Planning application25/04089/LBC

The National Library Of Scotland 57 George Iv Bridge Edinburgh EH1 1EW

Application GrantedInternal Works & Accessibility
Planning document
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Received

8 August 2025

Validated

12 August 2025

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Context
Listed Building
Specific
Access EquipmentPlatform Lift
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Upgrade two entrance hall platform lifts at National Library of Scotland, reworking surrounding structure and controls to meet current accessibility standards. .

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Application 25/04089/LBC

The National Library Of Scotland 57 George Iv Bridge Edinburgh EH1 1EW

Application GrantedInternal Works & AccessibilityReceived Local authority

Upgrade two entrance hall platform lifts at National Library of Scotland, reworking surrounding structure and controls to meet current accessibility standards. .

Reference
25/04089/LBC
Address
The National Library Of Scotland 57 George Iv Bridge Edinburgh EH1 1EW
Status
Application Granted
Category
Internal Works & Accessibility
Impact scale
3/10
Authority
Local authority
Received
Validated
Last scraped
Record created
Latitude
55.9485782
Longitude
-3.1919722

Plain-language summary

Upgrade two entrance hall platform lifts at National Library of Scotland, reworking surrounding structure and controls to meet current accessibility standards. .

As filed with the council

Replacement of two platform lifts within the entrance hall of the National Library of Scotland building at George IV Bridge. In addition to upgrading the existing platform lifts with new models that meet BS 8300 standards, the project scope includes the necessary modifications to the building to accommodate the new platform lifts, including alterations to the surrounding areas and the installation of new control systems.