--- title: "PA/04096/23: propose a change of use from Class in Rabat (Gozo) | PropertyList" url: https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04096-23/rabat-gozo-propose-a-change-of-use-from-class source: PropertyList (propertylist.mt), from the Malta Planning Authority's public register retrieved: 2026-11-02 --- > Granted planning application in Rabat (Gozo): To propose a change of use from Class 4B to Class 4D including an extension of the original footprint of Class… Planning applications › Rabat (Gozo) › PA0409623 # PA/04096/23: propose a change of use from Class in Rabat (Gozo) Shop 25, Pjazza l-Indipendenza, Rabat (Gozo) 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. - **Status:** Granted (This application has been approved by Planning Board / Commission.) - **Location:** Shop 25, Pjazza l-Indipendenza, Rabat (Gozo) - **Locality:** [Rabat (Gozo)](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/rabat-gozo) - **Applicant:** [Caruana & Cini Co Ltd](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:** Change of Use - **Received:** 12 May 2023 - **Validated:** 5 July 2023 - **Published:** 5 July 2023 - **Comments close:** 4 August 2023 - **Recommendation:** Grant Permission - **Decision:** Grant Permission - **Decision date:** 6 February 2024 - **Permit expires:** 28 February 2029 [Case details on the Planning Authority website](https://www.pa.org.mt/pacasedetails?CaseType=PA/04096/23) [Plans, case officer report and decision on eapps](https://eapps.pa.org.mt/Case/CaseDetails?caseType=PA&casenumber=04096&caseYear=23) ## Planning activity around Shop 25, Pjazza l-Indipendenza, 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: 5 floors (PA/03387/25). On Pjazza l-Indipendenza: 5 other applications, 4 granted and 0 refused; granted buildings are typically 5 floors, the tallest 5. Approval estimate for change of use applications like this here: about 95% (likely range 65–100%, low reliability, from 1 comparable decision 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/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/03387/25** Rabat (Gozo)](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03387-25/rabat-gozo-change-the-use-of-a-dwelling-and): 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… Granted, validated 4 June 2025, 5 floors - [**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/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/03387/25** Rabat (Gozo)](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03387-25/rabat-gozo-change-the-use-of-a-dwelling-and): 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… Granted, validated 4 June 2025, 5 floors [All planning applications in Rabat (Gozo)](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/rabat-gozo)