--- title: "PA/04987/25: Change of use from Class 1 residential in Balzan | PropertyList" url: https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04987-25/balzan-change-of-use-from-class-1-residential source: PropertyList (propertylist.mt), from the Malta Planning Authority's public register retrieved: 2026-11-03 --- > Granted planning application in Balzan: Change of use from Class 1 residential to Class 2C – childcare centre including minor internal alterations. Perit A… Planning applications › Balzan › PA0498725 # PA/04987/25: Change of use from Class 1 residential in Balzan No 177, Dainty, Triq Birbal, Balzan Change of use from Class 1 residential to Class 2C – childcare centre including minor internal alterations. - **Status:** Granted (This application has been approved by Planning Board / Commission.) - **Location:** No 177, Dainty, Triq Birbal, Balzan - **Locality:** [Balzan](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/balzan) - **Applicant:** [Daisy Park Limited Attn: Louisa Vella Bardon](https://propertylist.mt/applicant/daisy-park-ltd) - **Perit:** [A Collective](https://propertylist.mt/perit/a-collective) - **Application type:** Full development permission - **Zone:** Within Development Zone - **Type of works:** Change of Use - **Received:** 24 April 2025 - **Validated:** 30 July 2025 - **Published:** 30 July 2025 - **Comments close:** 15 September 2025 - **Recommendation:** Grant Permission - **Decision:** Grant Permission - **Decision date:** 21 April 2026 - **Permit expires:** 6 May 2031 [Case details on the Planning Authority website](https://www.pa.org.mt/pacasedetails?CaseType=PA/04987/25) [Plans, case officer report and decision on eapps](https://eapps.pa.org.mt/Case/CaseDetails?caseType=PA&casenumber=04987&caseYear=25) ## Planning activity around No 177, Dainty, Triq Birbal, Balzan 168 other applications within 300 m: 104 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 change of use applications like this here: about 78% (likely range 48–100%, 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 A Collective - [**PA/03989/26** Siggiewi](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03989-26/siggiewi-alterations-to-pa1720-24): Alterations to PA1720/24, mainly including the introduction of a garage and garage door opening at ground floor, enlargement of existing courtyards, extension… Suspended, validated 17 June 2026 - [**PA/01920/26** Tarxien](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01920-26/tarxien-demolition-of-accretions): Demolition of accretions, demolition to form a pool, general internal alterations and facade interventions. Granted, validated 25 March 2026 - [**PA/01736/26** Attard](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01736-26/attard-alterations-to-the-existing-property-including-the): Alterations to the existing property including the demolition of accretions, excavation to form underground storage, introduction of a lift and new staircase… Granted, validated 18 March 2026 - [**PA/00864/26** Naxxar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00864-26/naxxar-alterations-and-extension-to-existing-semi-detached-villa): Alterations and extension to existing semi-detached villa. Granted, validated 11 February 2026 - [**PA/03158/25** Zurrieq](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03158-25/zurrieq-renovated-dwelling-covered-by-rg1466-24): To renovated dwelling covered by RG1466/24. Proposed internal/external alterations and extensions to form a 3-bedroom town dwelling, garden, pool and washroom. Granted, validated 21 May 2025 - [**PA/02541/25** St Julians](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02541-25/st-julians-alterations-to-property): Alterations to property (including the façade) and the addition of a pool in the backyard. Granted, validated 16 April 2025 [All applications by A Collective](https://propertylist.mt/perit/a-collective) ## More from Daisy Park Ltd - [**PA/02185/22** Attard](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02185-22/attard-allow-the-child-day-care-centre-to): To allow the child day care centre to operate with the maximum number of children as authorised by the DQSE or any other competent authority from time to time. Status being checked [All planning applications in Balzan](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/balzan)