PA/04865/26: sanction post 1967 apertures in Balzan
149, Triq Birbal, Balzan
To sanction post 1967 apertures (changes to the facade as approved in PB/1852/82 have not been carried out.
- Status
- Granted (This application has been approved by Planning Board / Commission.)
- Location
- 149, Triq Birbal, Balzan
- Locality
- Balzan
- Applicant
- Mario Buhagiar
- Perit
- Perit Matthew Tanti
- Application type
- Full development permission - Summary Process
- Zone
- Within Development Zone
- Type of works
- Sanctioning
- Received
- 13 June 2026
- Validated
- 4 August 2026
- Published
- 15 July 2026
- Comments close
- 30 July 2026
- Decision
- Acceptable
- Permit expires
- 19 August 2031
Case details on the Planning Authority website
Plans, case officer report and decision on eapps
Planning activity around 149, Triq Birbal, 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 sanctioning applications like this here: about 95% (likely range 65–100%, low reliability, from 30 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: Demolition of existing terraced house and construction of (4) basement garages, (1) ground floor maisonette and (4) overlying apartments.
- PA/01972/26 Balzan: To propose minor internal and external alterations from approved permit by virtue PA/07068/22 and extension at receded floor level.
- PA/05105/25 Balzan: Internal and external alterations of Class 4A offices, including installation of lift to approved permit PA7357/17.
- PA/03458/21 Balzan: 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…
- PA/03549/23 Balzan: 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…
- PA/03018/25 Balzan: To demolish existing two storey dwelling and construct new dwelling over two floors plus receded floor.
- PA/03076/26 Balzan: Internal and external alterations to a pre-1967 townhouse. Works include restoration of facade.
- PA/04021/24 Balzan: Proposed alterations to that approved in PA/08992/21 consisting in the opening of entrance to garage complex at basement levels. Proposal includes alterations…
- PA/05086/25 Balzan: Proposed signage on facade.
- PA/02894/23 Balzan: 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…
- PA/00507/25 Balzan: Proposed demolition of existing terraced house, excavation of basement and reservoir. Proposed construction of 8 basement garages (private vehicle), two…
- PA/01031/21 Balzan: To sanction variations from previous permit PA/139/19 mainly internal and external alterations
- PA/05275/25 Balzan: To sanction minor variations from approved PA2738/23.
- PA/07008/23 Balzan: Proposed excavation of reservoir and basement for private vehicle garages. Proposed construction of basement, ground floor maisonettes with jacuzzi, first,…
- PA/02738/23 Balzan: To recede penthouse and stairwell facade to be compliant with DC 15.
More by Matthew Tanti
- PA/05612/26 Sliema: To sanction the representation of the already approved cladding as protruding from the official building alignment, to sanction surveying discrepancies as…
- PA/05560/26 Dingli: To sanction minor internal discrepancies due to surveying discrepancies and internal changes. To sanction the formalization of front garden which was not…
- PA/04950/26 Belt Valletta: Insertion of lift and lift shaft in existing internal yard and vertical extension of apartment (Class 1) to accommodate a new study room and roof terrace.
- PA/04147/26 Naxxar: To propose a vertical extension of an existing dwelling (Class 1) already regularized under RG/945/21 including jacuzzi at fourth floor.
- PA/03143/26 San Pawl il-Bahar: To change use from Retail (4B) into a Public Service Garage for the rental of motorcycles, office space, and proposing a lightweight structure in the back…
- PA/02406/26 Birkirkara: To sanction post-1967 additions to maisonette (Class 1).
All applications by Matthew Tanti
More from Mario Buhagiar
- PA/01074/26 Pieta: To propose alterations at third floor apartment.
- PA/05099/25 Pieta: Subdivision of one apartment into two one-bedrooms.
- PA/02483/23 Mosta: To propose widening of garage door and a public service vehicle space in private garage.
- PA/03287/22 Zabbar: To sanction differences from approved PA2189/06 namely balcony on facade, changes to openings and shifting of walls.
- PA/03273/21 San Pawl il-Bahar: Construction of outdoor swimming pool (alterations to PA4549/20).
- PA/03233/21 Mosta: Change of use from garage for private parking to Class 4A Office.