Planning application
David Hume Tower 40 George Square Edinburgh EH8 9LL
Works: Loft or dormer
Permission granted. Work must normally begin within three years of the decision or the permission lapses.
Proposal
Replace the existing roof at 40 George Sq, removing existing roof lights and creating a safe means of roof access for maintenance. Upgrade and replace the existing M and E within the lecture theatres, and install a new acoustic ceiling within each of the lecture theatres (as amended to delete Keeguard Edge system)
As published by the council, reference 21/05560/LBC
Application record
- Reference
- 21/05560/LBC
- Type
- Listed Building Consent
- Status
- Application Granted
- Decision
- Granted
- Received
- 20 Oct 2021
- Validated
- 20 Oct 2021
- Decided
- 20 Dec 2021
- Ward
- Southside/Newington
- Parish
- Southside (pre 28 March 2025)
- Decision by
- Fast Track Decision - historic 12/06/23
- Postcode
- EH8 9LL
Site history
Applications at this address on the City of Edinburgh register
This site has had 3 applications since 2021: 1 approved, 0 refused.
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25/06565/FUL Awaiting decision
David Hume Tower 40 George Square Edinburgh EH8 9LL
Stabilisation and consolidation of the facade involves wrapping the existing facade in a light gauge stainless steel open mesh system.
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25/06568/LBC Awaiting decision
David Hume Tower 40 George Square Edinburgh EH8 9LL
Light gauge stainless steel mesh will be secured to the building's superstructure.
Timeline
Dates from the published record
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20 Oct 2021
Received by City of Edinburgh
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20 Dec 2021
Decision issued: Granted
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28 Aug 2026
Added to PlanIndex
Documents
Plans, drawings, consultee responses and the officer's report
20 documents on file for this application
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