PA/00505/26: demolition of existing property in Balzan
323, Macaroni Premier, Triq in-Naxxar, B'Kara c/w Triq in-Naxxar, Lija c/w, Wied Hal Balzan, Balzan
Proposed demolition of existing property, excavation of plot and construction of two basement level for garages (30 parking spaces, 4 garages and one substation). Proposed a showroom/retail (Class 4B – internally subdivided as shown on plan) and a cafeteria (Class 4C) at ground floor level. Proposed construction of 29 residential units from first floor upwards (including 2 penthouses with pools at recede floor level).
- Status
- Granted (This application has been approved by Planning Board / Commission.)
- Location
- 323, Macaroni Premier, Triq in-Naxxar, B'Kara c/w Triq in-Naxxar, Lija c/w, Wied Hal Balzan, Balzan
- Locality
- Balzan
- Applicant
- Joseph Portelli
- Perit
- Perit Maria Schembri Grima
- Application type
- Full development permission
- Zone
- Within Development Zone
- Type of works
- Demolition & New Construction (Residential)
- Residential units
- 29
- Received
- 7 October 2025
- Validated
- 28 January 2026
- Published
- 28 January 2026
- Comments close
- 27 February 2026
- Recommendation
- Grant Permission
- Decision
- Grant Permission
- Decision date
- 20 May 2026
- Permit expires
- 15 July 2031
Case details on the Planning Authority website
Plans, case officer report and decision on eapps
Planning activity around 323, Macaroni Premier, Triq in-Naxxar, B'Kara c/w Triq in-Naxxar, Lija c/w, Wied Hal Balzan, Balzan
208 other applications within 300 m: 131 granted, 3 refused, 23 pending. 98% of decided applications nearby were granted. Tallest granted nearby: 5 floors (PA/03964/24).
On Triq in-Naxxar: 6 other applications, 4 granted and 0 refused; granted buildings are typically 4 floors, the tallest 4. Periti active on this street: Ray Demicoli, Maria Schembri Grima.
Approval estimate for demolition & new construction applications like this here: about 95% (likely range 65–100%, low reliability, from 22 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/02747/26 Birkirkara: Request for the removal of condition 2C and to sanction minor alterations from approved PA3598/21.
- PA/03598/21 Birkirkara: To place removable/reversible/demountable timber platform and proposed extension of outdoor area (Class 4D) on public open space for the placing of tables and…
- PA/01392/21 Birkirkara: Complete removal of the existing collapsing structure.
- PA/01096/20 Birkirkara: To demolish existing roof structures and construct additional floors (3 new residential units). Works to include construction of lift.
- PA/06244/23 Balzan: To sanction property as built including modification from approved planning permits PAPB4952/81 and PA4241/15. Changes include access to roof, shifting of…
- PA/06009/25 Birkirkara: Proposed placing of tables and chairs, as well as 4 retractable awnings ancillary to approved Class 4D outlet covered by PA/1466/22.
- PA/03666/24 Birkirkara: Proposed demolition of building, excavation of two basements, and construction of 17 garages at basement -1 and -2, 7 commercial class 4B shops with signage…
- PA/05690/23 Birkirkara: Internal alterations (opening and closing of internal apertures).
- PA/01466/22 Birkirkara: Change of use from approved Class 4C to Class 4D, including proposed signage.
- PA/01726/21 Birkirkara: Proposed minor internal alterations at ground floor level, minor extension at rear backyard area, formation of internal partitions. Stepped down use from…
- PA/05004/25 Birkirkara: To sanction garage as built.
- PA/05542/25 Birkirkara: To demolish existing house and to construct two shops at ground floor level, two apartments and two duplex apartments.
- PA/06097/26 Birkirkara: Internal alterations to change internal layout of room, and opening of new window on facade.
- PA/06708/24 Birkirkara: To sanction garage door as existing and pre-1978 additions.
- PA/04689/23 Balzan: To sanction minor alterations over Class 4 shop covered by PA718/93. Sanctioning includes formation of opening at back onto common driveway, shift in facade…
More by Maria Schembri Grima
- PA/07648/26 Balzan: Proposed subdivision of apartments approved in PA/00505/26. Proposed internal and external alterations. Proposed pool at receded floor level.
- PA/07622/26 Fgura: Proposed demolition of existing garage and four maisonettes, excavation of site, construction of 7 garages at basement level, 15 residential units from ground…
- PA/07575/26 Mellieha: Subdivision of the approved penthouse at receded floor (Level 4) as approved under application PA/05613/23, to create two penthouses.
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