--- title: "PA/00543/25: screening around photovoltaic panels above washroom and in Balzan | PropertyList" url: https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00543-25/balzan-screening-around-photovoltaic-panels-above-washroom-and source: PropertyList (propertylist.mt), from the Malta Planning Authority's public register retrieved: 2026-11-02 --- > Granted planning application in Balzan: Proposed screening around photovoltaic panels above washroom and sanctioning of internal alterations to private… Planning applications › Balzan › PA0054325 # PA/00543/25: screening around photovoltaic panels above washroom and in Balzan 271 / 273, Triq il-Ferrovija l-Qadima, Balzan Proposed screening around photovoltaic panels above washroom and sanctioning of internal alterations to private residence and photovoltaic panels. - **Status:** Granted (This application has been approved by Planning Board / Commission.) - **Location:** 271 / 273, Triq il-Ferrovija l-Qadima, Balzan - **Locality:** [Balzan](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/balzan) - **Applicant:** [Paul Sultana](https://propertylist.mt/applicant/paul-sultana) - **Perit:** [Perit Andrew Sultana](https://propertylist.mt/perit/andrew-sultana) - **Application type:** Full development permission - Summary Process - **Zone:** Within Development Zone - **Type of works:** Sanctioning - **Residential units:** 1 - **Received:** 7 January 2025 - **Validated:** 4 March 2025 - **Published:** 29 January 2025 - **Comments close:** 13 February 2025 - **Decision:** Acceptable - **Permit expires:** 18 March 2030 [Case details on the Planning Authority website](https://www.pa.org.mt/pacasedetails?CaseType=PA/00543/25) [Plans, case officer report and decision on eapps](https://eapps.pa.org.mt/Case/CaseDetails?caseType=PA&casenumber=00543&caseYear=25) ## Planning activity around 271 / 273, Triq il-Ferrovija l-Qadima, Balzan 92 other applications within 300 m: 57 granted, 1 refused, 6 pending. 98% of decided applications nearby were granted. Tallest granted nearby: 5 floors (PA/05674/24). On Triq il-Ferrovija l-Qadima: 7 other applications, 5 granted and 0 refused; granted buildings are typically 5 floors, the tallest 5. Approval estimate for sanctioning applications like this here: about 95% (likely range 65–100%, low reliability, from 14 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/00157/21** Balzan](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00157-21/balzan-sanctioning-of-modifications-from-original-permit-pa03526-08): Sanctioning of modifications from original permit PA03526/08 Status being checked, 21 m away - [**PA/02009/24** Balzan](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02009-24/balzan-erection-of-lightweight-partitions-in-ground-floor): Erection of lightweight partitions in ground floor flat and its change of use to a Class 2C tuition centre with a separate external entrance. Granted, validated 3 April 2024, 31 m away - [**PA/03023/23** Balzan](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03023-23/balzan-extension-of-penthouse-and-flat-7-on): Extension of penthouse and flat 7 on level 3. Granted, validated 31 May 2023, 31 m away - [**PA/00116/21** Balzan](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00116-21/balzan-demolition-of-2-storey-building): Demolition of 2 storey building, excavation of basement and construction of a 4 storey block of 8 flats, an overlying penthouse/receded floor, 10 underlying… Status being checked, 4 floors plus a receded floor, 32 m away - [**PA/00753/21** Balzan](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00753-21/balzan-alterations-to-existing-pool): Alterations to existing pool Status being checked, 45 m away - [**PA/02157/25** Balzan](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02157-25/balzan-sanction-changes-from-previous-permit-pa-1478-00-which): To sanction changes from previous permit PA/1478/00 which include minor internal changes, enlarged back facing balcony and position of facade opening. Granted, validated 13 May 2025, 47 m away - [**PA/05674/24** Balzan](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05674-24/balzan-demolition-of-existing-properties-and-construction-of): Demolition of existing properties and construction of an apartment block containing a total of 6 lock-up garages at basement level and 8 residential units… Granted, validated 16 October 2024, 5 floors, 50 m away - [**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, 82 m away - [**PA/01834/25** Balzan](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01834-25/balzan-class-1a-to-propose-a-fireplace): Class 1A - To propose a fireplace with a chimney. Granted, validated 18 March 2025, 82 m away - [**PA/02217/22** Balzan](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02217-22/balzan-alterations-to-existing-washroom-at-roof-level): Proposed Alterations to existing washroom at roof level. Proposed extension to existing garage located at the side garden. Proposed internal minor alterations… Status being checked, 90 m away - [**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, 93 m away - [**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, 101 m away - [**PA/07232/24** Balzan](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07232-24/balzan-demolish-part-of-the-ground-floor-at): To demolish part of the ground floor at the back of property to enlarge back yard, to enlarge garage, to carry out internal alterations at ground floor and… Granted, validated 23 October 2024, 111 m away - [**PA/06931/25** Balzan](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06931-25/balzan-extension-at-roof-level-of-single-dwelling): Proposed extension at roof level of single dwelling. Granted, validated 29 October 2025, 123 m away - [**PA/01259/25** Balzan](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01259-25/balzan-renewal-of-pa4226-17): Renewal of PA4226/17 (To create an apartment at third floor (level 6) (instead of approved penthouse; PA686/06 (To construct penthouse above second floor… Granted, validated 28 March 2025, 4 floors plus a receded floor, 124 m away ## More by Andrew Sultana - [**PA/07387/26** Rabat (Gozo)](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07387-26/rabat-gozo-rehabilitation-of-townhouse): Rehabilitation of townhouse, including alterations to facade, internal alterations and new room at roof level. Pending - [**PA/02909/26** Swieqi](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02909-26/swieqi-sanctioning-of-minor-variations-from-dn-00692-06-in): Sanctioning of minor variations from DN/00692/06 in garden and internal alterations and proposed extension to first floor. Withdrawn, validated 6 May 2026 - [**PA/02680/26** Paola](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02680-26/paola-internal-alterations-to-pre-1968-first-floor-maisonette): Internal alterations to pre-1968 first floor maisonette and construction of overlying apartment. Granted, validated 29 April 2026, 2 floors - [**PA/07859/25** Paola](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07859-25/paola-internal-alterations-to-existing-townhouse-and-construction): Internal alterations to existing townhouse and construction of receded floor. Granted, validated 11 March 2026 - [**PA/02048/25** Xaghra](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02048-25/xaghra-construction-of-underground-rainwater-reservoir-and-updating): Construction of underground rainwater reservoir and updating of garden and swimming pool area forming part of existing private residence. Granted, validated 2 April 2025 - [**PA/00908/25** San Gwann](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00908-25/san-gwann-construction-of-swimming-pool-and-internal-alterations): Construction of swimming pool and internal alterations to semi-detached villa approved in PA/08502/19. Granted, validated 2 April 2025 [All applications by Andrew Sultana](https://propertylist.mt/perit/andrew-sultana) ## More from Paul Sultana - [**PA/03255/26** Attard](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03255-26/attard-sanction-as-built-sports-complex-and-ancillary): To sanction as built sports complex and ancillary facilities, as well as minor internal alterations and change of use of some rooms belonging to the same… Pending, validated 20 May 2026 - [**PA/07835/25** Xaghra](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07835-25/xaghra-demolish-the-existing-rubble-wall-and-propose): To demolish the existing rubble wall and propose the construction of garages at ground floor level, with 8 apartments at the first, second, third, and receded… Granted, validated 3 December 2025, 4 floors plus a receded floor - [**PA/00185/25** Xaghra](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00185-25/xaghra-construct-an-agricultural-store): To construct an agricultural store. Granted, validated 22 January 2025 - [**PA/06355/24** Xaghra](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06355-24/xaghra-excavate-and-to-construct-7-residential-units): To excavate and to construct 7 residential units with underlying garages. Granted, validated 25 September 2024 - [**PA/04572/23** Xaghra](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04572-23/xaghra-construct-2-stables-and-ancillary-facilities): To construct 2 stables and ancillary facilities. Granted, validated 2 August 2023 - [**PA/01592/21** Xaghra](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01592-21/xaghra-demolish-rubble-wall): To demolish rubble wall, to excavate site to construct reservoir and garages for private cars at ground floor level and 8 flats at first-third and recessed… Status being checked, 4 floors plus a receded floor [All planning applications in Balzan](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/balzan)