--- title: "PA/05003/23: Removal of external staircase at back terrace in Balzan | PropertyList" url: https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05003-23/balzan-removal-of-external-staircase-at-back-terrace source: PropertyList (propertylist.mt), from the Malta Planning Authority's public register retrieved: 2026-11-03 --- > Granted planning application in Balzan: Removal of external staircase at back terrace, construction of room at first floor, removal of roof above staircase,… Planning applications › Balzan › PA0500323 # PA/05003/23: Removal of external staircase at back terrace in Balzan 9, Triq it-Tliet Knejjes, Balzan Removal of external staircase at back terrace, construction of room at first floor, removal of roof above staircase, construction of staircase from first floor second floor and construction of recessed floor at second floor. - **Status:** Granted (This application has been approved by Planning Board / Commission.) - **Location:** 9, Triq it-Tliet Knejjes, Balzan - **Locality:** [Balzan](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/balzan) - **Applicant:** Raffaele Calleja - **Perit:** [Perit Alexis Inguanez](https://propertylist.mt/perit/alexis-inguanez) - **Application type:** Full development permission - **Zone:** Within Development Zone - **Type of works:** New Construction - **Height:** 2 floors plus a receded floor - **Received:** 19 June 2023 - **Validated:** 23 August 2023 - **Published:** 23 August 2023 - **Comments close:** 22 September 2023 - **Recommendation:** Grant Permission - **Decision:** Grant Permission - **Decision date:** 31 January 2024 - **Permit expires:** 14 February 2029 [Case details on the Planning Authority website](https://www.pa.org.mt/pacasedetails?CaseType=PA/05003/23) [Plans, case officer report and decision on eapps](https://eapps.pa.org.mt/Case/CaseDetails?caseType=PA&casenumber=05003&caseYear=23) ## Planning activity around 9, Triq it-Tliet Knejjes, Balzan 157 other applications within 300 m: 102 granted, 2 refused, 13 pending. 98% of decided applications nearby were granted. Tallest granted nearby: 5 floors (PA/02867/25). On Triq it-Tliet Knejjes: 17 other applications, 11 granted and 0 refused; granted buildings are typically 3 floors, the tallest 4. Periti active on this street: [architecture 360](https://propertylist.mt/perit/architecture-360), [David Vassallo](https://propertylist.mt/perit/david-vassallo), [Mark Arrigo](https://propertylist.mt/perit/mark-arrigo). Approval estimate for new construction applications like this here: about 94% (likely range 64–100%, low reliability, from 9 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/00024/21** Balzan](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00024-21/balzan-carry-out-restoration-works-on-the-facade): To carry out restoration works on the facade Pending, validated 4 February 2021, 17 m away - [**PA/05866/25** Balzan](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05866-25/balzan-internal-amendments-to-existing-ground-floor-plan): Internal amendments to existing ground floor plan including the addition of a ground floor garage, demolition of washroom at first floor level and the… Granted, validated 10 September 2025, 3 floors, 29 m away - [**PA/05167/23** Balzan](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05167-23/balzan-minor-alterations-to-terraced-house): Minor alterations to terraced house. Granted, validated 6 September 2023, 35 m away - [**PA/04529/26** Balzan](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04529-26/balzan-alterations-and-additions-to-existing-pre-1967-townhouse): Alterations and additions to existing pre-1967 townhouse, including restoration of facade and installation of pv panels. Pending, validated 2 September 2026, 41 m away - [**PA/01037/20** Balzan](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01037-20/balzan-rehabilitation-of-village-house): Rehabilitation of village house; demolition of accretions; re-construction thereof; construction of swimming pool; restoration of facade Status being checked, 46 m away - [**PA/04637/26** Balzan](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04637-26/balzan-changes-to-lift-shaft-size-approved-in): Changes to lift shaft size approved in PA6791/24 and construction of washroom and addition of steel railings at roof level. Granted, validated 12 September 2026, 48 m away - [**PA/08048/25** Balzan](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-08048-25/balzan-carry-out-alterations-at-ground): To carry out alterations at ground, first and second floor levels to two existing maisonettes, retaining the same number of units. Pending, validated 10 December 2025, 48 m away - [**PA/06791/24** Balzan](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06791-24/balzan-internal-alterations-and-restoration-of-existing-palazzo): Internal alterations and restoration of existing palazzo, garden landscaping, installation of PV panels at roof level, restoration of facade and sanctioning… Granted, validated 23 October 2024, 48 m away - [**PA/01946/21** Balzan](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01946-21/balzan-sanctioning-of-change-of-use-from-an): Sanctioning of change of use from an existing dilapidated property to Class 4A office and linking to an approved office as per PA/4299/18 including minor… Status being checked, 55 m away - [**PA/07129/24** Balzan](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07129-24/balzan-sanctioning-existing-alterations-to-dwelling-from-approved): To sanctioning existing alterations to dwelling from approved permit PA/2663/07. Granted, validated 23 January 2025, 61 m away - [**PA/07884/25** Balzan](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07884-25/balzan-propose-minor-internal-alterations-and-the-restoration): To propose minor internal alterations and the restoration of the facade. Granted, validated 3 December 2025, 62 m away - [**PA/01924/24** Balzan](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01924-24/balzan-restoration-of-palazz-including-minor-internal-alterations): Restoration of palazz including minor internal alterations and proposed bathroom extension at first floor overlooking internal courtyard; partial demolition… Granted, validated 3 April 2024, 63 m away - [**PA/06050/25** Balzan](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06050-25/balzan-excavation-and-construction-of-pool): Excavation and construction of pool, and minor internal alteration. Granted, validated 24 September 2025, 68 m away - [**PA/06913/24** Balzan](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06913-24/balzan-sanction-alterations-to-existing-dwelling-from-approved): To sanction alterations to existing dwelling from approved permits PA/1402/14, PA/11024/18 and PA/7721/21. Granted, validated 30 January 2025, 69 m away - [**PA/02282/23** Balzan](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02282-23/balzan-sanction-existing-garage-door-from-approved-permit): To sanction existing garage door from approved permit PA7721/21. Granted, validated 6 September 2023, 70 m away ## More by Alexis Inguanez - [**PA/07593/26** San Gwann](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07593-26/san-gwann-sanction-existing-discount-store): To sanction existing discount store (Trading Licence 53/83) having a different wall layout than what was approved in PA/1357/00. Pending - [**PA/07566/26** Qormi](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07566-26/qormi-change-of-use-from-pre-1968-garage-to): Change of use from pre-1968 garage to a Class 4A office and addition of external signage and internal alterations. Pending, validated 28 October 2026 - [**PA/07560/26** Hamrun](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07560-26/hamrun-demolition-of-first-and-second-floor-whilst): Demolition of first and second floor whilst retaining both facades. Alterations within the facades. Formation of a new access on Triq Victor Tedesco and… Pending, validated 28 October 2026, 3 floors plus a receded floor - [**PA/07317/26** Zabbar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07317-26/zabbar-sanction-house-as-built-from-pb-06531-80): To sanction house as built from PB/06531/80. Pending - [**PA/06882/26** Gzira](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06882-26/gzira-demolish-existing-building): To demolish existing building, whilst retaining the facade. Excavation of one basement floor level, a reservoir and construction of a Class 3A guest house. Pending, validated 7 October 2026, 1 floor - [**PA/06730/26** Hamrun](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06730-26/hamrun-sanctioning-of-pa-002256-19-including-differences-in-wall): Sanctioning of PA/002256/19 including differences in wall layouts, internal heights, facade materials and basement. Pending [All applications by Alexis Inguanez](https://propertylist.mt/perit/alexis-inguanez) [All planning applications in Balzan](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/balzan)