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  Blakes Tower , 22-24 Quay Street , Galway

Mar 13 2025

Application Received

May 07 2025

Decision Due
  • Submitted to Galway City Council, 13 / 03 / 2025
  • Application Type: RETENTION
  • Current Status: NEW APPLICATION
  • Decision Text: N/A
  • Decision Summary: No Decision
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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 ... Signup to read full development description
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    870m 18/04/2025 N/A The Dean Hotel , No. 80 Prospect Hill and No's 82 84 & 86 Bohermore , Galway City Permission for development which consists of: retention permission is sought by Golden Birches Limited, at The Dean Hotel, No. 80 Prospect Hill and No’s 82, 84 & 86 Bohermore, Galway City, for revisions to the development permitted under Pl. Ref. No.’s 17/41, 22/19 & 22/248. No. 86 Bohermore on site is a protected structure (RPS... login required. Details...
    710m 11/04/2025 N/A Earl’s Island , University Road (R863) , University of Galway Co. Galway The University of Galway are applying for a 10-year planning permission to Galway City Council to facilitate the development of a new Performance Place building on a site located at Earl’s Island, University Road (R863), University of Galway, Co. Galway. There are 3 no. protected structures located in the vicinity of the site including RPS No. 3609 (a lime kiln), RPS No. 8501 (rivers & waterways, including embankments and walling) and RPS No. 3608 (known as Weir Lodge). The proposed site extends to 0.3 hectares. The development will consist of the following: 1. Demolish 5 no. existing warehouse buildings located on site. 2. The construction of a 2-storey building to accommodate a dual use academic teaching space and a creative arts and performance space. The proposed building extends to 2,567sqm, has an overall maximum height of 12.25m and features climbing plants on the western elevation. 3. The proposed Performance Place features a 420 no. seat theatre extending to 396.3sqm with tiered seating and an associated back of house space measuring 39.5sqm and a green room area measuring 39.3sqm. 4. The ground floor incorporates a central atrium space, a café and multi-purpose space. The building also includes a sustainable trans... login required. Details...
    470m 08/04/2025 N/A No 31 Eyre square Ground floor , Eyre Square , Galway Permission for development which consists of: change of use to convert the ground floor office unit to a restaurant/bar, including an accessible toilet, commercial kitchen and all associated works... login required. Details...
    660m 04/04/2025 N/A 16 Corrib Terrace , Woodquay , Galway Permission for development which consists of: permission for an extension to rear of the existing dwelling at 16 Corrib Terrace, Woodquay, Co. Galway .... login required. Details...
    510m 02/04/2025 N/A 7 Grattan Road , The Claddagh , Galway Permission for development which consists of: the demolition of the existing rear extension and construction of a new two-storey rear extension (47.07m²), together with a new ... login required. Details...
    630m 01/04/2025 N/A 1 Father Griffin Ave , Galway City , County Galway Permission for development which consists of: retention for a) reduced footprint & location of store, b) reduced footprint of ground floor study & boot room/utility , C) window... login required. Details...
    150m 31/03/2025 N/A The Coachman Apartments , 40 Dominick Street , Galway (H91K6R3 and 21 others). Remedial works and repairs including new roof slating, flashings, replacement gutters and downpipes to pitched roof areas, various chimney stack repairs, new insulation and weathering membranes to ... login required. Details...
    710m 28/03/2025 N/A The Weir Lodge , Earls Island , Galway Permission for development at Weir Lodge, Earls Island, Galway (a Protected Structure RPS 3608). The development will consist of the alteration and internal refurbishment of the existing building including a) alterations to internal partition walls and openings, b) removal of existing timber staircase and r... login required. Details...
    550m 26/03/2025 N/A Hardiman Hotel (formerly Meyrick Hotel) , Eyre Square , Galway Permission for development which consists of, (1) Amendments to the ground floor layout including reconfiguration of the bathrooms and creation of a fire escape corridor, (2) Alterations to the existing fenestration and conversion of a window into a doorway at ground floor level on the south-western elevations, (3) Alterations to the layout a... login required. Details...
    370m 21/03/2025 N/A Ground Floor Level Block B , Bonham Quay Dock Rd The Docks , Galway Permission for change of use of existing convenience shop to include part off-licence use (gross floor area of off-licence use 10.85m²) along with all associated works.... login required. Details...
    270m 20/03/2025 N/A 18 19 20 and 21 , Dominick Street Upper , Galway Permission for development which consists of: retention permission for the following at 18, 19, 20 and 21 Dominick Street Upper, Galway City, Co Galway; (a) Permission to retain existing ground floor meeting rooms, shop, communal areas, reception, store and toilets from basement and parking area granted under planning permission reference P94/265. (b) Permission to retain existing elevations and roof from the elevations and roof granted under planning permission referen... login required. Details...
    790m 20/03/2025 N/A 20 Riverside , Woodquay , Galway Permission for development which consists of: for change of design of previously approved Planning Reference Number 23112. Changes include the alteration of layout and elevations plus the construction of a new third floor dormer extension with roof terrace and all associated site works.... login required. Details...
    700m 20/03/2025 CONDITIONAL 9 St Endas Road , Shantalla , Galway Permission for development which consists of: alterations and additions to the existing dwelling including, the addition of a first-floor bay window to the f... login required. Details...
    510m 18/03/2025 N/A No 29 St Nicholas Road , Claddagh , Galway Permission for development which consists of: demolition of existing rear kitchen and front porch, new two storey/single storey extension to rear; new front porch with replacement of all windows, reconfigured interior layout and all associated site works ... login required. Details...
    480m 14/03/2025 N/A 1 Eyre Street , Woodquay , Galway Permission for development which consists of: to change the use of a retail unit to use as a takeaway café, with ancillary retail element, along with all associated internal refurbishment works. The building is a protected structure reference RPS3904.... login required. Details...
    200m 10/03/2025 N/A 22 Middle Street , Galway , Galway Permission for development which consists of: remedial works and repairs, including new roof slating and flashings, chimney stack repairs, removal of cement renders and pointing, external masonry repointing and replastering, internal replastering and/or thermal lining... login required. Details...
    350m 04/03/2025 REFUSED 2 Munster Ave , Claddagh , Galway Permission for development which consists of: demolition of part of front boundary wall to widen access to dwelling and provision of one number car parking space with electric charging point with all associated siteworks.... login required. Details...
    730m 21/02/2025 N/A 10 The Crescent , Galway , Galway Permission for development which consists of: alterations to an existing dwelling including the replacement of an existing two storey rear extension with a new rear two storey extension (58.1 SqM), minor internal alternations, integrated services and all associated external works.... login required. Details...
  • Geology & Groundwater
    Creative Commons LicenseContains Irish Public Sector Data (Geological Survey) licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International (CC BY 4.0) licence.

    Aquifer:
    • Category: Pl
    • Description: Poor Aquifer - Bedrock which is Generally Unproductive except for Local Zones

    Vulnerability:
    • Unit Name: Metagabbro & orthogneiss suite
    • Description: Undifferentiated
    • Labels: LTMGOG / Om

    Bedrock:
    • High ( H)

    Planning & Development

    Zoning:
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    National Parks & Wildlife (NPWS)
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    Special Area of Conservation:
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    Heritage & Conservation
    Creative Commons LicenseMonument & NIAH Building Data is published by National Monuments Service, Department of Arts, Heritage, Regional, Rural and Gaeltacht Affairs and is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-NoDerivatives 4.0 International License.

    National Monuments:

    National Monuments within 100m of the mapped planning point

    • Castle - tower house (TOHO) - #GA13423
    • Castle - hall-house (HAHO) - #GA13420
    • Water mill - unclassified (WAMI) - #GA13429
    • Ritual site - holy well (HOWE) - #GA13435
    • Quay (QUAY) - #GA13438
    • Castle - Anglo-Norman masonry castle (CAST) - #GA14555
    • Metalworking site (IRON) - #GA14558
    • Kiln - lime (LIME) - #GA14556
    • Fortification (FORT) - #GA14559

    National Monument Zones of Notification:

    Is this Planning Point is within a National Monument Zones of Notification? (Section 12 National Monuments Acts 1930 to 2004)

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    National Inventory of Architectural Heritage:

    NIAH Locations within 100m of the mapped planning point

    Name NIAH Ref # Rating / Period Original Use Current Use Protected Structure
    No Building Name 30314076 (Survey ID: SURV027) Regional, 1840 - 1880 canal (section of) Same as Original Yes
    No Building Name 30319009 (Survey ID: SURV027) Regional, 1575 - 1625 house public house Yes
    No Building Name 30319008 (Survey ID: SURV027) Regional, 1810 - 1850 house shop/retail outlet Yes
    No Building Name 30319012 (Survey ID: SURV027) Regional, 1810 - 1850 house shop/retail outlet Yes
    No Building Name 30319011 (Survey ID: SURV027) Regional, 1810 - 1850 house shop/retail outlet Yes
    No Building Name 30319013 (Survey ID: SURV027) Regional, 1575 - 1900 house public house Yes
    No Building Name 30319014 (Survey ID: SURV027) Regional, 1780 - 1820 outbuilding restaurant Yes
    Blake's Castle 30319015 (Survey ID: SURV027) Regional, 1450 - 1490 castle/fortified house restaurant Yes
    The Halls 30319016 (Survey ID: SURV027) Regional, 1820 - 1860 house restaurant Yes
    The Halls 30319017 (Survey ID: SURV027) Regional, 1820 - 1860 house restaurant Yes
    No Building Name 30319018 (Survey ID: SURV027) Regional, 1840 - 1880 stables building misc Yes
    Swan House 30319022 (Survey ID: SURV027) Regional, 1575 - 1625 house restaurant Yes
    No Building Name 30319023 (Survey ID: SURV027) Regional, 1840 - 1880 house hotel Yes
    Busker Browne's 30319009 (Survey ID: SURV027) Regional, 1575 - 1625 house public house Yes
    Tempo Antiques / Crystal Blue 30319008 (Survey ID: SURV027) Regional, 1810 - 1850 house shop/retail outlet Yes
    Petticoat Lady / The Massage Centre 30319012 (Survey ID: SURV027) Regional, 1810 - 1850 house shop/retail outlet Yes
    Diamonds and Gold 30319011 (Survey ID: SURV027) Regional, 1810 - 1850 house shop/retail outlet N/A
    Seaghan Ua Neachtain 30319013 (Survey ID: SURV027) Regional, 1575 - 1900 house public house Yes
    Kirwan's Lane Restaurant 30319014 (Survey ID: SURV027) Regional, 1780 - 1820 outbuilding restaurant N/A
    Rodeo / The Halls 30319016 (Survey ID: SURV027) Regional, 1820 - 1860 house restaurant Yes
    Fat Freddie's Bistro 30319017 (Survey ID: SURV027) Regional, 1820 - 1860 house restaurant Yes
    Kumar's 30319022 (Survey ID: SURV027) Regional, 1575 - 1625 house restaurant Yes
    The House Hotel 30319023 (Survey ID: SURV027) Regional, 1840 - 1880 house hotel Yes

    Roads & Infrastructure

    National Roads & Motorways within 500m of mapped planning point


    National Roads (N) and Motorways (M):
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