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Repair to the historic stonework, including repointing, crack stitching, stone indent repairs, replacement of failed sealants and corroded metal fixings, removal of redundant services, and cleaning of algae, staining, and other deposits. Defective historic repairs will be replaced where necessary, while sound original fabric will be retained.

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

Awaiting AssessmentReference: 26/03743/LBCCity of Edinburgh

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

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Application summary

Status
Awaiting Assessment
Application type
Listed Building Consent
Received
15 Sept 2026
Validated
15 Sept 2026
Determination deadline
14 Nov 2026
Local authority
City of Edinburgh

Application overview

Repair to the historic stonework, including repointing, crack stitching, stone indent repairs, replacement of failed sealants and corroded metal fixings, removal of redundant services, and cleaning of algae, staining, and other deposits. Defective historic repairs will be replaced where necessary, while sound original fabric will be retained.

Proposal details

Reference
26/03743/LBC
Ward
Southside/Newington
Agent
Carter Jonas LLP.

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03 - STONEWORK REPAIRS-EAST TOWER EAST ELEVATIONDrawing · PDF15 Sept 2026View
06 - STONEWORK REPAIRS-EAST TOWER SOUTH EAST ELEVATIONDrawing · PDF15 Sept 2026View
07 - STONEWORK REPAIRS-EAST TOWER SOUTH ELEVATIONDrawing · PDF15 Sept 2026View
08 - STONEWORK REPAIRS-EAST TOWER SOUTH WEST ELEVATIONDrawing · PDF15 Sept 2026View
09 - STONEWORK REPAIRS-EAST TOWER WEST ELEVATIONDrawing · PDF15 Sept 2026View
05 - STONEWORK REPAIRS-EAST TOWER NORTH WEST ELEVATIONDrawing · PDF15 Sept 2026View
04 - STONEWORK REPAIRS-EAST TOWER NORTH EAST ELEVATIONDrawing · PDF15 Sept 2026View
13 - STONEWORK REPAIRS-MAIN RANGE SOUTH ELEVATION-WESTDrawing · PDF15 Sept 2026View
12 - STONEWORK REPAIRS-MAIN RANGE SOUTH ELEVATION EASTDrawing · PDF15 Sept 2026View
10 - STONEWORK REPAIRS-MAIN RANGE NORTH ELEVATION EASTDrawing · PDF15 Sept 2026View
11 - STONEWORK REPAIRS-MAIN RANGE NORTH ELEVATION WESTDrawing · PDF15 Sept 2026View
19 - STONEWORK REPAIRS-WEST TOWER NORTH ELEVATIONDrawing · PDF15 Sept 2026View
18 - STONEWORK REPAIRS-WEST TOWER EAST ELEVATIONDrawing · PDF15 Sept 2026View
24 - STONEWORK REPAIRS-WEST TOWER-NORTH EAST ELEVATIONDrawing · PDF15 Sept 2026View
20 - STONEWORK REPAIRS-WEST TOWER NORTH WEST ELEVATIONDrawing · PDF15 Sept 2026View
APPLICATION COVERING LETTERBackGround Papers · PDF15 Sept 2026View
23 - STONEWORK REPAIRS-WEST TOWER WEST ELEVATIONDrawing · PDF15 Sept 2026View
22 - STONEWORK REPAIRS-WEST TOWER SOUTH WEST ELEVATIONDrawing · PDF15 Sept 2026View
21 - STONEWORK REPAIRS-WEST TOWER SOUTH ELEVATIONDrawing · PDF15 Sept 2026View
25 - STONEWORK REPAIRS-WEST TOWER-SOUTH EAST ELEVATIONDrawing · PDF15 Sept 2026View
15 - STONEWORK REPAIRS-SOUTH RANGE - NORTH ELEVATIONDrawing · PDF15 Sept 2026View
14 - STONEWORK REPAIRS-SOUTH RANGE - EAST ELEVATIONDrawing · PDF15 Sept 2026View
16 - STONEWORK REPAIRS-SOUTH RANGE - SOUTH ELEVATIONDrawing · PDF15 Sept 2026View
17 - STONEWORK REPAIRS-SOUTH RANGE-WEST ELEVATIONDrawing · PDF15 Sept 2026View
02 - BLOCK PLAN - EXISTINGDrawing · PDF15 Sept 2026View
APPLICATION FORMApplication Form · PDF15 Sept 2026View
01 - LOCATION PLANDrawing · PDF15 Sept 2026View

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