Planning applicationEDI/25/03730/FUL

Villas Royal Observatory 21 Observatory Road Edinburgh EH9 3HJ

Application GrantedChange of Use & Conversions
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Received

17 July 2025

Validated

24 July 2025

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3 detected traits

Works
Roof WorksInternal Alterations
Specific
Laboratory Space
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Convert existing 20th-century wing of the Villas Building into modern lab and cleanroom spaces at the Royal Observatory, with associated fit-out. .

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Application EDI/25/03730/FUL

Villas Royal Observatory 21 Observatory Road Edinburgh EH9 3HJ

Application GrantedChange of Use & ConversionsReceived Local authority

Convert existing 20th-century wing of the Villas Building into modern lab and cleanroom spaces at the Royal Observatory, with associated fit-out. .

Reference
EDI/25/03730/FUL
Address
Villas Royal Observatory 21 Observatory Road Edinburgh EH9 3HJ
Status
Application Granted
Category
Change of Use & Conversions
Impact scale
3/10
Authority
Local authority
Received
Validated
Last scraped
Record created
Latitude
55.9237595
Longitude
-3.186318

Plain-language summary

Convert existing 20th-century wing of the Villas Building into modern lab and cleanroom spaces at the Royal Observatory, with associated fit-out. .

As filed with the council

Proposal to form new laboratory and cleanroom facilities within the flat and pitched roof 20th century addition to the Villas Building at the Royal Observatory.