--- title: "PA/06389/26: change use of shops in Rabat (Gozo) | PropertyList" url: https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06389-26/rabat-gozo-change-use-of-shops source: PropertyList (propertylist.mt), from the Malta Planning Authority's public register retrieved: 2026-11-03 --- > Pending planning application in Rabat (Gozo): To change use of shops (Class 4B) approved in PA/09340/18, PA/09230/18 and PA/09228/18 to garages at ground… Planning applications › Rabat (Gozo) › PA0638926 # PA/06389/26: change use of shops in Rabat (Gozo) Caruana Buildings, Triq Giorgio Borg Olivier, Rabat (Gozo) To change use of shops (Class 4B) approved in PA/09340/18, PA/09230/18 and PA/09228/18 to garages at ground floor level and to change use of garages at basement floor level approved in same mentioned permits to domestic stores. To also carry out other alterations to layout and to facade. - **Status:** Pending (At Initial Vetting / Plotting Stage) - **Location:** Caruana Buildings, Triq Giorgio Borg Olivier, Rabat (Gozo) - **Locality:** [Rabat (Gozo)](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/rabat-gozo) - **Applicant:** Michael & Frank & Anton Caruana - **Perit:** [Perit Alexander Bigeni](https://propertylist.mt/perit/alexander-bigeni) - **Application type:** Full development permission - **Zone:** Within Development Zone - **Type of works:** Alterations & Extensions (Commercial) - **Received:** 8 June 2026 - **Published:** 11 November 2026 - **Comments close:** 11 December 2026 [Case details on the Planning Authority website](https://www.pa.org.mt/pacasedetails?CaseType=PA/06389/26) [Plans, case officer report and decision on eapps](https://eapps.pa.org.mt/Case/CaseDetails?caseType=PA&casenumber=06389&caseYear=26) ## Planning activity around Caruana Buildings, Triq Giorgio Borg Olivier, Rabat (Gozo) 20 other applications on the same street: 12 granted, 0 refused, 3 pending. 100% of decided applications nearby were granted. On Triq Giorgio Borg Olivier: 20 other applications, 12 granted and 0 refused. Periti active on this street: [Emanuel Vella](https://propertylist.mt/perit/emanuel-vella), [Vella + Grech Periti](https://propertylist.mt/perit/vella-grech-periti), [Annamaria Attard Montalto](https://propertylist.mt/perit/annamaria-attard-montalto), [Architecture XV](https://propertylist.mt/perit/architecture-xv), [Alexander Bigeni](https://propertylist.mt/perit/alexander-bigeni). Approval estimate for alterations & extensions applications like this here: about 95% (likely range 65–100%, low reliability, from 2 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/06602/26** Rabat (Gozo)](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06602-26/rabat-gozo-sanction-underground-parking-at-levels-3): To sanction underground parking at levels -3, -2 and -1, commercial area (Class 4B) at level 0 and residential apartments above from approved PA/1149/18. Pending, validated 23 September 2026, 1 floor - [**PA/07385/25** Rabat (Gozo)](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07385-25/rabat-gozo-sub-division-of-2-penthouses-into-3-separate): Proposed sub-division of 2 penthouses into 3 separate units by the carrying out of internal alterations. Granted, validated 11 December 2025 - [**PA/07408/25** Rabat (Gozo)](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07408-25/rabat-gozo-change-of-use-of-existing-store-and): Change of use of existing store and private car garage at semi-basement to extend the kitchen approved in PA3532/15. Proposal includes minor alterations to… Granted, validated 19 November 2025 - [**PA/07056/25** Rabat (Gozo)](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07056-25/rabat-gozo-proposal-for-the-separation-of-an-existing): Proposal for the separation of an existing two level Class 4B shop approved in RG1733/19, with minor internal alterations, change of use of the lower level… Granted, validated 5 November 2025 - [**PA/02893/25** Rabat (Gozo)](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02893-25/rabat-gozo-change-of-use-from-private-garage-to): Change of use from private garage to Class 4B shop. Proposed new sign. Granted, validated 7 May 2025 - [**PA/07895/24** Rabat (Gozo)](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07895-24/rabat-gozo-divide-existing-maisonette-covered-by-permit-pa-10876-17): To divide existing maisonette covered by permit PA/10876/17 into three apartments. Granted, validated 4 February 2025 - [**PA/05047/24** Rabat (Gozo)](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05047-24/rabat-gozo-renewal-of-pa-09964-19-to-demolish-existing): Renewal of PA/09964/19 - To demolish existing washrooms and to construct 3 apartments. Granted, validated 3 October 2024 - [**PA/01233/24** Rabat (Gozo)](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01233-24/rabat-gozo-renewal-of-pa-3790-08-to-construct-multi-storey): Renewal of PA/3790/08 - To construct multi-storey carpark and Law Courts. Granted, validated 20 June 2024 - [**PA/03414/24** Rabat (Gozo)](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03414-24/rabat-gozo-sanction-variations-from-permit-pa279-02-and-to): To sanction variations from permit PA279/02 and to change use from Class 4B shop (white goods) to Class 4B shop (mini market). Granted, validated 12 June 2024 - [**PA/00778/24** Rabat (Gozo)](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00778-24/rabat-gozo-split-class-4b-shop-into-four-class): To split Class 4B shop into four Class 4B shops and to connect flat nos. 2 with flat 3, and flat no. 6 with flat no. 7, resulting in a reduction in the number… Granted, validated 14 February 2024 - [**PA/04678/23** Rabat (Gozo)](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04678-23/rabat-gozo-minor-variation-in-facade-material): Minor variation in facade material. Granted, validated 17 September 2023 - [**PA/02697/23** Rabat (Gozo)](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02697-23/rabat-gozo-sanction-alterations-to-offices): To sanction alterations to offices (Class 4A) and shop (Class 4B) approved in PA/03761/10. Alterations include changes to layout and facade. To also sanction… Granted, validated 17 May 2023 - [**PA/00833/23** Rabat (Gozo)](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00833-23/rabat-gozo-sanctioning-of-changes-to-site-footprint-and): Proposed sanctioning of changes to site footprint and internal layout Granted, validated 22 February 2023 - [**PA/00308/21** Rabat (Gozo)](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00308-21/rabat-gozo-construct-domestic-stores-at-setback-floor-level): To construct domestic stores at setback floor level. Status being checked - [**PA/00380/21** Rabat (Gozo)](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00380-21/rabat-gozo-garage-for-private-cars-at-ground-floor): Proposed garage for private cars at ground floor and three apartments at first, second, and third floor levels. Status being checked, 4 floors ## More by Alexander Bigeni - [**PA/07798/26** Nadur](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07798-26/nadur-excavate-and-to-construct-9-residential-units): To excavate and to construct 9 residential units with underlying garages. Pending, 1 floor - [**PA/07769/26** San Pawl il-Bahar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07769-26/san-pawl-il-bahar-carry-out-alterations-and-additions-to-a): To carry out alterations and additions to a pre-1967 a residential dwelling. Alterations include changes to internal layout. Pending - [**PA/07733/26** Qala](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07733-26/qala-carry-out-alterations-to-internal-layout-and): To carry out alterations to internal layout and to facade of residential units approved in PA/07213/22 and PA/05532/24. To also sanction further excavation… Pending - [**PA/07652/26** Nadur](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07652-26/nadur-excavate-and-to-construct-an-agricultural-store): To excavate and to construct an agricultural store with an underlying basement. To also construct an underground water reservoir. Pending, 1 floor - [**PA/07646/26** Xaghra](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07646-26/xaghra-carry-out-alterations-and-extentions-to-dwelling): To carry out alterations and extentions to dwelling approved in PA/06703/22. Alterations include changes to layout and to facade. Pending - [**PA/07631/26** Ghajnsielem](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07631-26/ghajnsielem-demolish-existing-dwelling): To demolish existing dwelling, to excavate and to construct 12 residential units and 3 shops (Class 4B) with underlying garages. To also install signage. Pending [All applications by Alexander Bigeni](https://propertylist.mt/perit/alexander-bigeni) [All planning applications in Rabat (Gozo)](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/rabat-gozo)