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, 11 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, Samuel Formosa, Ruben Sciortino, MASStudio, David Vassallo.

Latest decisions in Balzan

PA/02411/26 Balzan: 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: 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: 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: 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: 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/05226/23 Balzan: Renewal to PA6520/18 (Construction of basement garages and overlying 4 apartments and receded floor with a different layout from that approved in permission… Granted, validated 10 October 2023, 4 floors plus a receded floor
PA/05167/23 Balzan: Minor alterations to terraced house. Granted, validated 6 September 2023
PA/05105/23 Balzan: Internal alterations to 2 apartments at third floor level and addition of 2 penthouses at receded floor level. Granted, validated 27 October 2023, 4 floors plus a receded floor
PA/05003/23 Balzan: Removal of external staircase at back terrace, construction of room at first floor, removal of roof above staircase, construction of staircase from first… Granted, validated 23 August 2023, 2 floors plus a receded floor
PA/04995/23 Balzan: Internal alterations and extension to roof level with existing neighbouring residence. Granted, validated 23 August 2023
PA/04987/23 Balzan: Proposed opening of original remissa door and restoration of existing retained façade. Granted, validated 23 August 2023
PA/04925/23 Balzan: Alterations to a townhouse including installation of partitions and opening of aperture to implement garage and construction of extension at first floor as… Refused, validated 23 August 2023
PA/04689/23 Balzan: To sanction minor alterations over Class 4 shop covered by PA718/93. Sanctioning includes formation of opening at back onto common driveway, shift in facade… Granted, validated 7 September 2023
PA/04494/23 Balzan: 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
PA/04346/23 Balzan: Renovation of existing property to include: internal alterations at all existing levels, extension in backyard and construction of lightweight platform at… Granted, validated 19 July 2023, 3 floors plus a receded floor
PA/04207/23 Balzan: Proposed alterations and extension to a pre -1967 dwelling. Granted, validated 9 August 2023
PA/04133/23 Balzan: Restoration of facade (Irrestawra Darek); Alterations from approved permit PA6375/21 including widening of garage doorway, new bedroom at first floor and… Granted, validated 29 September 2023
PA/03674/23 Balzan: Minor internal alterations, construction of swimming pool in backyard, and facade upgrade including removal of large cypress tree and uprooting of olive tree… Granted, validated 8 August 2023
PA/03549/23 Balzan: Sanctioning of existing barber shop (Class 4B) with internal partitions, ramp in front yard, a/c and signage on the facade and services in the front yard from… Granted, validated 21 June 2023
PA/03372/23 Balzan: To sanction apartment as built with minor variations to approved permit plan by virtue of PA4235/04. Withdrawn
PA/03363/23 Balzan: To sanction existing garage at semi-basement level from approved permit PA/5396/01. Granted, validated 26 June 2023
PA/03322/23 Balzan: Proposed construction of townhouse and washroom at roof level connected with existing adjacent street level garage. Granted, validated 6 June 2023
PA/03115/23 Balzan: To renew approved PA/02163/18, which consists of the demolition of the existing factory and erection of showroom at ground floor level, offices at first,… Granted, validated 6 June 2023, 4 floors
PA/03023/23 Balzan: Extension of penthouse and flat 7 on level 3. Granted, validated 31 May 2023
PA/02978/23 Balzan: Proposed minor changes to wall positions from that approved in PA00007/22. Withdrawn
PA/02894/23 Balzan: Renewal of PA2574/15 (Change of use of vacant building to a Class 4B retail shop at ground floor level, an ancillary storage area at first floor level, and to… Withdrawn, validated 24 May 2023, 3 floors
PA/02771/23 Balzan: To sanction as built ground floor garage. Granted, validated 21 June 2023
PA/02738/23 Balzan: To recede penthouse and stairwell facade to be compliant with DC 15. Granted, validated 6 June 2023
PA/02636/23 Balzan: To construct a balcony on the main facade. Granted, validated 10 May 2023
PA/02522/23 Balzan: To renovate facade by adding a decorative fascia around balcony door, replace balcony railing and pave the door steps with marble. Proposal also includes the… Granted, validated 3 May 2023
PA/02442/23 Balzan: To sanction garage from PAPB/0098/85 Granted, validated 3 May 2023
PA/02410/23 Balzan: Renewal of PA5360/17 - Alterations and extension to residential premises adding an additional floor, new pool, staircase and passenger lift. Granted, validated 4 October 2023
PA/02282/23 Balzan: To sanction existing garage door from approved permit PA7721/21. Granted, validated 6 September 2023
PA/02107/23 Balzan: To sanction modifications to existing semi-detached villa from that approved in PA/4912/03, namely slight variations to the internal layout, variations to the… Granted, validated 12 April 2023
PA/02075/23 Balzan: Proposed minor alterations and extension to existing restaurant (Class 4D) and extension to existing dwelling (Class 1). Application includes modifications to… Granted, validated 12 April 2023
PA/02047/23 Balzan: Minor internal alterations and combining of two adjacent units within the same complex. Granted, validated 3 May 2023
PA/01358/23 Balzan: Internal alterations, including alterations to façade and extension at rear to an approved home for the elderly - Class 2A (covered by PA3809/16) at third… Withdrawn, validated 8 March 2023, 5 floors plus a receded floor
PA/01087/23 Balzan: Correction of site plan, to sanction layout of property from that approved in PA6871/96, front facade fascia sign and to sanction use (change of use to Class… Granted, validated 15 March 2023
PA/00873/23 Balzan: Sanctioning of deviations from drawings submitted in PB3628/89. Granted, validated 22 February 2023
PA/00667/23 Balzan: Construction of a prefabricated swimming pool at back garden of the house. Granted, validated 4 April 2023
PA/00611/23 Balzan: Proposed internal alterations to existing dwelling and proposed interconnection to adjacent garage. Proposed widening of the garage access door. Granted, validated 15 February 2023
PA/00450/23 Balzan: Proposed additional floor to be used as a multi-purpose hall. Granted, validated 8 February 2023
PA/03654/22 Balzan: 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
PA/03442/22 Balzan: Sanctioning of minor internal and external alterations. Status being checked
PA/03407/22 Balzan: Demolition of existing dwelling, construction of 2 garages, 6 apartments and 2 penthouses including pools at roof level with a different layout of that… Status being checked
PA/03404/22 Balzan: To sanction additions at ground and second floor levels to an existing pre-1967 dwelling. Status being checked
PA/03382/22 Balzan: To demolish existing garage, retain and relocate underground water reservoir within same proposed extension of basement, and construct a terraced house on two… Status being checked, 2 floors
PA/03253/22 Balzan: To sanction minor internal alterations including railing at third floor level from original approved permit PA01156/04. Status being checked
PA/03202/22 Balzan: 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
PA/02805/22 Balzan: Alterations to approved permit PA/02481/19 and construction of swimming pool and washroom at roof level. Status being checked
PA/02737/22 Balzan: Proposed development including minor internal alterations and extension to single dwelling. The application is also intended to sanction minor internal and… Status being checked
PA/02734/22 Balzan: Proposed change of use from vacant premises to Class 4C, proposed signage on facade and minor internal alterations. Status being checked
PA/02627/22 Balzan: To internally demolish a terraced house and retain the existing elevation. To excavate and construct a basement for garages, 2 maisonettes, 9 apartments and… Status being checked
PA/02602/22 Balzan: Proposed amendments to approved permit PA08764/19. Amendments include: 1) additional floor, 2) change of use from guest house and residential to all… Status being checked
PA/02492/22 Balzan: 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