--- title: "PA/04978/25: Change of use of approved garage in Rabat | PropertyList" url: https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04978-25/rabat-change-of-use-of-approved-garage source: PropertyList (propertylist.mt), from the Malta Planning Authority's public register retrieved: 2026-11-03 --- > Granted planning application in Rabat: Change of use of approved garage (PA/01515/22) to a public service garage while retaining a parking space for private… Planning applications › Rabat › PA0497825 # PA/04978/25: Change of use of approved garage in Rabat Paranas, Triq Pawlu Inguanez, Rabat Change of use of approved garage (PA/01515/22) to a public service garage while retaining a parking space for private use. Proposal also includes partitioning. - **Status:** Granted (This application has been approved by Planning Board / Commission.) - **Location:** Paranas, Triq Pawlu Inguanez, Rabat - **Locality:** [Rabat](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/rabat) - **Applicant:** Claire Tonna - **Perit:** [Perit Duncan Formosa](https://propertylist.mt/perit/duncan-formosa) - **Application type:** Full development permission - **Zone:** Within Development Zone - **Type of works:** Change of Use - **Received:** 4 June 2025 - **Validated:** 30 July 2025 - **Published:** 30 July 2025 - **Comments close:** 15 September 2025 - **Recommendation:** Grant Permission - **Decision:** Grant Permission - **Decision date:** 28 October 2025 - **Permit expires:** 14 January 2031 [Case details on the Planning Authority website](https://www.pa.org.mt/pacasedetails?CaseType=PA/04978/25) [Plans, case officer report and decision on eapps](https://eapps.pa.org.mt/Case/CaseDetails?caseType=PA&casenumber=04978&caseYear=25) ## Planning activity around Paranas, Triq Pawlu Inguanez, Rabat 128 other applications within 300 m: 87 granted, 0 refused, 11 pending. 100% of decided applications nearby were granted. Tallest granted nearby: 5 floors (PA/02412/24). On Triq Pawlu Inguanez: 12 other applications, 6 granted and 0 refused; granted buildings are typically 5 floors, the tallest 5. Approval estimate for change of use applications like this here: about 94% (likely range 64–100%, 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/01182/21** Rabat](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01182-21/rabat-internal-alterations): Internal alterations, demolition of roof structures and extension to second floor and third floor level. Status being checked, 4 floors, 16 m away - [**PA/05572/23** Rabat](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05572-23/rabat-extension-of-a-terraced-house-and-minor): Extension of a terraced house and minor internal alterations. Granted, validated 12 December 2023, 18 m away - [**PA/02412/24** Rabat](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02412-24/rabat-alterations-to-existing-terraced-house-approved-in): Alterations to existing terraced house approved in PB03425/74, to form a garage and two bedroom unit at ground floor, and separate unit at first floor,… Granted, validated 30 April 2024, 5 floors, 23 m away - [**PA/07759/26** Rabat](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07759-26/rabat-demolish-the-existing-terraced-house-and-construct): To demolish the existing terraced house and construct an apartment block comprising a street-level garage, three floors accommodating one apartment per floor,… Pending, 3 floors plus a receded floor, 24 m away - [**PA/06689/23** Rabat](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06689-23/rabat-internal-and-external-alterations-to-approved-permit): Proposed internal and external alterations to approved permit PA/02221/23. Granted, validated 5 January 2024, 27 m away - [**PA/02221/23** Rabat](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02221-23/rabat-sanction-property-as-built-from-that-approved): To sanction property as built from that approved in PA3189/73 and proposed lowering of garage door lintol. Granted, validated 23 May 2023, 27 m away - [**PA/00538/26** Rabat](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00538-26/rabat-demolition-of-existing-structures-and-construction-of): Demolition of existing structures and construction of 6 basement garages, 2 maisonettes, 6 apartments and 2 penthouses over site partly covered by PA/03650/23… Pending, validated 4 February 2026, 33 m away - [**PA/05867/23** Rabat](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05867-23/rabat-demolish-existing-washroom-and-construct-an-apartment): To demolish existing washroom and construct an apartment and a penthouse. Works to also include reconfiguration of common staircase, installation of a lift… Withdrawn, validated 11 October 2023, 1 floor plus a receded floor, 35 m away - [**PA/03650/23** Rabat](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03650-23/rabat-demolition-of-existing-structure-and-construction-of): Demolition of existing structure and construction of 3 basement garages, 1 maisonette, 3 apartments and 1 receded penthouse over site covered by PA893/18. Pending, validated 2 August 2023, 39 m away - [**PA/08143/25** Rabat](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-08143-25/rabat-demolish-existing-terraced-house-and-construct-garage): To demolish existing terraced house and construct garage at ground floor, two duplex apartments and a penthouse. Granted, validated 28 January 2026, 40 m away - [**PA/03106/24** Rabat](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03106-24/rabat-sanction-site-configuration): To sanction site configuration, internal alterations and alterations to facade. Proposal is to include change of use from Class 4B to 4A, minor internal… Granted, validated 29 May 2024, 44 m away - [**PA/06211/26** Rabat](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06211-26/rabat-alterations-to-apartment-from-approved-rg-00645-24): Alterations to apartment from approved RG/00645/24, including opening of walls and insertion of steel beams, opening of doors, construction of ensuite and… Granted, validated 19 October 2026, 51 m away - [**PA/00362/24** Rabat](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00362-24/rabat-demolish-existing-terraced-house-and-underlying-garage): To demolish existing terraced house and underlying garage and construct 4 basement garages, 2 maisonettes, 6 apartments and 2 penthouses. Granted, validated 31 January 2024, 54 m away - [**PA/00461/21** Rabat](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00461-21/rabat-alterations-to-existing-terraced-house-covered-by): Alterations to existing terraced house covered by PA/4242/04 including construction of bedroom at first floor and change of use from bedroom to domestic store Status being checked, 2 floors, 62 m away - [**PA/07977/24** Rabat](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07977-24/rabat-sanctioning-of-internal-alterations-and-subdivision-of): Sanctioning of internal alterations and subdivision of approved dwelling (PA/03145/10) into two residential units. Granted, validated 20 November 2024, 65 m away ## More by Duncan Formosa - [**PA/05341/26** Belt Valletta](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05341-26/belt-valletta-remove-existing-signage-and-proposed-new-signage): To remove existing signage and proposed new signage Pending, validated 5 August 2026 - [**PA/05332/26** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05332-26/birkirkara-demolish-existing-street-level-garage-and-construct-a): To demolish existing street-level garage and construct a multi-car garage at ground floor level, three residential units, and a penthouse at setback level.… Pending, validated 5 August 2026, 3 floors plus a receded floor - [**PA/02549/26** Fgura](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02549-26/fgura-demolish-existing-terraced-house): To demolish existing terraced house (pre-1967) and construct 3 garages at ground floor level, 4 residential units, and a penthouse at setback level. Granted, validated 22 April 2026, 2 floors plus a receded floor - [**PA/01938/26** Marsa](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01938-26/marsa-form-a-separate-entrance-and-stairwell-at): To form a separate entrance and stairwell at ground floor. To demolish the existing store at first floor level, and to construct Class 4A offices at first,… Withdrawn, validated 25 March 2026, 4 floors - [**PA/01789/26** Msida](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01789-26/msida-demolition-of-existing-first-and-second-floor): Demolition of existing first and second floor apartments. Construction of five apartments and setback floor apartment. Proposal also includes lift. Granted, validated 18 March 2026, 2 floors plus a receded floor - [**PA/01765/26** Xghajra](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01765-26/xghajra-addition-of-room-at-roof-level): Addition of room at roof level. Granted, validated 18 March 2026 [All applications by Duncan Formosa](https://propertylist.mt/perit/duncan-formosa) [All planning applications in Rabat](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/rabat)