--- title: "PA/05145/23: change of use from previously police licensed in Rabat | PropertyList" url: https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05145-23/rabat-change-of-use-from-previously-police-licensed source: PropertyList (propertylist.mt), from the Malta Planning Authority's public register retrieved: 2026-11-02 --- > Granted planning application in Rabat: Proposed change of use from previously police licensed confectionary into a class 4C cafeteria. Works include… Planning applications › Rabat › PA0514523 # PA/05145/23: change of use from previously police licensed in Rabat 44, Triq Santu Wistin, Rabat Proposed change of use from previously police licensed confectionary into a class 4C cafeteria. Works include internal alterations and bar installation. - **Status:** Granted (This application has been approved by Planning Board / Commission.) - **Location:** 44, Triq Santu Wistin, Rabat - **Locality:** [Rabat](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/rabat) - **Applicant:** Mr Josef Tonna - **Perit:** [Perit Matthew Gauci](https://propertylist.mt/perit/matthew-gauci) - **Application type:** Full development permission - **Zone:** Within Development Zone - **Type of works:** Change of Use - **Received:** 28 March 2023 - **Validated:** 30 August 2023 - **Published:** 30 August 2023 - **Comments close:** 29 September 2023 - **Recommendation:** Grant Permission - **Decision:** Grant Permission - **Decision date:** 17 November 2023 - **Permit expires:** 29 November 2028 [Case details on the Planning Authority website](https://www.pa.org.mt/pacasedetails?CaseType=PA/05145/23) [Plans, case officer report and decision on eapps](https://eapps.pa.org.mt/Case/CaseDetails?caseType=PA&casenumber=05145&caseYear=23) ## Planning activity around 44, Triq Santu Wistin, Rabat 173 other applications within 300 m: 107 granted, 5 refused, 21 pending. 96% of decided applications nearby were granted. Tallest granted nearby: 3 floors (PA/00810/24). On Triq Santu Wistin: 10 other applications, 7 granted and 1 refused. Approval estimate for change of use applications like this here: about 93% (likely range 63–100%, low reliability, from 17 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/06343/24** Rabat](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06343-24/rabat-internal-alterations-to-existing-class-4d-restaurant): Proposed internal alterations to existing Class 4D Restaurant, including mezzanine level. Granted, validated 25 September 2024, 18 m away - [**PA/02225/21** Rabat](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02225-21/rabat-internal-and-external-alterations-to-existing-derelict): Internal and external alterations to existing derelict property, including restoration of facade, minimal internal alterations and sanctioning of variations… Status being checked, 23 m away - [**PA/01948/25** Rabat](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01948-25/rabat-propose-the-change-of-use-of-a): To propose the change of use of a pre-1968 structure to a Class 4B retail and Class 5A cobbler including the installation of wall lining, signage and changes… Granted, validated 26 March 2025, 24 m away - [**PA/06985/23** Rabat](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06985-23/rabat-renewal-of-pa-4525-18-reconstruction-of-an-existing): Renewal of PA/4525/18: Reconstruction of an existing structure on two floors and the conversion into a carport at ground floor and an overlying dwelling. The… Granted, validated 30 April 2024, 2 floors, 27 m away - [**PA/08353/25** Rabat](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-08353-25/rabat-propose-minor-internal-and-external-alterations-to): To propose minor internal and external alterations to the premises and minor modifications to multiple elements constituting the facade as approved by… Granted, validated 7 January 2026, 29 m away - [**PA/02732/26** Rabat](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02732-26/rabat-conversion-and-refurbishment-of-an-existing-building): Proposed conversion and refurbishment of an existing building from Class 1 and Class 5 uses into a 15-bedroom Class 3A guesthouse with a ground floor Class 4D… Pending, validated 29 April 2026, 4 floors plus a receded floor, 31 m away - [**PA/04808/26** Rabat](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04808-26/rabat-sanctioning-of-minor-variations-from-the-last): Sanctioning of minor variations from the last approved PA/06587/20. Variations include: changes in the placement of furniture on all levels. Proposal also… Refused, validated 15 July 2026, 33 m away - [**PA/03537/24** Rabat](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03537-24/rabat-restoration-of-facade): Restoration of facade. Granted, validated 10 July 2024, 34 m away - [**PA/00460/25** Rabat](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00460-25/rabat-minor-internal-alterations): Minor internal alterations, extension at roof level and changes to elements in facade. Granted, validated 29 January 2025, 36 m away - [**PA/06082/23** Rabat](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06082-23/rabat-renewal-of-pa-04314-18-for-the-proposed-change): Renewal of PA/04314/18 for the proposed change of use to a Class 4C food and drink establishment (no cooking) as per LN74/2014, including signage. Proposal to… Granted, validated 9 November 2023, 38 m away - [**PA/06553/24** Rabat](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06553-24/rabat-carry-out-internal-alterations): To carry out internal alterations, to add rooms at roof level, to form a parapet wall for safety reasons and to restore facade. Granted, validated 18 December 2024, 43 m away - [**PA/06483/24** Rabat](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06483-24/rabat-replace-existing-apertures-with-timber-white-apertures): To replace existing apertures with timber white apertures. Granted, validated 12 December 2024, 43 m away - [**PA/02022/21** Rabat](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02022-21/rabat-alterations-to-the-residential-unit-and-class): Proposed alterations to the residential unit and Class 4D from previous approved development permissions PA/3929/18 and PA/5156/19. Status being checked, 49 m away - [**PA/02945/26** Rabat](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02945-26/rabat-change-of-use-from-residential): Proposed change of use from residential (Class 1) to guesthouse (Class 3A), together with the sanctioning of variations from approved permit PA/02022/21… Suspended, validated 6 May 2026, 50 m away - [**PA/04941/25** Rabat](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04941-25/rabat-minor-alterations-to-pre-1968-building): Minor alterations to pre-1968 building. Granted, validated 30 July 2025, 53 m away ## More by Matthew Gauci - [**PA/07240/26** Sliema](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07240-26/sliema-sanction-variations-from-previously-approved-permit-pa1797-08): To sanction variations from previously approved permit PA1797/08. Pending - [**PA/07238/26** Sliema](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07238-26/sliema-sanction-variations-from-previously-approved-permit-pa1797-08): To sanction variations from previously approved permit PA1797/08. Pending - [**PA/07145/26** Mosta](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07145-26/mosta-propose-demolition-of-existing-building-with-retention): Propose demolition of existing building with retention of the facade and excavation of two levels to construct of garages at basement, 1 bedroom unit at… Pending, validated 14 October 2026 - [**PA/07002/26** Birzebbuga](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07002-26/birzebbuga-amendment-to-pa3173-24): Amendment to PA3173/24, to include additional property in the redevelopment of both sites including demolition of existing structures and construction of… Pending, validated 14 October 2026, 3 floors plus a receded floor - [**PA/06929/26** San Pawl il-Bahar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06929-26/san-pawl-il-bahar-sanctioning-of-internal-variations-from-approved-per): Sanctioning of internal variations from approved permit PA/1653/17 (MA), including the reinstatement of the third bedroom in accordance with the layout… Pending - [**PA/06547/26** San Pawl il-Bahar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06547-26/san-pawl-il-bahar-amendment-to-pa-6301-23-previously-approved-in-pa-13): Amendment to PA/6301/23 previously approved in PA/1311/18 including demolition of roof above 5th floor and extension of same floor, construction of 6th floor… Pending, 6 floors plus a receded floor [All applications by Matthew Gauci](https://propertylist.mt/perit/matthew-gauci) [All planning applications in Rabat](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/rabat)