--- title: "PA/05638/25: Change of use of the former pre-1967 in Rabat (Gozo) | PropertyList" url: https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05638-25/rabat-gozo-change-of-use-of-the-former-pre-1967 source: PropertyList (propertylist.mt), from the Malta Planning Authority's public register retrieved: 2026-11-03 --- > Granted planning application in Rabat (Gozo): Change of use of the former pre-1967 primary school to a Class 2C specialized centre for children with special… Planning applications › Rabat (Gozo) › PA0563825 # PA/05638/25: Change of use of the former pre-1967 in Rabat (Gozo) Vajringa Centre for Music and the Arts, Triq Vajringa, Rabat (Gozo) Change of use of the former pre-1967 primary school to a Class 2C specialized centre for children with special educational needs, including proposed internal alterations, additions, and the installation of signage. - **Status:** Granted (This application has been approved by Planning Board / Commission.) - **Location:** Vajringa Centre for Music and the Arts, Triq Vajringa, Rabat (Gozo) - **Locality:** [Rabat (Gozo)](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/rabat-gozo) - **Applicant:** [Ministry for Gozo and Planning Attn: Ms. Joyce Farrugia](https://propertylist.mt/applicant/ministry-for-gozo-and-planning) - **Perit:** [Perit Leonard Spiteri](https://propertylist.mt/perit/leonard-spiteri) - **Application type:** Full development permission - **Zone:** Within Development Zone - **Type of works:** Change of Use - **Received:** 15 April 2025 - **Validated:** 3 September 2025 - **Published:** 3 September 2025 - **Comments close:** 3 October 2025 - **Recommendation:** Grant Permission - **Decision:** Grant Permission - **Decision date:** 9 June 2026 - **Permit expires:** 24 June 2031 [Case details on the Planning Authority website](https://www.pa.org.mt/pacasedetails?CaseType=PA/05638/25) [Plans, case officer report and decision on eapps](https://eapps.pa.org.mt/Case/CaseDetails?caseType=PA&casenumber=05638&caseYear=25) ## Planning activity around Vajringa Centre for Music and the Arts, Triq Vajringa, Rabat (Gozo) 209 other applications within 300 m: 132 granted, 3 refused, 27 pending. 98% of decided applications nearby were granted. Tallest granted nearby: 5 floors (PA/03387/25). On Triq Vajringa: 10 other applications, 6 granted and 0 refused; granted buildings are typically 3 floors, the tallest 3. Periti active on this street: [Annamaria Attard Montalto](https://propertylist.mt/perit/annamaria-attard-montalto). Approval estimate for change of use applications like this here: about 95% (likely range 65–100%, low reliability, from 13 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/07535/26** Rabat (Gozo)](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07535-26/rabat-gozo-propose-minimal-internal-layout-changes-at-all): To propose minimal internal layout changes at all levels, with the provision of a bathroom at a mezzanine level and to amend facade design incorporating two… Pending, validated 28 October 2026, 21 m away - [**PA/05810/23** Rabat (Gozo)](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05810-23/rabat-gozo-carry-out-partial-demolition-of-existing-dilapidated): To carry out partial demolition of existing dilapidated building and to construct dwelling on two floors. Granted, validated 4 October 2023, 2 floors, 21 m away - [**PA/07477/24** Rabat (Gozo)](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07477-24/rabat-gozo-renew-permission-pa9623-19-to-renew-permission): To renew permission PA9623/19 - To renew permission PA3621/14 - To renew permission PA3116/08 - To sanction alteration in facade, and carry out additions and… Granted, validated 11 February 2025, 29 m away - [**PA/06129/25** Rabat (Gozo)](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06129-25/rabat-gozo-restoration-of-roofs-and-facades): Restoration of roofs and facades. Granted, validated 19 November 2025, 43 m away - [**PA/04505/25** Rabat (Gozo)](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04505-25/rabat-gozo-excavation): Proposed excavation, alterations and additions to a pre-1968 dwelling house including a swimming pool. Granted, validated 9 July 2025, 43 m away - [**PA/05086/23** Rabat (Gozo)](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05086-23/rabat-gozo-restoration-of-external-facade-under-the-irrestawra): Restoration of external facade under the Irrestawra Darek Scheme Granted, validated 30 August 2023, 51 m away - [**PA/00296/26** Rabat (Gozo)](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00296-26/rabat-gozo-additions): Additions (in particular a full second floor level) and alterations to old building. Pending, validated 21 January 2026, 3 floors, 55 m away - [**PA/00885/24** Rabat (Gozo)](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00885-24/rabat-gozo-carry-out-alterations-and-additions-to-a): To carry out alterations and additions to a pre-1967 dwelling. To also carry out extension at roof level. Granted, validated 21 February 2024, 56 m away - [**PA/00470/24** Rabat (Gozo)](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00470-24/rabat-gozo-correction-of-site-approved-in-pa4123-00): Correction of site approved in PA4123/00. Granted, validated 31 January 2024, 58 m away - [**PA/00628/20** Rabat (Gozo)](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00628-20/rabat-gozo-restoration-works-to-clean-and-maintain-an): Proposed restoration works to clean and maintain an old facade. Status being checked, 61 m away - [**PA/05923/23** Rabat (Gozo)](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05923-23/rabat-gozo-trim-fascia-from-facade-and-close-part): To trim 'fascia' from facade and close part window at ground floor level. Granted, validated 30 October 2023, 63 m away - [**PA/06646/24** Rabat (Gozo)](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06646-24/rabat-gozo-change-in-use-workshop): To change in use workshop (Class 5A - light industry) to garage for private cars and widen of garage door. Granted, validated 2 October 2024, 66 m away - [**PA/05300/26** Rabat (Gozo)](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05300-26/rabat-gozo-restoration-of-facade): Restoration of facade (BHRS25). Granted, validated 16 September 2026, 67 m away - [**PA/02091/26** Rabat (Gozo)](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02091-26/rabat-gozo-restoration-of-existing-pre-1968-facade-including-replaceme): Restoration of existing pre-1968 facade including replacement of missing parapet capping stone at roof level with a like-for-like replica (Built Heritage… Granted, validated 1 April 2026, 75 m away - [**PA/00735/22** Rabat (Gozo)](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00735-22/rabat-gozo-internal-alteration-and-addition-of-bedroom-at): Internal alteration and addition of bedroom at first floor, re-orientation of stairs, to dismantle existing washroom at second floor and to re construct as… Status being checked, 76 m away ## More by Leonard Spiteri - [**PA/07696/26** Gudja](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07696-26/gudja-demolish-the-existing-structure-and-construct-4): To demolish the existing structure and construct 4 basement garages, 1 maisonette and 1 apartment at ground-floor level, 6 apartments at first-, second- and… Pending, 4 floors plus a receded floor - [**PA/07485/26** Nadur](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07485-26/nadur-propose-internal-and-external-alterations-and-additions): To propose internal and external alterations and additions to the existing structures, together with the excavation and construction of a swimming pool. Pending, validated 28 October 2026 - [**PA/07230/26** Msida](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07230-26/msida-demolition-of-the-existing-dwelling-and-construction): Demolition of the existing dwelling and construction of ground-floor car parking spaces, together with Class 4B stationery premises, five offices at… Pending, validated 21 October 2026 - [**PA/07158/26** Fontana](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07158-26/fontana-change-of-use-of-the-two-class): Change of use of the two Class 4A offices at ground-floor level, approved under PA/06591/25, to Class 4B (beautician) and a residential unit. Pending, validated 14 October 2026 - [**PA/06645/26** San Lawrenz](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06645-26/san-lawrenz-construct-agricultural-store-with-underlying-reservoir-and): To construct agricultural store with underlying reservoir and to install a gate. Pending, validated 7 October 2026 - [**PA/06610/26** Xewkija](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06610-26/xewkija-propose-internal-and-external-alterations-and-additions): To propose internal and external alterations and additions to a pre-1967 building. Pending, validated 23 September 2026 [All applications by Leonard Spiteri](https://propertylist.mt/perit/leonard-spiteri) ## More from Ministry for Gozo and Planning - [**PA/07366/25** Rabat (Gozo)](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07366-25/rabat-gozo-restoration-and-consolidation-of-boundary-wall): Restoration and consolidation of boundary wall. Granted, validated 11 December 2025 - [**PA/07171/25** Xewkija](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07171-25/xewkija-restoration-and-consolidation-of-boundary-wall): Restoration and consolidation of boundary wall. Granted, validated 26 November 2025 - [**PA/06129/25** Rabat (Gozo)](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06129-25/rabat-gozo-restoration-of-roofs-and-facades): Restoration of roofs and facades. Granted, validated 19 November 2025 - [**PA/02826/25** Rabat (Gozo)](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02826-25/rabat-gozo-junction-upgrading-from-that-approved-in-pa3000-19): Proposed junction upgrading from that approved in PA3000/19 at Triq Patri Gacintu Camenzuli, Triq Marsalforn and Triq il-Kapuccini. Granted, validated 14 May 2025 - [**PA/03095/24** Kercem](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03095-24/kercem-proposed-valley-rehabilitation-and-development-project-involves): The proposed valley rehabilitation and development project involves cleaning the valley bed, removing invasive species, preserving protected trees, restoring… Granted, validated 29 May 2024 - [**PA/04942/23** Rabat (Gozo)](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04942-23/rabat-gozo-minor-internal-alterations-at-first-floor-to): Proposed minor internal alterations at first floor to proposed minor internal alterations at first floor offices (Class 4A). Granted, validated 16 October 2023 [All planning applications in Rabat (Gozo)](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/rabat-gozo)