--- title: "PA/08142/25: change use from ground floor car garage in Rabat | PropertyList" url: https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-08142-25/rabat-change-use-from-ground-floor-car-garage source: PropertyList (propertylist.mt), from the Malta Planning Authority's public register retrieved: 2026-11-02 --- > Granted planning application in Rabat: To change use from ground floor car garage to residential unit. To include change to the facade from garage opening… Planning applications › Rabat › PA0814225 # PA/08142/25: change use from ground floor car garage in Rabat 88, Micallef Garage, Triq Bir ir-Riebu, Rabat To change use from ground floor car garage to residential unit. To include change to the facade from garage opening to two apertures. - **Status:** Granted (This application has been approved by Planning Board / Commission.) - **Location:** 88, Micallef Garage, Triq Bir ir-Riebu, Rabat - **Locality:** [Rabat](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/rabat) - **Applicant:** Dennis Said - **Perit:** [Perit Patrick Refalo](https://propertylist.mt/perit/patrick-refalo) - **Application type:** Full development permission - **Zone:** Within Development Zone - **Type of works:** Minor - **Residential units:** 1 - **Received:** 18 September 2025 - **Validated:** 17 December 2025 - **Published:** 17 December 2025 - **Comments close:** 26 January 2026 - **Recommendation:** Refuse Permission - **Decision:** Grant Permission - **Decision date:** 16 June 2026 - **Permit expires:** 1 July 2031 [Case details on the Planning Authority website](https://www.pa.org.mt/pacasedetails?CaseType=PA/08142/25) [Plans, case officer report and decision on eapps](https://eapps.pa.org.mt/Case/CaseDetails?caseType=PA&casenumber=08142&caseYear=25) ## Planning activity around 88, Micallef Garage, Triq Bir ir-Riebu, Rabat 236 other applications within 300 m: 161 granted, 2 refused, 25 pending. 99% of decided applications nearby were granted. Tallest granted nearby: 5 floors (PA/00561/25). On Triq Bir ir-Riebu: 30 other applications, 20 granted and 0 refused; granted buildings are typically 2 floors, the tallest 4. Periti active on this street: [Mark Frendo](https://propertylist.mt/perit/mark-frendo). Approval estimate for minor applications like this here: about 90% (likely range 60–100%, low reliability, from 5 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/02214/24** Rabat](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02214-24/rabat-internal-alterations-comprising-shifting-of-walls): Proposed internal alterations comprising shifting of walls, blocking of doorways to accommodate new layout. Application also includes, construction of roof… Granted, validated 12 June 2024, 23 m away - [**PA/00943/23** Rabat](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00943-23/rabat-internal-alterations-and-addition-at-second-floor): Internal alterations and addition at second floor. Granted, validated 22 February 2023, 3 floors, 24 m away - [**PA/00545/22** Rabat](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00545-22/rabat-change-of-use-from-office-block): Change of use from office block (16 offices) covered by PA07734/19 to 6 apartments and 1 receded apartment, including internal and external alterations and… Status being checked, 26 m away - [**PA/06565/23** Rabat](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06565-23/rabat-sanction-change-of-use-from-games-room): To sanction change of use from games room and library approved in PA7492/20 into guest rooms (Class 3A). Granted, validated 8 November 2023, 34 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, 38 m away - [**PA/01964/26** Rabat](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01964-26/rabat-sanction-minor-variations-from-pa-01839-95): To sanction minor variations from PA/01839/95, including the removal of wall and replacement with beam, and shifting of walls following recent site survey. Granted, validated 25 May 2026, 44 m away - [**PA/01969/26** Rabat](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01969-26/rabat-sanction-changes-to-pa3777-08-following-a-more): To sanction changes to PA3777/08 following a more accurate survey and variations carried out on site. Proposed change of existing aluminium apertures to timber. Granted, validated 25 March 2026, 48 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, 51 m away - [**PA/00287/26** Rabat](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00287-26/rabat-internal-alterations-and-proposed-extension-at-first): Proposed internal alterations and proposed extension at first floor level. Granted, validated 21 January 2026, 58 m away - [**PA/03404/21** Rabat](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03404-21/rabat-widening-of-door-to-create-a-garage): Proposed widening of door to create a garage and to replace existing apertures to timber Status being checked, 60 m away - [**PA/05077/25** Rabat](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05077-25/rabat-terraced-house-internal-and-external-alterations): Terraced house internal and external alterations. To carry out additions and alterations to the existing ground floor and first floor including demolition and… Granted, validated 6 August 2025, 2 floors, 63 m away - [**PA/03005/26** Rabat](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03005-26/rabat-addition-of-a-guest-room-at-roof): Addition of a guest room at roof level and minor changes to the internal layout from that approved in PA1681/25. Granted, validated 13 May 2026, 66 m away - [**PA/00171/20** Rabat](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00171-20/rabat-demolition-of-existing-residential-building-retaining-facade): Demolition of existing residential building retaining facade on Triq Emanuele Vitale and construction of a retail outlet at ground floor level, and apartments… Status being checked, 4 floors plus a receded floor, 69 m away - [**PA/05980/25** Rabat](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05980-25/rabat-sanction-departures-to-dwelling-from-pa-3741-19-which): To sanction departures to dwelling from PA/3741/19 which includes correction of the site configuration and changes to the internal layout, room uses, site… Granted, validated 17 September 2025, 70 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, 71 m away ## More by Patrick Refalo - [**PA/07704/26** Qormi](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07704-26/qormi-sanction-correction-of-survey-and-minor-internal): To sanction correction of survey and minor internal alterations from PA/01541/17 and PA/06267/19. To proposed changes to the front elevation. Pending - [**PA/07588/26** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07588-26/birkirkara-demolish-a-number-of-slabs-and-lower): To demolish a number of slabs and lower the yard area. To construct an additional floor over part of the roof and the kitchen. To excavate and construct a… Pending - [**PA/07507/26** Mosta](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07507-26/mosta-carry-out-changes-in-residential-dwelling-including): To carry out changes in residential dwelling including modification of soft landscaping, introduction of bedroom and increase in boundary's wall. Pending - [**PA/06959/26** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06959-26/birkirkara-sanction-residential-unit-as-built-from-pb-02136-73): To sanction residential unit as built from PB/02136/73 and correction of survey. Pending - [**PA/06901/26** Nadur](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06901-26/nadur-renewal-of-pa-03734-18-to-demolish-existing-domestic): Renewal of PA/03734/18: To demolish existing domestic store, extend second floor and construct an overlying third floor washroom. Pending, 3 floors - [**PA/06665/26** Zabbar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06665-26/zabbar-sanction-ground-floor-maisonette-as-built): To sanction ground floor maisonette as built (permits not found) except for rear shed covered by PA/06515/97. Pending [All applications by Patrick Refalo](https://propertylist.mt/perit/patrick-refalo) [All planning applications in Rabat](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/rabat)