--- title: "PA/06479/26: Demolition of shop and overlying dwelling in Rabat (Gozo) | PropertyList" url: https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06479-26/rabat-gozo-demolition-of-shop-and-overlying-dwelling source: PropertyList (propertylist.mt), from the Malta Planning Authority's public register retrieved: 2026-11-03 --- > Pending planning application in Rabat (Gozo): Demolition of shop and overlying dwelling. Excavation of site to accommodate a basement level comprising of 5… Planning applications › Rabat (Gozo) › PA0647926 # PA/06479/26: Demolition of shop and overlying dwelling in Rabat (Gozo) Shamu & FXB Showroom, Triq il-Kapuccini, Rabat (Gozo) Demolition of shop and overlying dwelling. Excavation of site to accommodate a basement level comprising of 5 car spaces. Proposal to include a Class 4B shop at ground floor level, six residential dwellings at first, second and third floor, and one penthouse at receded floor level. - **Status:** Pending (Awaiting Recommendation) - **Location:** Shamu & FXB Showroom, Triq il-Kapuccini, Rabat (Gozo) - **Locality:** [Rabat (Gozo)](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/rabat-gozo) - **Applicant:** [David Borg](https://propertylist.mt/applicant/david-borg) - **Perit:** [Perit Steve Scicluna](https://propertylist.mt/perit/steve-scicluna) - **Application type:** Full development permission - **Zone:** Within Development Zone - **Type of works:** Demolition - **Height:** 4 floors plus a receded floor - **Residential units:** 7 - **Received:** 28 July 2026 - **Validated:** 23 September 2026 - **Published:** 7 October 2026 - **Comments close:** 6 November 2026 [Case details on the Planning Authority website](https://www.pa.org.mt/pacasedetails?CaseType=PA/06479/26) [Plans, case officer report and decision on eapps](https://eapps.pa.org.mt/Case/CaseDetails?caseType=PA&casenumber=06479&caseYear=26) ## Planning activity around Shamu & FXB Showroom, Triq il-Kapuccini, Rabat (Gozo) 196 other applications within 300 m: 126 granted, 4 refused, 25 pending. 97% of decided applications nearby were granted. Tallest granted nearby: 5 floors (PA/01261/23). On Triq il-Kapuccini: 26 other applications, 17 granted and 1 refused; granted buildings are typically 4 floors, the tallest 5. Periti active on this street: [Alexander Bigeni](https://propertylist.mt/perit/alexander-bigeni), [Annamaria Attard Montalto](https://propertylist.mt/perit/annamaria-attard-montalto), [Edward Scerri](https://propertylist.mt/perit/edward-scerri), [Mario Cordina](https://propertylist.mt/perit/mario-cordina), [Emanuel Vella](https://propertylist.mt/perit/emanuel-vella). Approval estimate for demolition applications like this here: about 95% (likely range 65–100%, low reliability, from 1 comparable decision 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/01096/24** Rabat (Gozo)](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01096-24/rabat-gozo-renew-pa-10396-17-to-demolish-existing-offices): To renew PA/10396/17 - To demolish existing offices and to construct parking at basement level, four office levels (Class 4A) and a receded floor level and… Granted, validated 4 April 2024, 4 floors plus a receded floor, 14 m away - [**PA/00763/21** Rabat (Gozo)](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00763-21/rabat-gozo-change-use-from-shop): To change use from shop (Class 4B) to restaurant (Class 4D) and carry out internal and external alterations and sanctioning of sign and its relocation. Status being checked, 14 m away - [**PA/02182/26** Rabat (Gozo)](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02182-26/rabat-gozo-carry-out-alterations-and-extensions-to-existing): To carry out alterations and extensions to existing offices (Class 4A). Alterations include changes to internal layout. Granted, validated 1 April 2026, 16 m away - [**PA/00298/24** Rabat (Gozo)](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00298-24/rabat-gozo-sanction-the-relocation-and-changes-to-sign): To sanction the relocation and changes to sign approved in PA763/21. Granted, validated 24 January 2024, 21 m away - [**PA/02757/25** Rabat (Gozo)](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02757-25/rabat-gozo-change-of-use-from-class-4a-office): Change of use from Class 4A office to confectionery Class 4B; proposed sign, sanctioning of facade materials & variations from the official building alignments. Granted, validated 30 April 2025, 27 m away - [**PA/01432/23** Rabat (Gozo)](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01432-23/rabat-gozo-change-of-use-from-class-9-gaming): Change of use from Class 9 gaming shop approved in PA0516/11 to Class 4A office and change of sign from that approved in same permit. Granted, validated 15 March 2023, 27 m away - [**PA/06332/24** Rabat (Gozo)](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06332-24/rabat-gozo-change-in-use-of-part-of-the): To change in use of part of the existing showroom into a public service garage including minor alterations and variations from building alignment in line with… Granted, validated 25 September 2024, 36 m away - [**PA/03697/24** Rabat (Gozo)](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03697-24/rabat-gozo-sanction-change-of-use-from-boutique-to): To sanction change of use from boutique to Class 4B use - butcher and to sanction alterations to facade. Granted, validated 26 June 2024, 37 m away - [**PA/04285/23** Rabat (Gozo)](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04285-23/rabat-gozo-minor-internal-alterations): Proposed minor internal alterations, extension at ground and first floor levels, addition of washroom at roof level and change of color of existing apertures. Granted, validated 4 October 2023, 44 m away - [**PA/06514/25** Rabat (Gozo)](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06514-25/rabat-gozo-internal-and-external-alterations-to-pre-68-building): Proposed internal and external alterations to pre-68 building, that includes subdivision of existing property into two residential units. Pending, validated 15 October 2025, 48 m away - [**PA/02897/22** Rabat (Gozo)](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02897-22/rabat-gozo-change-use-from-class-4a-to-class): To change use from Class 4A to Class 4D, to effect internal and external alterations and to replace the existing retractable awning & shop sign Status being checked, 50 m away - [**PA/01049/20** Rabat (Gozo)](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01049-20/rabat-gozo-internal-additions-and-alterations-to-class-4a): Internal additions and alterations to Class 4A office. Status being checked, 50 m away - [**PA/06559/24** Rabat (Gozo)](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06559-24/rabat-gozo-remove-existing-sign): To remove existing sign. Proposal includes changes to facade and sign. Granted, validated 25 September 2024, 51 m away - [**PA/05927/24** Rabat (Gozo)](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05927-24/rabat-gozo-changes-to-pa-03088-19-by-changing-layouts-and): Proposed changes to PA/03088/19 by changing layouts and number of units. Proposed 2 garages and 1 Class 4A office at semi-basement, 14 apartments and washroom… Granted, validated 4 September 2024, 56 m away - [**PA/03012/23** Rabat (Gozo)](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03012-23/rabat-gozo-renew-pa4415-18-internal-alterations-to-existing): To renew PA4415/18 - Internal alterations to existing dwelling, including removal of existing stairs, formation of stairs in front room, repair of facade… Granted, validated 26 June 2023, 59 m away ## More by Steve Scicluna - [**PA/06345/26** Rabat (Gozo)](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06345-26/rabat-gozo-change-of-use-from-furniture-shop-to): Change of use from furniture shop to Class 3A guesthouse with rooftop pool and Class 4D restaurant/breakfast area. Pending, validated 16 September 2026 - [**PA/04408/26** San Pawl il-Bahar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04408-26/san-pawl-il-bahar-change-of-use-from-private-car-garage): Change of use from private car garage to a public service garage. Pending, validated 1 July 2026 - [**PA/03776/26** Xewkija](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03776-26/xewkija-excavation-of-one-level): Excavation of one level. Construction of 8 lock up garages at basement level, 3 lock up garages and 1 one bedroom maisonette and 1 three bedroom apartment at… Suspended, validated 5 August 2026, 3 floors plus a receded floor - [**PA/03315/26** Gharb](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03315-26/gharb-part-change-of-use-from-class-1a): Part change of use from Class 1A residential to Class 1D pet groomer. To do signage of pet groomer on facade. Granted, validated 20 May 2026 - [**PA/02486/26** Xaghra](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02486-26/xaghra-alterations-to-existing-residential-dwelling): Alterations to existing residential dwelling. Granted, validated 12 May 2026 - [**PA/01825/26** Qormi](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01825-26/qormi-change-of-use-from-storage-area): Change of Use from Storage Area, as approved in PA/04682/19, to a Public Service Car Parking Area Granted, validated 18 March 2026 [All applications by Steve Scicluna](https://propertylist.mt/perit/steve-scicluna) ## More from David Borg - [**PA/07233/26** Fgura](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07233-26/fgura-sanction-the-property-as-built-following-a): To sanction the property as built following a site survey, from the approved PB/04512/81, together with proposed internal alterations to subdivide the… Pending - [**PA/06865/26** Tarxien](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06865-26/tarxien-perform-internal-alterations-at-ground): To perform internal alterations at ground, first and second floor level including installation of lift and extension at third floor level including… Pending - [**PA/05744/26** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05744-26/birkirkara-demolition-of-existing-first-floor-maisonette-and): Proposed demolition of existing first floor maisonette and construction of three apartments and a penthouse at receded floor level. Proposal also includes the… Pending, validated 19 August 2026, 2 floors plus a receded floor - [**PA/04752/26** Pieta](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04752-26/pieta-sanction-cellar-found-during-works-and-position): To sanction cellar found during works and position of slab above ramp having a different layout from PA8126/24. Pending, validated 8 July 2026 - [**PA/04621/26** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04621-26/birkirkara-alterations-to-ground-floor-and-first-floor): Alterations to ground floor and first floor, retaining the facade, and conversion to 2 residential units, and creation of receded new residential units at… Pending, validated 8 July 2026, 4 floors plus a receded floor - [**PA/04477/26** Tarxien](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04477-26/tarxien-sanction-garages-as-built-from-development-permission): To sanction garages as built from development permission PA00199/97 and to propose to increase the Internal height of the overlying domestic storage in garage… Pending, validated 1 July 2026 [All planning applications in Rabat (Gozo)](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/rabat-gozo)