--- title: "PA/04651/25: convert an existing workshop operating with trading in Rabat | PropertyList" url: https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04651-25/rabat-convert-an-existing-workshop-operating-with-trading source: PropertyList (propertylist.mt), from the Malta Planning Authority's public register retrieved: 2026-11-03 --- > Granted planning application in Rabat: To convert an existing workshop operating with trading licenses into a (Class 5B) VRT station. To enlarge garage door… Planning applications › Rabat › PA0465125 # PA/04651/25: convert an existing workshop operating with trading in Rabat Tony's garage, Triq Gheriexem c/w, Triq Gilormu Dingli, Rabat To convert an existing workshop operating with trading licenses into a (Class 5B) VRT station. To enlarge garage door opening and install necessary equipment to be able to operate VRT station. - **Status:** Granted (This application has been approved by Planning Board / Commission.) - **Location:** Tony's garage, Triq Gheriexem c/w, Triq Gilormu Dingli, Rabat - **Locality:** [Rabat](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/rabat) - **Applicant:** Chris Brincat - **Perit:** [Perit Thomas Tanti](https://propertylist.mt/perit/thomas-tanti) - **Application type:** Full development permission - **Zone:** Within Development Zone - **Type of works:** Minor - **Received:** 10 June 2025 - **Validated:** 16 July 2025 - **Published:** 11 March 2026 - **Comments close:** 17 April 2026 - **Recommendation:** Refuse Permission - **Decision:** Grant Permission - **Decision date:** 10 June 2026 - **Permit expires:** 24 June 2031 [Case details on the Planning Authority website](https://www.pa.org.mt/pacasedetails?CaseType=PA/04651/25) [Plans, case officer report and decision on eapps](https://eapps.pa.org.mt/Case/CaseDetails?caseType=PA&casenumber=04651&caseYear=25) ## Planning activity around Tony's garage, Triq Gheriexem c/w, Triq Gilormu Dingli, Rabat 159 other applications within 300 m: 106 granted, 2 refused, 20 pending. 98% of decided applications nearby were granted. Tallest granted nearby: 5 floors (PA/02412/24). On Triq Gheriexem: 7 other applications, 4 granted and 0 refused. Periti active on this street: [Roderick Camilleri](https://propertylist.mt/perit/roderick-camilleri). Approval estimate for minor applications like this here: about 94% (likely range 64–100%, low reliability, from 3 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/03013/25** Rabat](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03013-25/rabat-replacement-of-existing-slabs): Replacement of existing slabs, roofing over of external staircase, formation of aperture on facade and sanctioning of roof structure. Granted, validated 14 May 2025, 14 m away - [**PA/07642/25** Rabat](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07642-25/rabat-change-of-use-from-garage-to-class): Change of use from garage to Class 4C cafeteria, including the introduction of a sign. Granted, validated 26 November 2025, 17 m away - [**PA/00006/23** Rabat](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00006-23/rabat-rehabilitate-old-dwelling-including-sanctioning-of-reversible): To rehabilitate old dwelling including sanctioning of reversible slab, internal alterations, removal of dangerous structures, lowering of existing roof,… Granted, validated 25 January 2023, 25 m away - [**PA/01902/22** Rabat](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01902-22/rabat-alterations-and-additions-to-residence): Proposed alterations and additions to residence. Alterations include, shifting of internal wall and external alterations to facade. Status being checked, 27 m away - [**PA/05140/25** Rabat](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05140-25/rabat-carry-out-minor-internal-alterations-to-existing): To carry out minor internal alterations to existing dwelling, including construction of room at receded level. Granted, validated 6 August 2025, 29 m away - [**PA/03468/25** Rabat](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03468-25/rabat-sanctioning-change-of-use-from-garage-to): Sanctioning change of use from garage to Class 5A Car Valeting and Detailing Outlet, including sanctioning of internal variations including WC and raft, and… Granted, validated 4 June 2025, 31 m away - [**PA/07070/25** Rabat](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07070-25/rabat-restoration-of-two-polychromatic-windows-at-ground): Proposed restoration of two polychromatic windows at ground floor and replacement of single glazed timber apertures with double glazed timber apertures. Granted, validated 29 October 2025, 1 floor, 38 m away - [**PA/01982/22** Rabat](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01982-22/rabat-change-of-use-from-garage-to-class): Change of use from Garage to Class 4B Green Grocer, and fixing of sign, including internal alterations. Status being checked, 41 m away - [**PA/06670/26** Rabat](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06670-26/rabat-carry-out-extension-at-second-floor): To carry out extension at second floor. Pending, 44 m away - [**PA/03270/26** Rabat](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03270-26/rabat-construct-garage-on-vacant-land): To construct garage on vacant land, including dismantling of access stairs, dismantling of existing facade and clearing of site from backfill material. Pending, validated 24 June 2026, 1 floor, 45 m away - [**PA/01133/23** Rabat](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01133-23/rabat-carry-out-alteration-to-newly-acquired-rear-adjacent): To carry out alteration to newly acquired rear-adjacent garden, introduction of shallow pool, minor alterations to existing garden walls and to introduce… Granted, validated 1 March 2023, 45 m away - [**PA/01156/24** Rabat](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01156-24/rabat-change-of-part-of-the-approved-permit): Change of part of the approved permit PA1679/22 from a dwelling to a block of residences comprising of a maisonette, a garage, four apartments and one… Granted, validated 28 February 2024, 66 m away - [**PA/01679/22** Rabat](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01679-22/rabat-alterations-at-all-levels-to-create-an): Alterations at all levels to create an additional separate dwelling and new pool with a different layout from that approved in permission PA00492/18. Status being checked, 73 m away - [**PA/07549/24** Rabat](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07549-24/rabat-modifications-to-approved-permit-pa-01679-22): Modifications to approved permit PA/01679/22. Changes include alterations to internal layout plans at upper ground and first floor levels, alterations to… Granted, validated 6 November 2024, 77 m away - [**PA/03314/26** Rabat](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03314-26/rabat-propose-construction-of-receded-floor-and-create): To propose construction of receded floor and create a duplex apartment. Pending, validated 20 May 2026, 80 m away ## More by Thomas Tanti - [**PA/07538/26** Birzebbuga](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07538-26/birzebbuga-excavate-and-construct-an-underground-reservoir): To excavate and construct an underground reservoir, construct an overlying sheep farm with ancillary facilities and a manure clamp. To sanction parts of an… Pending, validated 28 October 2026 - [**PA/06801/26** Rabat](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06801-26/rabat-excavate-existing-vacant-site-and-proposed-construction): To excavate existing vacant site and proposed construction of 3 private car garages at basement level, 1 maisonette at ground floor level, 3 apartments at… Pending, validated 7 October 2026, 4 floors plus a receded floor - [**PA/06596/26** Marsaskala](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06596-26/marsaskala-demolish-and-reconstruct-a-dilapidated-part-of): To demolish and reconstruct a dilapidated part of the facade. To replace lintels and apertures. Pending, validated 23 September 2026 - [**PA/06332/26** Ghaxaq](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06332-26/ghaxaq-propose-a-basement-underneath-the-agriculture-store): To propose a basement underneath the agriculture store. Pending, validated 16 September 2026 - [**PA/06155/26** Munxar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06155-26/munxar-sanction-internal-layout-from-approved-pa-6541-97): To sanction internal layout from approved PA/6541/97. Granted, validated 11 October 2026 - [**PA/05907/26** Pieta](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05907-26/pieta-extension-to-the-recessed-floor-level-as): Proposed extension to the recessed floor level as approved in PA/3104/17, for the creation of a new one-bedroom dwelling. Pending, validated 26 August 2026 [All applications by Thomas Tanti](https://propertylist.mt/perit/thomas-tanti) [All planning applications in Rabat](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/rabat)