--- title: "PA/04031/23: Change of use from private car garage in Rabat (Gozo) | PropertyList" url: https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04031-23/rabat-gozo-change-of-use-from-private-car-garage source: PropertyList (propertylist.mt), from the Malta Planning Authority's public register retrieved: 2026-11-03 --- > Granted planning application in Rabat (Gozo): Change of use from private car garage to Class 4B retail shop. Proposal includes the installation of a shop… Planning applications › Rabat (Gozo) › PA0403123 # PA/04031/23: Change of use from private car garage in Rabat (Gozo) Garage no.1, Kingston Residence, Block A, Triq Mro. Dirjanu Lanzon c/w, Triq Francesco Masini, Rabat (Gozo) Change of use from private car garage to Class 4B retail shop. Proposal includes the installation of a shop sign. - **Status:** Granted (This application has been approved by Planning Board / Commission.) - **Location:** Garage no.1, Kingston Residence, Block A, Triq Mro. Dirjanu Lanzon c/w, Triq Francesco Masini, Rabat (Gozo) - **Locality:** [Rabat (Gozo)](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/rabat-gozo) - **Applicant:** Joseph Axiaq - **Perit:** [Perit Lauran Dimech](https://propertylist.mt/perit/lauran-dimech) - **Application type:** Full development permission - **Zone:** Within Development Zone - **Type of works:** Change of Use - **Received:** 13 April 2023 - **Validated:** 5 July 2023 - **Published:** 5 July 2023 - **Comments close:** 4 August 2023 - **Recommendation:** Refuse Permission - **Decision:** Grant Permission - **Decision date:** 1 December 2023 - **Permit expires:** 12 December 2028 [Case details on the Planning Authority website](https://www.pa.org.mt/pacasedetails?CaseType=PA/04031/23) [Plans, case officer report and decision on eapps](https://eapps.pa.org.mt/Case/CaseDetails?caseType=PA&casenumber=04031&caseYear=23) ## Planning activity around Garage no.1, Kingston Residence, Block A, Triq Mro. Dirjanu Lanzon c/w, Triq Francesco Masini, Rabat (Gozo) 5 other applications on the same street: 4 granted, 0 refused, 0 pending. 100% of decided applications nearby were granted. On Triq Mro. Dirjanu Lanzon: 5 other applications, 4 granted and 0 refused. Approval estimate for change of use applications like this here: about 95% (likely range 65–100%, low reliability, from 0 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/04132/24** Rabat (Gozo)](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04132-24/rabat-gozo-sanction-variations-from-that-approved-in-pa6292-21): To sanction variations from that approved in PA6292/21 and PA6512/17, namely minor internal alterations to all levels and to facade and to change site… Granted, validated 26 August 2024 - [**PA/02643/24** Rabat (Gozo)](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02643-24/rabat-gozo-excavate-and-to-construct-8-residential-units): To excavate and to construct 8 residential units with underlying garages. To also carry out extension to childcare center (Class 2C) approved in PA/04516/21. Granted, validated 8 May 2024 - [**PA/06746/23** Rabat (Gozo)](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06746-23/rabat-gozo-sanction-minor-internal-alterations-approved-in-pa-4466-10): To sanction minor internal alterations approved in PA/4466/10 and proposed extension at roof level. Granted, validated 31 January 2024 - [**PA/01340/23** Rabat (Gozo)](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01340-23/rabat-gozo-alterations-to-terraced-house-from-approved-permit): Proposed alterations to terraced house from approved permit RG/01406/20. The proposal includes the installation of steel spiral staircases from ground floor… Granted, validated 2 May 2023 - [**PA/02198/22** Rabat (Gozo)](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02198-22/rabat-gozo-change-window-into-garage-door-opening-in): To change window into garage door opening in existing garage. Status being checked ## More by Lauran Dimech - [**PA/07160/26** Sannat](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07160-26/sannat-internal-alterations-and-additions-to-existing-dwelling): Internal alterations and additions to existing dwelling approved in PA/04412/25, including a kitchen/living/dining and bathroom at ground floor and ensuite… Pending, validated 14 October 2026, 2 floors - [**PA/07097/26** Rabat (Gozo)](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07097-26/rabat-gozo-construct-a-pump-room-and-underground-water): To construct a pump room and underground water reservoir. Pending, validated 14 October 2026 - [**PA/06917/26** Zebbug (Gozo)](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06917-26/zebbug-gozo-alterations-to-the-approved-wedding-hall-covered): Alterations to the approved wedding hall covered by permit PA/1641/17. The proposal includes the installation of safety railings, a panoramic lift and a… Pending, validated 14 October 2026 - [**PA/06916/26** Xewkija](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06916-26/xewkija-demolition-of-existing-dwelling): Demolition of existing dwelling, excavation of site for the construction of underlying garages, and construction of a apartment block consisting of 6… Pending, 2 floors - [**PA/06847/26** Rabat (Gozo)](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06847-26/rabat-gozo-internal-alterations-at-ground-floor-and-first): Internal alterations at ground floor and first floor, construction of extension at receded floor, creation of two Class 4B shops at ground floor and… Pending, validated 7 October 2026 - [**PA/06744/26** Rabat (Gozo)](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06744-26/rabat-gozo-change-a-pre-1967-store-to-a-class): To change a pre-1967 store to a Class 4C shop. The proposal includes a built-in illuminated sign. Pending, validated 30 September 2026 [All applications by Lauran Dimech](https://propertylist.mt/perit/lauran-dimech) [All planning applications in Rabat (Gozo)](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/rabat-gozo)