--- title: "PA/05367/23: change of use from Class 4B to in Rabat | PropertyList" url: https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05367-23/rabat-change-of-use-from-class-4b-to 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 Class 4B to Class 4A office and minor internal alterations. Perit Mark Abela. Validated… Planning applications › Rabat › PA0536723 # PA/05367/23: change of use from Class 4B to in Rabat 2, Triq San Piju V c/w, Triq Kola Xara, Rabat Proposed change of use from Class 4B to Class 4A office and minor internal alterations. - **Status:** Granted (This application has been approved by Planning Board / Commission.) - **Location:** 2, Triq San Piju V c/w, Triq Kola Xara, Rabat - **Locality:** [Rabat](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/rabat) - **Applicant:** Abraham Saliba - **Perit:** [Perit Mark Abela](https://propertylist.mt/perit/mark-abela) - **Application type:** Full development permission - **Zone:** Within Development Zone - **Type of works:** Change of Use - **Received:** 6 July 2023 - **Validated:** 13 September 2023 - **Published:** 13 September 2023 - **Comments close:** 13 October 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/05367/23) [Plans, case officer report and decision on eapps](https://eapps.pa.org.mt/Case/CaseDetails?caseType=PA&casenumber=05367&caseYear=23) ## Planning activity around 2, Triq San Piju V c/w, Triq Kola Xara, Rabat 120 other applications within 300 m: 78 granted, 4 refused, 17 pending. 95% of decided applications nearby were granted. Tallest granted nearby: 5 floors (PA/02758/25). On Triq San Piju V: 14 other applications, 9 granted and 1 refused; granted buildings are typically 3 floors, the tallest 4. Periti active on this street: [Mannie Galea](https://propertylist.mt/perit/mannie-galea), [Melanie Spiteri](https://propertylist.mt/perit/melanie-spiteri), [Roderick Camilleri](https://propertylist.mt/perit/roderick-camilleri). Approval estimate for change of use 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/06952/26** Rabat](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06952-26/rabat-renewal-request-to-pa-10246-17-proposed-extension): Renewal request to PA/10246/17 - Proposed extension of approved 3rd level (as per PA/7449/16) including minor alterations and lowering of roof level by one… Pending, validated 7 October 2026, 4 floors plus a receded floor, 21 m away - [**PA/05007/24** Rabat](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05007-24/rabat-change-of-use-from-a-pre-1967-dwelling): Proposed change of use from a pre-1967 dwelling with an interconnected garage, both located at ground floor level to a child care center (Class 2C). Granted, validated 31 July 2024, 26 m away - [**PA/00191/23** Rabat](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00191-23/rabat-propose-extension-at-second-floor-level-and): To propose extension at second floor level and formation of a seperate dwelling unit at this level and a receded dwelling unit at third floor level.… Granted, validated 1 February 2023, 3 floors plus a receded floor, 31 m away - [**PA/05540/26** Rabat](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05540-26/rabat-sanction-minor-changes-from-pa191-23-at-level): To sanction minor changes from PA191/23 at level 0 around foundations of pool and deck area, additions to boundary wall height along party walls in garden,… Pending, validated 14 October 2026, 32 m away - [**PA/07011/25** Rabat](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07011-25/rabat-sanction-the-change-of-use-from-a): To sanction the change of use from a Class 4B shop into a Class 5A car valeting and detailing outlet and the fixing of an up and over entrance door and… Refused, validated 29 October 2025, 39 m away - [**PA/01387/24** Rabat](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01387-24/rabat-demolition-of-existing-dwelling): Demolition of existing dwelling. Construction of ground floor garages, 6 apartments (first, second, third floor) and 2 receded apartments including splash… Granted, validated 13 March 2024, 4 floors plus a receded floor, 41 m away - [**PA/04483/25** Rabat](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04483-25/rabat-structural-alterations-and-extension-over-a-first): Structural alterations and extension over a first and second floor apartments including construction of a lift and 2 overlying apartments over site covered by… Refused, validated 17 September 2025, 47 m away - [**PA/05157/23** Rabat](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05157-23/rabat-renewal-of-pa-04208-15-structural-alterations-to): Renewal of PA/04208/15 - Structural alterations to convert a dwelling into two and construction of penthouse over site covered by PA 4445/04. Granted, validated 10 October 2023, 2 floors plus a receded floor, 47 m away - [**PA/01277/22** Rabat](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01277-22/rabat-demolish-the-existing-residence): To demolish the existing residence, and to propose the excavation and construction of a basement level of residential parking, with an overlying maisonette, 3… Status being checked, 48 m away - [**PA/07010/25** Rabat](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07010-25/rabat-sanctioning-part-of-the-change-of-use): Sanctioning part of the change of use from Class 4B shop to Class 5B workshop for the installation and display for sale of car radio equipment. Shifting of… Refused, validated 29 October 2025, 57 m away - [**PA/03300/23** Rabat](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03300-23/rabat-demolish-existing-building-and-construct-5-garages): To demolish existing building and construct 5 garages and a Class 4B shop at ground floor level, overlying 6 apartments and 2 penthouses. Granted, validated 6 June 2023, 60 m away - [**PA/03133/23** Rabat](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03133-23/rabat-sanction-internal-alterations-at-first-floor-level): To sanction internal alterations at first floor level and roof level from PB2617/78. Proposal includes the reconstruction of roof over store and the… Granted, validated 6 September 2023, 62 m away - [**PA/01362/22** Rabat](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01362-22/rabat-demolition-of-existing-terraced-house): Proposed demolition of existing terraced house, and construction of garage at ground floor, 4 apartments at first, second, third and set-back floor level,… Status being checked, 4 floors plus a receded floor, 65 m away - [**PA/04168/26** Rabat](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04168-26/rabat-alterations-and-extensions): Proposed alterations and extensions, including opening up works, removal of certain existing slabs and extension at upper levels. The development shall retain… Granted, validated 17 June 2026, 67 m away - [**PA/00513/24** Rabat](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00513-24/rabat-sanction-the-basement-level): To sanction the basement level, excavation of pit and removal of existing debris from collapsed internal slab at basement level, and removal of arch at ground… Granted, validated 19 June 2024, 3 floors, 67 m away ## More by Mark Abela - [**PA/06115/26** Msida](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06115-26/msida-sanctioning-of-minor-changes-from-pa4794-94): Proposed sanctioning of minor changes from PA4794/94, development of airspace to create 4 new units, and installation of new lift from first floor to receded… Pending, validated 9 September 2026 - [**PA/06083/26** Senglea (Isla)](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06083-26/senglea-isla-change-of-use-from-class-4a-to): Proposed change of use from Class 4A to Class 1, and proposed different configuration to that approved in PA1193/25. Pending, validated 2 September 2026 - [**PA/06078/26** St Julians](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06078-26/st-julians-removal-of-post-1967-platform): Proposed removal of post-1967 platform, excavation in loose material and rock trimming as may be required to allow construction of pool, pool deck area and… Pending, validated 9 September 2026 - [**PA/04812/26** Gzira](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04812-26/gzira-sanction-minor-difference-from-approved-layouts-in): To sanction minor difference from approved layouts in PA/7611/17. Pending, validated 15 July 2026 - [**PA/03570/26** Rabat](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03570-26/rabat-sanction-construction-of-dwarf-walls-at-level): To sanction construction of dwarf walls at level 0, underlying approved layout of PA/6469/20 and minor internal changes. Proposed domestic stores at level 0. Suspended, validated 3 June 2026 - [**PA/02976/26** Vittoriosa (Birgu)](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02976-26/vittoriosa-birgu-extension-at-third-floor-level): Proposed extension at third floor level, and opening of new windows on facade. Suspended, validated 6 May 2026 [All applications by Mark Abela](https://propertylist.mt/perit/mark-abela) [All planning applications in Rabat](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/rabat)