--- title: "PA/07011/25: sanction the change of use from a in Rabat | PropertyList" url: https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07011-25/rabat-sanction-the-change-of-use-from-a source: PropertyList (propertylist.mt), from the Malta Planning Authority's public register retrieved: 2026-11-02 --- > Refused planning application in Rabat: To sanction the change of use from a Class 4B shop into a Class 5A car valeting and detailing outlet and the fixing… Planning applications › Rabat › PA0701125 # PA/07011/25: sanction the change of use from a in Rabat Chris Auto Detailing, Triq Sant' Aristarku, Rabat To sanction the change of use from a Class 4B shop into a Class 5A car valeting and detailing outlet and the fixing of an up and over entrance door and outdoor a/c unit. The proposal involves also to carry out minor internal alterations and to fix a sign - **Status:** Refused (This application has been refused by Planning Board / Commission and a refusal notification has been sent.) - **Location:** Chris Auto Detailing, Triq Sant' Aristarku, Rabat - **Locality:** [Rabat](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/rabat) - **Applicant:** [Joseph Gatt](https://propertylist.mt/applicant/joseph-gatt) - **Perit:** [Perit Roderick Camilleri](https://propertylist.mt/perit/roderick-camilleri) - **Application type:** Full development permission - **Zone:** Within Development Zone - **Type of works:** Sanctioning - **Received:** 1 October 2025 - **Validated:** 29 October 2025 - **Decision:** Refuse Permission - **Decision date:** 9 January 2026 [Case details on the Planning Authority website](https://www.pa.org.mt/pacasedetails?CaseType=PA/07011/25) [Plans, case officer report and decision on eapps](https://eapps.pa.org.mt/Case/CaseDetails?caseType=PA&casenumber=07011&caseYear=25) ## Planning activity around Chris Auto Detailing, Triq Sant' Aristarku, Rabat 4 other applications on the same street: 3 granted, 1 refused, 0 pending. 75% of decided applications nearby were granted. Tallest granted nearby: 4 floors (PA/04492/25). On Triq Sant' Aristarku: 4 other applications, 3 granted and 1 refused; granted buildings are typically 4 floors, the tallest 4. Periti active on this street: [X,Y,Z Architecture & Design](https://propertylist.mt/perit/x-y-z-architecture-and-design). Approval estimate for sanctioning applications like this here: about 85% (likely range 55–100%, 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/04037/26** Rabat](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04037-26/rabat-proposal-includes-alteration-at-roof-level): Proposal includes alteration at roof level, the reconstruction of roof over proposed bedroom at a higher level and the reconstruction and increase in height… Granted, validated 24 July 2026 - [**PA/07010/25** Rabat](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07010-25/rabat-sanctioning-part-of-the-change-of-use): Sanctioning part of the change of use from Class 4B shop to Class 5B workshop for the installation and display for sale of car radio equipment. Shifting of… Refused, validated 29 October 2025 - [**PA/04492/25** Rabat](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04492-25/rabat-demolition-of-existing-terraced-house-and-redevelopment): Proposed demolition of existing terraced house and redevelopment of the site into ground floor apartment with car port, 1 apartment on each level at first,… Granted, validated 9 July 2025, 4 floors plus a receded floor - [**PA/03133/23** Rabat](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03133-23/rabat-sanction-internal-alterations-at-first-floor-level): To sanction internal alterations at first floor level and roof level from PB2617/78. Proposal includes the reconstruction of roof over store and the… Granted, validated 6 September 2023 ## More by Roderick Camilleri - [**PA/07502/26** Rabat](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07502-26/rabat-extension-to-sheep-farm-covered-by-pa-08205-21): Extension to sheep farm covered by PA/08205/21, including the construction of Class 5C as per S.L.552.15 processing area and minor modifications. Pending, validated 28 October 2026 - [**PA/07154/26** Qormi](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07154-26/qormi-renewal-of-pa1418-19-minor-internal-and): Renewal of PA1418/19 - Minor internal and external alteration to dwelling covered by PA4383/18 including excavation and construction of domestic store at… Pending - [**PA/07135/26** Rabat](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07135-26/rabat-sanctioning-of-pre-1978-agricultural-store): Sanctioning of pre-1978 agricultural store. Pending, validated 14 October 2026 - [**PA/06969/26** Dingli](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06969-26/dingli-renewal-of-pa-07720-18-excavation-and-construction): Renewal of PA/07720/18 - Excavation and construction of basement garages. Construction of 2 maisonettes, and 6 apartments including washrooms. Pending, 2 floors - [**PA/06948/26** Qormi](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06948-26/qormi-demolition-of-existing-dwelling): Demolition of existing dwelling, excavation and construction of basement garages, maisonette, 3 apartments and receded apartment. Pending, validated 7 October 2026, 4 floors plus a receded floor - [**PA/06720/26** Paola](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06720-26/paola-alterations-and-extension-to-dwellings-covered-by): Alterations and extension to dwellings covered by PA/03544/21 and PA/05520/21 and restoration of facade. Pending, validated 30 September 2026 [All applications by Roderick Camilleri](https://propertylist.mt/perit/roderick-camilleri) ## More from Joseph Gatt - [**PA/07502/26** Rabat](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07502-26/rabat-extension-to-sheep-farm-covered-by-pa-08205-21): Extension to sheep farm covered by PA/08205/21, including the construction of Class 5C as per S.L.552.15 processing area and minor modifications. Pending, validated 28 October 2026 - [**PA/05451/26** Marsa](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05451-26/marsa-sanctioning-of-3-internal-garages-over-site): Sanctioning of 3 internal garages over site covered by PB/05444/89. Granted, validated 17 September 2026 - [**PA/05224/26** St Julians](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05224-26/st-julians-sanction-existing-car-space): To sanction existing car space. Withdrawn - [**PA/03896/26** Rabat](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03896-26/rabat-change-use-of-stables-approved-in-pa-04353-19): To change use of stables approved in PA/04353/19 to agricultural stores, including external and internal alterations, and correction of site measurements… Suspended, validated 10 June 2026 - [**PA/03238/26** Zabbar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03238-26/zabbar-change-of-use-from-3-private-car): Proposed change of use from 3 private car garages to a 1-bedroom maisonette including internal/external alterations, changes to front garden area and… Granted, validated 20 May 2026 - [**PA/01181/26** Vittoriosa (Birgu)](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01181-26/vittoriosa-birgu-carry-out-internal-alterations-within-a-pre-1967): To carry out internal alterations within a pre-1967 building and to propose the construction of a front balcony at first floor level. Granted, validated 17 March 2026, 2 floors [All planning applications in Rabat](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/rabat)