Planning application

25/06565/FUL

David Hume Tower 40 George Square Edinburgh EH8 9LL

Lightweight stainless-steel mesh proposed to wrap 40 George Squares faade, securing and consolidating the existing cladding without altering massing. .

Status: Application GrantedCategory: Extensions & EnlargementsReceived: 17 December 2025

Core Details

Reference
25/06565/FUL
Address
David Hume Tower 40 George Square Edinburgh EH8 9LL
Status
Application Granted
Category
Extensions & Enlargements
Impact Scale
6/10

Timeline

Received
17 December 2025
Validated
22 December 2025
Last Scraped
8 January 2026
Record Created
8 January 2026

Application Summary

AI Summary

Lightweight stainless-steel mesh proposed to wrap 40 George Squares faade, securing and consolidating the existing cladding without altering massing. .

Original Description

Stabilisation and consolidation of the facade involves wrapping the existing facade in a light gauge stainless steel open mesh system.

Related Applications (3)

  • 25/06568/LBCApplication Granted(17 December 2025)

    Stainless steel mesh secured around 40 George Squares frame to stabilise loose cladding and protect passers-by ahead of fuller facade works. .

  • 25/06088/CLPApplication Refused(19 November 2025)

    Install tensioned stainless-steel mesh over listed towers slate cladding to secure loose slates and windows, safeguarding main elevations without full rebuild. .

  • 25/02469/LBCPermission Is Not Required(13 May 2025)

    Level-13 staff kitchen receives a like-for-like timber door with twin vision panels; frame and surrounding fabric remain untouched.

Supporting Documents (5)