--- title: "PA/04865/26: sanction post 1967 apertures in Balzan | PropertyList" url: https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04865-26/balzan-sanction-post-1967-apertures source: PropertyList (propertylist.mt), from the Malta Planning Authority's public register retrieved: 2026-11-02 --- > Granted planning application in Balzan: To sanction post 1967 apertures (changes to the facade as approved in PB/1852/82 have not been carried out. Perit… Planning applications › Balzan › PA0486526 # 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](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/balzan) - **Applicant:** [Mario Buhagiar](https://propertylist.mt/applicant/mario-buhagiar) - **Perit:** [Perit Matthew Tanti](https://propertylist.mt/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](https://www.pa.org.mt/pacasedetails?CaseType=PA/04865/26) [Plans, case officer report and decision on eapps](https://eapps.pa.org.mt/Case/CaseDetails?caseType=PA&casenumber=04865&caseYear=26) ## 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](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 Matthew Tanti - [**PA/05612/26** Sliema](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05612-26/sliema-sanction-the-representation-of-the-already-approved): To sanction the representation of the already approved cladding as protruding from the official building alignment, to sanction surveying discrepancies as… Pending, validated 19 August 2026 - [**PA/05560/26** Dingli](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05560-26/dingli-sanction-minor-internal-discrepancies-due-to-surveying): To sanction minor internal discrepancies due to surveying discrepancies and internal changes. To sanction the formalization of front garden which was not… Granted, validated 15 September 2026 - [**PA/04950/26** Belt Valletta](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04950-26/belt-valletta-insertion-of-lift-and-lift-shaft-in): 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. Suspended, validated 15 July 2026 - [**PA/04147/26** Naxxar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04147-26/naxxar-propose-a-vertical-extension-of-an-existing): To propose a vertical extension of an existing dwelling (Class 1) already regularized under RG/945/21 including jacuzzi at fourth floor. Suspended, validated 24 June 2026, 4 floors - [**PA/03143/26** San Pawl il-Bahar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03143-26/san-pawl-il-bahar-change-use-from-retail): 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… Granted, validated 20 May 2026 - [**PA/02406/26** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02406-26/birkirkara-sanction-post-1967-additions-to-maisonette): To sanction post-1967 additions to maisonette (Class 1). Granted, validated 15 April 2026 [All applications by Matthew Tanti](https://propertylist.mt/perit/matthew-tanti) ## More from Mario Buhagiar - [**PA/01074/26** Pieta](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01074-26/pieta-propose-alterations-at-third-floor-apartment): To propose alterations at third floor apartment. Granted, validated 25 February 2026 - [**PA/05099/25** Pieta](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05099-25/pieta-subdivision-of-one-apartment-into-two-one-bedrooms): Subdivision of one apartment into two one-bedrooms. Granted, validated 15 October 2025 - [**PA/02483/23** Mosta](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02483-23/mosta-propose-widening-of-garage-door-and-a): To propose widening of garage door and a public service vehicle space in private garage. Granted, validated 17 May 2023 - [**PA/03287/22** Zabbar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03287-22/zabbar-sanction-differences-from-approved-pa2189-06-namely-balcony): To sanction differences from approved PA2189/06 namely balcony on facade, changes to openings and shifting of walls. Status being checked - [**PA/03273/21** San Pawl il-Bahar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03273-21/san-pawl-il-bahar-construction-of-outdoor-swimming-pool): Construction of outdoor swimming pool (alterations to PA4549/20). Status being checked - [**PA/03233/21** Mosta](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03233-21/mosta-change-of-use-from-garage-for-private): Change of use from garage for private parking to Class 4A Office. Status being checked [All planning applications in Balzan](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/balzan)