--- title: "PA/07232/24: demolish part of the ground floor at in Balzan | PropertyList" url: https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07232-24/balzan-demolish-part-of-the-ground-floor-at source: PropertyList (propertylist.mt), from the Malta Planning Authority's public register retrieved: 2026-11-03 --- > Granted planning application in Balzan: To demolish part of the ground floor at the back of property to enlarge back yard, to enlarge garage, to carry out… Planning applications › Balzan › PA0723224 # PA/07232/24: demolish part of the ground floor at in Balzan 23, Triq il-Qarcilla, Balzan To demolish part of the ground floor at the back of property to enlarge back yard, to enlarge garage, to carry out internal alterations at ground floor and first floor and minor changes to facade. - **Status:** Granted (This application has been approved by Planning Board / Commission.) - **Location:** 23, Triq il-Qarcilla, Balzan - **Locality:** [Balzan](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/balzan) - **Applicant:** Maria Spiteri Blanco - **Perit:** [Perit Abigail Scicluna Lewis](https://propertylist.mt/perit/abigail-scicluna-lewis) - **Application type:** Full development permission - **Zone:** Within Development Zone - **Type of works:** Demolition - **Received:** 27 September 2024 - **Validated:** 23 October 2024 - **Published:** 23 October 2024 - **Comments close:** 22 November 2024 - **Recommendation:** Refuse Permission - **Decision:** Grant Permission - **Decision date:** 17 June 2025 - **Permit expires:** 2 July 2030 [Case details on the Planning Authority website](https://www.pa.org.mt/pacasedetails?CaseType=PA/07232/24) [Plans, case officer report and decision on eapps](https://eapps.pa.org.mt/Case/CaseDetails?caseType=PA&casenumber=07232&caseYear=24) ## Planning activity around 23, Triq il-Qarcilla, Balzan 76 other applications within 300 m: 46 granted, 0 refused, 4 pending. 100% of decided applications nearby were granted. Tallest granted nearby: 5 floors (PA/05674/24). On Triq il-Qarcilla: 2 other applications, 1 granted and 0 refused. Approval estimate for demolition applications like this here: about 95% (likely range 65–100%, low reliability, from 0 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/02950/21** Balzan](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02950-21/balzan-embellishment-of-square): Proposed embellishment of square Status being checked, 66 m away - [**PA/01834/25** Balzan](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01834-25/balzan-class-1a-to-propose-a-fireplace): Class 1A - To propose a fireplace with a chimney. Granted, validated 18 March 2025, 85 m away - [**PA/01112/24** Balzan](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01112-24/balzan-sanctioning-of-variations-from-previously-approved-pa-05469-19): Sanctioning of variations from previously approved PA/05469/19, including installation of shading devices on facade, changes at roof level, and pv panels… Withdrawn, validated 3 July 2024, 89 m away - [**PA/03023/23** Balzan](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03023-23/balzan-extension-of-penthouse-and-flat-7-on): Extension of penthouse and flat 7 on level 3. Granted, validated 31 May 2023, 94 m away - [**PA/02009/24** Balzan](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02009-24/balzan-erection-of-lightweight-partitions-in-ground-floor): Erection of lightweight partitions in ground floor flat and its change of use to a Class 2C tuition centre with a separate external entrance. Granted, validated 3 April 2024, 95 m away - [**PA/02157/25** Balzan](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02157-25/balzan-sanction-changes-from-previous-permit-pa-1478-00-which): To sanction changes from previous permit PA/1478/00 which include minor internal changes, enlarged back facing balcony and position of facade opening. Granted, validated 13 May 2025, 97 m away - [**PA/01624/21** Balzan](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01624-21/balzan-sanction-changes-to-elevations-of-semi-detached-villa): To sanction changes to elevations of semi-detached villa and clear internal height of the ground and first floor as approved in PAPB 2839/66. To sanction not… Status being checked, 2 floors, 97 m away - [**PA/00116/21** Balzan](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00116-21/balzan-demolition-of-2-storey-building): Demolition of 2 storey building, excavation of basement and construction of a 4 storey block of 8 flats, an overlying penthouse/receded floor, 10 underlying… Status being checked, 4 floors plus a receded floor, 97 m away - [**PA/01122/22** Balzan](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01122-22/balzan-add-an-additional-floor-above-existing-dwelling): To add an additional floor above existing dwelling, internal and external alterations including demolition and redesign of washroom, construction of pool at… Status being checked, 101 m away - [**PA/05674/24** Balzan](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05674-24/balzan-demolition-of-existing-properties-and-construction-of): Demolition of existing properties and construction of an apartment block containing a total of 6 lock-up garages at basement level and 8 residential units… Granted, validated 16 October 2024, 5 floors, 106 m away - [**PA/02512/26** Balzan](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02512-26/balzan-internal-alteration-to-a-pre-1967-dwelling): Internal alteration to a pre 1967 dwelling. Removal of an internal wall. Granted, validated 29 May 2026, 112 m away - [**PA/02217/22** Balzan](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02217-22/balzan-alterations-to-existing-washroom-at-roof-level): Proposed Alterations to existing washroom at roof level. Proposed extension to existing garage located at the side garden. Proposed internal minor alterations… Status being checked, 113 m away - [**PA/06841/24** Balzan](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06841-24/balzan-construct-pool-over-penthouse-and-internal-alterations): To construct pool over penthouse and internal alterations. Granted, validated 9 October 2024, 114 m away - [**PA/04053/25** Balzan](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04053-25/balzan-change-car-spaces-to-3-separate-garages): To change car spaces to 3 separate garages at basement level -1. Application also includes the sanctioning of basement level -1 as built and installation of… Granted, validated 18 July 2025, 128 m away - [**PA/00157/21** Balzan](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00157-21/balzan-sanctioning-of-modifications-from-original-permit-pa03526-08): Sanctioning of modifications from original permit PA03526/08 Status being checked, 130 m away ## More by Abigail Scicluna Lewis - [**PA/06781/26** Cospicua (Bormla)](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06781-26/cospicua-bormla-minor-internal-alterations-namely-change-of-window): Minor internal alterations namely change of window to door, change in use of rooms, change to internal layout at first floor, opening of skylight into bedroom… Pending - [**PA/05932/26** Mosta](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05932-26/mosta-sanction-difference-from-permit-pa04710-95-including-site): To sanction difference from permit PA04710/95 including site outline and internal layout and position of dividing walls. Pending, validated 26 August 2026 - [**PA/05387/26** Ghaxaq](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05387-26/ghaxaq-internal-alterations): Internal alterations, change of front rooms to garage, alterations on facade including the opening of garage door, construction of bedrooms and bathrooms at… Pending, validated 5 August 2026, 2 floors - [**PA/02885/26** Naxxar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02885-26/naxxar-sanction-differences-in-room-dimensions-and-site): To sanction differences in room dimensions and site outline from PA1333/02. Granted, validated 6 May 2026 - [**PA/02254/26** Marsaskala](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02254-26/marsaskala-sanction-differences-from-pa1361-88-namely-backyard): To sanction differences from PA1361/88 namely backyard, shaft and wc. Granted, validated 15 April 2026 - [**PA/00762/26** Zurrieq](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00762-26/zurrieq-demolish-roof-structures-and-construct-three-new): To demolish roof structures and construct three new units, one at second floor, one at third floor, and one at receded floor level, and staircase to be… Granted, validated 11 February 2026, 4 floors plus a receded floor [All applications by Abigail Scicluna Lewis](https://propertylist.mt/perit/abigail-scicluna-lewis) [All planning applications in Balzan](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/balzan)