--- title: "PA/06623/23: Change of use from catechism centre to in Rabat | PropertyList" url: https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06623-23/rabat-change-of-use-from-catechism-centre-to source: PropertyList (propertylist.mt), from the Malta Planning Authority's public register retrieved: 2026-11-02 --- > Granted planning application in Rabat: Change of use from catechism centre to residential (apartment) as per original approved use, including proposed… Planning applications › Rabat › PA0662323 # PA/06623/23: Change of use from catechism centre to in Rabat San Gorg Preca Apts, Block B, Flat 2, Triq Hal-Bajjada, Rabat Change of use from catechism centre to residential (apartment) as per original approved use, including proposed alterations and sanctioning of alterations as per existing situation. - **Status:** Granted (This application has been approved by Planning Board / Commission.) - **Location:** San Gorg Preca Apts, Block B, Flat 2, Triq Hal-Bajjada, Rabat - **Locality:** [Rabat](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/rabat) - **Applicant:** [Kenneth Vella](https://propertylist.mt/applicant/kenneth-vella) - **Perit:** [Perit Charles Azzopardi](https://propertylist.mt/perit/charles-azzopardi) - **Application type:** Full development permission - **Zone:** Within Development Zone - **Type of works:** Sanctioning - **Residential units:** 1 - **Received:** 4 August 2023 - **Validated:** 8 November 2023 - **Published:** 8 November 2023 - **Comments close:** 11 December 2023 - **Recommendation:** Grant Permission - **Decision:** Grant Permission - **Decision date:** 21 May 2025 - **Permit expires:** 4 June 2030 [Case details on the Planning Authority website](https://www.pa.org.mt/pacasedetails?CaseType=PA/06623/23) [Plans, case officer report and decision on eapps](https://eapps.pa.org.mt/Case/CaseDetails?caseType=PA&casenumber=06623&caseYear=23) ## Planning activity around San Gorg Preca Apts, Block B, Flat 2, Triq Hal-Bajjada, Rabat 118 other applications within 300 m: 72 granted, 6 refused, 16 pending. 92% of decided applications nearby were granted. Tallest granted nearby: 5 floors (PA/01004/24). On Triq Hal-Bajjada: 5 other applications, 1 granted and 0 refused. Approval estimate for sanctioning applications like this here: about 90% (likely range 60–100%, low reliability, from 26 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/00791/22** Rabat](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00791-22/rabat-changes-to-pa3173-17-to-sanction-small-plunge): Changes to PA3173/17 to sanction small plunge pool and to include cellar exposed during works. Status being checked, 16 m away - [**PA/01906/25** Rabat](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01906-25/rabat-sanction-a-demountable-timber-trellice): To sanction a demountable timber trellice, carry out minor internal alterations, increase parapet wall and install a lightweight canopy at roof level for… Granted, validated 26 March 2025, 20 m away - [**PA/06965/25** Rabat](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06965-25/rabat-alterations-to-existing-elevation): Proposed alterations to existing elevation. Granted, validated 26 November 2025, 23 m away - [**PA/07687/24** Rabat](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07687-24/rabat-demolition-of-an-existing-terraced-house-and): Demolition of an existing terraced house and construction of a single dwelling having 3 floors and a set-back. Granted, validated 13 November 2024, 3 floors plus a receded floor, 39 m away - [**PA/07677/25** Rabat](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07677-25/rabat-change-use-from-garage-to-garage-class-5a): To change use from Garage to Garage/Class 5A Car Valeting Unit. Refused, validated 26 November 2025, 47 m away - [**PA/02527/25** Rabat](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02527-25/rabat-sanctioning-of-subdivision-of-garages-from-that): Sanctioning of subdivision of garages from that approved in PA/02076/04. Granted, validated 26 May 2025, 48 m away - [**PA/01080/22** Rabat](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01080-22/rabat-internal-and-external-alterations-to-existing-property): Internal and external alterations to existing property including subdivision into two dwellings and erection of stairwell and washroom at roof level. Status being checked, 54 m away - [**PA/04575/23** Rabat](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04575-23/rabat-correction-of-the-site-from-pb5272-87-and): Correction of the site from PB5272/87 and to sanction garage from that approved in PB5272/87. Granted, validated 2 August 2023, 56 m away - [**PA/03070/22** Rabat](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03070-22/rabat-sanction-construction-of-balcony-to-pre-1968-house): To sanction construction of balcony to pre-1968 house and to sanction the relocation of the services in the back terrace of the first floor level. Status being checked, 58 m away - [**PA/06710/25** Rabat](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06710-25/rabat-sanction-changes-from-approved-pa-06147-08-consisting-of): To sanction changes from approved PA/06147/08 consisting of minor change in dimension and material of balcony and discrepancy in internal dimensions. Granted, validated 6 November 2025, 66 m away - [**PA/01106/23** Rabat](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01106-23/rabat-changes-from-approved-pa3223-21): Proposed changes from approved PA3223/21. Changes consist of the removal of a partition in kitchen, and shifting of parapet wall at roof level, correction of… Granted, validated 20 March 2023, 76 m away - [**PA/03223/21** Rabat](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03223-21/rabat-demolish-existing-washrooms-and-construct-a-receded): To demolish existing washrooms and construct a receded dwelling Status being checked, 76 m away - [**PA/06957/24** Rabat](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06957-24/rabat-sanction-as-built): To sanction as built, existing dwelling at the first-floor level and a domestic store at roof level. The block of apartments was constructed in 1970s. Granted, validated 16 October 2024, 78 m away - [**PA/02373/22** Rabat](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02373-22/rabat-sanction-as-built-ground-floor-garage-against-that): To sanction as-built ground floor garage against that approved in PA01472/92. Status being checked, 1 floor, 79 m away - [**PA/06560/26** Rabat](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06560-26/rabat-demolition-of-existing-second-floor-washroom-and): Proposed demolition of existing second floor washroom and proposed construction of 2 bedroom apartment and second floor. Pending, validated 23 September 2026, 2 floors, 84 m away ## More by Charles Azzopardi - [**PA/07767/26** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07767-26/birkirkara-internal-and-external-changes-to-approved-permit): Proposed internal and external changes to approved permit PA/728/24, consisting of the revision of the site extents to reflect the measured survey and the… Pending - [**PA/07679/26** St Julians](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07679-26/st-julians-replacement-of-a-gold-aluminium-closed-balcony): The replacement of a gold aluminium closed balcony to a glass railing, matching the majority of the other facade treatment within the same block. Application… Pending - [**PA/07666/26** Gzira](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07666-26/gzira-proposal-involves-the-demolition-of-the-approved): The proposal involves the demolition of the approved [PA/2680/07] maisonette and construct a block of five apartments, comprising three 2- bedroom units at… Pending, 5 floors plus a receded floor - [**PA/07499/26** Gzira](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07499-26/gzira-propose-minor-alterations-to-facade-of-approved): To propose minor alterations to facade of approved elevation PA/8348/24, including changes in materials. Pending, validated 28 October 2026 - [**PA/07263/26** Tarxien](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07263-26/tarxien-extend-room-at-second-floor-to-facade): To extend room at second floor to facade. Pending - [**PA/07205/26** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07205-26/birkirkara-installation-of-a-new-toilet-facility): Installation of a new toilet facility, installation of a toilet door and repainting of the main entrance garage door. Pending [All applications by Charles Azzopardi](https://propertylist.mt/perit/charles-azzopardi) ## More from Kenneth Vella - [**PA/05408/24** Sliema](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05408-24/sliema-internal-alterations-to-change-two-bedroom-apartment): Internal alterations to change two bedroom apartment to four bedroom apartment. Granted, validated 22 October 2024 - [**PA/05183/23** Mosta](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05183-23/mosta-sanction-the-joining-of-two-shops-into): To sanction the joining of two shops into one (Class 4B) at ground floor level. The change of use from Class 4A office to an apartment at second floor level.… Granted, validated 6 September 2023 - [**PA/04659/23** Sliema](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04659-23/sliema-demolition-of-existing-apartment-block): Demolition of existing apartment block; and proposed construction of garages (two in number) and Class 4B shop, and overlying apartments (seven in number). Granted, validated 2 August 2023 - [**PA/03422/21** Mellieha](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03422-21/mellieha-sanction-the-construction-of-third-floor-terraces): To sanction the construction of third floor terraces in alignment with the official building alignment and in line with balcony projections approved in PA… Status being checked - [**PA/00094/20** Mgarr](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00094-20/mgarr-sanctioning-of-front-extension-of-washroom-at): Sanctioning of front extension of washroom at roof level and solar panels and canopy at roof level. Status being checked [All planning applications in Rabat](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/rabat)