--- title: "PA/07724/26: Change of use of a pre-1967 domestic in Balzan | PropertyList" url: https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07724-26/balzan-change-of-use-of-a-pre-1967-domestic source: PropertyList (propertylist.mt), from the Malta Planning Authority's public register retrieved: 2026-11-03 --- > Pending planning application in Balzan: Change of use of a pre-1967 domestic garage to a studio maisonette. Perit MASStudio. Planning applications › Balzan › PA0772426 # PA/07724/26: Change of use of a pre-1967 domestic in Balzan 61, Ontario, Triq it-Tabib J. Zammit, Balzan Change of use of a pre-1967 domestic garage to a studio maisonette. - **Status:** Pending (At Initial Vetting / Plotting Stage) - **Location:** 61, Ontario, Triq it-Tabib J. Zammit, Balzan - **Locality:** [Balzan](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/balzan) - **Applicant:** [Jonathan Attard](https://propertylist.mt/applicant/jonathan-attard) - **Perit:** [MASStudio](https://propertylist.mt/perit/masstudio) - **Application type:** Full development permission - **Zone:** Within Development Zone - **Type of works:** Change of Use - **Residential units:** 1 - **Received:** 15 October 2026 - **Published:** 4 November 2026 - **Comments close:** 4 December 2026 [Case details on the Planning Authority website](https://www.pa.org.mt/pacasedetails?CaseType=PA/07724/26) [Plans, case officer report and decision on eapps](https://eapps.pa.org.mt/Case/CaseDetails?caseType=PA&casenumber=07724&caseYear=26) ## Planning activity around 61, Ontario, Triq it-Tabib J. Zammit, Balzan 191 other applications within 300 m: 120 granted, 4 refused, 18 pending. 97% of decided applications nearby were granted. Tallest granted nearby: 5 floors (PA/02867/25). On Triq it-Tabib J. Zammit: 8 other applications, 4 granted and 0 refused; granted buildings are typically 3 floors, the tallest 3. Approval estimate for change of use applications like this here: about 85% (likely range 55–100%, low reliability, from 8 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/01004/21** Balzan](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01004-21/balzan-sanction-minor-internal-alterations-which-includes-shifting): To sanction minor internal alterations which includes shifting of wall to enlarge bedroom and changes in position of windows. Proposed small pool at roof… Status being checked, 27 m away - [**PA/04987/23** Balzan](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04987-23/balzan-opening-of-original-remissa-door-and-restoration): Proposed opening of original remissa door and restoration of existing retained façade. Granted, validated 23 August 2023, 38 m away - [**PA/06639/23** Balzan](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06639-23/balzan-minor-internal-alterations): Minor internal alterations. Granted, validated 5 January 2024, 46 m away - [**PA/04911/25** Balzan](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04911-25/balzan-propose-internal-and-external-alterations-in-an): To propose internal and external alterations in an existing pre-1968 dwelling, approved in PA/7305/24. It is also being proposed to change the kitchen to a… Granted, validated 30 July 2025, 3 floors, 47 m away - [**PA/02047/23** Balzan](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02047-23/balzan-minor-internal-alterations-and-combining-of-two): Minor internal alterations and combining of two adjacent units within the same complex. Granted, validated 3 May 2023, 47 m away - [**PA/07305/24** Balzan](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07305-24/balzan-sanction-property-as-built-from-pa-4424-99): To sanction property as built from PA/4424/99. Granted, validated 20 January 2025, 48 m away - [**PA/03552/21** Balzan](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03552-21/balzan-sanction-apartment-as-built): To sanction apartment as built (no changes to elevation) Status being checked, 48 m away - [**PA/00667/23** Balzan](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00667-23/balzan-construction-of-a-prefabricated-swimming-pool-at): Construction of a prefabricated swimming pool at back garden of the house. Granted, validated 4 April 2023, 49 m away - [**PA/06803/24** Balzan](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06803-24/balzan-construct-three-additional-residential-units-at-second): To construct three additional residential units at second, third and receded floor over pre-1968 building, including internal alterations to existing ground… Granted, validated 9 October 2024, 4 floors plus a receded floor, 50 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, 51 m away - [**PA/07028/26** Balzan](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07028-26/balzan-conversion-of-the-main-entrance-and-the): 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… Pending, 4 floors, 58 m away - [**PA/00484/22** Balzan](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00484-22/balzan-alterations-to-facade-to-shift-entry-door): Alterations to facade to shift entry door, to install borders around apertures, to replace opening of domestic store with timber aperture; internal… Status being checked, 65 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, 78 m away - [**PA/08145/25** Balzan](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-08145-25/balzan-demolish-existing-dwellings): To demolish existing dwellings, excavate site and construct 4 basement garages, water reservoir, ground floor maisonette, three overlying floors with 2… Granted, validated 17 December 2025, 4 floors plus a receded floor, 79 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, 80 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/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 - [**PA/06309/26** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06309-26/birkirkara-minor-internal-and-external-alterations-to-existing): Minor internal and external alterations to existing property and including extension at second floor and access to roof at third floor. Pending, validated 16 September 2026, 3 floors [All applications by MASStudio](https://propertylist.mt/perit/masstudio) ## More from Jonathan Attard - [**PA/03439/26** Santa Venera](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03439-26/santa-venera-partial-demolition-of-existing-first-floor-maisonette): Proposed partial demolition of existing first floor maisonette and construction of additional floors. Proposal includes a total of three apartments and one… Pending, validated 27 May 2026, 3 floors plus a receded floor - [**PA/03042/26** Siggiewi](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03042-26/siggiewi-sanction-variances-from-approved-pa-835-21): To sanction variances from approved PA/835/21. To propose maintenance/construction of rubble wall, affix timber gate and propose two stables and… Pending, validated 13 May 2026 - [**PA/04393/25** Zebbug (Gozo)](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04393-25/zebbug-gozo-agricultural-store-with-an-underlying-basement-store): Proposed agricultural store with an underlying basement store and underground reservoir. Also to restore rubble walls. Granted, validated 2 July 2025 - [**PA/03321/25** Ghajnsielem](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03321-25/ghajnsielem-sanction-dwelling-and-underlying-garage-as-built): To sanction dwelling and underlying garage as built. Variations consist in slight shifting of internal walls and apertures. Also to sanction variations in the… Granted, validated 21 June 2025 - [**PA/07935/24** Qala](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07935-24/qala-dismantle-existing-rubble-wall): To dismantle existing rubble wall, clear site and construct a basement level; ground floor domestic store and overlying dwelling spread over 2 floors. Granted, validated 20 November 2024, 3 floors - [**PA/07868/24** Naxxar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07868-24/naxxar-sanction-minor-differences-from-approved-maisonette-in): To sanction minor differences from approved maisonette in DN/00267/12. Such as minor wall displacements, changes to apertures and other minor changes. Granted, validated 11 March 2025 [All planning applications in Balzan](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/balzan)