--- title: "PA/05579/23: change the use from a retail shop in Balzan | PropertyList" url: https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05579-23/balzan-change-the-use-from-a-retail-shop source: PropertyList (propertylist.mt), from the Malta Planning Authority's public register retrieved: 2026-11-02 --- > Granted planning application in Balzan: To change the use from a retail shop approved in PA 2389/04 into a garage, to sanction minor internal/external… Planning applications › Balzan › PA0557923 # PA/05579/23: change the use from a retail shop in Balzan 49, Triq Wied Hal Balzan/, Triq San Frangisk, Balzan To change the use from a retail shop approved in PA 2389/04 into a garage, to sanction minor internal/external alterations, and to propose minor amendments to both the interior and exterior, including widening of internal and external openings. - **Status:** Granted (This application has been approved by Planning Board / Commission.) - **Location:** 49, Triq Wied Hal Balzan/, Triq San Frangisk, Balzan - **Locality:** [Balzan](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/balzan) - **Applicant:** [Edward Camilleri](https://propertylist.mt/applicant/edward-camilleri) - **Perit:** [Perit Mark Caruana](https://propertylist.mt/perit/mark-caruana) - **Application type:** Full development permission - **Zone:** Within Development Zone - **Type of works:** Sanctioning - **Received:** 17 May 2023 - **Validated:** 20 September 2023 - **Published:** 20 September 2023 - **Comments close:** 20 October 2023 - **Recommendation:** Grant Permission - **Decision:** Grant Permission - **Decision date:** 7 May 2024 - **Permit expires:** 22 May 2029 [Case details on the Planning Authority website](https://www.pa.org.mt/pacasedetails?CaseType=PA/05579/23) [Plans, case officer report and decision on eapps](https://eapps.pa.org.mt/Case/CaseDetails?caseType=PA&casenumber=05579&caseYear=23) ## Planning activity around 49, Triq Wied Hal Balzan/, Triq San Frangisk, Balzan 127 other applications within 300 m: 79 granted, 2 refused, 10 pending. 98% of decided applications nearby were granted. Tallest granted nearby: 5 floors (PA/02867/25). Approval estimate for sanctioning applications like this here: about 95% (likely range 65–100%, low reliability, from 35 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/07648/26** Balzan](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07648-26/balzan-subdivision-of-apartments-approved-in-pa-00505-26): Proposed subdivision of apartments approved in PA/00505/26. Proposed internal and external alterations. Proposed pool at receded floor level. Pending, 31 m away - [**PA/00505/26** Balzan](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00505-26/balzan-demolition-of-existing-property): Proposed demolition of existing property, excavation of plot and construction of two basement level for garages (30 parking spaces, 4 garages and one… Granted, validated 28 January 2026, 32 m away - [**PA/03115/23** Balzan](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03115-23/balzan-renew-approved-pa-02163-18): To renew approved PA/02163/18, which consists of the demolition of the existing factory and erection of showroom at ground floor level, offices at first,… Granted, validated 6 June 2023, 4 floors, 32 m away - [**PA/04248/21** Lija](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04248-21/lija-sanction-differences-from-pb4355-78-in-garage-at): To sanction differences from PB4355/78 in garage at street level, and differences from PA275/00 at roof level. Granted, validated 19 July 2021, 42 m away - [**PA/08970/24** Lija](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-08970-24/lija-internal-and-external-alterations-to-existing-ground): Proposed internal and external alterations to existing ground floor maisonette including construction of washroom at back yard Status being checked, 43 m away - [**PA/07694/25** Lija](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07694-25/lija-demolish-existing-dwelling): To demolish existing dwelling, excavate and construct two semi-detached villas with pools. Pending, validated 26 November 2025, 57 m away - [**PA/02411/26** Balzan](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02411-26/balzan-sanctioning-of-approved-showroom): Sanctioning of approved showroom (Class 4B) as well as internal alterations. Part demolition of roof. Construction of a receded floor with pv panels on the… Granted, validated 22 April 2026, 1 floor plus a receded floor, 93 m away - [**PA/00251/22** Lija](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00251-22/lija-sanction-changes-from-approved-permit-pb2852-86): To sanction changes from approved permit PB2852/86. Proposal also includes the creation of an open plan for the kitchen/living/dining. Status being checked, 100 m away - [**PA/02521/24** Lija](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02521-24/lija-demolish-existing-structures): To demolish existing structures, excavate, and construct a residential dwelling with a pool. Granted, validated 30 April 2024, 103 m away - [**PA/03407/22** Balzan](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03407-22/balzan-demolition-of-existing-dwelling): Demolition of existing dwelling, construction of 2 garages, 6 apartments and 2 penthouses including pools at roof level with a different layout of that… Status being checked, 115 m away - [**PA/01565/21** Balzan](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01565-21/balzan-alteration-to-existing-first-floor-maisonette-to): Alteration to existing first floor maisonette to change into apartment. Construction of common parts with lift, 2 apartments, receded apartment and pool at… Status being checked, 117 m away - [**PA/04324/24** Iklin](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04324-24/iklin-propose-minor-internal-and-external-alterations-to): To propose minor internal and external alterations to already approved PA/05043/19 including addition of pools at roof level. Granted, validated 23 October 2024, 120 m away - [**PA/04518/23** Iklin](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04518-23/iklin-excavation-and-construction-of-3-basement-garages): Excavation and construction of 3 basement garages, ground floor maisonette, 3 apartments (first, second and third floor plans) and 1 receded apartment… Granted, validated 26 July 2023, 4 floors plus a receded floor, 129 m away - [**PA/01139/22** Iklin](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01139-22/iklin-change-of-use-from-garage-to-class): Proposed change of use from garage to Class 4B retail shop including internal alterations. Status being checked, 130 m away - [**PA/08420/24** Balzan](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-08420-24/balzan-change-of-use-from-store-into-public): Change of use from store into public service garage. Works to include sanctioning of existing building as from that approved in PB1579/85. Granted, validated 18 December 2024, 132 m away ## More by Mark Caruana - [**PA/07144/26** Qrendi](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07144-26/qrendi-sanction-the-minor-alteration-involving-the-conversion): To sanction the minor alteration involving the conversion of the en-suite bathroom into a domestic store/wardrobe, from originally approved permit PA/08753/21. Pending - [**PA/06426/26** Marsaskala](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06426-26/marsaskala-sanctioning-of-existing-canopy-in-backyard): Sanctioning of existing canopy in backyard. Pending - [**PA/06339/26** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06339-26/birkirkara-sanction-the-existing-ground-floor): To sanction the existing ground floor, two upper floors, and recessed floor, as the approved plans relating to previous permits could not be located. Pending, 3 floors plus a receded floor - [**PA/06040/26** Gudja](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06040-26/gudja-demolition-of-the-existing-terraced-house): Demolition of the existing terraced house, retaining the basement floor level, and construction of a five-storey residential development comprising a… Pending, validated 2 September 2026, 4 floors plus a receded floor - [**PA/05914/26** Siggiewi](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05914-26/siggiewi-sanction-minor-internal-and-external-from-approved): To sanction minor internal and external from approved permit PA/6937/22 including changes to site configuration, internal layouts and changes to facade. Pending - [**PA/05449/26** Kirkop](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05449-26/kirkop-propose-minor-internal-and-external-alterations-from): To propose minor internal and external alterations from approved RG/01446/24 including addition of lift, staircase, pantry and ensuite, changes to internal… Pending [All applications by Mark Caruana](https://propertylist.mt/perit/mark-caruana) ## More from Edward Camilleri - [**PA/01951/26** San Pawl il-Bahar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01951-26/san-pawl-il-bahar-extension-to-approved-penthouse-level-in-pa-01200-05): Proposed extension to approved penthouse level in PA/01200/05, and construction of an additional setback floor. Granted, validated 8 April 2026 - [**PA/01170/26** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01170-26/birkirkara-internal-alterations-to-pa-02342-25-and-extension-of): Proposed internal alterations to PA/02342/25 and extension of washroom at roof level. Granted, validated 15 April 2026 - [**PA/00574/26** Belt Valletta](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00574-26/belt-valletta-change-of-use-from-disused-club-bar-to): Change of use from disused club/bar to boutique tourism accomodation (Class 3A) including internal changes and alterations. Granted, validated 4 February 2026 - [**PA/04036/25** Swieqi](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04036-25/swieqi-sanction-existing-services-and-also-to-propose): To sanction existing services and also to propose the installation of panelling on the façade to conceal the existing services; and to rebuild retaining wall. Under appeal, validated 25 June 2025 - [**PA/02342/25** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02342-25/birkirkara-affect-internal-and-external-alterations-to-pre-1967): To affect internal and external alterations to pre-1967 building including restoration to facade at first floor level of same building. Granted, validated 24 June 2025 - [**PA/02289/25** Belt Valletta](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02289-25/belt-valletta-renew-pa-06451-17): To renew PA/06451/17 (Proposed widening of existing door by reinstating original arched aperture to existing store.) Granted, validated 2 June 2025 [All planning applications in Balzan](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/balzan)