--- title: "Triq it-Tliet Knejjes, Balzan: planning applications, height limit and decisions | PropertyList" url: https://propertylist.mt/area/balzan/triq-it-tliet-knejjes source: PropertyList (propertylist.mt), from the Malta Planning Authority's public register retrieved: 2026-11-02 --- > Triq it-Tliet Knejjes, Balzan: 18 planning applications, 100% granted, official limit 2 floors, typically 3 floors granted. Conditions, consultees and… Planning applications › Area intelligence › Balzan › Triq it-Tliet Knejjes # 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](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03779-25/balzan-sanction-the-existing-class-4b-shop-as): 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 Granted, validated 11 June 2025, 4 floors plus a receded floor, decided 28 August 2025 - [**PA/04346/23** Balzan](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04346-23/balzan-renovation-of-existing-property-to-include-internal): Renovation of existing property to include: internal alterations at all existing levels, extension in backyard and construction of lightweight platform at first Granted, validated 19 July 2023, 3 floors plus a receded floor, decided 28 November 2023 - [**PA/05003/23** Balzan](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05003-23/balzan-removal-of-external-staircase-at-back-terrace): Removal of external staircase at back terrace, construction of room at first floor, removal of roof above staircase, construction of staircase from first floor Granted, validated 23 August 2023, 2 floors plus a receded floor, decided 31 January 2024 ## What the planning files say No eapps planning files have been read for Triq it-Tliet Knejjes yet. ## Pending now - [**PA/04838/26** Balzan](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04838-26/balzan-further-to-the-approved-pa-06780-25-concerning-the): 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 Pending, validated 15 July 2026 - [**PA/04529/26** Balzan](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04529-26/balzan-alterations-and-additions-to-existing-pre-1967-townhouse): Alterations and additions to existing pre-1967 townhouse, including restoration of facade and installation of pv panels. Pending, validated 2 September 2026 - [**PA/08048/25** Balzan](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-08048-25/balzan-carry-out-alterations-at-ground): To carry out alterations at ground, first and second floor levels to two existing maisonettes, retaining the same number of units. Pending, validated 10 December 2025 - [**PA/00024/21** Balzan](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00024-21/balzan-carry-out-restoration-works-on-the-facade): To carry out restoration works on the facade Pending, validated 4 February 2021 ## Latest applications on Triq it-Tliet Knejjes - [**PA/04838/26** Balzan](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04838-26/balzan-further-to-the-approved-pa-06780-25-concerning-the): 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 Pending, validated 15 July 2026 - [**PA/04529/26** Balzan](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04529-26/balzan-alterations-and-additions-to-existing-pre-1967-townhouse): Alterations and additions to existing pre-1967 townhouse, including restoration of facade and installation of pv panels. Pending, validated 2 September 2026 - [**PA/03840/26** Balzan](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03840-26/balzan-reinstatement-of-existing-backfilled-pre-1967-basement-level): Proposed reinstatement of existing backfilled pre-1967 basement level and minor variations from PA/04346/23. Granted, validated 10 June 2026 - [**PA/03371/26** Balzan](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03371-26/balzan-change-of-use-from-domestic-store-to): Change of use from domestic store to Class 4B shop (beauty and wellness related services/holistic therapy), proposed external signage, minor internal additions Granted, validated 27 May 2026 - [**PA/08048/25** Balzan](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-08048-25/balzan-carry-out-alterations-at-ground): To carry out alterations at ground, first and second floor levels to two existing maisonettes, retaining the same number of units. Pending, validated 10 December 2025 - [**PA/07884/25** Balzan](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07884-25/balzan-propose-minor-internal-alterations-and-the-restoration): To propose minor internal alterations and the restoration of the facade. Granted, validated 3 December 2025 - [**PA/06780/25** Balzan](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06780-25/balzan-alterations-to-pre-1967-house): 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 Granted, validated 25 February 2026, 2 floors - [**PA/05621/25** Balzan](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05621-25/balzan-internal-alterations): Internal alterations, minor extension at back and roof and replacement of aluminium balcony (with timber). Granted, validated 27 August 2025 - [**PA/03779/25** Balzan](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03779-25/balzan-sanction-the-existing-class-4b-shop-as): 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 Granted, validated 11 June 2025, 4 floors plus a receded floor - [**PA/07129/24** Balzan](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07129-24/balzan-sanctioning-existing-alterations-to-dwelling-from-approved): To sanctioning existing alterations to dwelling from approved permit PA/2663/07. Granted, validated 23 January 2025 - [**PA/05449/24** Balzan](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05449-24/balzan-sanction-change-of-use-from-class-4a): To sanction change of use from Class 4A office approved in PA/01763/92 to Class 1 - residential including internal and external alterations. Granted, validated 28 August 2024 - [**PA/03046/24** Balzan](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03046-24/balzan-sanction-internal-and-external-variations-to-class): To sanction internal and external variations to Class 4B shop and store approved in PA1899/18 and proposed further alterations. Granted, validated 29 May 2024 - [**PA/05468/23** Balzan](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05468-23/balzan-alterations-and-extension-to-pre-1967-dwelling-including): 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 Withdrawn, validated 20 September 2023, 2 floors plus a receded floor - [**PA/05003/23** Balzan](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05003-23/balzan-removal-of-external-staircase-at-back-terrace): Removal of external staircase at back terrace, construction of room at first floor, removal of roof above staircase, construction of staircase from first floor Granted, validated 23 August 2023, 2 floors plus a receded floor - [**PA/04346/23** Balzan](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04346-23/balzan-renovation-of-existing-property-to-include-internal): Renovation of existing property to include: internal alterations at all existing levels, extension in backyard and construction of lightweight platform at first Granted, validated 19 July 2023, 3 floors plus a receded floor - [**PA/02075/23** Balzan](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02075-23/balzan-minor-alterations-and-extension-to-existing-restaurant): Proposed minor alterations and extension to existing restaurant (Class 4D) and extension to existing dwelling (Class 1). Application includes modifications to f Granted, validated 12 April 2023 - [**PA/01863/22** Balzan](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01863-22/balzan-internal-and-external-alterations-to-existing-townhouse): Proposed internal and external alterations to existing townhouse including installation of solar panels at rooftop level. Status being checked - [**PA/00024/21** Balzan](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00024-21/balzan-carry-out-restoration-works-on-the-facade): To carry out restoration works on the facade Pending, validated 4 February 2021 Other streets in Balzan: [Triq il-Kbira](https://propertylist.mt/area/balzan/triq-il-kbira), [Triq Birbal](https://propertylist.mt/area/balzan/triq-birbal), [Triq il-Kannizzata](https://propertylist.mt/area/balzan/triq-il-kannizzata), [Triq San Frangisk](https://propertylist.mt/area/balzan/triq-san-frangisk), [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. Zammit](https://propertylist.mt/area/balzan/triq-it-tabib-j-zammit), [Vjal De Paule](https://propertylist.mt/area/balzan/vjal-de-paule), [Vjal il-Bon Pastur](https://propertylist.mt/area/balzan/vjal-il-bon-pastur), [Triq Mons. F. X. 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