--- title: "Planning applications in Balzan: latest permits and decisions | PropertyList" url: https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/balzan source: PropertyList (propertylist.mt), from the Malta Planning Authority's public register retrieved: 2026-11-02 --- > 317 Planning Authority applications in Balzan, 44 this year. 98% of decided applications granted. Tallest granted: 5 floors. New builds, extensions and… Planning applications › By locality › Balzan # Planning applications in Balzan 317 planning applications since 4 December 2020: 199 granted, 4 refused, 27 pending. Tallest granted: 5 floors. 44 applications so far in 2026, 12 validated in the last 90 days. 98% of decided applications were granted. Granted buildings are typically 3 floors. 436 residential units applied for. Most common works: Sanctioning (105), Demolition & New Construction (Residential) (33), Change of Use (26), Alterations & Extensions (25), Alterations & Extensions (Residential) (21). Busiest streets: Triq il-Kbira (44), Triq Birbal (21), Triq il-Kannizzata (20), Triq San Frangisk (19), Triq it-Tliet Knejjes (18), Wied Hal Balzan (15). Most active periti here: [Joseph Bondin](https://propertylist.mt/perit/joseph-bondin), [Samuel Formosa](https://propertylist.mt/perit/samuel-formosa), [Ruben Sciortino](https://propertylist.mt/perit/ruben-sciortino), [MASStudio](https://propertylist.mt/perit/masstudio), [David Vassallo](https://propertylist.mt/perit/david-vassallo). ## Latest decisions in Balzan - [**PA/02411/26** Balzan](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02411-26/balzan-sanctioning-of-approved-showroom): Sanctioning of approved showroom (Class 4B) as well as internal alterations. Part demolition of roof. Construction of a receded floor with pv panels on the… Granted, validated 22 April 2026, 1 floor plus a receded floor, decided 27 October 2026 - [**PA/03840/26** Balzan](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03840-26/balzan-reinstatement-of-existing-backfilled-pre-1967-basement-level): Proposed reinstatement of existing backfilled pre-1967 basement level and minor variations from PA/04346/23. Granted, validated 10 June 2026, decided 21 October 2026 - [**PA/03067/26** Balzan](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03067-26/balzan-changes-to-approved-permit-pa-03704-25-mainly-changes): Proposed changes to approved permit PA/03704/25 mainly changes to room uses, additions at ground, first, and second floor levels, and subdivision of property… Granted, validated 13 May 2026, 3 floors, decided 6 October 2026 - [**PA/03371/26** Balzan](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03371-26/balzan-change-of-use-from-domestic-store-to): Change of use from domestic store to Class 4B shop (beauty and wellness related services/holistic therapy), proposed external signage, minor internal… Granted, validated 27 May 2026, decided 1 October 2026 - [**PA/03016/25** Balzan](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03016-25/balzan-sanction-minor-changes-to-facade): To sanction minor changes to facade, back balconies and internal layouts. Granted, validated 18 June 2025, decided 2 September 2026 ## Latest applications in Balzan - [**PA/07724/26** Balzan](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07724-26/balzan-change-of-use-of-a-pre-1967-domestic): Change of use of a pre-1967 domestic garage to a studio maisonette. Pending - [**PA/07648/26** Balzan](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07648-26/balzan-subdivision-of-apartments-approved-in-pa-00505-26): Proposed subdivision of apartments approved in PA/00505/26. Proposed internal and external alterations. Proposed pool at receded floor level. Pending - [**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 - [**PA/07292/26** Balzan](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07292-26/balzan-introduction-of-wall-lining): Introduction of wall lining (low height) at ground floor and first floor, split level at ground floor and to include a small basement discovered during the… Pending - [**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 - [**PA/06878/26** Balzan](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06878-26/balzan-sanction-minor-internal-alterations-and-room-uses): To sanction minor internal alterations and room uses and minor changes in the facade as approved in PA/00421/20. Pending, validated 7 October 2026 - [**PA/06405/26** Balzan](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06405-26/balzan-internal-and-external-alterations-at-all-levels): Internal and external alterations at all levels. Pending - [**PA/06172/26** Balzan](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06172-26/balzan-sanction-roller-shutter-as-installed-in-existing): To sanction roller shutter as installed in existing Class 4B shop. Pending - [**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 - [**PA/05724/26** Balzan](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05724-26/balzan-sanction-internal-alterations-from-approved-pa-2679-17): To sanction internal alterations from approved PA/2679/17, to convert the existing apartment into a three-bedroom unit. Granted, validated 29 September 2026 - [**PA/05499/26** Balzan](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05499-26/balzan-amendment-to-pa-07863-24): Amendment to PA/07863/24, which includes the proposal for a Class 1D home office (casa bottega) at the front of the property with a separate entrance from the… Pending, validated 19 August 2026 - [**PA/05482/26** Balzan](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05482-26/balzan-sanctioning-of-differences-from-pb-801-84-of-first): Sanctioning of differences from PB/801/84 of first floor maisonette and proposed alterations to the existing roof level including the replacement of the… Granted, validated 25 September 2026 - [**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 - [**PA/05073/26** Balzan](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05073-26/balzan-sanction-minor-differences-from-pa-02168-98-and-pa-11097-18): To sanction minor differences from PA/02168/98 and PA/11097/18 and to replace external apertures to timber replica pvc frame and place pv panels on upper… Granted, validated 19 August 2026 - [**PA/05020/26** Balzan](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05020-26/balzan-construct-a-division-wall-in-a-garden): To construct a division wall in a garden with a height of 8 courses. Granted, validated 24 September 2026 - [**PA/04865/26** Balzan](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04865-26/balzan-sanction-post-1967-apertures): To sanction post 1967 apertures (changes to the facade as approved in PB/1852/82 have not been carried out. Granted, validated 4 August 2026 - [**PA/04852/26** Balzan](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04852-26/balzan-sanction-variations-from-pa3016-25-to-existing-residential): To sanction variations from PA3016/25 to existing residential units. Pending, validated 15 July 2026 - [**PA/04838/26** Balzan](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04838-26/balzan-further-to-the-approved-pa-06780-25-concerning-the): Further to the approved PA/06780/25 concerning the main building, the proposal includes the sanctioning of the existing site survey; the restoration of the… Pending, validated 15 July 2026 - [**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 - [**PA/04637/26** Balzan](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04637-26/balzan-changes-to-lift-shaft-size-approved-in): Changes to lift shaft size approved in PA6791/24 and construction of washroom and addition of steel railings at roof level. Granted, validated 12 September 2026 - [**PA/04529/26** Balzan](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04529-26/balzan-alterations-and-additions-to-existing-pre-1967-townhouse): Alterations and additions to existing pre-1967 townhouse, including restoration of facade and installation of pv panels. Pending, validated 2 September 2026 - [**PA/04259/26** Balzan](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04259-26/balzan-renewal-to-pa-0347-19-sanctioning-of-villa): Renewal to PA/0347/19 - Sanctioning of villa as built, alterations to existing and construction of pool. Granted, validated 3 August 2026 - [**PA/03867/26** Balzan](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03867-26/balzan-opening-of-a-garage-door-in-place): Proposed opening of a garage door in place of the existing window and use of the front room as a garage for the parking of a private car. Proposed alterations… Pending, validated 10 June 2026 - [**PA/03840/26** Balzan](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03840-26/balzan-reinstatement-of-existing-backfilled-pre-1967-basement-level): Proposed reinstatement of existing backfilled pre-1967 basement level and minor variations from PA/04346/23. Granted, validated 10 June 2026 - [**PA/03736/26** Balzan](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03736-26/balzan-sanctioning-of-garage-as-built-in-lieu): Sanctioning of garage as built in lieu of PA/01765/09. Granted, validated 17 July 2026 - [**PA/03371/26** Balzan](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03371-26/balzan-change-of-use-from-domestic-store-to): Change of use from domestic store to Class 4B shop (beauty and wellness related services/holistic therapy), proposed external signage, minor internal… Granted, validated 27 May 2026 - [**PA/03127/26** Balzan](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03127-26/balzan-changes-to-pa-03881-21-to-include): Proposed changes to PA/03881/21 to include, internal layout modifications, extend the dwelling to the main street alignment/facade and conceal the exposed… Pending, validated 13 May 2026, 3 floors plus a receded floor - [**PA/03076/26** Balzan](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03076-26/balzan-internal-and-external-alterations-to-a-pre-1967): Internal and external alterations to a pre-1967 townhouse. Works include restoration of facade. Pending, validated 13 May 2026 - [**PA/03067/26** Balzan](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03067-26/balzan-changes-to-approved-permit-pa-03704-25-mainly-changes): Proposed changes to approved permit PA/03704/25 mainly changes to room uses, additions at ground, first, and second floor levels, and subdivision of property… Granted, validated 13 May 2026, 3 floors - [**PA/02744/26** Balzan](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02744-26/balzan-replacement-of-deteriorated-slabs): Replacement of deteriorated slabs, minor internal alterations (changes to bathrooms/guest w.c.), part construction at second floor level and changes to… Granted, validated 11 June 2026 - [**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 - [**PA/02443/26** Balzan](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02443-26/balzan-it-is-proposed-to-carry-out-internal): It is proposed to carry out internal and external alterations to the existing two pre-1967 townhouses in order to combine the two properties into one three… Pending, validated 22 April 2026 - [**PA/02421/26** Balzan](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02421-26/balzan-change-of-use-from-class-4a): Change of use from Class 4A (offices) to Class 4B (wellness) including the proposal of sign on facade. Granted, validated 15 April 2026 - [**PA/02411/26** Balzan](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02411-26/balzan-sanctioning-of-approved-showroom): Sanctioning of approved showroom (Class 4B) as well as internal alterations. Part demolition of roof. Construction of a receded floor with pv panels on the… Granted, validated 22 April 2026, 1 floor plus a receded floor - [**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 - [**PA/01915/26** Balzan](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01915-26/balzan-sanction-pv-panels-and-reposition-flat-above): To sanction pv panels and reposition flat above the existing washroom at second floor level. Granted, validated 12 May 2026 - [**PA/01700/26** Balzan](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01700-26/balzan-sanction-minor-changes-from-pa-5105-23): To sanction minor changes from PA/5105/23, within front balcony railings. Granted, validated 11 March 2026 - [**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 - [**PA/01335/26** Balzan](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01335-26/balzan-carry-out-alterations-to-pre-1967-dwelling-including): To carry out alterations to pre-1967 dwelling including lateral extension at second floor level. To excavate and construct pool within backyard. Granted, validated 4 March 2026 - [**PA/01139/26** Balzan](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01139-26/balzan-sanctioning-of-apartment-as-built): Proposed sanctioning of apartment as built, including sanctioning of internal heights due to soffits. Granted, validated 27 March 2026 - [**PA/00835/26** Balzan](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00835-26/balzan-sanctioning-of-minor-changes-to-approved-guest): Sanctioning of minor changes to approved guest house (Class 3A) in PA/07170/17, including landscaping and shifting of walls. Proposed sub-division of lounge… Granted, validated 15 April 2026 - [**PA/00505/26** Balzan](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00505-26/balzan-demolition-of-existing-property): Proposed demolition of existing property, excavation of plot and construction of two basement level for garages (30 parking spaces, 4 garages and one… Granted, validated 28 January 2026 - [**PA/00179/26** Balzan](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00179-26/balzan-alterations-to-facade-including-opening-of-apertures): Alterations to facade including opening of apertures, demolition of illegal accretions, internal alterations, construction of receded floor of a pre-67… Granted, validated 21 January 2026 - [**PA/00164/26** Balzan](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00164-26/balzan-internal-alterations-to-second-floor-apartment-and): Internal alterations to second floor apartment and extension at roof level. Pending, validated 21 January 2026 - [**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 - [**PA/08048/25** Balzan](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-08048-25/balzan-carry-out-alterations-at-ground): To carry out alterations at ground, first and second floor levels to two existing maisonettes, retaining the same number of units. Pending, validated 10 December 2025 - [**PA/07884/25** Balzan](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07884-25/balzan-propose-minor-internal-alterations-and-the-restoration): To propose minor internal alterations and the restoration of the facade. Granted, validated 3 December 2025 - [**PA/07825/25** Balzan](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07825-25/balzan-sanction-existing-changes-as-built-to-pa3311-10): To sanction existing changes 'as built' to PA3311/10 consisting of additions to washroom and kitchen. Granted, validated 3 December 2025 - [**PA/07633/25** Balzan](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07633-25/balzan-sanction-internal-and-external-alterations-to-ground): To sanction internal and external alterations to ground floor Class 4B shop as constructed including minor extension of lightweight w.c. and anti room (A.R). Granted, validated 3 February 2026 - [**PA/07501/25** Balzan](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07501-25/balzan-minor-internal-alterations-and-widening-of-garage): Proposed minor internal alterations and widening of garage door. Pending, validated 25 February 2026 Page 1 of 7 [Older](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/balzan?page=2) ## Planning in Balzan: common questions ### How many planning applications are there in Balzan? PropertyList has 317 Planning Authority applications on record for Balzan, 44 of them from 2026 and 12 validated in the last 90 days. ### What share of planning applications are approved in Balzan? 98% of the 203 decided applications in Balzan on record were granted (199 granted, 4 refused). Each case depends on its own site and the local plan. ### How high can you build in Balzan? Granted applications in Balzan with a stated height are typically 3 floors; the tallest granted on record is 5 floors. Heights are set street by street in the local plan, so check the street you're interested in on the PropertyList height map. ### Which periti submit the most applications in Balzan? The most active periti in Balzan are Joseph Bondin (9), Samuel Formosa (7), Ruben Sciortino (7), MASStudio (7), David Vassallo (7). ### How do I object to a planning application in Balzan? Send a representation to the Planning Authority before the "comments close" date shown on the application. PropertyList shows that date on each application page, with a link to the case on the Planning Authority website. [Planning map of Malta](https://propertylist.mt/map) · [Market insights](https://propertylist.mt/insights) · [All localities](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications)