--- title: "PA/02522/23: renovate facade by adding a decorative fascia in Balzan | PropertyList" url: https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02522-23/balzan-renovate-facade-by-adding-a-decorative-fascia source: PropertyList (propertylist.mt), from the Malta Planning Authority's public register retrieved: 2026-11-02 --- > Granted planning application in Balzan: To renovate facade by adding a decorative fascia around balcony door, replace balcony railing and pave the door… Planning applications › Balzan › PA0252223 # PA/02522/23: renovate facade by adding a decorative fascia in Balzan 189, Triq il-Kbira, Balzan To renovate facade by adding a decorative fascia around balcony door, replace balcony railing and pave the door steps with marble. Proposal also includes the restoration of facade masonry. Reference to GS/00282/23 is being made. - **Status:** Granted (This application has been approved by Planning Board / Commission.) - **Location:** 189, Triq il-Kbira, Balzan - **Locality:** [Balzan](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/balzan) - **Applicant:** [Steven Grech](https://propertylist.mt/applicant/steven-grech) - **Perit:** [Perit John Schembri](https://propertylist.mt/perit/john-schembri) - **Application type:** Full development permission - **Zone:** Within Development Zone - **Type of works:** Restoration - **Received:** 21 March 2023 - **Validated:** 3 May 2023 - **Published:** 28 June 2023 - **Comments close:** 28 July 2023 - **Recommendation:** Grant Permission - **Decision:** Grant Permission - **Decision date:** 22 March 2024 - **Permit expires:** 24 April 2029 [Case details on the Planning Authority website](https://www.pa.org.mt/pacasedetails?CaseType=PA/02522/23) [Plans, case officer report and decision on eapps](https://eapps.pa.org.mt/Case/CaseDetails?caseType=PA&casenumber=02522&caseYear=23) ## Planning activity around 189, Triq il-Kbira, Balzan 171 other applications within 300 m: 108 granted, 2 refused, 16 pending. 98% of decided applications nearby were granted. Tallest granted nearby: 5 floors (PA/04494/23). On Triq il-Kbira: 43 other applications, 25 granted and 1 refused; granted buildings are typically 2 floors, the tallest 3. Periti active on this street: [Ivan Muscat](https://propertylist.mt/perit/ivan-muscat), [Andrew Vinci](https://propertylist.mt/perit/andrew-vinci), [Joseph Bondin](https://propertylist.mt/perit/joseph-bondin), [George Chetcuti](https://propertylist.mt/perit/george-chetcuti), [Adrian Mangion](https://propertylist.mt/perit/adrian-mangion). Approval estimate for restoration applications like this here: about 95% (likely range 65–100%, low reliability, from 9 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/01851/22** Balzan](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01851-22/balzan-internal-alterations-to-dwelling): Proposed internal alterations to dwelling, including the construction of pool in backyard and extension at roof level and restoration of façade. Status being checked, 13 m away - [**PA/04752/24** Balzan](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04752-24/balzan-sanction-the-correct-survey-of-a-terraced): To sanction the correct survey of a terraced house from previous permits DN353/11 and PA4397/20, and proposed relocation of services. Granted, validated 24 July 2024, 28 m away - [**PA/07863/24** Balzan](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07863-24/balzan-conversion-of-dwelling-to-include-internal-and): Conversion of dwelling to include internal and external alterations to reconfigure layout and construct additional bedroom over ground floor yard and at roof… Granted, validated 20 November 2024, 38 m away - [**PA/05499/26** Balzan](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05499-26/balzan-amendment-to-pa-07863-24): Amendment to PA/07863/24, which includes the proposal for a Class 1D home office (casa bottega) at the front of the property with a separate entrance from the… Pending, validated 19 August 2026, 42 m away - [**PA/08033/24** Balzan](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-08033-24/balzan-works-to-existing-facade-and-restoration): Proposed works to existing facade and restoration. Granted, validated 27 November 2024, 42 m away - [**PA/01340/25** Balzan](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01340-25/balzan-restoration-of-facade-and-proposed-replacement-of): Restoration of facade and proposed replacement of apertures and minor internal alterations (as previously approved) at first floor level. Granted, validated 16 April 2025, 45 m away - [**PA/05481/23** Balzan](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05481-23/balzan-sanctioning-of-works-carried-out-within-properties): Sanctioning of works carried out within properties, including site clearance and dismantling of several structures, removal of trees including a bay laurel… Under appeal, validated 20 September 2023, 48 m away - [**PA/03356/25** Balzan](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03356-25/balzan-alterations-to-existing-property): Proposed alterations to existing property. Granted, validated 7 July 2025, 52 m away - [**PA/03508/25** Balzan](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03508-25/balzan-demolition-of-store-room-located-in-back): Demolition of store room located in back garden and construction of private swimming pool. Granted, validated 4 June 2025, 55 m away - [**PA/03886/24** Balzan](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03886-24/balzan-propose-internal-and-external-alterations-to-an): To propose internal and external alterations to an existing townhouse. Granted, validated 26 June 2024, 55 m away - [**PA/03474/24** Balzan](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03474-24/balzan-removal-of-internal-partition-walls-at-first): Proposed removal of internal partition walls at first floor level; proposed construction of parapet wall at upper roof level for safety reasons and the… Granted, validated 30 September 2024, 56 m away - [**PA/00611/23** Balzan](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00611-23/balzan-internal-alterations-to-existing-dwelling-and-proposed): Proposed internal alterations to existing dwelling and proposed interconnection to adjacent garage. Proposed widening of the garage access door. Granted, validated 15 February 2023, 59 m away - [**PA/00421/20** Balzan](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00421-20/balzan-restoration-of-facade-as-per-gs-00166-18-and): Restoration of facade as per GS/00166/18 and change of use from garage as approved in PA/00611/17 to bedroom interconnected with adjacent residence. Status being checked, 60 m away - [**PA/06878/26** Balzan](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06878-26/balzan-sanction-minor-internal-alterations-and-room-uses): To sanction minor internal alterations and room uses and minor changes in the facade as approved in PA/00421/20. Pending, validated 7 October 2026, 63 m away - [**PA/00179/26** Balzan](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00179-26/balzan-alterations-to-facade-including-opening-of-apertures): Alterations to facade including opening of apertures, demolition of illegal accretions, internal alterations, construction of receded floor of a pre-67… Granted, validated 21 January 2026, 64 m away ## More by John Schembri - [**PA/04576/26** Zabbar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04576-26/zabbar-internal-and-external-alterations-to-an-existing): Internal and external alterations to an existing pre-1968 town house. Proposal also includes an extension at roof level. Pending, validated 1 July 2026 - [**PA/00519/26** Zejtun](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00519-26/zejtun-sanction-changes-from-approved-permit-pa05534-20): To sanction changes from approved permit PA05534/20. Changes include variations in the overall height of the block and the replacement of the study room at… Refused, validated 4 February 2026 - [**PA/06598/25** Marsaskala](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06598-25/marsaskala-sanction-changes-from-the-approved-permit-pa00465-13): To sanction changes from the approved permit PA00465/13. Granted, validated 15 October 2025 - [**PA/05302/25** Zurrieq](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05302-25/zurrieq-sanction-changes-to-a-pre-1967-residence-and): To sanction changes to a pre-1967 residence and to erect an extension at first floor. Proposal also includes the sanctioning of the reconstruction of a… Granted, validated 20 August 2025, 2 floors - [**PA/05248/25** Mtarfa](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05248-25/mtarfa-erect-two-apartments-at-first-and-second): To erect two apartments at first and second floor levels, a garage at ground floor with underlying stores and reservoirs. Proposal also includes a recessed… Granted, validated 20 August 2025, 3 floors plus a receded floor - [**PA/03870/25** Cospicua (Bormla)](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03870-25/cospicua-bormla-convert-a-pre-1967-property-into-a-habitable): To convert a pre-1967 property into a habitable, small dwelling by doing internal and external alterations. Proposal also includes the replacement of parts of… Granted, validated 11 June 2025 [All applications by John Schembri](https://propertylist.mt/perit/john-schembri) ## More from Steven Grech - [**PA/02189/21** Balzan](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02189-21/balzan-lower-the-placement-of-existing-10-solar): To lower the placement of existing 10 solar photovoltaic panels over the upper roof level to a maximum of 30cm from the existing roof level such that the… Status being checked - [**PA/01743/21** Mosta](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01743-21/mosta-alterations-to-the-property-to-remove-the): Proposed alterations to the property: To remove the low walls and change the apertures around the internal yard and form an open layout at ground floor level.… Status being checked [All planning applications in Balzan](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/balzan)