--- title: "PA/05105/25: Internal and external alterations of Class 4A in Balzan | PropertyList" url: https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05105-25/balzan-internal-and-external-alterations-of-class-4a source: PropertyList (propertylist.mt), from the Malta Planning Authority's public register retrieved: 2026-11-02 --- > Pending planning application in Balzan: Internal and external alterations of Class 4A offices, including installation of lift to approved permit PA7357/17.… Planning applications › Balzan › PA0510525 # PA/05105/25: Internal and external alterations of Class 4A in Balzan 54, Triq Birbal, Balzan Internal and external alterations of Class 4A offices, including installation of lift to approved permit PA7357/17. - **Status:** Pending (Awaiting Decision) - **Location:** 54, Triq Birbal, Balzan - **Locality:** [Balzan](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/balzan) - **Applicant:** [PSS Holdings Ltd. Attn: George Portelli](https://propertylist.mt/applicant/pss-holdings-ltd) - **Perit:** [Dr Edwin Mintoff](https://propertylist.mt/perit/edwin-mintoff) - **Application type:** Full development permission - **Zone:** Within Development Zone - **Type of works:** Alterations & Extensions (Commercial) - **Received:** 11 April 2025 - **Validated:** 6 August 2025 - **Published:** 6 August 2025 - **Comments close:** 22 September 2025 - **Recommendation:** Refuse Permission [Case details on the Planning Authority website](https://www.pa.org.mt/pacasedetails?CaseType=PA/05105/25) [Plans, case officer report and decision on eapps](https://eapps.pa.org.mt/Case/CaseDetails?caseType=PA&casenumber=05105&caseYear=25) ## Planning activity around 54, Triq Birbal, Balzan 168 other applications within 300 m: 102 granted, 3 refused, 13 pending. 97% of decided applications nearby were granted. Tallest granted nearby: 5 floors (PA/04494/23). On Triq Birbal: 20 other applications, 8 granted and 1 refused; granted buildings are typically 2 floors, the tallest 2. Approval estimate for alterations & extensions applications like this here: about 95% (likely range 65–100%, low reliability, from 20 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/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 - [**PA/00007/22** Balzan](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00007-22/balzan-demolish-existing-terrace-houses-and-erect-11): To demolish existing terrace houses and erect 11 basement garages and 10 overlying apartments. The proposal includes the formation of pools in the back yard… Granted, validated 13 April 2022, 86 m away ## More by Edwin Mintoff - [**PA/07655/26** Munxar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07655-26/munxar-extension-and-changes-to-approved-permit-pa-01661-20): Proposed extension and changes to approved permit PA/01661/20. Proposal consists of the excavation of part of garden, water reservoir under ground floor pool… Pending - [**PA/07457/26** Gzira](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07457-26/gzira-amendments-to-facade-for-structural-integrity): Amendments to facade for structural integrity. Pending - [**PA/07455/26** Sliema](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07455-26/sliema-redesign-of-bar-cafeteria-entrance): Proposed redesign of bar/cafeteria entrance, including new sign. Pending, validated 28 October 2026 - [**PA/07431/26** St Julians](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07431-26/st-julians-sanction-the-change-of-use-from-showroom): To sanction the change of use from showroom approved in PA03705/99 to a convenience shop Class 4B including internal layout changes, added signage,… Pending, validated 28 October 2026 - [**PA/07407/26** Sliema](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07407-26/sliema-demolish-the-existing-staircase-and-carry-out): To demolish the existing staircase and carry out internal and external alterations to the development approved under PA/06318/23, including the provision of… Pending, validated 28 October 2026, 5 floors - [**PA/07388/26** Marsaskala](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07388-26/marsaskala-demolition-of-existing-hotel-and-proposed-construction): Proposed demolition of existing hotel and proposed construction of Class 3B 4 star hotel. Pending, validated 21 October 2026 [All applications by Edwin Mintoff](https://propertylist.mt/perit/edwin-mintoff) ## More from PSS Holdings Ltd - [**PA/01989/26** Attard](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01989-26/attard-changes-to-approved-permit-pa-01221-23): Proposed changes to approved permit PA/01221/23, including sanctioning of existing works. Granted, validated 7 May 2026 - [**PA/02462/25** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02462-25/birkirkara-offices-class-4a-extension-over-existing-office): Proposed offices Class 4A extension over existing office premises. Granted, validated 10 September 2025 - [**PA/08007/24** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-08007-24/birkirkara-internal-and-external-alterations-to-already-approved): Internal and external alterations to already approved PA/07501/22 including change of use from residential to childcare centre Class 2C at ground floor level. Granted, validated 27 November 2024 - [**PA/01221/23** Attard](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01221-23/attard-demolition-of-existing-structure-and-construction-of): Proposed demolition of existing structure and construction of residential dwelling. Proposal includes excavation for basement level, maisonette at ground… Granted, validated 8 March 2023, 5 floors [All planning applications in Balzan](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/balzan)