Planning application

25/03730/FUL

Villas Royal Observatory 21 Observatory Road Edinburgh EH9 3HJ

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

Status: Application GrantedCategory: Change of Use & ConversionsReceived: 17 July 2025

Core Details

Reference
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

Timeline

Received
17 July 2025
Validated
24 July 2025
Last Scraped
5 October 2025
Record Created
30 July 2025

Application Summary

AI Summary

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

Original Description

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.

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  • 25/03729/LBCPermission Is Not Required(17 July 2025)

    Refitting the 20th-century wing of the Villas Building to house laboratory and cleanroom spaces, with associated services upgrades at the Royal Observatory. .

Supporting Documents (5)