--- title: "PA/08361/25: excavate and extend garage at basement level in Rabat (Gozo) | PropertyList" url: https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-08361-25/rabat-gozo-excavate-and-extend-garage-at-basement-level source: PropertyList (propertylist.mt), from the Malta Planning Authority's public register retrieved: 2026-11-03 --- > Granted planning application in Rabat (Gozo): To excavate and extend garage at basement level; to carry out additions and alterations at ground floor level;… Planning applications › Rabat (Gozo) › PA0836125 # PA/08361/25: excavate and extend garage at basement level in Rabat (Gozo) Bernardette, Triq L-Ewropa, Rabat (Gozo) To excavate and extend garage at basement level; to carry out additions and alterations at ground floor level; change of use of part of dwelling into Class 4C Cafeteria, ancillary Art Gallery and creating separate access to same and changes to elements in facade - **Status:** Granted (This application has been approved by Planning Board / Commission.) - **Location:** Bernardette, Triq L-Ewropa, Rabat (Gozo) - **Locality:** [Rabat (Gozo)](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/rabat-gozo) - **Applicant:** Mario & Angela Abela - **Perit:** [Vella + Grech Periti](https://propertylist.mt/perit/vella-grech-periti) - **Application type:** Full development permission - **Zone:** Within Development Zone - **Type of works:** Change of Use - **Height:** 1 floor - **Received:** 28 November 2025 - **Validated:** 7 January 2026 - **Published:** 7 January 2026 - **Comments close:** 6 February 2026 - **Recommendation:** Refuse Permission - **Decision:** Grant Permission - **Decision date:** 5 May 2026 - **Permit expires:** 27 May 2031 [Case details on the Planning Authority website](https://www.pa.org.mt/pacasedetails?CaseType=PA/08361/25) [Plans, case officer report and decision on eapps](https://eapps.pa.org.mt/Case/CaseDetails?caseType=PA&casenumber=08361&caseYear=25) ## Planning activity around Bernardette, Triq L-Ewropa, Rabat (Gozo) 102 other applications within 300 m: 62 granted, 2 refused, 10 pending. 97% of decided applications nearby were granted. Tallest granted nearby: 5 floors (PA/05196/24). On Triq L-Ewropa: 1 other application, 0 granted and 0 refused. Approval estimate for change of use applications like this here: about 92% (likely range 62–100%, low reliability, from 6 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/02696/21** Rabat (Gozo)](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02696-21/rabat-gozo-sanction-amendments-to-facade-and-internal-spaces): To sanction amendments to facade and internal spaces and the construction of an indoor sports and aquatic centre. Status being checked, 43 m away - [**PA/07654/26** Rabat (Gozo)](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07654-26/rabat-gozo-internal-and-external-alterations): Proposed internal and external alterations, modifications to the building facade, installation of signage, and change of use of the existing hotel (Class 3B)… Pending, 57 m away - [**PA/02331/23** Rabat (Gozo)](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02331-23/rabat-gozo-change-of-use-from-residential-unit-to): Change of use from residential unit to Class 4A office. Proposal includes the installation of a staircase and the sanctioning of exterior walls. Granted, validated 26 April 2023, 64 m away - [**PA/00354/22** Rabat (Gozo)](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00354-22/rabat-gozo-two-flats-at-third-and-fourth-floor): Proposed two flats at third and fourth floor levels. Status being checked, 5 floors, 114 m away - [**PA/05977/24** Rabat (Gozo)](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05977-24/rabat-gozo-sanction-internal-alterations-and-change-of-use): To sanction internal alterations and change of use from garage approved in PA3867/18 to Class 4A office . Granted, validated 11 September 2024, 116 m away - [**PA/00578/23** Rabat (Gozo)](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00578-23/rabat-gozo-renew-permission-pa3867-18-to-extend-basement): To renew permission PA3867/18 - To extend basement garage and carry out alterations to lift on all floors approved in PA2491/17. Granted, validated 23 March 2023, 117 m away - [**PA/04663/25** Rabat (Gozo)](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04663-25/rabat-gozo-change-use-from-domestic-garage-to-class): To change use from domestic garage to Class 4B. Granted, validated 16 July 2025, 121 m away - [**PA/05703/23** Rabat (Gozo)](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05703-23/rabat-gozo-internal-alterations-at-ground-and-basement-levels): Proposed internal alterations at ground and basement levels - removal of one car garage, in lieu of PA8824/21. Granted, validated 8 November 2023, 121 m away - [**PA/01473/21** Rabat (Gozo)](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01473-21/rabat-gozo-demolish-existing-dwelling): To demolish existing dwelling; excavate site and proposed basement garages for private cars; two maisonettes at ground floor; six flats at first, second and… Status being checked, 4 floors plus a receded floor, 121 m away - [**PA/03529/21** Rabat (Gozo)](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03529-21/rabat-gozo-construct-5-garages): To construct 5 garages Status being checked, 122 m away - [**PA/03132/22** Rabat (Gozo)](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03132-22/rabat-gozo-minor-extension-over-ramp-to-existing-ground): Minor extension over ramp to existing ground floor (retail Class 4B shop). Status being checked, 128 m away - [**PA/03071/24** Rabat (Gozo)](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03071-24/rabat-gozo-changes-to-approved-permit-pa-00425-22): Changes to approved permit PA/00425/22. Proposal includes change of use from two residential units to Class 4A offices, shifting of internal walls at all… Granted, validated 29 May 2024, 130 m away - [**PA/00425/22** Rabat (Gozo)](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00425-22/rabat-gozo-sanctioning-of-minor-variations-from-pa4221-04): Proposed sanctioning of minor variations from PA4221/04; proposed alterations at ground floor; and proposed eight flats at first, second, third and fourth… Status being checked, 5 floors, 130 m away - [**PA/04420/23** Rabat (Gozo)](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04420-23/rabat-gozo-renew-pa-02101-18-to-demolish-existing-roof): To renew PA/02101/18 - To demolish existing roof structure and to construct offices (Class 4A) at third floor level and at receded floor level on existing. Granted, validated 5 September 2023, 3 floors plus a receded floor, 137 m away - [**PA/04851/24** Rabat (Gozo)](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04851-24/rabat-gozo-correct-location-of-site-plan-in-pa1846-04): To correct location of site plan in PA1846/04, to sanction alterations at ground and basement level and to propose change of use from private car garage at… Granted, validated 31 July 2024, 139 m away ## More by Vella + Grech Periti - [**PA/07745/26** Fontana](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07745-26/fontana-excavation-of-site): Proposed excavation of site, garage at basement level; maisonette at ground floor; two flats at first and second floors and receded flat at setback floor… Pending, 3 floors plus a receded floor - [**PA/07737/26** Xaghra](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07737-26/xaghra-washroom-and-domestic-store-at-roof-level): Proposed washroom and domestic store at roof level to development approved in PA5486/25. Pending - [**PA/07689/26** Ghajnsielem](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07689-26/ghajnsielem-add-class-6a-at-ground-floor-level): To add Class 6A at ground floor level only, to existing development approved in PA4237/25. Pending, 1 floor - [**PA/07684/26** Zebbug (Gozo)](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07684-26/zebbug-gozo-changes-to-existing-facade-at-ground): Changes to existing facade at ground, first and second floor levels; internal alterations in common area and additional floors at third, fourth, fifth and… Pending, 6 floors plus a receded floor - [**PA/07676/26** Zebbug (Gozo)](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07676-26/zebbug-gozo-extension-to-pre-1968-dwelling-house-consisting-of): Proposed extension to pre-1968 dwelling house consisting of construction of second floor and washroom. Pending, 3 floors - [**PA/07661/26** Ghajnsielem](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07661-26/ghajnsielem-extension-to-pre-1968-dwelling): Proposed extension to pre-1968 dwelling, consisting of erection of room at first floor and external stairs. Pending, 2 floors [All applications by Vella + Grech Periti](https://propertylist.mt/perit/vella-grech-periti) [All planning applications in Rabat (Gozo)](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/rabat-gozo)