--- title: "PA/07642/25: Change of use from garage to Class in Rabat | PropertyList" url: https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07642-25/rabat-change-of-use-from-garage-to-class 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 garage to Class 4C cafeteria, including the introduction of a sign. Perit X,Y,Z Architecture &… Planning applications › Rabat › PA0764225 # PA/07642/25: Change of use from garage to Class in Rabat 6, Triq Gheriexem, Rabat Change of use from garage to Class 4C cafeteria, including the introduction of a sign. - **Status:** Granted (This application has been approved by Planning Board / Commission.) - **Location:** 6, Triq Gheriexem, Rabat - **Locality:** [Rabat](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/rabat) - **Applicant:** [Joseph Zarb](https://propertylist.mt/applicant/joseph-zarb) - **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:** 1 October 2025 - **Validated:** 26 November 2025 - **Published:** 26 November 2025 - **Comments close:** 5 January 2026 - **Recommendation:** Refuse Permission - **Decision:** Grant Permission - **Decision date:** 30 April 2026 - **Permit expires:** 27 May 2031 [Case details on the Planning Authority website](https://www.pa.org.mt/pacasedetails?CaseType=PA/07642/25) [Plans, case officer report and decision on eapps](https://eapps.pa.org.mt/Case/CaseDetails?caseType=PA&casenumber=07642&caseYear=25) ## Planning activity around 6, Triq Gheriexem, Rabat 159 other applications within 300 m: 106 granted, 2 refused, 20 pending. 98% of decided applications nearby were granted. Tallest granted nearby: 5 floors (PA/02412/24). On Triq Gheriexem: 7 other applications, 4 granted and 0 refused. Periti active on this street: [Roderick Camilleri](https://propertylist.mt/perit/roderick-camilleri). Approval estimate for change of use applications like this here: about 91% (likely range 61–100%, low reliability, from 10 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/03013/25** Rabat](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03013-25/rabat-replacement-of-existing-slabs): Replacement of existing slabs, roofing over of external staircase, formation of aperture on facade and sanctioning of roof structure. Granted, validated 14 May 2025, 14 m away - [**PA/00006/23** Rabat](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00006-23/rabat-rehabilitate-old-dwelling-including-sanctioning-of-reversible): To rehabilitate old dwelling including sanctioning of reversible slab, internal alterations, removal of dangerous structures, lowering of existing roof,… Granted, validated 25 January 2023, 25 m away - [**PA/01902/22** Rabat](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01902-22/rabat-alterations-and-additions-to-residence): Proposed alterations and additions to residence. Alterations include, shifting of internal wall and external alterations to facade. Status being checked, 27 m away - [**PA/05140/25** Rabat](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05140-25/rabat-carry-out-minor-internal-alterations-to-existing): To carry out minor internal alterations to existing dwelling, including construction of room at receded level. Granted, validated 6 August 2025, 29 m away - [**PA/03468/25** Rabat](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03468-25/rabat-sanctioning-change-of-use-from-garage-to): Sanctioning change of use from garage to Class 5A Car Valeting and Detailing Outlet, including sanctioning of internal variations including WC and raft, and… Granted, validated 4 June 2025, 31 m away - [**PA/07070/25** Rabat](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07070-25/rabat-restoration-of-two-polychromatic-windows-at-ground): Proposed restoration of two polychromatic windows at ground floor and replacement of single glazed timber apertures with double glazed timber apertures. Granted, validated 29 October 2025, 1 floor, 38 m away - [**PA/01982/22** Rabat](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01982-22/rabat-change-of-use-from-garage-to-class): Change of use from Garage to Class 4B Green Grocer, and fixing of sign, including internal alterations. Status being checked, 41 m away - [**PA/06670/26** Rabat](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06670-26/rabat-carry-out-extension-at-second-floor): To carry out extension at second floor. Pending, 44 m away - [**PA/03270/26** Rabat](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03270-26/rabat-construct-garage-on-vacant-land): To construct garage on vacant land, including dismantling of access stairs, dismantling of existing facade and clearing of site from backfill material. Pending, validated 24 June 2026, 1 floor, 45 m away - [**PA/01133/23** Rabat](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01133-23/rabat-carry-out-alteration-to-newly-acquired-rear-adjacent): To carry out alteration to newly acquired rear-adjacent garden, introduction of shallow pool, minor alterations to existing garden walls and to introduce… Granted, validated 1 March 2023, 45 m away - [**PA/01156/24** Rabat](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01156-24/rabat-change-of-part-of-the-approved-permit): Change of part of the approved permit PA1679/22 from a dwelling to a block of residences comprising of a maisonette, a garage, four apartments and one… Granted, validated 28 February 2024, 66 m away - [**PA/01679/22** Rabat](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01679-22/rabat-alterations-at-all-levels-to-create-an): Alterations at all levels to create an additional separate dwelling and new pool with a different layout from that approved in permission PA00492/18. Status being checked, 73 m away - [**PA/07549/24** Rabat](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07549-24/rabat-modifications-to-approved-permit-pa-01679-22): Modifications to approved permit PA/01679/22. Changes include alterations to internal layout plans at upper ground and first floor levels, alterations to… Granted, validated 6 November 2024, 77 m away - [**PA/03314/26** Rabat](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03314-26/rabat-propose-construction-of-receded-floor-and-create): To propose construction of receded floor and create a duplex apartment. Pending, validated 20 May 2026, 80 m away - [**PA/02201/24** Rabat](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02201-24/rabat-proposal-demolition-of-existing-structures-and-construction): Proposal demolition of existing structures and construction of a residential dwelling. Granted, validated 17 April 2024, 85 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 Zarb - [**PA/05409/26** Zebbug](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05409-26/zebbug-relocation-of-gate): Proposed relocation of gate, green house, and underlying reservoir. Pending, validated 19 August 2026 - [**PA/05505/24** San Pawl il-Bahar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05505-24/san-pawl-il-bahar-change-of-use-from-greengrocer-approved-in): Change of use from greengrocer approved in PA7432/03 to Class 4B outlet as per LN74 of 2014. Granted, validated 28 August 2024 - [**PA/03557/24** Mosta](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03557-24/mosta-sanctioning-of-garage-as-built): Sanctioning of garage as built, change of use from approved private garage in PB/04407/86 to Class 5B industrial garage and installation of signage. Granted, validated 19 June 2024 - [**PA/00921/24** Hamrun](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00921-24/hamrun-facade-alteration-increase-in-depth-to): Proposed facade alteration - increase in depth to existing balcony. Refused, validated 24 April 2024 - [**PA/04311/23** San Pawl il-Bahar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04311-23/san-pawl-il-bahar-splitting-and-extension-of-existing-duplex-penthouse): Splitting and extension of existing duplex penthouse into 2 units and correction of site levels after survey. Granted, validated 19 July 2023 - [**PA/01660/23** San Pawl il-Bahar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01660-23/san-pawl-il-bahar-change-of-use-from-greengrocer-approved-in): Change of use from greengrocer approved in PA7432/03 to Class 4C outlet. Withdrawn, validated 22 March 2023 [All planning applications in Rabat](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/rabat)