--- title: "PA/04881/24: Sanctioning of changes to part of building in Balzan | PropertyList" url: https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04881-24/balzan-sanctioning-of-changes-to-part-of-building source: PropertyList (propertylist.mt), from the Malta Planning Authority's public register retrieved: 2026-11-02 --- > Granted planning application in Balzan: Sanctioning of changes to part of building as originally approved in PA/00986/14; and change of use of domestic… Planning applications › Balzan › PA0488124 # PA/04881/24: Sanctioning of changes to part of building in Balzan 285/287, Triq in-Naxxar, Birkirkara, also having facade/entrance from 122, Wied Hal Balzan, Balzan Sanctioning of changes to part of building as originally approved in PA/00986/14; and change of use of domestic games room into an independent maisonette; addition of proprietary perforated metal mesh in balcony. - **Status:** Granted (This application has been approved by Planning Board / Commission.) - **Location:** 285/287, Triq in-Naxxar, Birkirkara, also having facade/entrance from 122, Wied Hal Balzan, Balzan - **Locality:** [Balzan](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/balzan) - **Applicant:** [Charles Zahra](https://propertylist.mt/applicant/charles-zahra) - **Perit:** [Perit Paul Camilleri](https://propertylist.mt/perit/paul-camilleri) - **Application type:** Full development permission - **Zone:** Within Development Zone - **Type of works:** Sanctioning - **Received:** 30 April 2024 - **Validated:** 31 July 2024 - **Published:** 31 July 2024 - **Comments close:** 16 September 2024 - **Recommendation:** Grant Permission - **Decision:** Grant Permission - **Decision date:** 27 May 2025 - **Permit expires:** 11 June 2030 [Case details on the Planning Authority website](https://www.pa.org.mt/pacasedetails?CaseType=PA/04881/24) [Plans, case officer report and decision on eapps](https://eapps.pa.org.mt/Case/CaseDetails?caseType=PA&casenumber=04881&caseYear=24) ## Planning activity around 285/287, Triq in-Naxxar, Birkirkara, also having facade/entrance from 122, Wied Hal Balzan, Balzan 208 other applications within 300 m: 130 granted, 3 refused, 23 pending. 98% of decided applications nearby were granted. Tallest granted nearby: 5 floors (PA/03964/24). On Triq in-Naxxar: 6 other applications, 4 granted and 0 refused; granted buildings are typically 4 floors, the tallest 4. Periti active on this street: [Maria Schembri Grima](https://propertylist.mt/perit/maria-schembri-grima), [Ray Demicoli](https://propertylist.mt/perit/ray-demicoli). Approval estimate for sanctioning applications like this here: about 95% (likely range 65–100%, medium reliability, from 56 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/02747/26** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02747-26/birkirkara-the-removal-of-condition-2c-and-to): Request for the removal of condition 2C and to sanction minor alterations from approved PA3598/21. Suspended, validated 13 May 2026, 37 m away - [**PA/03598/21** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03598-21/birkirkara-place-removable-reversible-demountable-timber-platform-and): To place removable/reversible/demountable timber platform and proposed extension of outdoor area (Class 4D) on public open space for the placing of tables and… Status being checked, 45 m away - [**PA/01392/21** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01392-21/birkirkara-complete-removal-of-the-existing-collapsing-structure): Complete removal of the existing collapsing structure. Status being checked, 49 m away - [**PA/01096/20** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01096-20/birkirkara-demolish-existing-roof-structures-and-construct-additional): To demolish existing roof structures and construct additional floors (3 new residential units). Works to include construction of lift. Status being checked, 64 m away - [**PA/06244/23** Balzan](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06244-23/balzan-sanction-property-as-built-including-modification-from): To sanction property as built including modification from approved planning permits PAPB4952/81 and PA4241/15. Changes include access to roof, shifting of… Granted, validated 7 December 2023, 66 m away - [**PA/06009/25** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06009-25/birkirkara-placing-of-tables-and-chairs): Proposed placing of tables and chairs, as well as 4 retractable awnings ancillary to approved Class 4D outlet covered by PA/1466/22. Granted, validated 17 September 2025, 73 m away - [**PA/03666/24** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03666-24/birkirkara-demolition-of-building): Proposed demolition of building, excavation of two basements, and construction of 17 garages at basement -1 and -2, 7 commercial class 4B shops with signage… Granted, validated 26 June 2024, 4 floors plus a receded floor, 77 m away - [**PA/05690/23** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05690-23/birkirkara-internal-alterations): Internal alterations (opening and closing of internal apertures). Granted, validated 7 February 2024, 77 m away - [**PA/01466/22** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01466-22/birkirkara-change-of-use-from-approved-class-4c): Change of use from approved Class 4C to Class 4D, including proposed signage. Status being checked, 79 m away - [**PA/01726/21** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01726-21/birkirkara-minor-internal-alterations-at-ground-floor-level): Proposed minor internal alterations at ground floor level, minor extension at rear backyard area, formation of internal partitions. Stepped down use from… Status being checked, 82 m away - [**PA/05004/25** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05004-25/birkirkara-sanction-garage-as-built): To sanction garage as built. Granted, validated 3 September 2025, 83 m away - [**PA/05542/25** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05542-25/birkirkara-demolish-existing-house-and-to-construct-two): To demolish existing house and to construct two shops at ground floor level, two apartments and two duplex apartments. Granted, validated 27 August 2025, 4 floors plus a receded floor, 85 m away - [**PA/06097/26** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06097-26/birkirkara-internal-alterations-to-change-internal-layout-of): Internal alterations to change internal layout of room, and opening of new window on facade. Pending, validated 21 October 2026, 92 m away - [**PA/06708/24** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06708-24/birkirkara-sanction-garage-door-as-existing-and-pre-1978): To sanction garage door as existing and pre-1978 additions. Granted, validated 15 November 2024, 93 m away - [**PA/04689/23** Balzan](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04689-23/balzan-sanction-minor-alterations-over-class-4-shop): To sanction minor alterations over Class 4 shop covered by PA718/93. Sanctioning includes formation of opening at back onto common driveway, shift in facade… Granted, validated 7 September 2023, 104 m away ## More by Paul Camilleri - [**PA/07675/26** Gzira](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07675-26/gzira-splitting-up-of-duplex-apartment-into-two): Splitting up of duplex apartment into two separate apartments including related alterations and sanctioning of variations from permit PA/01144/19. Pending - [**PA/07644/26** Belt Valletta](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07644-26/belt-valletta-sanctioning-of-the-removal-of-the-original): Sanctioning of the removal of the original deteriorated rendering and peeling paint of the facades and the re-rendering and re-painting thereof to exactly the… Pending - [**PA/07626/26** San Pawl il-Bahar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07626-26/san-pawl-il-bahar-partial-demolition-of-first-floor-maisonette): Partial demolition of first floor maisonette, converting it into a flat and the construction of an additional overlying three flats and a duplex penthouse. Pending, 5 floors plus a receded floor - [**PA/07224/26** Marsaskala](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07224-26/marsaskala-sanctioning-of-the-existing-layout-of-class): Sanctioning of the existing layout of Class 4B shop (licensed as an ironmongery) layout and correction of site from that approved in permit PB/5149/81 and… Pending, validated 21 October 2026 - [**PA/07197/26** Zurrieq](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07197-26/zurrieq-change-of-use-of-class-4c-snack): Change of use of Class 4C snack bar to Class 4D restaurant. Pending, validated 21 October 2026 - [**PA/07188/26** Marsaxlokk](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07188-26/marsaxlokk-minor-alterations-to-semi-detached-villa-as-approved): Minor alterations to semi-detached villa as approved in permit PA/03184/20 and sanctioning of other alterations which have been carried out. Pending, validated 21 October 2026 [All applications by Paul Camilleri](https://propertylist.mt/perit/paul-camilleri) ## More from Charles Zahra - [**PA/00205/26** Nadur](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00205-26/nadur-sanction-existing-pre-1978-farm): To sanction existing pre-1978 farm, to carry out additions and alterations to upgrade existing facility. Pending, validated 21 January 2026 - [**PA/07393/25** Nadur](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07393-25/nadur-sanction-variations-from-garage-approved-in-pa3756-95): To sanction variations from garage approved in PA3756/95. Granted, validated 12 November 2025 - [**PA/01494/23** Siggiewi](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01494-23/siggiewi-change-of-use-from-approved-public-service): Change of use from approved public service vehicles to parking for private vehicles at basement level, and vice-versa at ground floor (from approved… Granted, validated 26 April 2023 - [**PA/03593/22** Siggiewi](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03593-22/siggiewi-propose-re-construction-of-pre-1967-room): To propose re-construction of pre-1967 room, and to sanction reconstruction of rubble wall and formation of gate. Status being checked - [**PA/02134/21** Santa Venera](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02134-21/santa-venera-proposal-entails): The proposal entails, amalgamating a new property with that approved in PA865/20, sanctioning of existing dwelling as built, change of use from kitchen to a… Status being checked - [**PA/00865/20** Santa Venera](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00865-20/santa-venera-proposal-entails-the-part-demolition-of-the): The proposal entails the part demolition of the dwelling and the remodeling of the internal layouts along with the construction of a pool and washroom. Status being checked [All planning applications in Balzan](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/balzan)