--- title: "PA/06578/24: demolish existing semi-detached villa and swimming pool in Balzan | PropertyList" url: https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06578-24/balzan-demolish-existing-semi-detached-villa-and-swimming-pool source: PropertyList (propertylist.mt), from the Malta Planning Authority's public register retrieved: 2026-11-03 --- > Granted planning application in Balzan: To demolish existing semi-detached villa and swimming pool and re-erect semi-detached villa and swimming pool and to… Planning applications › Balzan › PA0657824 # PA/06578/24: demolish existing semi-detached villa and swimming pool in Balzan 57/ 59/ 61, Villa Attard, Vjal Sir Michelangelo Refalo, Balzan To demolish existing semi-detached villa and swimming pool and re-erect semi-detached villa and swimming pool and to excavate one underlying type 2 semi-basement garage. - **Status:** Granted (This application has been approved by Planning Board / Commission.) - **Location:** 57/ 59/ 61, Villa Attard, Vjal Sir Michelangelo Refalo, Balzan - **Locality:** [Balzan](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/balzan) - **Applicant:** [John Attard](https://propertylist.mt/applicant/john-attard) - **Perit:** [Perit Benjamin Farrugia](https://propertylist.mt/perit/benjamin-farrugia) - **Application type:** Full development permission - **Zone:** Within Development Zone - **Type of works:** Demolition & New Construction (Residential) - **Height:** 2 floors - **Received:** 27 August 2024 - **Validated:** 2 October 2024 - **Published:** 2 October 2024 - **Comments close:** 1 November 2024 - **Recommendation:** Grant Permission - **Decision:** Grant Permission - **Decision date:** 1 April 2025 - **Permit expires:** 23 April 2030 [Case details on the Planning Authority website](https://www.pa.org.mt/pacasedetails?CaseType=PA/06578/24) [Plans, case officer report and decision on eapps](https://eapps.pa.org.mt/Case/CaseDetails?caseType=PA&casenumber=06578&caseYear=24) ## Planning activity around 57/ 59/ 61, Villa Attard, Vjal Sir Michelangelo Refalo, Balzan 56 other applications within 300 m: 33 granted, 1 refused, 7 pending. 97% of decided applications nearby were granted. Tallest granted nearby: 5 floors (PA/05674/24). On Vjal Sir Michelangelo Refalo: 4 other applications, 3 granted and 0 refused; granted buildings are typically 4 floors, the tallest 4. Periti active on this street: [Anthony Robinson](https://propertylist.mt/perit/anthony-robinson). Approval estimate for demolition & new construction applications like this here: about 95% (likely range 65–100%, low reliability, from 3 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/08351/24** Balzan](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-08351-24/balzan-renewal-of-pa6404-17): Renewal of PA6404/17 (Alterations to approved permit 3244/10 and 4108/17 incorporating roofing over the front and rear terrace, minor changes in levels and… Granted, validated 28 January 2025, 4 floors, 32 m away - [**PA/00543/25** Balzan](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00543-25/balzan-screening-around-photovoltaic-panels-above-washroom-and): Proposed screening around photovoltaic panels above washroom and sanctioning of internal alterations to private residence and photovoltaic panels. Granted, validated 4 March 2025, 37 m away - [**PA/01615/26** Balzan](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01615-26/balzan-proposal-includes-minor-changes-to-pa-5061-25-and): 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… Granted, validated 6 May 2026, 64 m away - [**PA/05061/25** Balzan](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05061-25/balzan-sanction-the-demolition-of-existing-facade): 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… Pending, validated 13 October 2025, 64 m away - [**PA/02627/22** Balzan](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02627-22/balzan-internally-demolish-a-terraced-house-and-retain): To internally demolish a terraced house and retain the existing elevation. To excavate and construct a basement for garages, 2 maisonettes, 9 apartments and… Status being checked, 64 m away - [**PA/03429/24** Balzan](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03429-24/balzan-sanction-changes-from-rg-1151-22): To sanction changes from RG/1151/22. Changes include the roofing over of the yard, minor internal alterations such as shifting of doors, changes in facade… Granted, validated 12 June 2024, 74 m away - [**PA/08704/24** Balzan](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-08704-24/balzan-construction-of-a-maisonette-and-two-overlying): Proposed construction of a maisonette and two overlying apartments at first and second level, and minor alterations to the adjacent properties (shifting of… Pending, validated 15 January 2025, 3 floors, 75 m away - [**PA/07798/24** Balzan](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07798-24/balzan-installation-of-aluminium-railings): Proposed installation of aluminium railings. Granted, validated 14 January 2025, 75 m away - [**PA/01563/22** Balzan](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01563-22/balzan-construction-of-stairwell-with-a-different-layout): Proposed construction of stairwell with a different layout from that approved in PA5558/18, and proposed pool and ancillary landscaped areas at the uppermost… Status being checked, 80 m away - [**PA/08502/24** Balzan](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-08502-24/balzan-sanction-variations-to-approved-permits): To sanction variations to approved permits (PA/05558/18 and PA/01563/22). Granted, validated 6 February 2025, 84 m away - [**PA/06683/24** Balzan](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06683-24/balzan-1-to-block-off-staircase-from-underlying): 1) To block off staircase from underlying offices to 3rd floor; 2) Change of use from Class 4A to Class 1 and extension of existing receded 3rd floor to full… Granted, validated 2 October 2024, 4 floors, 86 m away - [**PA/07366/26** Balzan](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07366-26/balzan-change-of-use-from-approved-office-class): Change of use from approved office Class 4A to Class 1 dwelling including changes to internal layout. Pending, validated 21 October 2026, 91 m away - [**PA/05846/26** Balzan](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05846-26/balzan-internal-and-external-alterations-to-existing-garage): Internal and external alterations to existing garage to proposed Class 4B hair salon located in Vjal il-bon Pastur Balzan. Pending, validated 26 August 2026, 97 m away - [**PA/02032/24** Balzan](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02032-24/balzan-demolish-existing-building): To demolish existing building, and construct three-storey dwelling with overlying roof structure and pool at back garden. Granted, validated 12 June 2024, 3 floors, 103 m away - [**PA/04657/26** Balzan](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04657-26/balzan-propose-demolition-of-existing-dwelling): To propose demolition of existing dwelling, excavation works, and the construction of a reservoir, two maisonettes, six apartments, one penthouse, and… Pending, validated 2 September 2026, 4 floors plus a receded floor, 106 m away ## More by Benjamin Farrugia - [**PA/07406/26** San Pawl il-Bahar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07406-26/san-pawl-il-bahar-construction-of-a-detached-villa-and-the): Proposed construction of a detached villa and the excavation of a pool with u/l basement garage and domestic store. Pending, validated 28 October 2026 - [**PA/06791/26** Mosta](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06791-26/mosta-demolish-existing-terraced-house-and-to-construct): To demolish existing terraced house and to construct domestic garage with o/l 4no. apartments at first, second, third and receded floor levels. Pending, 4 floors plus a receded floor - [**PA/06694/26** San Pawl il-Bahar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06694-26/san-pawl-il-bahar-sanction-existing-3-bedroom-apartment-at-receded): To sanction existing 3 bedroom apartment at receded fourth floor level 'as built' originally approved in PA3560/00, and proposed minor internal alterations. Pending - [**PA/03906/26** Siggiewi](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03906-26/siggiewi-rehabilitate-and-restore-existing-rubble-walls): To rehabilitate and restore existing rubble walls, re- erect agricultural stores visible in 1967 aerial photos and proposed timber gate. Granted, validated 17 June 2026 - [**PA/03641/26** Mgarr](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03641-26/mgarr-demolish-existing-terraced-house-whilst-retaining-existing): To demolish existing terraced house whilst retaining existing facade and hallway and to construct basement garage and domestic store with overlying 2-bedroom… Suspended, validated 10 June 2026, 3 floors plus a receded floor - [**PA/03180/26** Rabat](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03180-26/rabat-alterations-to-the-facade-consisting-of-replacement): Proposed alterations to the facade consisting of replacement of existing aluminium apertures to upvc apertures. Proposed raising of garden party wall,… Granted, validated 30 June 2026 [All applications by Benjamin Farrugia](https://propertylist.mt/perit/benjamin-farrugia) ## More from John Attard - [**PA/05784/26** Xewkija](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05784-26/xewkija-sanction-variations-from-pa0417-14-consisting-of-changes): To sanction variations from PA0417/14 consisting of changes to internal layout and change of use from office Class 4A to residential unit. Pending, validated 19 August 2026 - [**PA/05284/26** Zebbug (Gozo)](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05284-26/zebbug-gozo-construct-a-ground-floor-garage-with-overlying-6): To construct a ground-floor garage with overlying 6 apartments. Pending, validated 28 October 2026, 2 floors - [**PA/03311/26** Xewkija](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03311-26/xewkija-sanction-division-of-pre-1968-structure-into-two): To sanction division of pre-1968 structure into two separate dwellings. Granted, validated 20 May 2026 - [**PA/01732/26** Sannat](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01732-26/sannat-sanction-variations-of-sheep-farm-from-pa0317-11): To sanction variations of sheep farm from PA0317/11 consisting of changes to open covered yard at ground floor level to store which is used to store hay and… Granted, validated 18 March 2026 - [**PA/06933/25** St Julians](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06933-25/st-julians-sanction-minor-internal-alteration-to-a-pre-1967): To sanction minor internal alteration to a pre-1967 dwelling including lift, pigeon loft and changes in internal walls. Withdrawn, validated 4 February 2026 - [**PA/04524/25** Gharb](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04524-25/gharb-1): 1.To sanction the existing illegal structures on site, including a sheepfold, motor room, agricultural and fodder stores, rooms for lactating sheep and lambs,… Pending, validated 9 July 2025 [All planning applications in Balzan](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/balzan)