--- title: "PA/07440/25: change of use from Class 4B to in Rabat (Gozo) | PropertyList" url: https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07440-25/rabat-gozo-change-of-use-from-class-4b-to source: PropertyList (propertylist.mt), from the Malta Planning Authority's public register retrieved: 2026-11-02 --- > Granted planning application in Rabat (Gozo): Proposed change of use from Class 4B to Class 4C Perit Ramona Cassar. Validated 19 November 2025. Planning applications › Rabat (Gozo) › PA0744025 # PA/07440/25: change of use from Class 4B to in Rabat (Gozo) Ta' Karmena, Pjazza San Gorg, Rabat (Gozo) Proposed change of use from Class 4B to Class 4C - **Status:** Granted (This application has been approved by Planning Board / Commission.) - **Location:** Ta' Karmena, Pjazza San Gorg, Rabat (Gozo) - **Locality:** [Rabat (Gozo)](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/rabat-gozo) - **Applicant:** [Joseph Galea](https://propertylist.mt/applicant/joseph-galea) - **Perit:** [Perit Ramona Cassar](https://propertylist.mt/perit/ramona-cassar) - **Application type:** Full development permission - **Zone:** Within Development Zone - **Type of works:** Change of Use - **Received:** 25 August 2025 - **Validated:** 19 November 2025 - **Published:** 19 November 2025 - **Comments close:** 19 December 2025 - **Recommendation:** Refuse Permission - **Decision:** Grant Permission - **Decision date:** 26 May 2026 - **Permit expires:** 10 June 2031 [Case details on the Planning Authority website](https://www.pa.org.mt/pacasedetails?CaseType=PA/07440/25) [Plans, case officer report and decision on eapps](https://eapps.pa.org.mt/Case/CaseDetails?caseType=PA&casenumber=07440&caseYear=25) ## Planning activity around Ta' Karmena, Pjazza San Gorg, Rabat (Gozo) 249 other applications within 300 m: 146 granted, 4 refused, 33 pending. 97% of decided applications nearby were granted. Tallest granted nearby: 5 floors (PA/03387/25). On Pjazza San Gorg: 9 other applications, 4 granted and 1 refused. Periti active on this street: [Vella + Grech Periti](https://propertylist.mt/perit/vella-grech-periti). Approval estimate for change of use applications like this here: about 95% (likely range 65–100%, low reliability, from 17 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/00284/25** Rabat (Gozo)](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00284-25/rabat-gozo-a-master-plan-defining-the-extent-and): A Master Plan defining the extent and design guidelines for outdoor catering areas at Pjazza San Gorg, Rabat (Gozo). Pending, validated 5 February 2025, 8 m away - [**PA/01551/21** Rabat (Gozo)](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01551-21/rabat-gozo-sanction-differences-from-previous-permission-mainly-in): To sanction differences from previous permission mainly in site configuration and to change use to Class 3A tourist accommodation including internal… Status being checked, 19 m away - [**PA/03266/22** Rabat (Gozo)](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03266-22/rabat-gozo-sanction-removal-of-sub-base-up-to-street): To sanction removal of sub-base up to street level in a Class 4D establishment and minor internal and external alterations. Status being checked, 21 m away - [**PA/01844/25** Rabat (Gozo)](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01844-25/rabat-gozo-sanction-the-change-of-use-from-class): To sanction the change of use from Class 4B shop to Class 4D to be annexed to existing Class 4D restaurant; and the sanctioning of alterations as built and… Refused, validated 18 March 2025, 22 m away - [**PA/04096/23** Rabat (Gozo)](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04096-23/rabat-gozo-propose-a-change-of-use-from-class): To propose a change of use from Class 4B to Class 4D including an extension of the original footprint of Class 4B and fix a sign. Granted, validated 5 July 2023, 22 m away - [**PA/03387/25** Rabat (Gozo)](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03387-25/rabat-gozo-change-the-use-of-a-dwelling-and): To change the use of a dwelling and Class 4B shop into Class 3A guesthouse with ancillary breakfast/dining area, to carry out internal alterations, to lower… Granted, validated 4 June 2025, 5 floors, 23 m away - [**PA/04105/25** Rabat (Gozo)](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04105-25/rabat-gozo-sanction-a-c-outdoor-unit): To sanction a/c outdoor unit. Granted, validated 6 August 2025, 25 m away - [**PA/01982/24** Rabat (Gozo)](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01982-24/rabat-gozo-sanction-shop-sign): To sanction shop sign. Proposed casing for a.c unit. Withdrawn, validated 3 April 2024, 27 m away - [**PA/00597/24** Rabat (Gozo)](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00597-24/rabat-gozo-tables-and-chairs-as-per-approved-master): Proposed tables and chairs as per approved master plan (PA/08189/05) in front of approved (PA/04319/22) Class 4D outlet. Granted, validated 7 February 2024, 28 m away - [**PA/02465/24** Rabat (Gozo)](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02465-24/rabat-gozo-change-of-use-from-class-4b-shop): Change of use from Class 4B shop to child play area, Class 3C, as an ancillary to the existing shopping complex. Granted, validated 30 April 2024, 32 m away - [**PA/01219/20** Rabat (Gozo)](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01219-20/rabat-gozo-change-of-use-from-class-4b-shop): Proposed change of use from Class 4B shop to Class 4D bar and restaurant and to add a toilet and an ante-room Status being checked, 34 m away - [**PA/04108/26** Rabat (Gozo)](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04108-26/rabat-gozo-revert-back-change-of-use-from-class): To revert back change of use from Class 4A approved in DN1136/22 to Class 4B shop. Granted, validated 20 July 2026, 35 m away - [**PA/03225/25** Rabat (Gozo)](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03225-25/rabat-gozo-change-of-use-class-from-part-of): Change of use Class from part of Class 4B (retail) to Class 4A (office), and to sanction the subdivision of premises and configuration from PB3831/83/1887/81. Granted, validated 21 May 2025, 36 m away - [**PA/05810/25** Rabat (Gozo)](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05810-25/rabat-gozo-sanction-alterations-to-restaurant): To sanction alterations to restaurant (Class 4D) approved in PA/04319/22. Alterations include changes to layout, facade, installation of sign, levels and to… Granted, validated 10 September 2025, 37 m away - [**PA/00121/20** Rabat (Gozo)](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00121-20/rabat-gozo-change-use-from-class-4b): To change use from Class 4B (Fish Monger Shop) to Take Away, to carry out minor external alterations and to fix a shop sign on façade Status being checked, 38 m away ## More by Ramona Cassar - [**PA/07756/26** Xewkija](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07756-26/xewkija-extend-a-house-approved-by-pa-03538-20-by): To extend a house approved by PA/03538/20 by extending sideways and backwards at first floor level and construct a structure at second floor. Also minor… Pending, 2 floors - [**PA/07471/26** Xaghra](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07471-26/xaghra-restore-the-ceiling-slab-of-an-internal): To restore the ceiling slab of an internal room. Pending, validated 28 October 2026 - [**PA/07448/26** Fontana](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07448-26/fontana-sanction-soil-deposit-to-restore-original-level): To sanction soil deposit to restore original level in an agricultural land. Also to sanction retaining wall to avoid soil erosion and proposed rubble wall… Pending, validated 28 October 2026 - [**PA/07352/26** Rabat (Gozo)](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07352-26/rabat-gozo-construction-of-a-room-and-jacuzzi-at): Proposed construction of a room and jacuzzi at second floor level. Also proposed dismantling of internal balcony floor to allow more light into the basement… Pending, validated 28 October 2026 - [**PA/07322/26** Rabat (Gozo)](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07322-26/rabat-gozo-replace-front-timber-door-and-restore-facade): To replace front timber door and restore facade wall. Pending, validated 21 October 2026 - [**PA/07207/26** Munxar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07207-26/munxar-excavate-and-construct-a-garage-underlying-an): To excavate and construct a garage underlying an existing maisonette. Pending, validated 21 October 2026 [All applications by Ramona Cassar](https://propertylist.mt/perit/ramona-cassar) ## More from Joseph Galea - [**PA/07032/26** Ghaxaq](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07032-26/ghaxaq-sanction-the-reconstruction): To sanction the reconstruction, extension and change of use of a dilapidated structure to a residential structure, including a pool. Construction of 2… Pending, validated 14 October 2026 - [**PA/06881/26** Luqa](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06881-26/luqa-sanction-variations-from-the-approved-drawings-to): To sanction variations from the approved drawings to the as-built condition and to propose internal and external facade alterations Pending - [**PA/06494/26** San Gwann](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06494-26/san-gwann-extensions-at-roof-level-and-to-sanction): Proposed extensions at roof level and to sanction minor changes to facade. Pending - [**PA/00802/26** San Lawrenz](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00802-26/san-lawrenz-sanction-differences-from-previous-approved-permit-pa1740): To sanction differences from previous approved permit PA1740/10, mainly consisting of correction of site configuration following digital survey. Granted, validated 11 February 2026 - [**PA/00380/26** Ghajnsielem](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00380-26/ghajnsielem-demolish-the-existing-dilapidated-building-and-construct): To demolish the existing dilapidated building and construct a new dwelling with a swimming pool, and to excavate for the construction of a reservoir. Granted, validated 28 January 2026 - [**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 [All planning applications in Rabat (Gozo)](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/rabat-gozo)