Planning applicationEDI/25/05188/LBC

Crawford Building Royal Observatory 21 Observatory Road Blackford Edinburgh EH9 3HJ

Application GrantedRoof Works & Dormers
Planning document
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Received

30 September 2025

Validated

30 September 2025

Planning Signals

2 detected traits

Context
Listed Building
Specific
Balustrade Alteration
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Rooftop stone balustrade on 1894 block proposed for full removal to address structural and safety risks, leaving parapet clear. .

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Application EDI/25/05188/LBC

Crawford Building Royal Observatory 21 Observatory Road Blackford Edinburgh EH9 3HJ

Application GrantedRoof Works & DormersReceived The City of Edinburgh Council

Rooftop stone balustrade on 1894 block proposed for full removal to address structural and safety risks, leaving parapet clear. .

Reference
EDI/25/05188/LBC
Address
Crawford Building Royal Observatory 21 Observatory Road Blackford Edinburgh EH9 3HJ
Status
Application Granted
Category
Roof Works & Dormers
Impact scale
3/10
Authority
The City of Edinburgh Council
Received
Validated
Last scraped
Record created
Latitude
55.9233
Longitude
-3.1879

Plain-language summary

Rooftop stone balustrade on 1894 block proposed for full removal to address structural and safety risks, leaving parapet clear. .

As filed with the council

Balustrade on the roof of the 1894 building needs to be removed for safety reasons.