--- title: "PA/04404/24: green open space for recreational purpose in Balzan | PropertyList" url: https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04404-24/balzan-green-open-space-for-recreational-purpose source: PropertyList (propertylist.mt), from the Malta Planning Authority's public register retrieved: 2026-11-02 --- > Granted planning application in Balzan: Proposed green open space for recreational purpose. Perit Anthony C Bezzina. Validated 24 July 2024. Planning applications › Balzan › PA0440424 # PA/04404/24: green open space for recreational purpose in Balzan Vacant Plot, Triq Birbal c/w Triq il-Papa Alessandru VII c/w, Triq Idmejda, Balzan Proposed green open space for recreational purpose. - **Status:** Granted (This application has been approved by Planning Board / Commission.) - **Location:** Vacant Plot, Triq Birbal c/w Triq il-Papa Alessandru VII c/w, Triq Idmejda, Balzan - **Locality:** [Balzan](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/balzan) - **Applicant:** [Doriette Farrugia obo Hal Balzan Local Council](https://propertylist.mt/applicant/hal-balzan-local-council) - **Perit:** [Perit Anthony C Bezzina](https://propertylist.mt/perit/anthony-c-bezzina) - **Application type:** Full development permission - **Zone:** Within Development Zone - **Type of works:** Other - **Received:** 21 November 2023 - **Validated:** 24 July 2024 - **Published:** 24 July 2024 - **Comments close:** 9 September 2024 - **Recommendation:** Grant Permission - **Decision:** Grant Permission - **Decision date:** 6 November 2025 - **Permit expires:** 19 November 2030 [Case details on the Planning Authority website](https://www.pa.org.mt/pacasedetails?CaseType=PA/04404/24) [Plans, case officer report and decision on eapps](https://eapps.pa.org.mt/Case/CaseDetails?caseType=PA&casenumber=04404&caseYear=24) ## Planning activity around Vacant Plot, Triq Birbal c/w Triq il-Papa Alessandru VII c/w, Triq Idmejda, Balzan 168 other applications within 300 m: 101 granted, 3 refused, 14 pending. 97% of decided applications nearby were granted. Tallest granted nearby: 5 floors (PA/04494/23). On Triq Birbal: 20 other applications, 7 granted and 1 refused; granted buildings are typically 2 floors, the tallest 2. Approval estimate for other applications like this here: about 95% (likely range 65–100%, low reliability, from 5 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/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, 33 m away - [**PA/01972/26** Balzan](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01972-26/balzan-propose-minor-internal-and-external-alterations-from): To propose minor internal and external alterations from approved permit by virtue PA/07068/22 and extension at receded floor level. Granted, validated 25 March 2026, 38 m away - [**PA/05105/25** Balzan](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05105-25/balzan-internal-and-external-alterations-of-class-4a): Internal and external alterations of Class 4A offices, including installation of lift to approved permit PA7357/17. Pending, validated 6 August 2025, 47 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, 69 m away - [**PA/03549/23** Balzan](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03549-23/balzan-sanctioning-of-existing-barber-shop): Sanctioning of existing barber shop (Class 4B) with internal partitions, ramp in front yard, a/c and signage on the facade and services in the front yard from… Granted, validated 21 June 2023, 70 m away - [**PA/03018/25** Balzan](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03018-25/balzan-demolish-existing-two-storey-dwelling-and-construct): To demolish existing two storey dwelling and construct new dwelling over two floors plus receded floor. Granted, validated 14 May 2025, 2 floors plus a receded floor, 74 m away - [**PA/03076/26** Balzan](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03076-26/balzan-internal-and-external-alterations-to-a-pre-1967): Internal and external alterations to a pre-1967 townhouse. Works include restoration of facade. Pending, validated 13 May 2026, 75 m away - [**PA/04021/24** Balzan](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04021-24/balzan-alterations-to-that-approved-in-pa-08992-21-consisting): Proposed alterations to that approved in PA/08992/21 consisting in the opening of entrance to garage complex at basement levels. Proposal includes alterations… Granted, validated 3 July 2024, 76 m away - [**PA/05086/25** Balzan](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05086-25/balzan-signage-on-facade): Proposed signage on facade. Granted, validated 17 September 2025, 77 m away - [**PA/02894/23** Balzan](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02894-23/balzan-renewal-of-pa2574-15): Renewal of PA2574/15 (Change of use of vacant building to a Class 4B retail shop at ground floor level, an ancillary storage area at first floor level, and to… Withdrawn, validated 24 May 2023, 3 floors, 77 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, 78 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, 81 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, 83 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, 83 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, 83 m away ## More by Anthony C Bezzina - [**PA/07802/26** Zebbug](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07802-26/zebbug-change-of-use-from-garage-as-approved): Proposed change of use from garage as approved in PA/02732/98 to public service garage including sanctioning of variations from the approved plans consisting… Pending - [**PA/07426/26** Birzebbuga](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07426-26/birzebbuga-alterations-to-a-pre-1967-terraced-house): Proposed alterations to a pre-1967 terraced house, including alterations at all floor levels, the construction of a bedroom at roof level, the installation of… Pending, validated 28 October 2026 - [**PA/07151/26** Marsaxlokk](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07151-26/marsaxlokk-maintenance-of-existing-legally-established-boundary-walls): Proposed maintenance of existing legally established boundary walls, including excavation works and construction of a water reservoir; sanctioning of a… Pending, validated 14 October 2026 - [**PA/06965/26** Xghajra](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06965-26/xghajra-sanction-replacement-of-dangerous-roof-to-existing): To sanction replacement of dangerous roof to existing pre-1967 dwelling including sanctioning of existing gate. Pending, validated 14 October 2026 - [**PA/06636/26** Santa Venera](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06636-26/santa-venera-sanction-changes-to-the-approved-garage): To sanction changes to the approved garage (PA/6953/06) and the proposed extension of existing storage rooms. Pending, validated 30 September 2026 - [**PA/06524/26** Safi](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06524-26/safi-widening-of-existing-gate-and-construction-of): Proposed widening of existing gate and construction of an agricultural reservoir within agricultural land. Pending, validated 23 September 2026 [All applications by Anthony C Bezzina](https://propertylist.mt/perit/anthony-c-bezzina) ## More from Hal Balzan Local Council - [**PA/02950/21** Balzan](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02950-21/balzan-embellishment-of-square): Proposed embellishment of square Status being checked [All planning applications in Balzan](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/balzan)