--- title: "PA/06278/25: alterations to an existing pre-1967 property in Rabat | PropertyList" url: https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06278-25/rabat-alterations-to-an-existing-pre-1967-property source: PropertyList (propertylist.mt), from the Malta Planning Authority's public register retrieved: 2026-11-02 --- > Granted planning application in Rabat: Proposed alterations to an existing pre-1967 property, change of use from a restaurant to a Class 3A guesthouse and… Planning applications › Rabat › PA0627825 # PA/06278/25: alterations to an existing pre-1967 property in Rabat 28, Triq San Pawl k/m Triq San Pawl, Sqaq Nru. 2 k/m, Triq Santa Rita, Rabat Proposed alterations to an existing pre-1967 property, change of use from a restaurant to a Class 3A guesthouse and Class 4B retail outlet, and an extension at roof level. The proposal also includes restoration of the facades and installation of signage. - **Status:** Granted (This application has been approved by Planning Board / Commission.) - **Location:** 28, Triq San Pawl k/m Triq San Pawl, Sqaq Nru. 2 k/m, Triq Santa Rita, Rabat - **Locality:** [Rabat](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/rabat) - **Applicant:** [Neil Muscat](https://propertylist.mt/applicant/neil-muscat) - **Perit:** [architecture 360](https://propertylist.mt/perit/architecture-360) - **Application type:** Full development permission - **Zone:** Within Development Zone - **Type of works:** Change of Use - **Received:** 8 August 2025 - **Validated:** 1 October 2025 - **Published:** 1 October 2025 - **Comments close:** 31 October 2025 - **Recommendation:** Refuse Permission - **Decision:** Grant Permission - **Decision date:** 26 August 2026 - **Permit expires:** 23 September 2031 [Case details on the Planning Authority website](https://www.pa.org.mt/pacasedetails?CaseType=PA/06278/25) [Plans, case officer report and decision on eapps](https://eapps.pa.org.mt/Case/CaseDetails?caseType=PA&casenumber=06278&caseYear=25) ## Planning activity around 28, Triq San Pawl k/m Triq San Pawl, Sqaq Nru. 2 k/m, Triq Santa Rita, Rabat 19 other applications on the same street: 13 granted, 1 refused, 1 pending. 93% of decided applications nearby were granted. On Triq San Pawl: 19 other applications, 13 granted and 1 refused. Periti active on this street: [Gilbert Bartolo](https://propertylist.mt/perit/gilbert-bartolo), [Gaetano k/a Tano Zammit](https://propertylist.mt/perit/gaetano-k-a-tano-zammit), [Mannie Galea](https://propertylist.mt/perit/mannie-galea), [Charles Buhagiar](https://propertylist.mt/perit/charles-buhagiar). 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/07533/26** Rabat](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07533-26/rabat-renewal-request-to-pa-05950-18-change-of): Renewal request to PA/05950/18 - Change of use from shop to Class 4C, restoration of facade and minor internal and external alterations. Pending, validated 28 October 2026 - [**PA/06108/26** Rabat](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06108-26/rabat-installation-of-a-commercial-sign-and-replacement): Proposed installation of a commercial sign and replacement of an existing timber door with a timber-like u-pvc roller shutter door. Granted, validated 13 October 2026 - [**PA/05857/26** Rabat](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05857-26/rabat-install-demountable-platform-and-placing-of-tables): To install demountable platform and placing of tables and chairs in front of Class 4C and Class 4D outlets approved in PA/1968/25. Proposal also includes the… Refused, validated 26 August 2026 - [**PA/03732/26** Rabat](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03732-26/rabat-restoration-of-existing-cloister): Restoration of existing cloister. Granted, validated 10 June 2026 - [**PA/02112/26** Rabat](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02112-26/rabat-proposal-includes-the-sanctioning-of-the-existing): The proposal includes the sanctioning of the existing building approved by PA/5040/10 and PA/4183/03. Proposed minor alterations, extension at roof level and… Granted, validated 1 April 2026 - [**PA/07361/25** Rabat](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07361-25/rabat-sanction-discrepancies-in-a-house-of-character): To sanction discrepancies in a house of character from the approved in PA/01386/12. Granted, validated 12 November 2025 - [**PA/05576/25** Rabat](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05576-25/rabat-restore-four-masonry-statues-located-at-first): To restore four masonry statues located at first floor level of the convent's facade. Granted, validated 27 August 2025 - [**PA/03671/25** Rabat](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03671-25/rabat-sanctioning-of-fixing-of-flag-pole-bases): Sanctioning of fixing of flag pole bases and as built storage of decorative items and outer similar equipment related to the celebration of the town's… Granted, validated 11 June 2025 - [**PA/01968/25** Rabat](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01968-25/rabat-part-change-of-use-from-existing-residential): Proposed part change of use from existing residential property into a Class 4C and Class 4D. Proposal also includes fixing of sign including internal and… Granted, validated 26 March 2025 - [**PA/05865/24** Rabat](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05865-24/rabat-restoration-of-the-sacro-monte-and-environs): Restoration of the Sacro Monte and environs. Granted, validated 15 October 2024 - [**PA/05508/24** Rabat](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05508-24/rabat-installation-of-a-menu-holder-and-a): Installation of a menu holder and a letter box on the facade of existing Class 4D catering establishment. Granted, validated 28 August 2024 - [**PA/04418/24** Rabat](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04418-24/rabat-change-type-of-tent-approved-in-pa2677-20): To change type of tent approved in PA2677/20. Granted, validated 10 July 2024 - [**PA/04103/24** Rabat](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04103-24/rabat-dismantle-existing-mid-20th-century-masonry-staircase-inclusive): To dismantle existing mid-20th century masonry staircase inclusive of wrought iron handrail and store away for eventual reuse. To install a steel beam floor… Granted, validated 10 July 2024 - [**PA/02989/24** Rabat](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02989-24/rabat-change-of-use-from-class-4c): Change of use from Class 4C (non-cooking) to Class 4D (cooking), extension at second floor level and other minor internal changes. Granted, validated 22 May 2024 - [**PA/01618/24** Rabat](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01618-24/rabat-change-of-use-from-dwelling-to-class): Proposed change of use from dwelling to Class 4B shop. Granted, validated 20 March 2024 ## More by architecture 360 - [**PA/07283/26** Siggiewi](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07283-26/siggiewi-proposal-includes-the-addition-of-a-receded): Proposal includes the addition of a receded floor, internally connected to apartment A2. Pending, validated 21 October 2026 - [**PA/07072/26** Sliema](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07072-26/sliema-alterations-to-approved-permit-pa-6448-24): Alterations to approved permit PA/6448/24, including removal of proposed garage opening to retain existing facade, and the installation of pv panels at roof… Pending, validated 14 October 2026 - [**PA/06922/26** Mosta](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06922-26/mosta-proposal-includes-the-addition-of-a-receded): Proposal includes the addition of a receded floor, internally connected to apartment. Pending, 2 floors plus a receded floor - [**PA/06459/26** Mosta](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06459-26/mosta-sanction-restoration-works-carried-out-on-facade): To sanction restoration works carried out on facade. Pending, validated 23 September 2026 - [**PA/06235/26** Lija](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06235-26/lija-propose-the-installation-of-a-wall-mounted-lightweight): To propose the installation of a wall-mounted lightweight pergola, together with a lightweight roof structure over a small section at roof level. Pending, validated 9 September 2026 - [**PA/05363/26** Ghaxaq](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05363-26/ghaxaq-proposal-includes-alterations-and-changes-to-the): Proposal includes alterations and changes to the layout of a pre-1967 town house; including demolition of internal walls and accretions to the original… Pending, validated 5 August 2026 [All applications by architecture 360](https://propertylist.mt/perit/architecture-360) ## More from Neil Muscat - [**PA/05964/26** San Pawl il-Bahar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05964-26/san-pawl-il-bahar-sanctioning-of-minor-variations-from-the-latest): Sanctioning of minor variations from the latest approved permit PA/5501/25. Variations include changes to the location of internal partitions and the… Granted, validated 12 October 2026 - [**PA/00503/26** Gzira](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00503-26/gzira-demolition-of-existing-townhouse-and-construction-of): Demolition of existing townhouse and construction of a block of apartments consisting of five apartments and one penthouse at receded level. Pending, validated 28 January 2026, 4 floors plus a receded floor - [**PA/05692/25** San Gwann](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05692-25/san-gwann-demolition-of-existing-residential-units-and-construction): Demolition of existing residential units and construction of a block of apartments consisting of ground floor garages level and five apartments and one… Granted, validated 3 September 2025, 1 floor plus a receded floor - [**PA/05501/25** San Pawl il-Bahar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05501-25/san-pawl-il-bahar-sanction-the-variations-in-a-second-floor): To sanction the variations in a second floor apartment as built from the last approved PA/05546/01, variations include floor to ceiling height, size of… Granted, validated 10 October 2025 - [**PA/01035/25** San Pawl il-Bahar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01035-25/san-pawl-il-bahar-change-of-use-from-class-1-residential): Change of use from Class 1 residential to Class 4B retail including internal and external alterations and fixing of signage. Granted, validated 26 February 2025 - [**PA/00552/25** Qormi](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00552-25/qormi-alterations-to-pa-1368-24-to-construct-three-additional): Alterations to PA/1368/24 to construct three additional floors above the already approved showroom. Proposal includes two apartments at second and third… Pending, validated 5 May 2025, 4 floors plus a receded floor [All planning applications in Rabat](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/rabat)