Further plans have emerged for the city's first branch of an international Tex Mex chain. 

Nearly a year after American fast-food giant Taco Bell first applied to Norwich City Council to open a branch in the city centre, plans for the exterior of the shop are now in the process of being finalised.

The company has applied for permission to attach the classic Taco Bell branding to the shopfront in London Street, which will include the logo in the middle.

Taco Bell has submitted plans for signs at the upcoming London Street storeTaco Bell has submitted plans for signs at the upcoming London Street store (Image: Hone Edwards Associates via Norwich City Council)

The signs will be illuminated, with consultancy Beamish Planning arguing that it will not have "any adverse impact upon the Norwich City Centre Conservation Area or the Grade II listed building opposite".

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The store's former occupant, Blakely, was forced to close last year after the landlord decided to welcome the US fast-food giant rather than extend the clothing store's lease.

The Blakely store closed last yearThe Blakely store closed last year (Image: Sonya Duncan)

The restaurant will have space for 28 diners and be open from 11am to 11pm every day.

Taco Bell plans to employ 25 staff made up of 10 full-time and 15 part-time roles.

Norwich City Council is due to make a decision about the plans by August 15.

Taco Bell has been approached for further details.