Triq it-Tliet Knejjes, Balzan: planning intelligence
18 applications on record: 12 granted, 0 refused, 4 pending (100% of decided granted). Granted buildings are typically 3 floors. 2 residential units granted. 7 new in the last 12 months.
What the local plan allows
Official height limit (2006 local plan, map BZM3): 2 Floors, an overall height of 11.40 m (12.30 m with a basement, 13.50 m with a semi-basement) under the PA's interpretation of height limitation.
Policy zones along the street: Residential Areas CG07.
The 2006 local plan limit here is 2 floors; granted buildings are typically 3 floors, and some grants went above the 2006 limit (later policy, DC15 and the 2024 height rules, allows more in places).
Along the street the policy map shows Residential Areas CG07.
Height precedents
- PA/03779/25 Balzan: To sanction the existing Class 4B shop as built on the basement, ground, and first floor. Proposed demolition of the existing residential unit at second floor a
- PA/04346/23 Balzan: Renovation of existing property to include: internal alterations at all existing levels, extension in backyard and construction of lightweight platform at first
- PA/05003/23 Balzan: Removal of external staircase at back terrace, construction of room at first floor, removal of roof above staircase, construction of staircase from first floor
What the planning files say
Pending now
- PA/04838/26 Balzan: Further to the approved PA/06780/25 concerning the main building, the proposal includes the sanctioning of the existing site survey; the restoration of the main
- PA/04529/26 Balzan: Alterations and additions to existing pre-1967 townhouse, including restoration of facade and installation of pv panels.
- PA/08048/25 Balzan: To carry out alterations at ground, first and second floor levels to two existing maisonettes, retaining the same number of units.
- PA/00024/21 Balzan: To carry out restoration works on the facade
Latest applications on Triq it-Tliet Knejjes
- PA/04838/26 Balzan: Further to the approved PA/06780/25 concerning the main building, the proposal includes the sanctioning of the existing site survey; the restoration of the main
- PA/04529/26 Balzan: Alterations and additions to existing pre-1967 townhouse, including restoration of facade and installation of pv panels.
- PA/03840/26 Balzan: Proposed reinstatement of existing backfilled pre-1967 basement level and minor variations from PA/04346/23.
- PA/03371/26 Balzan: Change of use from domestic store to Class 4B shop (beauty and wellness related services/holistic therapy), proposed external signage, minor internal additions
- PA/08048/25 Balzan: To carry out alterations at ground, first and second floor levels to two existing maisonettes, retaining the same number of units.
- PA/07884/25 Balzan: To propose minor internal alterations and the restoration of the facade.
- PA/06780/25 Balzan: Proposed alterations to pre-1967 house. Alterations include: the construction of a lift within the main house, extending from ground to first-floor level and ex
- PA/05621/25 Balzan: Internal alterations, minor extension at back and roof and replacement of aluminium balcony (with timber).
- PA/03779/25 Balzan: To sanction the existing Class 4B shop as built on the basement, ground, and first floor. Proposed demolition of the existing residential unit at second floor a
- PA/07129/24 Balzan: To sanctioning existing alterations to dwelling from approved permit PA/2663/07.
- PA/05449/24 Balzan: To sanction change of use from Class 4A office approved in PA/01763/92 to Class 1 - residential including internal and external alterations.
- PA/03046/24 Balzan: To sanction internal and external variations to Class 4B shop and store approved in PA1899/18 and proposed further alterations.
- PA/05468/23 Balzan: Alterations and extension to pre-1967 dwelling including an extension at ground floor, an additional first floor level and construction of washroom at roof floo
- PA/05003/23 Balzan: Removal of external staircase at back terrace, construction of room at first floor, removal of roof above staircase, construction of staircase from first floor
- PA/04346/23 Balzan: Renovation of existing property to include: internal alterations at all existing levels, extension in backyard and construction of lightweight platform at first
- PA/02075/23 Balzan: Proposed minor alterations and extension to existing restaurant (Class 4D) and extension to existing dwelling (Class 1). Application includes modifications to f
- PA/01863/22 Balzan: Proposed internal and external alterations to existing townhouse including installation of solar panels at rooftop level.
- PA/00024/21 Balzan: To carry out restoration works on the facade
Other streets in Balzan: Triq il-Kbira, Triq Birbal, Triq il-Kannizzata, Triq San Frangisk, Wied Hal Balzan, Triq Idmejda, Triq Santa Marija, Triq it-Tabib J. Zammit, Vjal De Paule, Vjal il-Bon Pastur, Triq Mons. F. X. Zahra, Triq il-Ferrovija l-Qadima.