA/00318/25** Rabat (Gozo)](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00318-25/rabat-gozo-garage-for-private-cars-at-ground-floor): Proposed garage for private cars at ground floor level and four flats (one on each floor) at first, second and receded floor levels. Granted, validated 5 February 2025, 3 floors plus a receded floor, 62 m away - [**PA/03968/26** Rabat (Gozo)](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03968-26/rabat-gozo-sanction-removal-of-wall-between-garages-approved): To sanction removal of wall between garages approved in PA/02087/23 and to propose pit in same garage. Granted, validated 20 July 2026, 63 m away - [**PA/01388/25** Rabat (Gozo)](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01388-25/rabat-gozo-sanction-fixing-of-sign-and-extension-to): To sanction fixing of sign and extension to office Class 4A approved in PA4858/19 and minor internal alterations. Granted, validated 5 March 2025, 65 m away - [**PA/00575/22** Rabat (Gozo)](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00575-22/rabat-gozo-construct-extension-to-existing-dwelling): To construct extension to existing dwelling. Status being checked, 73 m away - [**PA/05940/24** Rabat (Gozo)](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05940-24/rabat-gozo-demolish): To demolish, to excavate and to construct 14 residential units and a shop (Class 4B) with underlying garages. Granted, validated 4 September 2024, 91 m away - [**PA/00038/26** Rabat (Gozo)](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00038-26/rabat-gozo-change-of-use-from-garage-to-class): Change of use from garage to Class 4B shop and other changes. Granted, validated 14 January 2026, 92 m away - [**PA/07639/24** Rabat (Gozo)](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07639-24/rabat-gozo-demolition-of-existing-dwelling-and-reconstruction-of): Proposed demolition of existing dwelling and reconstruction of a single dwelling and an underlying private car garage, design of elevation following that of… Granted, validated 16 April 2025, 1 floor, 92 m away - [**PA/03702/26** Rabat (Gozo)](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03702-26/rabat-gozo-propose-to-convert-the-sitting-room-into): To propose to convert the sitting room into a garage and to sanction pv panels at roof level floor. Granted, validated 10 June 2026, 120 m away - [**PA/04933/25** Rabat (Gozo)](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04933-25/rabat-gozo-sanction-property-as-built-in-lieu-of): To sanction property as built in lieu of PA/02507/94 and to propose change of use from garage to Class 4B (retail outlet). Granted, validated 30 July 2025, 125 m away - [**PA/00165/24** Rabat (Gozo)](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00165-24/rabat-gozo-sanction-minor-variations-to-a-garage-approved): To sanction minor variations to a garage approved in PA/2960/95, to propose external and internal alterations and additions and to construct a residential… Granted, validated 24 April 2024, 2 floors, 131 m away - [**PA/01566/21** Rabat (Gozo)](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01566-21/rabat-gozo-door-opening-to-ground-floor-maisonette): Proposed door opening to ground floor maisonette Status being checked, 131 m away - [**PA/00581/23** Rabat (Gozo)](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00581-23/rabat-gozo-propose-changes-in-pa03949-22-to-include-change): To propose changes in PA03949/22 to include change of use from a garage for private cars to Class 4B so to extend existing Class 4B shop (unit 1) at ground… Granted, validated 15 February 2023, 134 m away - [**PA/05616/24** Rabat (Gozo)](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05616-24/rabat-gozo-allocate-car-space-for-y-registered-vehicle-in): To allocate car space for Y-registered vehicle in owner's own garage for private cars (public service). Granted, validated 28 August 2024, 140 m away ## More by Leonard Spiteri - [**PA/07696/26** Gudja](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07696-26/gudja-demolish-the-existing-structure-and-construct-4): To demolish the existing structure and construct 4 basement garages, 1 maisonette and 1 apartment at ground-floor level, 6 apartments at first-, second- and… Pending, 4 floors plus a receded floor - [**PA/07485/26** Nadur](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07485-26/nadur-propose-internal-and-external-alterations-and-additions): To propose internal and external alterations and additions to the existing structures, together with the excavation and construction of a swimming pool. Pending, validated 28 October 2026 - [**PA/07230/26** Msida](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07230-26/msida-demolition-of-the-existing-dwelling-and-construction): Demolition of the existing dwelling and construction of ground-floor car parking spaces, together with Class 4B stationery premises, five offices at… Pending, validated 21 October 2026 - [**PA/07158/26** Fontana](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07158-26/fontana-change-of-use-of-the-two-class): Change of use of the two Class 4A offices at ground-floor level, approved under PA/06591/25, to Class 4B (beautician) and a residential unit. Pending, validated 14 October 2026 - [**PA/06645/26** San Lawrenz](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06645-26/san-lawrenz-construct-agricultural-store-with-underlying-reservoir-and): To construct agricultural store with underlying reservoir and to install a gate. Pending, validated 7 October 2026 - [**PA/06610/26** Xewkija](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06610-26/xewkija-propose-internal-and-external-alterations-and-additions): To propose internal and external alterations and additions to a pre-1967 building. Pending, validated 23 September 2026 [All applications by Leonard Spiteri](https://propertylist.mt/perit/leonard-spiteri) ## More from Melvin Hili - [**PA/04683/26** Nadur](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04683-26/nadur-extend-penthouse-approved-in-pa-03193-24-which-has): To extend penthouse approved in PA/03193/24 which has not been constructed yet. To also carry out internal and external alterations to same penthouse. Pending, validated 8 July 2026 - [**PA/06804/25** Munxar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06804-25/munxar-demolition-of-existing-building-and-construction-of): Demolition of existing building and construction of 2 terraced houses with garages. Including excavation for water reservoirs. Granted, validated 22 October 2025 - [**PA/03188/25** Qala](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03188-25/qala-construction-of-garages-at-basement-and-ground): Construction of garages at basement and ground floor level, 2 apartments at first and second floor level and a penthouse at third floor level. Including… Granted, validated 6 August 2025, 4 floors - [**PA/04713/24** Xewkija](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04713-24/xewkija-demolish): To demolish, to excavate and to construct 3 additional residential units with those already approved in PA/02876/22. To also carry out alterations and… Granted, validated 18 September 2024 - [**PA/03193/24** Nadur](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03193-24/nadur-excavate-and-to-construct-7-residential-units): To excavate and to construct 7 residential units and a shop (Class 4B) with underlying garages. Granted, validated 5 June 2024 - [**PA/02457/24** Xewkija](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02457-24/xewkija-sanction-differences-in-site-configuration-due-to): To sanction differences in site configuration due to a small increase in depth of site, change in basement height and minor internal alterations from… Granted, validated 12 June 2024 [All planning applications in Rabat (Gozo)](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/rabat-gozo)