--- title: "Triq Birbal, Balzan: planning applications, height limit and decisions | PropertyList" url: https://propertylist.mt/area/balzan/triq-birbal source: PropertyList (propertylist.mt), from the Malta Planning Authority's public register retrieved: 2026-11-02 --- > Triq Birbal, Balzan: 21 planning applications, 89% granted, official limit 3 floors with semi-basement, typically 2 floors granted. Conditions, consultees… Planning applications › Area intelligence › Balzan › Triq Birbal # Triq Birbal, Balzan: planning intelligence 21 applications on record: 8 granted, 1 refused, 3 pending (89% of decided granted). Granted buildings are typically 2 floors. 2 residential units granted. 3 new in the last 12 months. ## What the local plan allows Official height limit (2006 local plan, map BZM3): **3 Floors with semi-basement**, an overall height of 15.40 m (16.30 m with a basement, 17.50 m with a semi-basement) under the PA's interpretation of height limitation along 38% of the street; elsewhere along it 3 Floors, 2 Floors with semi-basement, 2 Floors. Policy zones along the street: Residential Areas CG07 (76%); Residential Priority Area CG08 (24%). The 2006 local plan limit here is 3 floors with semi-basement; granted buildings are typically 2 floors. Along the street the policy map shows Residential Areas CG07 (76% of the frontage); Residential Priority Area CG08 (24% of the frontage). ## Height precedents - [**PA/03018/25** Balzan](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03018-25/balzan-demolish-existing-two-storey-dwelling-and-construct): To demolish existing two storey dwelling and construct new dwelling over two floors plus receded floor. Granted, validated 14 May 2025, 2 floors plus a receded floor, decided 21 October 2025 ## What the planning files say No eapps planning files have been read for Triq Birbal yet. ## Refused here - [**PA/05388/24** Balzan](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05388-24/balzan-change-of-use-from-garage-to-class): Proposed change of use from garage to Class 4A office. Proposed sign. Refused, validated 28 August 2024 ## Pending now - [**PA/06405/26** Balzan](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06405-26/balzan-internal-and-external-alterations-at-all-levels): Internal and external alterations at all levels. Pending - [**PA/05105/25** Balzan](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05105-25/balzan-internal-and-external-alterations-of-class-4a): Internal and external alterations of Class 4A offices, including installation of lift to approved permit PA7357/17. Pending, validated 6 August 2025 - [**PA/03237/25** Balzan](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03237-25/balzan-sanction-garages-as-built-from-previously-approved): To sanction garages as built from previously approved PA/05900/07, inclusive of; integration of two garages to one and minor internal and external changes. Pending, validated 23 July 2025 ## Latest applications on Triq Birbal - [**PA/06405/26** Balzan](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06405-26/balzan-internal-and-external-alterations-at-all-levels): Internal and external alterations at all levels. Pending - [**PA/04865/26** Balzan](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04865-26/balzan-sanction-post-1967-apertures): To sanction post 1967 apertures (changes to the facade as approved in PB/1852/82 have not been carried out. Granted, validated 4 August 2026 - [**PA/03736/26** Balzan](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03736-26/balzan-sanctioning-of-garage-as-built-in-lieu): Sanctioning of garage as built in lieu of PA/01765/09. Granted, validated 17 July 2026 - [**PA/07499/25** Balzan](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07499-25/balzan-sanctioning-the-differences-of-an-existing-ground): Sanctioning the differences of an existing ground floor garage from that approved as per PB1378/70. Withdrawn, validated 14 January 2026 - [**PA/05105/25** Balzan](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05105-25/balzan-internal-and-external-alterations-of-class-4a): Internal and external alterations of Class 4A offices, including installation of lift to approved permit PA7357/17. Pending, validated 6 August 2025 - [**PA/05088/25** Balzan](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05088-25/balzan-correction-of-site-plan-from-pa-3915-96-and): Correction of site plan from PA/3915/96 and to remove existing solar panels and construct steel canopy with new overlying solar panels at roof level. Granted, validated 1 October 2025 - [**PA/04987/25** Balzan](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04987-25/balzan-change-of-use-from-class-1-residential): Change of use from Class 1 residential to Class 2C – childcare centre including minor internal alterations. Granted, validated 30 July 2025 - [**PA/03237/25** Balzan](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03237-25/balzan-sanction-garages-as-built-from-previously-approved): To sanction garages as built from previously approved PA/05900/07, inclusive of; integration of two garages to one and minor internal and external changes. Pending, validated 23 July 2025 - [**PA/03018/25** Balzan](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03018-25/balzan-demolish-existing-two-storey-dwelling-and-construct): To demolish existing two storey dwelling and construct new dwelling over two floors plus receded floor. Granted, validated 14 May 2025, 2 floors plus a receded floor - [**PA/05388/24** Balzan](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05388-24/balzan-change-of-use-from-garage-to-class): Proposed change of use from garage to Class 4A office. Proposed sign. Refused, validated 28 August 2024 - [**PA/04629/24** Balzan](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04629-24/balzan-demolition-of-back-room): Demolition of back room, internal alterations to existing pre-1968 residential property and construction of additional receded floor and chimney. Granted, validated 17 July 2024 - [**PA/04404/24** Balzan](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04404-24/balzan-green-open-space-for-recreational-purpose): Proposed green open space for recreational purpose. Granted, validated 24 July 2024 - [**PA/01050/24** Balzan](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01050-24/balzan-extension-of-recessed-terrace-of-apartment-at): Extension of recessed terrace of apartment at first floor over private parking spaces that are also owned and utilised by the applicant. Withdrawn - [**PA/03549/23** Balzan](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03549-23/balzan-sanctioning-of-existing-barber-shop): Sanctioning of existing barber shop (Class 4B) with internal partitions, ramp in front yard, a/c and signage on the facade and services in the front yard from a Granted, validated 21 June 2023 - [**PA/03372/23** Balzan](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03372-23/balzan-sanction-apartment-as-built-with-minor-variations): To sanction apartment as built with minor variations to approved permit plan by virtue of PA4235/04. Withdrawn - [**PA/02894/23** Balzan](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02894-23/balzan-renewal-of-pa2574-15): Renewal of PA2574/15 (Change of use of vacant building to a Class 4B retail shop at ground floor level, an ancillary storage area at first floor level, and to c Withdrawn, validated 24 May 2023, 3 floors - [**PA/03404/22** Balzan](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03404-22/balzan-sanction-additions-at-ground-and-second-floor): To sanction additions at ground and second floor levels to an existing pre-1967 dwelling. Status being checked - [**PA/02219/22** Balzan](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02219-22/balzan-sanctioning-of-changes-to-ground-and-first): Sanctioning of changes to ground and first floor and use as Class 4A office from a 4B. Installation of a fully accessible wc at ground floor level. Status being checked - [**PA/03443/21** Balzan](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03443-21/balzan-sanction-as-built): To sanction as built (changes from approved permit PA/03497/06) Status being checked - [**PA/01822/21** Balzan](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01822-21/balzan-remove-existing-roof-of-washroom-and-construct): To remove existing roof of washroom and construct extension of dwelling at second floor level with access to service roof, including some minor internal and ext Status being checked, 3 floors - [**PA/01072/21** Balzan](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01072-21/balzan-change-of-window-into-a-door): Change of window into a door, addition of balcony overhang and sanctioning of minor alterations from approved permit PA/04040/01 Status being checked Other streets in Balzan: [Triq il-Kbira](https://propertylist.mt/area/balzan/triq-il-kbira), [Triq il-Kannizzata](https://propertylist.mt/area/balzan/triq-il-kannizzata), [Triq San Frangisk](https://propertylist.mt/area/balzan/triq-san-frangisk), [Triq it-Tliet Knejjes](https://propertylist.mt/area/balzan/triq-it-tliet-knejjes), [Wied Hal Balzan](https://propertylist.mt/area/balzan/wied-hal-balzan), [Triq Idmejda](https://propertylist.mt/area/balzan/triq-idmejda), [Triq Santa Marija](https://propertylist.mt/area/balzan/triq-santa-marija), [Triq it-Tabib J. 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