--- title: "PA/03016/25: sanction minor changes to facade in Balzan | PropertyList" url: https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03016-25/balzan-sanction-minor-changes-to-facade source: PropertyList (propertylist.mt), from the Malta Planning Authority's public register retrieved: 2026-11-02 --- > Granted planning application in Balzan: To sanction minor changes to facade, back balconies and internal layouts. Perit Josef Zahra. Validated 18 June 2025. Planning applications › Balzan › PA0301625 # PA/03016/25: sanction minor changes to facade in Balzan 33 The Gardens, Triq Guze' Bonnici, Balzan To sanction minor changes to facade, back balconies and internal layouts. - **Status:** Granted (Planning Authority decision reviewed by Appeals Board / EPRT) - **Location:** 33 The Gardens, Triq Guze' Bonnici, Balzan - **Locality:** [Balzan](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/balzan) - **Applicant:** Jose Miguel Saez De Ibarra Gimeno - **Perit:** [Perit Josef Zahra](https://propertylist.mt/perit/josef-zahra) - **Application type:** Full development permission - **Zone:** Within Development Zone - **Type of works:** Sanctioning - **Residential units:** 1 - **Received:** 10 March 2025 - **Validated:** 18 June 2025 - **Published:** 25 March 2026 - **Comments close:** 4 May 2026 - **Recommendation:** Grant Permission - **Decision:** Grant Permission - **Decision date:** 2 September 2026 - **Permit expires:** 2 July 2030 [Case details on the Planning Authority website](https://www.pa.org.mt/pacasedetails?CaseType=PA/03016/25) [Plans, case officer report and decision on eapps](https://eapps.pa.org.mt/Case/CaseDetails?caseType=PA&casenumber=03016&caseYear=25) ## Planning activity around 33 The Gardens, Triq Guze' Bonnici, Balzan 173 other applications within 300 m: 108 granted, 2 refused, 14 pending. 98% of decided applications nearby were granted. Tallest granted nearby: 5 floors (PA/02867/25). On Triq Guze' Bonnici: 6 other applications, 4 granted and 0 refused; granted buildings are typically 3 floors, the tallest 3. Periti active on this street: [Robert J. Ellul Sciberras](https://propertylist.mt/perit/robert-j-ellul-sciberras). Approval estimate for sanctioning applications like this here: about 95% (likely range 65–100%, low reliability, from 39 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/03704/25** Balzan](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03704-25/balzan-internal-and-external-alterations-to-existing-terraced): Proposed internal and external alterations to existing terraced house. Alterations include additions of rooms at ground, first, and second floor levels.… Granted, validated 11 June 2025, 3 floors, 8 m away - [**PA/03067/26** Balzan](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03067-26/balzan-changes-to-approved-permit-pa-03704-25-mainly-changes): Proposed changes to approved permit PA/03704/25 mainly changes to room uses, additions at ground, first, and second floor levels, and subdivision of property… Granted, validated 13 May 2026, 3 floors, 11 m away - [**PA/04852/26** Balzan](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04852-26/balzan-sanction-variations-from-pa3016-25-to-existing-residential): To sanction variations from PA3016/25 to existing residential units. Pending, validated 15 July 2026, 39 m away - [**PA/01049/21** Balzan](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01049-21/balzan-dismantling-of-washroom-at-second-floor-modifications-to): Dismantling of washroom at second floor/modifications to existing first floor residence, formation of a common area and construction of an overlying two… Status being checked, 40 m away - [**PA/00873/23** Balzan](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00873-23/balzan-sanctioning-of-deviations-from-drawings-submitted-in): Sanctioning of deviations from drawings submitted in PB3628/89. Granted, validated 22 February 2023, 49 m away - [**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… Granted, validated 12 April 2023, 62 m away - [**PA/04637/26** Balzan](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04637-26/balzan-changes-to-lift-shaft-size-approved-in): Changes to lift shaft size approved in PA6791/24 and construction of washroom and addition of steel railings at roof level. Granted, validated 12 September 2026, 63 m away - [**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, 63 m away - [**PA/06791/24** Balzan](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06791-24/balzan-internal-alterations-and-restoration-of-existing-palazzo): Internal alterations and restoration of existing palazzo, garden landscaping, installation of PV panels at roof level, restoration of facade and sanctioning… Granted, validated 23 October 2024, 63 m away - [**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… Granted, validated 23 August 2023, 2 floors plus a receded floor, 66 m away - [**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… Granted, validated 27 May 2026, 67 m away - [**PA/00631/25** Balzan](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00631-25/balzan-minor-internal-alterations): Minor internal alterations (linking of two rooms), amendments to front balconies and sanctioning of room at roof level from PAPB/01639/91. Granted, validated 17 March 2025, 70 m away - [**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, 73 m away - [**PA/02744/26** Balzan](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02744-26/balzan-replacement-of-deteriorated-slabs): Replacement of deteriorated slabs, minor internal alterations (changes to bathrooms/guest w.c.), part construction at second floor level and changes to… Granted, validated 11 June 2026, 75 m away - [**PA/05779/24** Balzan](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05779-24/balzan-change-of-use-from-approved-class-4c): Proposed change of use from approved Class 4C premises to ATM. Proposal includes the replacement of a timber door to a glazed door, minor internal alterations… Granted, validated 4 September 2024, 77 m away ## More by Josef Zahra - [**PA/07678/26** Zabbar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07678-26/zabbar-sanction-variances-from-pa-08557-21-consisting-of-relocation): To sanction variances from PA/08557/21 consisting of relocation of underground water reservior, extension to ancillary Class 4B store at level -2,… Pending - [**PA/07610/26** Marsaskala](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07610-26/marsaskala-sanction-variances-from-rg-00197-23-consisting-of-internal): To sanction variances from RG/00197/23 consisting of internal alterations and washroom extension at third floor. Pending - [**PA/03949/26** Zabbar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03949-26/zabbar-demolition-of-existing-house-retaining-sanctioning): Demolition of existing house retaining / sanctioning the rear garden room and replacing its roof, construction of ground floor garage, overlying duplex… Pending, validated 17 June 2026, 3 floors plus a receded floor - [**PA/03172/26** Zejtun](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03172-26/zejtun-sanctioning-of-variances-from-approved-permit-pa-00207-04): Sanctioning of variances from approved permit PA/00207/04, proposed alterations/extension and construction of pool and landscaped area on overlying existing… Pending, validated 15 July 2026 - [**PA/01900/26** Zurrieq](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01900-26/zurrieq-limited-excavation): Proposed limited excavation (less than 2m depth), and construction of basement garage and residential dwellings at ground, first and receeded floor levels. Pending, validated 6 May 2026, 2 floors plus a receded floor - [**PA/01554/26** Luqa](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01554-26/luqa-minor-alterations-to-existing-premises): Proposed minor alterations to existing premises (approved by virtue of PA/00567/21), demolition of washroom at roof level, construction of 2 apartments at… Granted, validated 6 May 2026, 3 floors [All applications by Josef Zahra](https://propertylist.mt/perit/josef-zahra) [All planning applications in Balzan](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/balzan)