--- title: "PA/03689/26: Change of use from Class 6 shop in Rabat | PropertyList" url: https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03689-26/rabat-change-of-use-from-class-6-shop source: PropertyList (propertylist.mt), from the Malta Planning Authority's public register retrieved: 2026-11-02 --- > Granted planning application in Rabat: Change of use from Class 6 shop (1994 Use Class Order) to Class 4B Barber Shop. Proposal includes minor internal… Planning applications › Rabat › PA0368926 # PA/03689/26: Change of use from Class 6 shop in Rabat 265, St. Joseph Garage, Vjal il-Haddiem, Rabat Change of use from Class 6 shop (1994 Use Class Order) to Class 4B Barber Shop. Proposal includes minor internal alterations and changes to facade, which include the removal of shutter door and current signage, and the proposal of new signage with an embedded AC extractor, and a change in materials. - **Status:** Granted (This application has been approved by Planning Board / Commission.) - **Location:** 265, St. Joseph Garage, Vjal il-Haddiem, Rabat - **Locality:** [Rabat](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/rabat) - **Applicant:** [Emanuel Gatt](https://propertylist.mt/applicant/emanuel-gatt) - **Perit:** [Perit Matthew Gatt](https://propertylist.mt/perit/matthew-gatt) - **Application type:** Full development permission - **Zone:** Within Development Zone - **Type of works:** Change of Use - **Received:** 4 May 2026 - **Validated:** 10 June 2026 - **Published:** 10 June 2026 - **Comments close:** 10 July 2026 - **Recommendation:** Grant Permission - **Decision:** Grant Permission - **Decision date:** 18 September 2026 - **Permit expires:** 21 October 2031 [Case details on the Planning Authority website](https://www.pa.org.mt/pacasedetails?CaseType=PA/03689/26) [Plans, case officer report and decision on eapps](https://eapps.pa.org.mt/Case/CaseDetails?caseType=PA&casenumber=03689&caseYear=26) ## Planning activity around 265, St. Joseph Garage, Vjal il-Haddiem, Rabat 81 other applications within 300 m: 49 granted, 3 refused, 11 pending. 94% of decided applications nearby were granted. Tallest granted nearby: 5 floors (PA/01004/24). On Vjal il-Haddiem: 25 other applications, 15 granted and 1 refused; granted buildings are typically 4 floors, the tallest 5. Periti active on this street: [Charles Buhagiar](https://propertylist.mt/perit/charles-buhagiar), [Tancred Mifsud](https://propertylist.mt/perit/tancred-mifsud), [Pierre Poulton](https://propertylist.mt/perit/pierre-poulton), [Mark Camilleri](https://propertylist.mt/perit/mark-camilleri), [Maria Schembri Grima](https://propertylist.mt/perit/maria-schembri-grima). Approval estimate for change of use applications like this here: about 90% (likely range 60–100%, 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/06801/25** Rabat](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06801-25/rabat-change-of-use-of-two-clinics-from): Proposed change of use of two clinics from Class 4A to Class 2A clinic. Granted, validated 22 October 2025, 20 m away - [**PA/00483/22** Rabat](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00483-22/rabat-internal-alterations-to-accommodate-change-of-use): Proposed internal alterations to accommodate change of use from residence to clinic - Class 4A and accompanying Class 4B shop. Status being checked, 22 m away - [**PA/01004/24** Rabat](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01004-24/rabat-demolition-of-existing-ground-floor-tenement-and): Demolition of existing ground floor tenement and construction of ground floor Class 4A vet clinic, and two duplex units at first to fourth floor. A lift is… Granted, validated 21 February 2024, 5 floors, 38 m away - [**PA/05018/25** Rabat](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05018-25/rabat-alterations-to-duplex-apartments-approved-in-pa1004-24): Alterations to duplex apartments approved in PA1004/24 to form four individual units in lieu of duplex units. Refused, validated 30 July 2025, 39 m away - [**PA/03163/26** Rabat](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03163-26/rabat-sanction-the-existing-apartment-and-washroom-as): To sanction the existing apartment and washroom as built (no permit applications have been traced), and proposed alterations and additions to the backyard to… Suspended, validated 20 May 2026, 58 m away - [**PA/04296/24** Rabat](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04296-24/rabat-demolish-existing-building-and-construct-basement-garages): To demolish existing building and construct basement garages for private cars and five overlying apartments at ground, first, second, third and receded floor… Granted, validated 10 July 2024, 4 floors plus a receded floor, 61 m away - [**PA/00428/26** Rabat](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00428-26/rabat-sanction-alterations-as-built-from-pb2963-82): To sanction alterations as built from PB2963/82. Granted, validated 26 February 2026, 62 m away - [**PA/07777/25** Rabat](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07777-25/rabat-sanction-an-existing-water-reservoir): To sanction an existing water reservoir, internal and external alterations as built, including changes from those approved in PA/02001/04. Proposed… Granted, validated 12 February 2026, 66 m away - [**PA/00882/20** Rabat](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00882-20/rabat-demolition-of-existing-structure-and-construction-of): Demolition of existing structure and construction of a basement garage, a ground floor maisonette, three overlying apartments and one receded penthouse. Status being checked, 4 floors plus a receded floor, 72 m away - [**PA/01638/23** Rabat](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01638-23/rabat-sanction-the-additional-partitions-to-create-a): To sanction the additional partitions to create a wc (mechanically ventilated) and a shaft and surveying discrepancies. Granted, validated 8 May 2023, 76 m away - [**PA/06560/26** Rabat](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06560-26/rabat-demolition-of-existing-second-floor-washroom-and): Proposed demolition of existing second floor washroom and proposed construction of 2 bedroom apartment and second floor. Pending, validated 23 September 2026, 2 floors, 83 m away - [**PA/01337/26** Rabat](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01337-26/rabat-demolition-of-existing-dwelling): Demolition of existing dwelling, construction of three apartments over three floors (first floor, second floor and third floor) and one overlying penthouses… Granted, validated 4 March 2026, 4 floors plus a receded floor, 83 m away - [**PA/00017/26** Rabat](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00017-26/rabat-internal-and-external-alteration-to-pre-1967-property): Proposed internal and external alteration to pre-1967 property including shifting of walls and windows at first floor level. Replacement of washroom concrete… Granted, validated 14 January 2026, 2 floors, 85 m away - [**PA/01018/20** Rabat](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01018-20/rabat-changes-to-development-with-a-different-layout): Proposed changes to development with a different layout to application approved by PA/632/19 Status being checked, 96 m away - [**PA/07092/26** Rabat](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07092-26/rabat-amalgamation-of-two-class-4b-convenience-outlets): Amalgamation of two Class 4B convenience outlets into a single retail outlet, including minor internal alterations and the replacement of the existing signage. Pending, 100 m away ## More by Matthew Gatt - [**PA/07111/26** Belt Valletta](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07111-26/belt-valletta-conversion-of-a-residential-property-into-a): Proposed conversion of a residential property into a Class 3A guest house. Proposal includes extensions at fourth and fifth floor levels, the addition of a… Pending, validated 14 October 2026, 6 floors - [**PA/07014/26** Naxxar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07014-26/naxxar-sanction-changes-in-garage-from-pa-03109-08): To sanction changes in garage from PA/03109/08, and the proposed change from industrial garage to public service garage. Pending, validated 14 October 2026 - [**PA/06810/26** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06810-26/birkirkara-change-of-use-from-bakery-to-garage): Proposed change of use from bakery to garage (Class 1), proposed changes in residential unit include: demolition of walls, addition of bedroom, and shifting… Pending, validated 7 October 2026 - [**PA/06612/26** Rabat](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06612-26/rabat-construct-a-class-6a-warehouse-to-relocate): To construct a Class 6A warehouse to relocate activity already licensed on the opposite side of the street. Pending, validated 23 September 2026 - [**PA/06357/26** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06357-26/birkirkara-sanction-changes-to-apartment-from-pb-04274-85): To sanction changes to apartment from PB/04274/85. Changes include shifting of walls and changes in site configuration, and to sanction the roof area,… Pending, validated 16 September 2026 - [**PA/06272/26** Mosta](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06272-26/mosta-demolition-of-existing-house-and-construction-of): Proposed demolition of existing house and construction of three bedroom house. Proposal includes excavation for garage at semi-basement level and construction… Pending, validated 16 September 2026, 1 floor [All applications by Matthew Gatt](https://propertylist.mt/perit/matthew-gatt) ## More from Emanuel Gatt - [**PA/07311/26** Gzira](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07311-26/gzira-sanction-minor-internal-alterations-and-subdivision-of): To sanction minor internal alterations and subdivision of approved 4th floor flat (as approved in PA/5008/16) into two separate studio flats. Pending, 5 floors - [**PA/07170/24** Zebbug (Gozo)](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07170-24/zebbug-gozo-sanction-opening-and-closing-of-internal-doors): To sanction opening and closing of internal doors carried out post RG270/23 permit. Proposed replacement of cement based railing, base of front window and… Granted, validated 4 December 2024 - [**PA/01682/23** Zejtun](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01682-23/zejtun-sanction-garage-as-built): To sanction garage as built. Granted, validated 2 May 2023 [All planning applications in Rabat](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/rabat)