Planning application
25/06088/CLP
David Hume Tower 40 George Square Southside Edinburgh EH8 9LL
Install tensioned stainless-steel mesh over listed towers slate cladding to secure loose slates and windows, safeguarding main elevations without full rebuild. .
Core Details
- Reference
- 25/06088/CLP
- Address
- David Hume Tower 40 George Square Southside Edinburgh EH8 9LL
- Status
- Application Refused
- Category
- Roof Works & Dormers
- Impact Scale
- 5/10
Timeline
- Received
- 19 November 2025
- Validated
- 25 November 2025
- Last Scraped
- 26 November 2025
- Record Created
- 26 November 2025
Application Summary
AI Summary
Install tensioned stainless-steel mesh over listed towers slate cladding to secure loose slates and windows, safeguarding main elevations without full rebuild. .
Original Description
Proposals for 40 George Square with the focus shifting to stabilisation and consolidation of the facade for health & safety reasons. We are currently in early stages of exploring options for this which includes a light gauge stainless steel open mesh system offering robust protection against slate failure. This would be tension tight to the slate and windows to secure the fabric and would cover the principle elevations.
Related Applications (3)
Lightweight stainless-steel mesh proposed to wrap 40 George Squares faade, securing and consolidating the existing cladding without altering massing. .
Stainless steel mesh secured around 40 George Squares frame to stabilise loose cladding and protect passers-by ahead of fuller facade works. .
Level-13 staff kitchen receives a like-for-like timber door with twin vision panels; frame and surrounding fabric remain untouched.