--- title: "PA/05388/24: change of use from garage to Class in Balzan | PropertyList" url: https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05388-24/balzan-change-of-use-from-garage-to-class source: PropertyList (propertylist.mt), from the Malta Planning Authority's public register retrieved: 2026-11-03 --- > Refused planning application in Balzan: Proposed change of use from garage to Class 4A office. Proposed sign. Perit Russell Marmara. Validated 28 August 2024. Planning applications › Balzan › PA0538824 # PA/05388/24: change of use from garage to Class in Balzan No.1, Drive-In Garages, Triq Birbal, Balzan Proposed change of use from garage to Class 4A office. Proposed sign. - **Status:** Refused (Planning Authority decision reviewed by Appeals Board / EPRT) - **Location:** No.1, Drive-In Garages, Triq Birbal, Balzan - **Locality:** [Balzan](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/balzan) - **Applicant:** Sonia Consiglio - **Perit:** [Perit Russell Marmara](https://propertylist.mt/perit/russell-marmara) - **Application type:** Full development permission - **Zone:** Within Development Zone - **Type of works:** Change of Use - **Received:** 2 July 2024 - **Validated:** 28 August 2024 - **Published:** 28 August 2024 - **Comments close:** 27 September 2024 - **Recommendation:** Refuse Permission - **Decision:** Refuse Permission - **Decision date:** 24 January 2025 - **Permit expires:** 24 September 2030 [Case details on the Planning Authority website](https://www.pa.org.mt/pacasedetails?CaseType=PA/05388/24) [Plans, case officer report and decision on eapps](https://eapps.pa.org.mt/Case/CaseDetails?caseType=PA&casenumber=05388&caseYear=24) ## Planning activity around No.1, Drive-In Garages, Triq Birbal, Balzan 168 other applications within 300 m: 105 granted, 2 refused, 14 pending. 98% of decided applications nearby were granted. Tallest granted nearby: 5 floors (PA/04494/23). On Triq Birbal: 20 other applications, 8 granted and 0 refused; granted buildings are typically 2 floors, the tallest 2. Approval estimate for change of use applications like this here: about 82% (likely range 52–100%, 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 Russell Marmara - [**PA/07842/25** Mosta](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07842-25/mosta-excavation-and-construction-of-basement-garage-levels): Proposed excavation and construction of basement garage levels -1, -2, -3, and -4, accessed from Triq Salvu Barbara via an adjacent ramp covered by… Granted, validated 3 December 2025, 4 floors plus a receded floor - [**PA/07712/25** Mgarr](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07712-25/mgarr-minor-alteration-to-approved-permit-pa-5242-23): Proposed minor alteration to approved permit PA/5242/23. Proposed excavation and construction of water reservoir and level -5 basement garages. Proposed… Granted, validated 19 December 2025, 5 floors - [**PA/06799/25** Msida](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06799-25/msida-minor-internal-alterations-to-approved-permit-pa3581-24): Proposed minor internal alterations to approved permit PA3581/24. Such alterations include shifting of internal wall. Proposed change of use from Class 1A… Granted, validated 22 October 2025 - [**PA/04282/25** Xewkija](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04282-25/xewkija-demolish-existing-dilapidated-farmhouse): To demolish existing dilapidated farmhouse, proposed reconstruction and additions. Granted, validated 25 June 2025 - [**PA/02632/25** Mgarr](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02632-25/mgarr-agricultural-store): Proposed agricultural store, reservoir, pump room, timber gate and restoration of existing rubble wall. Granted, validated 23 April 2025 - [**PA/02487/25** San Pawl il-Bahar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02487-25/san-pawl-il-bahar-demolish-existing-building-and-to-excavate-and): To demolish existing building and to excavate and construct level -1 basement with 3 garages and 3 other parking spaces, Class 4B shop at ground floor level,… Granted, validated 16 April 2025, 7 floors plus a receded floor [All applications by Russell Marmara](https://propertylist.mt/perit/russell-marmara) [All planning applications in Balzan](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/balzan)