--- title: "PA/06647/23: Demolition of existing terraced houses and excavation in Balzan | PropertyList" url: https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06647-23/balzan-demolition-of-existing-terraced-houses-and-excavation source: PropertyList (propertylist.mt), from the Malta Planning Authority's public register retrieved: 2026-11-03 --- > Granted planning application in Balzan: Demolition of existing terraced houses and excavation of 1 basement level. Construction of 9 apartments, 2… Planning applications › Balzan › PA0664723 # PA/06647/23: Demolition of existing terraced houses and excavation in Balzan 50, 52, Arzella, Alexandra, Triq il-Kannizzata, Balzan Demolition of existing terraced houses and excavation of 1 basement level. Construction of 9 apartments, 2 maisonettes, 2 penthouses with overlying pools at roof level and underlying basement garages. - **Status:** Granted (This application has been approved by Planning Board / Commission.) - **Location:** 50, 52, Arzella, Alexandra, Triq il-Kannizzata, Balzan - **Locality:** [Balzan](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/balzan) - **Applicant:** [Michael Galea](https://propertylist.mt/applicant/michael-galea) - **Perit:** [Perit Ruben Sciortino](https://propertylist.mt/perit/ruben-sciortino) - **Application type:** Full development permission - **Zone:** Within Development Zone - **Type of works:** Demolition & New Construction (Residential) - **Residential units:** 13 - **Received:** 26 July 2023 - **Validated:** 8 November 2023 - **Published:** 8 November 2023 - **Comments close:** 11 December 2023 - **Recommendation:** Grant Permission - **Decision:** Grant Permission - **Decision date:** 19 April 2024 - **Permit expires:** 30 April 2029 [Case details on the Planning Authority website](https://www.pa.org.mt/pacasedetails?CaseType=PA/06647/23) [Plans, case officer report and decision on eapps](https://eapps.pa.org.mt/Case/CaseDetails?caseType=PA&casenumber=06647&caseYear=23) ## Planning activity around 50, 52, Arzella, Alexandra, Triq il-Kannizzata, Balzan 139 other applications within 300 m: 89 granted, 3 refused, 10 pending. 97% of decided applications nearby were granted. Tallest granted nearby: 5 floors (PA/07008/23). On Triq il-Kannizzata: 19 other applications, 13 granted and 0 refused; granted buildings are typically 4 floors, the tallest 5. Periti active on this street: [Tancred Mifsud](https://propertylist.mt/perit/tancred-mifsud), [Charlene Sammut](https://propertylist.mt/perit/charlene-sammut), [Philip Micallef](https://propertylist.mt/perit/philip-micallef), [MADE Studio](https://propertylist.mt/perit/made-studio). Approval estimate for demolition & new construction applications like this here: about 95% (likely range 65–100%, low reliability, from 23 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/07962/24** Balzan](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07962-24/balzan-extension-to-apartment-at-third-floor-level): Proposed extension to apartment at third floor level and proposed penthouse unit at receded floor level. Granted, validated 20 November 2024, 4 floors plus a receded floor, 24 m away - [**PA/00114/20** Balzan](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00114-20/balzan-propose-1no-apartment-at-receded-floor-level): Propose 1no apartment at receded floor level over approved dwelling covered by PA 925/12. Status being checked, 24 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, 26 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, 33 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, 35 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, 38 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, 38 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, 39 m away - [**PA/01472/24** Balzan](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01472-24/balzan-demolish-existing-house): To demolish existing house, excavate and construct 4 basement garages, 1 maisonette at ground floor level, 3 apartments and a penthouse at a receded floor… Granted, validated 13 March 2024, 41 m away - [**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, 41 m away - [**PA/02978/23** Balzan](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02978-23/balzan-minor-changes-to-wall-positions-from-that): Proposed minor changes to wall positions from that approved in PA00007/22. Withdrawn, 41 m away - [**PA/03202/22** Balzan](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03202-22/balzan-extension-of-current-penthouse-into-a-duplex): Extension of current penthouse into a duplex apartment at third floor and receded floor. Extension of lift and lift shaft to basement level. Altering… Status being checked, 4 floors plus a receded floor, 42 m away - [**PA/07992/24** Balzan](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07992-24/balzan-splitting-of-one-duplex-unit-into-two): Proposed splitting of one duplex unit into two separate 1-bed units in lieu of PA/6647/23. Granted, validated 27 November 2024, 51 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, 53 m away - [**PA/00462/25** Balzan](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00462-25/balzan-demolition-of-existing-terraced-houses): Demolition of existing terraced houses, excavation of basement garages, construction of a block of 13 apartments and pool at penthouse level. Granted, validated 14 March 2025, 61 m away ## More by Ruben Sciortino - [**PA/07540/26** St Julians](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07540-26/st-julians-alterations-to-approved-restaurant): Proposed alterations to approved restaurant (Class 4D), installation of sign on facade and sanctioning of internal and external changes. Pending - [**PA/07513/26** Qormi](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07513-26/qormi-decommissioning-of-existing-car-wash-and-change): Proposed decommissioning of existing car wash and change of use to charging station including the installation of DC chargers and waiting area with vending… Pending, validated 28 October 2026 - [**PA/07397/26** Tarxien](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07397-26/tarxien-sanctioning-open-air-parking-area-and-deviations): Sanctioning open air parking area and deviations on facade as per previous approved permit PA/01101/13 including installation of vertical array of pv panels. Pending, validated 28 October 2026 - [**PA/07125/26** Pieta](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07125-26/pieta-sanctioning-of-existing-roof-structure-at-basement): Proposed sanctioning of existing roof structure at basement level covering the front garden as approved in PA/6579/17. Pending, validated 14 October 2026 - [**PA/07056/26** Naxxar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07056-26/naxxar-demolition-of-existing-building-and-construction-of): Proposed demolition of existing building and construction of apartment block, consisting of retail (Class 4B), 13 parking spaces, 12 three bed apartments and… Pending, validated 14 October 2026, 5 floors plus a receded floor - [**PA/07025/26** Swieqi](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07025-26/swieqi-demolition-of-existing-fully-detached-villa-and): Proposed demolition of existing fully detached villa and construction of four semi-detached villas with underlying basement garages including proposed pool at… Pending, validated 14 October 2026, 1 floor [All applications by Ruben Sciortino](https://propertylist.mt/perit/ruben-sciortino) ## More from Michael Galea - [**PA/07131/26** Msida](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07131-26/msida-correction-of-site-plan-for-pa-03679-16): Correction of site plan for PA/03679/16. Pending - [**PA/04570/26** Belt Valletta](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04570-26/belt-valletta-restoration-of-facades): Restoration of facades. Granted, validated 10 August 2026 - [**PA/08102/25** Xaghra](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-08102-25/xaghra-incorporate-area-in-ground-floor-garage-for): To incorporate area in ground floor garage for Class 5A car valeting and alterations at basement level. Granted, validated 17 December 2025 - [**PA/03712/25** Pieta](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03712-25/pieta-retention-of-existing-facade): Proposed retention of existing facade, demolition of existing first and second floor. Additions and alterations at ground floor to approved Class 4A office… Granted, validated 11 June 2025 - [**PA/03055/25** Pieta](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03055-25/pieta-sanction-property-as-built-with-minor-difference): To sanction property as built with minor difference in site configuration from that approved in PB961/76. Granted, validated 21 June 2025 - [**PA/02990/25** Xaghra](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02990-25/xaghra-chicken-coop): Proposed chicken coop; reinstatement of rubble walls and to release part of two land parcels Nos: 727606 and 727607, tied with PA6470/22. Granted, validated 14 May 2025 [All planning applications in Balzan](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/balzan)