Planning applicationEDI/25/06565/FUL

David Hume Tower 40 George Square Edinburgh EH8 9LL

Application GrantedWorth watchingExtensions & Enlargements
Planning document
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Received

17 December 2025

Validated

22 December 2025

Planning Signals

4 detected traits

Works
Facade / Exterior
Specific
External WorksFacade StabilisationProtective Mesh Wrap
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AI summary

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

Impact scale

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6/10
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Application EDI/25/06565/FUL

David Hume Tower 40 George Square Edinburgh EH8 9LL

Application GrantedExtensions & EnlargementsReceived Local authority

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

Reference
EDI/25/06565/FUL
Address
David Hume Tower 40 George Square Edinburgh EH8 9LL
Status
Application Granted
Category
Extensions & Enlargements
Impact scale
6/10
Authority
Local authority
Received
Validated
Last scraped
Record created
Latitude
55.9431521
Longitude
-3.1863781

Plain-language summary

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

As filed with the council

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