--- title: "PA/05720/24: Internal alterations at ground floor and first in Balzan | PropertyList" url: https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05720-24/balzan-internal-alterations-at-ground-floor-and-first source: PropertyList (propertylist.mt), from the Malta Planning Authority's public register retrieved: 2026-11-02 --- > Granted planning application in Balzan: Internal alterations at ground floor and first floor: Mainly demolition of internal partitions to create open plan… Planning applications › Balzan › PA0572024 # PA/05720/24: Internal alterations at ground floor and first in Balzan 11, Clifton, Triq Guzeppi Frendo, Balzan Internal alterations at ground floor and first floor: Mainly demolition of internal partitions to create open plan and also increase external area, and other minor changes. Construction of pool within backyard. Extension to existing washroom at roof level and installation of pv panels. - **Status:** Granted (This application has been approved by Planning Board / Commission.) - **Location:** 11, Clifton, Triq Guzeppi Frendo, Balzan - **Locality:** [Balzan](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/balzan) - **Applicant:** Lydon Micallef - **Perit:** [MASStudio](https://propertylist.mt/perit/masstudio) - **Application type:** Full development permission - **Zone:** Within Development Zone - **Type of works:** Demolition & New Construction - **Residential units:** 1 - **Received:** 23 July 2024 - **Validated:** 28 August 2024 - **Published:** 28 August 2024 - **Comments close:** 27 September 2024 - **Recommendation:** Refuse Permission - **Decision:** Grant Permission - **Decision date:** 11 July 2025 - **Permit expires:** 6 August 2030 [Case details on the Planning Authority website](https://www.pa.org.mt/pacasedetails?CaseType=PA/05720/24) [Plans, case officer report and decision on eapps](https://eapps.pa.org.mt/Case/CaseDetails?caseType=PA&casenumber=05720&caseYear=24) ## Planning activity around 11, Clifton, Triq Guzeppi Frendo, Balzan 179 other applications within 300 m: 109 granted, 3 refused, 20 pending. 97% of decided applications nearby were granted. Tallest granted nearby: 5 floors (PA/03964/24). On Triq Guzeppi Frendo: 2 other applications, 2 granted and 0 refused; granted buildings are typically 4 floors, the tallest 4. Approval estimate for demolition & new construction applications like this here: about 95% (likely range 65–100%, low reliability, from 26 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/01129/24** Balzan](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01129-24/balzan-sanction-changes-carried-out-to-the-existing): To sanction changes carried out to the existing property from BN/3314/69. Proposed construction of 1m parapet wall to screen existing PV panels. Granted, validated 28 February 2024, 17 m away - [**PA/04259/26** Balzan](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04259-26/balzan-renewal-to-pa-0347-19-sanctioning-of-villa): Renewal to PA/0347/19 - Sanctioning of villa as built, alterations to existing and construction of pool. Granted, validated 3 August 2026, 34 m away - [**PA/06636/24** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06636-24/birkirkara-sanctioning-of-first-floor-apartment-as-built): Proposed sanctioning of first floor apartment as built from PA/02786/06. Variations from approved permit include internal layout, apertures, and washroom at… Granted, validated 30 October 2024, 37 m away - [**PA/07430/25** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07430-25/birkirkara-demolition-and-construction-of-walls): Demolition and construction of walls, and opening of apertures in pre-1967 townhouse. Granted, validated 19 November 2025, 44 m away - [**PA/02473/22** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02473-22/birkirkara-extension-at-second-and-third-floor-level): Extension at second and third floor level, including internal alterations, demolition of existing stairwell and installation of lift. Status being checked, 4 floors, 48 m away - [**PA/07633/25** Balzan](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07633-25/balzan-sanction-internal-and-external-alterations-to-ground): To sanction internal and external alterations to ground floor Class 4B shop as constructed including minor extension of lightweight w.c. and anti room (A.R). Granted, validated 3 February 2026, 64 m away - [**PA/02489/24** Balzan](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02489-24/balzan-alterations-to-existing-dwelling-including-the-partial): Proposed alterations to existing dwelling including the partial demolition of structures at first and second floor levels while retaining the existing facade;… Granted, validated 30 April 2024, 4 floors plus a receded floor, 64 m away - [**PA/02492/22** Balzan](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02492-22/balzan-sanction-internal-and-external-alterations-consisting-of): To sanction internal and external alterations consisting of internal changes at ground, second and washrooms at roof level, and balconies on facade over site… Status being checked, 72 m away - [**PA/06573/25** Balzan](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06573-25/balzan-demolition-of-development-as-approved-in-virtue): Proposed demolition of development as approved in virtue of PA/02852/14 which comprises of the following primary uses: Class 4B retail shop, Class 4A bank and… Granted, validated 4 February 2026, 4 floors plus a receded floor, 74 m away - [**PA/04160/25** Balzan](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04160-25/balzan-sanction-residence-as-built): To sanction residence as built. Granted, validated 6 August 2025, 78 m away - [**PA/08113/24** Balzan](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-08113-24/balzan-sanction-minor-internal-and-external-variations-from): To sanction minor internal and external variations from that approved in DN/627/20. Withdrawn, 80 m away - [**PA/06830/25** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06830-25/birkirkara-internal-alterations-to-an-existing-pre-1967-town): Internal alterations to an existing pre-1967 town house and as approved in RG1779/24, and construction of an extension at second floor level. Works also… Granted, validated 22 October 2025, 3 floors, 88 m away - [**PA/06710/26** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06710-26/birkirkara-demolition-of-existing-buildings): Demolition of existing buildings, construction of 4 floors and penthouse comprising of 1 street level garage for private vehicles and Class 4A office,… Pending, validated 30 September 2026, 4 floors plus a receded floor, 90 m away - [**PA/00067/21** Balzan](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00067-21/balzan-carry-out-minor-alterations-and-to-convert): To carry out minor alterations and to convert a vacant private-car garage into a Class 4A office. Proposal also includes upgrading of façade and signage. Status being checked, 90 m away - [**PA/00028/25** Balzan](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00028-25/balzan-sanction-minor-internal-alterations-to-an-approved): To sanction minor internal alterations to an approved PB3759/81. Granted, validated 12 February 2025, 91 m away ## More by MASStudio - [**PA/07770/26** Swieqi](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07770-26/swieqi-sanctioning-of-differences-from-approved-pa-02840-92): Sanctioning of differences from approved PA/02840/92, in Garage No 5. Pending - [**PA/07724/26** Balzan](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07724-26/balzan-change-of-use-of-a-pre-1967-domestic): Change of use of a pre-1967 domestic garage to a studio maisonette. Pending - [**PA/07658/26** St Julians](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07658-26/st-julians-change-of-use-from-approved-30-rooms): Proposed change of use from approved 30 rooms Class 3A guesthouse (PA/02543/25) to 39 rooms Class 3B 3-star hotel while keeping the same approved volume and… Pending - [**PA/06521/26** Santa Venera](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06521-26/santa-venera-sanctioning-of-minor-changes-from-approved-pa-07822-06): Sanctioning of minor changes from approved PA/07822/06 of third floor level. And proposed extension of the existing apartment at third-floor level and… Pending, validated 23 September 2026, 4 floors - [**PA/06435/26** Rabat](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06435-26/rabat-demolition-of-existing-property-and-construction-of): Demolition of existing property and construction of ground floor maisonette, two overlying apartments at first and second floor, and a duplex unit at third… Pending, validated 23 September 2026, 4 floors plus a receded floor - [**PA/06423/26** Swieqi](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06423-26/swieqi-demolition-of-existing-property-and-reconstruction-of): Proposed demolition of existing property and reconstruction of basement garages and residential units, amalgamated with the adjacent property already covered… Pending, validated 23 September 2026, 4 floors plus a receded floor [All applications by MASStudio](https://propertylist.mt/perit/masstudio) [All planning applications in Balzan](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/balzan)