--- title: "PA/06819/25: Change of use of existing shop to in Rabat | PropertyList" url: https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06819-25/rabat-change-of-use-of-existing-shop-to source: PropertyList (propertylist.mt), from the Malta Planning Authority's public register retrieved: 2026-11-03 --- > Granted planning application in Rabat: Change of use of existing shop to Class 4D outlet. Proposal includes replacing existing ceiling at basement level… Planning applications › Rabat › PA0681925 # PA/06819/25: Change of use of existing shop to in Rabat 31B, Triq San Kataldu, Rabat Change of use of existing shop to Class 4D outlet. Proposal includes replacing existing ceiling at basement level with cast-in-situ concrete ceiling due to damages, part-interconnection with adjacent property, introduction of chimney flue, minor internal alterations and changes to the facade with the installation of a sign. - **Status:** Granted (This application has been approved by Planning Board / Commission.) - **Location:** 31B, Triq San Kataldu, Rabat - **Locality:** [Rabat](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/rabat) - **Applicant:** [Joseph Bugelli](https://propertylist.mt/applicant/joseph-bugelli) - **Perit:** [X,Y,Z Architecture & Design](https://propertylist.mt/perit/x-y-z-architecture-and-design) - **Application type:** Full development permission - **Zone:** Within Development Zone - **Type of works:** Change of Use - **Received:** 27 August 2025 - **Validated:** 22 October 2025 - **Published:** 22 October 2025 - **Comments close:** 21 November 2025 - **Recommendation:** Grant Permission - **Decision:** Grant Permission - **Decision date:** 22 April 2026 - **Permit expires:** 6 May 2031 [Case details on the Planning Authority website](https://www.pa.org.mt/pacasedetails?CaseType=PA/06819/25) [Plans, case officer report and decision on eapps](https://eapps.pa.org.mt/Case/CaseDetails?caseType=PA&casenumber=06819&caseYear=25) ## Planning activity around 31B, Triq San Kataldu, Rabat 224 other applications within 300 m: 149 granted, 5 refused, 25 pending. 97% of decided applications nearby were granted. Tallest granted nearby: 4 floors (PA/02063/25). On Triq San Kataldu: 10 other applications, 6 granted and 0 refused; granted buildings are typically 3 floors, the tallest 3. Periti active on this street: [Roderick Camilleri](https://propertylist.mt/perit/roderick-camilleri). Approval estimate for change of use applications like this here: about 94% (likely range 64–100%, low reliability, from 19 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/03480/24** Rabat](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03480-24/rabat-tables-and-chairs-in-front-of-premises): Proposed tables and chairs in front of premises approved in PA862/15. Granted, validated 19 June 2024, 9 m away - [**PA/00612/26** Rabat](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00612-26/rabat-change-of-use-from-class-4b-shop): Proposed change of use from Class 4B shop to Class 4D restaurant incluidng change from store to kitchen placing of tables and chairs inside. Granted, validated 4 February 2026, 15 m away - [**PA/01063/21** Rabat](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01063-21/rabat-change-of-use-from-snack-bar-to): Change of use from snack bar to Class 4D bar and restaurant. To sanction as built from approved PA/04756/04 such as internal alterations, changes to façade,… Status being checked, 18 m away - [**PA/00976/26** Rabat](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00976-26/rabat-change-the-use-of-a-class-4b): To change the use of a Class 4B shop into a Class 4D shop, to remove the existing sign and retractable awning, to fix new retractable awnings and Sign, to… Granted, validated 18 February 2026, 22 m away - [**PA/02974/23** Rabat](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02974-23/rabat-extension-to-existing-class-4d-outlet): Proposed extension to existing Class 4D outlet, minor internal and external alterations and proposed outdoor catering area. Granted, validated 24 May 2023, 28 m away - [**PA/06141/23** Rabat](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06141-23/rabat-minor-changes-to-existing-dwelling-and-construction): Proposed minor changes to existing dwelling and construction of additional second floor. Granted, validated 18 October 2023, 3 floors, 33 m away - [**PA/03103/24** Rabat](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03103-24/rabat-change-of-use-from-class-4b): Change of use from Class 4B (retail) to Class 4D (restaurant) ,minor internal alterations and proposal of signage on front facade. Granted, validated 29 May 2024, 41 m away - [**PA/02525/26** Rabat](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02525-26/rabat-change-of-use-from-office-class-4a): Change of use from office Class 4A to residential Class 1, and sanctioning of roof structure and skylight. Pending, validated 22 April 2026, 42 m away - [**PA/07484/24** Rabat](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07484-24/rabat-redesign-of-existing-roof-area): Redesign of existing roof area, including installation of jacuzzi. Granted, validated 3 February 2025, 47 m away - [**PA/04542/24** Rabat](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04542-24/rabat-extension-to-existing-dwelling-covered-by-pa4564-07): Extension to existing dwelling covered by PA4564/07. Granted, validated 17 July 2024, 49 m away - [**PA/01469/22** Rabat](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01469-22/rabat-sanctioning-of-domestic-stores-at-roof-level): Sanctioning of domestic stores at roof level, constructed using a de-mountable material (aluminium). Proposed planter and jacuzzi at roof level. Status being checked, 50 m away - [**PA/05627/26** Rabat](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05627-26/rabat-sanction-differences-of-an-approved-dwelling-as): To sanction differences of an approved dwelling as per PA10229/17 after new survey. Granted, validated 7 October 2026, 52 m away - [**PA/07339/25** Rabat](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07339-25/rabat-addition-of-rooms-to-existing-approved-office): Addition of rooms to existing approved office and residence in PA/06592/18 and minor changes to facade. Granted, validated 12 November 2025, 53 m away - [**PA/05052/24** Rabat](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05052-24/rabat-sanctioning-of-the-change-of-use-of): Proposed sanctioning of the change of use of Class 4B retail to Class 4C cafeteria. Proposal includes outdoor tables and chairs. Granted, validated 31 July 2024, 56 m away - [**PA/06278/25** Rabat](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06278-25/rabat-alterations-to-an-existing-pre-1967-property): 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… Granted, validated 1 October 2025, 58 m away ## More by X,Y,Z Architecture & Design - [**PA/07629/26** Tarxien](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07629-26/tarxien-change-of-use-to-approved-private-garage): Change of use to approved private garage (PA/84/26) to public service garage. Pending - [**PA/07470/26** Gzira](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07470-26/gzira-change-of-use-of-pre-1968-garage-to): Change of use of pre-1968 garage to Class 4B outlet. Proposal includes also blocking of aperture, change of front door, formation of wc, installation of… Pending, validated 28 October 2026 - [**PA/07161/26** Zebbug](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07161-26/zebbug-renewal-of-permit-pa-02251-16): Renewal of permit PA/02251/16; Restoration of facades as per attached restoration method statement. Pending, validated 14 October 2026 - [**PA/07130/26** Dingli](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07130-26/dingli-change-of-use-of-ground-floor-shop): Change of use of ground floor shop from Class 4B to Class 4C. Alterations to include the introduction of food preparation area, and sanctioning of alterations… Pending, validated 14 October 2026 - [**PA/07107/26** Zurrieq](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07107-26/zurrieq-demolition-of-existing-back-of-dwelling-whilst): Demolition of existing back of dwelling whilst retaining existing street facade and front room, to make way for new construction of dwelling of three-bedrooms… Pending, validated 14 October 2026 - [**PA/07096/26** Naxxar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07096-26/naxxar-sanctioning-of-the-change-of-use-of): Proposed sanctioning of the change of use of site to open storage for the parking of refuse collection vehicles. Sanctioning includes the existing boundary… Pending, validated 14 October 2026 [All applications by X,Y,Z Architecture & Design](https://propertylist.mt/perit/x-y-z-architecture-and-design) ## More from Joseph Bugelli - [**PA/04890/24** Rabat](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04890-24/rabat-changes-from-approved-pa-1077-20-which-include-extension): Proposed changes from approved PA/1077/20 which include extension of the garage at ground floor by removing backyard, extension of second floor and… Pending, validated 4 October 2024, 4 floors plus a receded floor - [**PA/01077/20** Rabat](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01077-20/rabat-renew-pa-374-15): To renew PA 374/15 (demolition of existing building and construction of a ground floor garage with overlying residential unit). Status being checked, 2 floors [All planning applications in Rabat](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/rabat)