Permission for development which consists of; 1.

Application details

Planning reference

2560075

Council

Galway City Council

Proposal description

Permission for development which consists of; 1. Retention Permission to retain the following works which include Blake’s Tower, a Protected Structure (ref 8116) and National Monument (ref GA094-100044): A. Ground Floor fit out as constructed which is currently in use as a retail space B. New doors to Quay Street elevation in place of previously existing windows C. Works to medieval building fabric which includes: i. Remedial works to the front door ii. Cleaning and pointing of part of internal stone walls. D. Existing branded signage to Quay Street façade of Blake’s Tower which replaces previous Costa Coffee signage (previously granted under Planning Ref 13256). AND 2. Permission to alter the first floor layout and include the construction of an open void which is part of Blake’s Tower, a Protected Structure (ref 8116) and National Monument (ref GA094-100044) including all associated site works

Location / address

Blakes Tower, 22-24 Quay Street, Galway

Application type

RETENTION

Received / registered

13 Mar 2025

Council decision

CONDITIONAL

Council decision date

4 Mar 2026

Final grant date

14 Apr 2026