--- title: "PA/03202/22: Extension of current penthouse into a duplex in Balzan | PropertyList" url: https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03202-22/balzan-extension-of-current-penthouse-into-a-duplex source: PropertyList (propertylist.mt), from the Malta Planning Authority's public register retrieved: 2026-11-03 --- > Granted planning application in Balzan: Extension of current penthouse into a duplex apartment at third floor and receded floor. Extension of lift and lift… Planning applications › Balzan › PA0320222 # PA/03202/22: Extension of current penthouse into a duplex in Balzan Penthouse, The Pearl, Triq il-Kannizzata, Balzan Extension of current penthouse into a duplex apartment at third floor and receded floor. Extension of lift and lift shaft to basement level. Altering vehicular access of garage 2 and construction of jacuzzi at roof level. - **Status:** Granted (This application has been approved by Planning Board / Commission.) - **Location:** Penthouse, The Pearl, Triq il-Kannizzata, Balzan - **Locality:** [Balzan](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/balzan) - **Applicant:** [Mr Joseph Fenech](https://propertylist.mt/applicant/joseph-fenech) - **Perit:** [Perit Andrew Psaila](https://propertylist.mt/perit/andrew-psaila) - **Application type:** Full development permission - **Zone:** Within Development Zone - **Type of works:** New Construction (Residential) - **Height:** 4 floors plus a receded floor - **Residential units:** 1 - **Received:** 29 April 2022 - **Validated:** 28 June 2022 - **Published:** 28 June 2022 - **Comments close:** 28 July 2022 - **Recommendation:** Grant Permission - **Decision:** Grant Permission - **Decision date:** 5 August 2022 - **Permit expires:** 24 August 2027 [Case details on the Planning Authority website](https://www.pa.org.mt/pacasedetails?CaseType=PA/03202/22) [Plans, case officer report and decision on eapps](https://eapps.pa.org.mt/Case/CaseDetails?caseType=PA&casenumber=03202&caseYear=22) ## Planning activity around Penthouse, The Pearl, Triq il-Kannizzata, Balzan 139 other applications within 300 m: 93 granted, 3 refused, 10 pending. 97% of decided applications nearby were granted. Tallest granted nearby: 5 floors (PA/07008/23). On Triq il-Kannizzata: 19 other applications, 14 granted and 0 refused; granted buildings are typically 4 floors, the tallest 5. Periti active on this street: [Tancred Mifsud](https://propertylist.mt/perit/tancred-mifsud), [Charlene Sammut](https://propertylist.mt/perit/charlene-sammut), [Philip Micallef](https://propertylist.mt/perit/philip-micallef), [Ruben Sciortino](https://propertylist.mt/perit/ruben-sciortino), [MADE Studio](https://propertylist.mt/perit/made-studio). Approval estimate for new construction applications like this here: about 95% (likely range 65–100%, low reliability, from 6 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/07962/24** Balzan](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07962-24/balzan-extension-to-apartment-at-third-floor-level): Proposed extension to apartment at third floor level and proposed penthouse unit at receded floor level. Granted, validated 20 November 2024, 4 floors plus a receded floor, 24 m away - [**PA/00114/20** Balzan](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00114-20/balzan-propose-1no-apartment-at-receded-floor-level): Propose 1no apartment at receded floor level over approved dwelling covered by PA 925/12. Status being checked, 24 m away - [**PA/07008/23** Balzan](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07008-23/balzan-excavation-of-reservoir-and-basement-for-private): Proposed excavation of reservoir and basement for private vehicle garages. Proposed construction of basement, ground floor maisonettes with jacuzzi, first,… Granted, validated 8 January 2024, 5 floors, 26 m away - [**PA/00507/25** Balzan](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00507-25/balzan-demolition-of-existing-terraced-house): Proposed demolition of existing terraced house, excavation of basement and reservoir. Proposed construction of 8 basement garages (private vehicle), two… Granted, validated 7 April 2025, 4 floors plus a receded floor, 33 m away - [**PA/01031/21** Balzan](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01031-21/balzan-sanction-variations-from-previous-permit-pa-139-19-mainly): To sanction variations from previous permit PA/139/19 mainly internal and external alterations Status being checked, 35 m away - [**PA/05275/25** Balzan](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05275-25/balzan-sanction-minor-variations-from-approved-pa2738-23): To sanction minor variations from approved PA2738/23. Granted, validated 26 September 2025, 38 m away - [**PA/02738/23** Balzan](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02738-23/balzan-recede-penthouse-and-stairwell-facade-to-be): To recede penthouse and stairwell facade to be compliant with DC 15. Granted, validated 6 June 2023, 38 m away - [**PA/00007/22** Balzan](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00007-22/balzan-demolish-existing-terrace-houses-and-erect-11): To demolish existing terrace houses and erect 11 basement garages and 10 overlying apartments. The proposal includes the formation of pools in the back yard… Granted, validated 13 April 2022, 39 m away - [**PA/01472/24** Balzan](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01472-24/balzan-demolish-existing-house): To demolish existing house, excavate and construct 4 basement garages, 1 maisonette at ground floor level, 3 apartments and a penthouse at a receded floor… Granted, validated 13 March 2024, 41 m away - [**PA/04494/23** Balzan](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04494-23/balzan-demolition-of-existing-terraced-house-and-construction): Demolition of existing terraced house and construction of (4) basement garages, (1) ground floor maisonette and (4) overlying apartments. Granted, validated 26 July 2023, 5 floors, 41 m away - [**PA/02978/23** Balzan](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02978-23/balzan-minor-changes-to-wall-positions-from-that): Proposed minor changes to wall positions from that approved in PA00007/22. Withdrawn, 41 m away - [**PA/07992/24** Balzan](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07992-24/balzan-splitting-of-one-duplex-unit-into-two): Proposed splitting of one duplex unit into two separate 1-bed units in lieu of PA/6647/23. Granted, validated 27 November 2024, 51 m away - [**PA/06647/23** Balzan](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06647-23/balzan-demolition-of-existing-terraced-houses-and-excavation): Demolition of existing terraced houses and excavation of 1 basement level. Construction of 9 apartments, 2 maisonettes, 2 penthouses with overlying pools at… Granted, validated 8 November 2023, 51 m away - [**PA/03458/21** Balzan](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03458-21/balzan-work-to-include-changes-on-front-facade): Proposed work to include changes on front facade, extension to hallway at first floor, increase in size and overall internal height of washroom and minor… Status being checked, 53 m away - [**PA/00462/25** Balzan](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00462-25/balzan-demolition-of-existing-terraced-houses): Demolition of existing terraced houses, excavation of basement garages, construction of a block of 13 apartments and pool at penthouse level. Granted, validated 14 March 2025, 61 m away ## More by Andrew Psaila - [**PA/02417/25** Mellieha](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02417-25/mellieha-sanction-apartment-as-built-due-to-no): To sanction apartment as built due to no trace of old permits and the proposal of Minor internal alterations and construction of parapet wall at roof level Granted, validated 30 May 2025 - [**PA/01098/25** Vittoriosa (Birgu)](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01098-25/vittoriosa-birgu-sanction-the-change-of-use-of-ground): To sanction the change of use of ground floor sitting and library into bedrooms. Granted, validated 20 March 2025 - [**PA/08530/24** Marsa](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-08530-24/marsa-minor-internal-alterations-to-the-approved-pa-03192-24): Minor internal alterations to the approved PA/03192/24. Granted, validated 29 January 2025 - [**PA/08310/24** San Pawl il-Bahar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-08310-24/san-pawl-il-bahar-application-includes-the-demolition-of-existing-wash): Application includes the demolition of existing washroom, minor internal and external alterations, an extension at third and forth floors and the installation… Withdrawn, 5 floors - [**PA/07949/24** Qormi](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07949-24/qormi-sanction-as-built-minor-changes-from-the): To sanction as built minor changes from the approved PA/06088/97 and to propose minor internal and external alterations. Granted, validated 31 January 2025 - [**PA/07418/24** Mosta](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07418-24/mosta-alterations-at-second-floor-level-and-roof): Alterations at second floor level and roof level. Demolition of walls, and construction of new walls and slabs Granted, validated 28 January 2025 [All applications by Andrew Psaila](https://propertylist.mt/perit/andrew-psaila) ## More from Joseph Fenech - [**PA/02073/26** Gharghur](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02073-26/gharghur-correction-of-location-of-site-as-marked): Proposed correction of location of site as marked on site plan approved by way of PA/07669/94, PA/08586/18, RG/03528/17 and RG/03527/17. Granted, validated 1 April 2026 - [**PA/01794/26** San Pawl il-Bahar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01794-26/san-pawl-il-bahar-sanctioning-of-penthouse-as-built-from-previously): Sanctioning of penthouse as built from previously approved PA/06049/20 and PA/00790/23. Granted, validated 16 April 2026 - [**PA/05198/25** Ghaxaq](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05198-25/ghaxaq-excavation-of-vacant-site): Excavation of vacant site. Construct basement store, Class 4B shop at ground floor, and 2 apartments at first floor and second floor. Proposal includes signage. Granted, validated 6 August 2025, 3 floors - [**PA/04193/25** Marsaskala](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04193-25/marsaskala-demolition-and-reconstruction-of-common-area): Proposed demolition and reconstruction of common area (stairs and lift) to extend to upper levels and construction of additional floors, partially approved… Granted, validated 11 August 2025 - [**PA/02062/25** Mellieha](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02062-25/mellieha-renew-valid-pa-03103-20-reading-to-renew-valid): To renew valid PA/03103/20 reading: To renew valid PA01314/15 : To renew PA01459/10 - proposed extension at second floor and third floor levels to existing… Granted, validated 9 May 2025, 4 floors - [**PA/06876/24** Zurrieq](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06876-24/zurrieq-open-window-in-living-room): To open window in living room, increase size of existing window, and remove accretion in yard. Granted, validated 31 October 2024 [All planning applications in Balzan](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/balzan)