Blakes Tower , 22-24 Quay Street , Galway
CONDITIONALPlanning application 2560075
Galway - Galway City Council
Proposed Development
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
View the full application file on the council's planning portal →Application Timeline
Application received
13 Mar 2025
Further information requested
7 May 2025
Further information received
6 Feb 2026
Decision: CONDITIONAL
4 Mar 2026
Decision due
5 Mar 2026
Grant issued
14 Apr 2026
Application Details
- Location
- Blakes Tower , 22-24 Quay Street , Galway
- Applicant
- N/A
- Application Type
- RETENTION
- Planning Authority
- Galway City Council
- Site Area
- 0.018 ha
Timeline
- Registration Date
- 13 March 2025
- Status
- APPLICATION FINALISED
- Decision
- CONDITIONAL
- Decision Date
- 4 March 2026
- Grant Date
- 14 April 2026
- Permission Expires
- 13 April 2031
Location
Planning Applications Nearby
What the council has granted and refused around this site is the best guide to how a similar application will fare.
Permission for development which consists of (1) Permission for change of use at ground floor from coffee shop to seated restaurant; (2) Permission for change of use of first floor to accommodate kitchen/prep/storage areas and toilets ancillary to the proposed ground floor restaurant; (3) Retention of ventilation duct at roof level to the rear (north-east) of the building; (4) Conservation works to exterior fabric, together with all associated site works and services. This is a protected structure (RPS Ref. No. 8000)
1 Quay Lane , Spanish Parade , Galway City
Permission for development which will consist of permission to install shopfront signage with plain finish fascia board painted dark 'army' green and 3D backlit brushed metal letters painted black (Protected Structure-RPS No.8117) at Gemelle's Restaurant
23 Quay Street , Galway , H91 E3X8
Permission for development which will consist of the retention and completion of a single-storey extension to the rear of the existing restaurant, together with all associated site works (Protected Structure - RPS No 8117)
Gemelles Restaurant , No 23 Quay Street , Galway
Permission for development which consists of the erection of new hotel signage which will consist of the following; 1 no. aluminium lettering signage (2.65m x 0.786m) over the main entrance door with static red halo illumination, 2 no. signs (0.6m x 0.6m) on both sides of main entrance door with internal LED illumination, 2 no. signs (2/5m x 2.5m) on southwestern and northwestern facades with internal LED illumination, 2 no. vertical lettering signs (4.26m x 0.3m) with internal LED illumination, on the northeast facing projections of the front façade. Blakes Castle is included within the planning application boundary and is a protected structure ( RPS ref 8116 )
Jurys Inn , Quay Street , Galway
Permission for development which consists of: change of use of the second Floor from office use to GP Surgery/Medical Practice use, together with associated administrative use of part of the existing Fourth Floor offices in connection with the GP Surgery/Medical Practice (no physical works or change of use proposed to the Fourth Floor). The development also includes internal alterations of a minor nature to the second floor to provide consultation rooms in connection with the change of use, works to a Protected Structure. No external alterations are proposed
Second and Part Fourth Floor The Halls , 15/17 Quay Street , Galway
Permission for development which consists of an extension to the existing Jurys Inn Hotel. The overall extension results in a total increase in floor area of approximately 3,822 sqm, resulting in a building of 8,906 sqm total gross floor area. The extension will result in the provision of 89 no. additional rooms, a restaurant/bar at ground floor level and internal reconfiguration. The development consists of: 1. An extension of the existing building comprising two additional floors and external plant area at roof level ( 2,795 sqm including plant); 2. The creation of a new wing facing onto the River Corrib comprising of an extension to the existing four storeys at all levels; 3. Revisions to the existing facades, including a single storey extension to the main entrance area; 4. Landscaping works facing onto the River Corrib and Father Griffin Road/ Quay Street; 5 All other associated site development and servicing works. Blakes Castle is included within the planning application boundary and is a Protected Structure (RPS Ref 8116). A natural Impact Statement (NIS) has been prepared in respect of the proposed development.
Jurys Inn , Quay Street , Galway
Permission for development at No.'s 5 and 6/7 Quay Lane as well as the ground floor of No. 2 Flood Street (Protected Structures RPS No.'s Ref. 8004, 8005 and 4203. The development will consist of 1. Change of use of 6-7 Quay Lane from former Café Bar/Licenced Premises to ground floor café and first floor retail use with associated storage at second floor level; 2. Undertaking conservation works, including repointing of internal and external walls, repair works to floors and ceilings to No. 6-7 Quay Lane in addition to repair and restoration works where necessary; 3. Creation of one internal opening at ground floor level and two internal openings at first floor level between No. 5 Quay Lane and No. 6-7 Quay Lane to facilitate access to and amalgamation of floorspace at first floor (proposed retail level); 4. Internal reconfiguration of No. 6-7 Quay Lane including the removal and re-provision of staircases, removal of existing mezzanine level and all associated internal works; 5. Removal of existing staircase from No. 5 Quay Lane; 6. Provision of new external signage; 7. Undertaking all associated site works and provision of services
5 67 Quay Lane/2 Flood Street , Galway
Permission for retention for the following at No. 10 & 12 Quay Street, Galway: 1. Ground floor restaurant use with associated elevational changes at No. 12; 2. Minor alteration of ground floor elevation of No. 10; 3. Minor alteration to rear elevation of No. 12. No. 10 & No. 12 Quay Street are protected structures, RPS Ref. 8110 & 8111
No. 10 & 12 Quay Street , Galway
Permission for development which consists of repair, reinstatement and reconstruction of the slate roof street elevation and associated site works at No's 11 & 13 Quay Street, Galway, a Protected Structure (GCC RPS No. 8112)
No's 11 & 13 , Quay Street , Galway
Permission for development which will consist of the removal of the existing roof and the construction of an additional (fourth) floor to the existing building as well as alterations to the front elevation at third floor level
3 Kirwan's Lane , Galway
Planning a project of your own?
Find out in two minutes whether you need planning permission. It's free, and based on the exempted development regulations.
Do I Need Permission?