--- title: "PA/07677/25: change use from Garage to Garage/Class 5A in Rabat | PropertyList" url: https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07677-25/rabat-change-use-from-garage-to-garage-class-5a source: PropertyList (propertylist.mt), from the Malta Planning Authority's public register retrieved: 2026-11-02 --- > Refused planning application in Rabat: To change use from Garage to Garage/Class 5A Car Valeting Unit. Perit Charlo Briguglio. Validated 26 November 2025. Planning applications › Rabat › PA0767725 # PA/07677/25: change use from Garage to Garage/Class 5A in Rabat Garage nr 2, Ta Ghammar Garage Complex, Triq l-Ghobbejra c/w, Triq Hal-Bajjada, Rabat To change use from Garage to Garage/Class 5A Car Valeting Unit. - **Status:** Refused (Planning Authority decision reviewed by Appeals Board / EPRT) - **Location:** Garage nr 2, Ta Ghammar Garage Complex, Triq l-Ghobbejra c/w, Triq Hal-Bajjada, Rabat - **Locality:** [Rabat](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/rabat) - **Applicant:** Vince Darmanin - **Perit:** [Perit Charlo Briguglio](https://propertylist.mt/perit/charlo-briguglio) - **Application type:** Full development permission - **Zone:** Within Development Zone - **Type of works:** Other - **Received:** 30 October 2025 - **Validated:** 26 November 2025 - **Published:** 26 November 2025 - **Comments close:** 5 January 2026 - **Recommendation:** Refuse Permission - **Decision:** Refuse Permission - **Decision date:** 23 March 2026 [Case details on the Planning Authority website](https://www.pa.org.mt/pacasedetails?CaseType=PA/07677/25) [Plans, case officer report and decision on eapps](https://eapps.pa.org.mt/Case/CaseDetails?caseType=PA&casenumber=07677&caseYear=25) ## Planning activity around Garage nr 2, Ta Ghammar Garage Complex, Triq l-Ghobbejra c/w, Triq Hal-Bajjada, Rabat 87 other applications within 300 m: 54 granted, 4 refused, 10 pending. 93% of decided applications nearby were granted. Tallest granted nearby: 5 floors (PA/01004/24). On Triq l-Ghobbejra: 4 other applications, 3 granted and 0 refused; granted buildings are typically 2 floors, the tallest 2. Approval estimate for other applications like this here: about 93% (likely range 63–100%, low reliability, from 4 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/00882/20** Rabat](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00882-20/rabat-demolition-of-existing-structure-and-construction-of): Demolition of existing structure and construction of a basement garage, a ground floor maisonette, three overlying apartments and one receded penthouse. Status being checked, 4 floors plus a receded floor, 13 m away - [**PA/01638/23** Rabat](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01638-23/rabat-sanction-the-additional-partitions-to-create-a): To sanction the additional partitions to create a wc (mechanically ventilated) and a shaft and surveying discrepancies. Granted, validated 8 May 2023, 14 m away - [**PA/00017/26** Rabat](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00017-26/rabat-internal-and-external-alteration-to-pre-1967-property): Proposed internal and external alteration to pre-1967 property including shifting of walls and windows at first floor level. Replacement of washroom concrete… Granted, validated 14 January 2026, 2 floors, 21 m away - [**PA/03689/26** Rabat](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03689-26/rabat-change-of-use-from-class-6-shop): Change of use from Class 6 shop (1994 Use Class Order) to Class 4B Barber Shop. Proposal includes minor internal alterations and changes to facade, which… Granted, validated 10 June 2026, 27 m away - [**PA/07092/26** Rabat](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07092-26/rabat-amalgamation-of-two-class-4b-convenience-outlets): Amalgamation of two Class 4B convenience outlets into a single retail outlet, including minor internal alterations and the replacement of the existing signage. Pending, 33 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, 34 m away - [**PA/07777/25** Rabat](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07777-25/rabat-sanction-an-existing-water-reservoir): To sanction an existing water reservoir, internal and external alterations as built, including changes from those approved in PA/02001/04. Proposed… Granted, validated 12 February 2026, 41 m away - [**PA/01004/24** Rabat](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01004-24/rabat-demolition-of-existing-ground-floor-tenement-and): Demolition of existing ground floor tenement and construction of ground floor Class 4A vet clinic, and two duplex units at first to fourth floor. A lift is… Granted, validated 21 February 2024, 5 floors, 44 m away - [**PA/05018/25** Rabat](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05018-25/rabat-alterations-to-duplex-apartments-approved-in-pa1004-24): Alterations to duplex apartments approved in PA1004/24 to form four individual units in lieu of duplex units. Refused, validated 30 July 2025, 46 m away - [**PA/00428/26** Rabat](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00428-26/rabat-sanction-alterations-as-built-from-pb2963-82): To sanction alterations as built from PB2963/82. Granted, validated 26 February 2026, 55 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, 56 m away - [**PA/03163/26** Rabat](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03163-26/rabat-sanction-the-existing-apartment-and-washroom-as): To sanction the existing apartment and washroom as built (no permit applications have been traced), and proposed alterations and additions to the backyard to… Suspended, validated 20 May 2026, 58 m away - [**PA/06801/25** Rabat](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06801-25/rabat-change-of-use-of-two-clinics-from): Proposed change of use of two clinics from Class 4A to Class 2A clinic. Granted, validated 22 October 2025, 67 m away - [**PA/00483/22** Rabat](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00483-22/rabat-internal-alterations-to-accommodate-change-of-use): Proposed internal alterations to accommodate change of use from residence to clinic - Class 4A and accompanying Class 4B shop. Status being checked, 68 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, 69 m away ## More by Charlo Briguglio - [**PA/07649/26** Fgura](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07649-26/fgura-demolish-existing-garage-and-maisonette-and-construct): To demolish existing garage and maisonette and construct garage, stairwell with lift, 1st and 2nd floor apartments and 3rd floor duplex apartment. Pending, 4 floors - [**PA/07641/26** Santa Venera](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07641-26/santa-venera-construct-extension-at-3rd-floor-to-existing): To construct extension at 3rd floor to existing dwelling covered with RG/01194/21. Pending, 4 floors - [**PA/07314/26** Marsaskala](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07314-26/marsaskala-correction-of-site-plan-and-drawings-from): Correction of site plan and drawings from that approved in PA/04044/16. Pending, validated 28 October 2026 - [**PA/07294/26** Hamrun](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07294-26/hamrun-sanction-existing-pre-1968-town-house): To sanction existing pre-1968 town house, as shown in conventional colours. Pending - [**PA/05493/26** Birzebbuga](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05493-26/birzebbuga-change-use-from-class-4b-to-class): To change use from Class 4B to Class 4A, install sign and sanction alterations as shown in conventional colours. Granted, validated 19 August 2026 - [**PA/05281/26** Gzira](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05281-26/gzira-update-use-of-rooms-to-an-existing): To update use of rooms to an existing pre-1968 dwelling and installation of solar panels at services level. Granted, validated 3 September 2026 [All applications by Charlo Briguglio](https://propertylist.mt/perit/charlo-briguglio) [All planning applications in Rabat](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/rabat)