--- title: "PA/00286/24: sanction as built the apartment previously approved in Balzan | PropertyList" url: https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00286-24/balzan-sanction-as-built-the-apartment-previously-approved source: PropertyList (propertylist.mt), from the Malta Planning Authority's public register retrieved: 2026-11-03 --- > Granted planning application in Balzan: To sanction as built the apartment previously approved in DN/00543/13 including its internal minor alterations.… Planning applications › Balzan › PA0028624 # PA/00286/24: sanction as built the apartment previously approved in Balzan Orange Grove, 60 Apt.4, Triq iz-Zekkuk, Balzan To sanction as built the apartment previously approved in DN/00543/13 including its internal minor alterations. - **Status:** Granted (This application has been approved by Planning Board / Commission.) - **Location:** Orange Grove, 60 Apt.4, Triq iz-Zekkuk, Balzan - **Locality:** [Balzan](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/balzan) - **Applicant:** Matthew Gatt Serenty - **Perit:** [Perit Dorianne Ellis](https://propertylist.mt/perit/dorianne-ellis) - **Application type:** Full development permission - Summary Process - **Zone:** Within Development Zone - **Type of works:** Sanctioning - **Residential units:** 1 - **Received:** 29 November 2023 - **Validated:** 8 April 2024 - **Published:** 24 January 2024 - **Comments close:** 8 February 2024 - **Decision:** Acceptable - **Permit expires:** 17 April 2029 [Case details on the Planning Authority website](https://www.pa.org.mt/pacasedetails?CaseType=PA/00286/24) [Plans, case officer report and decision on eapps](https://eapps.pa.org.mt/Case/CaseDetails?caseType=PA&casenumber=00286&caseYear=24) ## Planning activity around Orange Grove, 60 Apt.4, Triq iz-Zekkuk, Balzan 121 other applications within 300 m: 71 granted, 0 refused, 12 pending. 100% of decided applications nearby were granted. Tallest granted nearby: 4 floors (PA/06522/24). On Triq iz-Zekkuk: 4 other applications, 2 granted and 0 refused; granted buildings are typically 4 floors, the tallest 4. Approval estimate for sanctioning applications like this here: about 95% (likely range 65–100%, low reliability, from 27 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/06522/24** Balzan](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06522-24/balzan-demolish-existing-washroom-and-to-reconstruct-apartment): To demolish existing washroom and to reconstruct apartment at second floor level, as well as washroom at third floor level. Application also include minor… Granted, validated 23 October 2024, 4 floors, 26 m away - [**PA/02062/21** Balzan](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02062-21/balzan-extend-third-floor-to-maisonette-and-sanction): To extend third floor to maisonette and sanction minor alterations to internal layout of existing second, third and roof level. Status being checked, 28 m away - [**PA/05073/26** Balzan](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05073-26/balzan-sanction-minor-differences-from-pa-02168-98-and-pa-11097-18): To sanction minor differences from PA/02168/98 and PA/11097/18 and to replace external apertures to timber replica pvc frame and place pv panels on upper… Granted, validated 19 August 2026, 34 m away - [**PA/03318/21** Balzan](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03318-21/balzan-additions-and-amendments-to-townhouse): Additions and amendments to townhouse (as previously approved by DN01298/20) to demolish rooms adjacent to courtyard, and to add a kitchen at ground floor… Status being checked, 41 m away - [**PA/02737/22** Balzan](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02737-22/balzan-development-including-minor-internal-alterations-and-extension): Proposed development including minor internal alterations and extension to single dwelling. The application is also intended to sanction minor internal and… Status being checked, 43 m away - [**PA/00924/24** Balzan](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00924-24/balzan-propose-the-conversion-of-two-dwellings-into): To propose the conversion of two dwellings into one. Works to include minor alterations to existing dwelling including changes to the façade, change of use of… Granted, validated 21 February 2024, 54 m away - [**PA/03867/26** Balzan](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03867-26/balzan-opening-of-a-garage-door-in-place): Proposed opening of a garage door in place of the existing window and use of the front room as a garage for the parking of a private car. Proposed alterations… Pending, validated 10 June 2026, 67 m away - [**PA/03363/23** Balzan](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03363-23/balzan-sanction-existing-garage-at-semi-basement-level-from): To sanction existing garage at semi-basement level from approved permit PA/5396/01. Granted, validated 26 June 2023, 67 m away - [**PA/06088/25** Balzan](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06088-25/balzan-sanction-minor-internal-alterations-to-existing-pre-1967): To sanction minor internal alterations to existing pre-1967 dwelling, minor extension at first floor level and change of use from residential dwelling to… Granted, validated 24 September 2025, 2 floors, 69 m away - [**PA/00903/24** Balzan](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00903-24/balzan-sanction-as-built-garage): To sanction as built garage (3) and maisonette (B) since approved PA/5731/06. Granted, validated 22 April 2024, 69 m away - [**PA/02443/26** Balzan](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02443-26/balzan-it-is-proposed-to-carry-out-internal): It is proposed to carry out internal and external alterations to the existing two pre-1967 townhouses in order to combine the two properties into one three… Pending, validated 22 April 2026, 72 m away - [**PA/02502/25** Balzan](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02502-25/balzan-alterations-and-additions-to-dwelling): Proposed alterations and additions to dwelling, including proposed installation of lifts to make dwelling fully accessible and extension at roof level. Granted, validated 16 April 2025, 72 m away - [**PA/04995/23** Balzan](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04995-23/balzan-internal-alterations-and-extension-to-roof-level): Internal alterations and extension to roof level with existing neighbouring residence. Granted, validated 23 August 2023, 76 m away - [**PA/07292/26** Balzan](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07292-26/balzan-introduction-of-wall-lining): Introduction of wall lining (low height) at ground floor and first floor, split level at ground floor and to include a small basement discovered during the… Pending, 78 m away - [**PA/02371/21** Balzan](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02371-21/balzan-construction-of-garage-for-private-use-at): Construction of garage for private use at street level Status being checked, 83 m away ## More by Dorianne Ellis - [**PA/06544/26** Mellieha](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06544-26/mellieha-sanctioning-of-development-approved-in-pa-02924-02-and): Sanctioning of development approved in PA/02924/02 and DN/00453/03. Sanctioning includes internal layout and site configuration. Pending - [**PA/02951/26** Msida](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02951-26/msida-sanction-apartment-as-built-and-to-sanction): To sanction apartment as built and to sanction changes to permit DS/0185/21. Granted, validated 5 June 2026 - [**PA/02352/26** Paola](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02352-26/paola-changes-to-development-approved-in-pa2689-23-which): Changes to development approved in PA2689/23 which includes sanctioning of internal height and building height, to split existing townhouse into two… Granted, validated 15 April 2026 - [**PA/00973/26** San Pawl il-Bahar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00973-26/san-pawl-il-bahar-changes-to-development-approved-in-pa5048-17-and): Changes to development approved in PA5048/17 and PA3085/16. Granted, validated 26 March 2026 - [**PA/07031/25** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07031-25/birkirkara-sanction-garage-as-built-instead-of-what): To sanction garage as built instead of what was approved in PA 4538/95 and PA 5468/95. Granted, validated 15 January 2026 - [**PA/06917/25** Luqa](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06917-25/luqa-demolition-of-boundary-wall-and-reconstruction-in): Demolition of boundary wall and reconstruction in rubble wall and cladding of existing gate in timber. Granted, validated 25 March 2026 [All applications by Dorianne Ellis](https://propertylist.mt/perit/dorianne-ellis) [All planning applications in Balzan](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/balzan)