--- title: "PA/07028/26: conversion of the main entrance and the in Balzan | PropertyList" url: https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07028-26/balzan-conversion-of-the-main-entrance-and-the source: PropertyList (propertylist.mt), from the Malta Planning Authority's public register retrieved: 2026-11-03 --- > Pending planning application in Balzan: Proposed conversion of the main entrance and the existing staircase into a common staircase and a lift. Proposal… Planning applications › Balzan › PA0702826 # PA/07028/26: conversion of the main entrance and the in Balzan 22, Triq San Frangisk, Balzan Proposed conversion of the main entrance and the existing staircase into a common staircase and a lift. Proposal also includes the construction of a duplex apartment (unit 2) at second, third and fourth floor level. - **Status:** Pending (The case has been forwarded to a case officer who is awaiting a response to initial consultations carried out) - **Location:** 22, Triq San Frangisk, Balzan - **Locality:** [Balzan](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/balzan) - **Applicant:** Luke Dimech - **Perit:** [Perit Christian Buhagiar](https://propertylist.mt/perit/christian-buhagiar) - **Application type:** Full development permission - Summary Process - **Zone:** Within Development Zone - **Type of works:** New Construction (Residential) - **Height:** 4 floors - **Residential units:** 1 - **Received:** 3 August 2026 - **Published:** 14 October 2026 - **Comments close:** 29 October 2026 [Case details on the Planning Authority website](https://www.pa.org.mt/pacasedetails?CaseType=PA/07028/26) [Plans, case officer report and decision on eapps](https://eapps.pa.org.mt/Case/CaseDetails?caseType=PA&casenumber=07028&caseYear=26) ## Planning activity around 22, Triq San Frangisk, Balzan 161 other applications within 300 m: 103 granted, 3 refused, 14 pending. 97% of decided applications nearby were granted. Tallest granted nearby: 5 floors (PA/04494/23). On Triq San Frangisk: 18 other applications, 13 granted and 0 refused; granted buildings are typically 4 floors, the tallest 4. Periti active on this street: [Nathaniel Sammut](https://propertylist.mt/perit/nathaniel-sammut). Approval estimate for new construction applications like this here: about 95% (likely range 65–100%, low reliability, from 10 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/03382/22** Balzan](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03382-22/balzan-demolish-existing-garage): To demolish existing garage, retain and relocate underground water reservoir within same proposed extension of basement, and construct a terraced house on two… Granted, validated 18 May 2022, 2 floors, 15 m away - [**PA/05245/26** Balzan](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05245-26/balzan-sanction-demolition-of-wall-and-proposed-re-construction): To sanction demolition of wall and proposed re-construction. Pending, validated 29 July 2026, 19 m away - [**PA/05088/25** Balzan](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05088-25/balzan-correction-of-site-plan-from-pa-3915-96-and): Correction of site plan from PA/3915/96 and to remove existing solar panels and construct steel canopy with new overlying solar panels at roof level. Granted, validated 1 October 2025, 67 m away - [**PA/00599/22** Balzan](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00599-22/balzan-construction-of-private-swimming-pool-in-back): Construction of private swimming pool in back yard. Status being checked, 69 m away - [**PA/04207/23** Balzan](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04207-23/balzan-alterations-and-extension-to-a-pre-1967): Proposed alterations and extension to a pre -1967 dwelling. Granted, validated 9 August 2023, 78 m away - [**PA/03654/22** Balzan](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03654-22/balzan-sanction-internal-alterations): To sanction internal alterations (as built), to change use from showroom to residential unit (Class 1) and correction of site as indicated within site plan of… Status being checked, 85 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, 91 m away - [**PA/03508/25** Balzan](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03508-25/balzan-demolition-of-store-room-located-in-back): Demolition of store room located in back garden and construction of private swimming pool. Granted, validated 4 June 2025, 91 m away - [**PA/05520/24** Balzan](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05520-24/balzan-demolition-of-existing-house): Demolition of existing house, excavation of one basement level and proposed construction of 5 parking spaces, 1 garage, 2 maisonettes, 6 apartments and 2… Granted, validated 28 August 2024, 95 m away - [**PA/00611/23** Balzan](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00611-23/balzan-internal-alterations-to-existing-dwelling-and-proposed): Proposed internal alterations to existing dwelling and proposed interconnection to adjacent garage. Proposed widening of the garage access door. Granted, validated 15 February 2023, 101 m away - [**PA/06583/24** Balzan](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06583-24/balzan-demolish-the-existing-property): To demolish the existing property; excavation of site and propose construction of a basement garage with entrance through the third-party property approved in… Granted, validated 2 October 2024, 4 floors plus a receded floor, 105 m away - [**PA/06931/25** Balzan](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06931-25/balzan-extension-at-roof-level-of-single-dwelling): Proposed extension at roof level of single dwelling. Granted, validated 29 October 2025, 117 m away - [**PA/05828/25** Balzan](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05828-25/balzan-demolish-existing-maisonette-including-stairwell-and-construct): To demolish existing maisonette including stairwell and construct stairwell with lift, three apartments 3 bedrooms and one 2-bedroom penthouse. Granted, validated 10 September 2025, 4 floors plus a receded floor, 120 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, 126 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, 126 m away ## More by Christian Buhagiar - [**PA/07441/26** Mosta](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07441-26/mosta-minor-alterations-to-existing-facade): Proposed minor alterations to existing facade. Pending - [**PA/06690/26** Marsaskala](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06690-26/marsaskala-sanction-minor-amendment-as-built-from-approved): To sanction minor amendment as built from approved permit PA/00047/21. Pending - [**PA/05848/26** Zejtun](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05848-26/zejtun-internal-alterations-and-restoration-of-existing-facade): Proposed internal alterations and restoration of existing facade. Granted, validated 16 September 2026 - [**PA/05793/26** Luqa](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05793-26/luqa-sanction-minor-amendment-as-built-from-approved): To sanction minor amendment as built from approved permit PA/4506/18, including proposed internal alterations. Granted, validated 30 September 2026 - [**PA/05503/26** Marsaskala](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05503-26/marsaskala-this-application-seeks-to-sanction-the-internal): This application seeks to sanction the internal layout of the apartment as built, which differs from the permit PB/1986/93. The proposed sanctioning includes… Granted, validated 15 October 2026 - [**PA/05402/26** Birzebbuga](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05402-26/birzebbuga-internal-alterations-at-ground-floor-level-including): Proposed internal alterations at ground floor level including extension at first floor level and installation of lift. Granted, validated 25 September 2026 [All applications by Christian Buhagiar](https://propertylist.mt/perit/christian-buhagiar) [All planning applications in Balzan](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/balzan)