PA/05061/25: sanction the demolition of existing facade in Balzan
261, Triq il-Ferrovija L-Qadima, Balzan
To sanction the demolition of existing facade (due to structural instability as per GIR reports) approved in PA/02627/22 and re-build it in franka stone using same proportions
- Status
- Pending (Reconsideration Decided)
- Location
- 261, Triq il-Ferrovija L-Qadima, Balzan
- Locality
- Balzan
- Applicant
- Kristian Calleja
- Perit
- Perit Colin Zammit
- Application type
- Full development permission - Summary Process
- Zone
- Within Development Zone
- Type of works
- Sanctioning
- Received
- 14 July 2025
- Validated
- 13 October 2025
- Published
- 6 August 2025
- Comments close
- 5 September 2025
- Decision
- Acceptable
- Permit expires
- 22 October 2030
Case details on the Planning Authority website
Plans, case officer report and decision on eapps
Planning activity around 261, Triq il-Ferrovija L-Qadima, Balzan
92 other applications within 300 m: 58 granted, 1 refused, 5 pending. 98% of decided applications nearby were granted. Tallest granted nearby: 5 floors (PA/05674/24).
On Triq il-Ferrovija L-Qadima: 3 other applications, 2 granted and 0 refused; granted buildings are typically 4 floors, the tallest 4. Periti active on this street: Colin Zammit.
Approval estimate for sanctioning applications like this here: about 95% (likely range 65–100%, low reliability, from 15 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/00157/21 Balzan: Sanctioning of modifications from original permit PA03526/08
- PA/02009/24 Balzan: Erection of lightweight partitions in ground floor flat and its change of use to a Class 2C tuition centre with a separate external entrance.
- PA/03023/23 Balzan: Extension of penthouse and flat 7 on level 3.
- PA/00116/21 Balzan: Demolition of 2 storey building, excavation of basement and construction of a 4 storey block of 8 flats, an overlying penthouse/receded floor, 10 underlying…
- PA/00753/21 Balzan: Alterations to existing pool
- PA/02157/25 Balzan: To sanction changes from previous permit PA/1478/00 which include minor internal changes, enlarged back facing balcony and position of facade opening.
- PA/05674/24 Balzan: Demolition of existing properties and construction of an apartment block containing a total of 6 lock-up garages at basement level and 8 residential units…
- PA/07499/25 Balzan: Sanctioning the differences of an existing ground floor garage from that approved as per PB1378/70.
- PA/01834/25 Balzan: Class 1A - To propose a fireplace with a chimney.
- PA/02217/22 Balzan: Proposed Alterations to existing washroom at roof level. Proposed extension to existing garage located at the side garden. Proposed internal minor alterations…
- PA/03443/21 Balzan: To sanction as built (changes from approved permit PA/03497/06)
- PA/01050/24 Balzan: Extension of recessed terrace of apartment at first floor over private parking spaces that are also owned and utilised by the applicant.
- PA/07232/24 Balzan: To demolish part of the ground floor at the back of property to enlarge back yard, to enlarge garage, to carry out internal alterations at ground floor and…
- PA/06931/25 Balzan: Proposed extension at roof level of single dwelling.
- PA/01259/25 Balzan: Renewal of PA4226/17 (To create an apartment at third floor (level 6) (instead of approved penthouse; PA686/06 (To construct penthouse above second floor…
More by Colin Zammit
- PA/07603/26 St Julians: To convert existing private garage (PA/04855/15) to a public service garage.
- PA/07584/26 Sliema: To roof existing terrace at fifth floor level, demolish existing receded floor level to construct a new apartment and an additional receded floor level.
- PA/07550/26 Marsa: Proposed demolition of two storey townhouse (facade and front room to be retained) and construction of ground floor garage for private vehicles, and 8…
- PA/07504/26 St Julians: To make internal and external alterations to an existing washroom and proposed a 2 bedroom receded apartment.
- PA/07469/26 Mgarr: To renew PA/05742/18 - To demolish existing building, excavation of site and construction of basement garages and residential units from ground floor to third…
- PA/07463/26 Mosta: To sanction property as built from PA/757/00, particularly including the formation of a Class 4A office within a receded floor level and installation of a…
All applications by Colin Zammit
More from Kristian Calleja
- PA/04463/26 Swieqi: Proposed change of use from Class 4A offices to a Class 3B 3-star hotel, retaining the primary building structure while demolishing internal partitions, the…
- PA/01615/26 Balzan: Proposal includes minor changes to PA/5061/25 and PA/2627/22 particularly including the extension of basement level -1 beneath front garden and create 1m deep…
- PA/08305/25 Mellieha: To demolish existing residential dwelling and excavate site to necessary levels. Proposed construction of domestic stores at basement level, garage (private…
- PA/08293/25 Sliema: Alterations and extension to existing dwelling and store to create duplex studio apartment, 5 overlying apartments and a penthouse at receded level.
- PA/03582/25 Birkirkara: To demolish existing terrace house, excavate and construct basement garages, maisonette at ground floor level, 3 apartments from first till third floor and a…
- PA/02036/25 Zurrieq: To demolish existing building, excavate and construct 4 basement garages, 2 maisonettes at ground floor level, 6 apartments from first till third floor level…