St. Giles – The 1124 Society; A celebration
Wed 16 Oct 2024
An event in the Cathedral to promote the 1124 Society
Edinburgh900 – Edward Bonkil and the Trinity Altarpiece
Thu 17 Oct 2024
The event is free, but pre-booking is essential
An event in the Cathedral to promote the 1124 Society
The event is free, but pre-booking is essential
A conference to celebrate Edinburgh 900: City of David, Industry, Conflict.
A brand-new collection that will take you on a journey through Scotland’s hidden textile treasures!
Network, learn, & celebrate! Inspiring speakers, workshops, & GreenLight winners announced
Doors Open Days is Scotland’s largest free festival that celebrates places and stories, new and old
This conference can provide valuable insights and recommendations
This proposal must inevitably impeded pedestrian and wheeling access.
This proposal must inevitably impeded pedestrian and wheeling access.
The Cockburn does not support this application.
The site of this proposal was designed as open public space and is currently used as such by a wide range of pedestrians. The proposed scale of the temporary structures and enclosures required to facilitate external events must inevitably impeded pedestrian and wheeling access.
We note the City of Edinburgh Council’s Transport and Environment Committee previously voted unanimously not to allow a traffic order to be brought into effect on Elder Street, part of St James Square, James Craig Walk, St James Place, Little King Street and Cathedral Lane. We believe that approval of the current application would be inconsistent with the overarching pedestrian focus of the Council’s earlier decision although we understand that the Council’s earlier decision is now potentially subject to review.
Of relevance also is the planning history of the wider site. A Christmas après ski bar – Bar Hutte – was constructed nearby quite recently, following noise complaints from residents, this was closed by the Council. This development had previously be refused planning permission due to concerns relating to noise disturbance.
The proposed advertising will harm the building’s aesthetic appeal and historical significance
The proposed advertising will harm the building’s aesthetic appeal and historical significance
The Cockburn Association has been supportive of the refurbishment of the Filmhouse, which is necessary to ensure the re-opening this iconic cultural asset.
However, the proposals in this application will undoubtedly have a negative impact on the character and setting of the listed building. They also fail to preserve the character and appearance of the Conservation Area and the surrounding area in general.
The proposed advertising is excessively prominent and intrusive, which will harm the building’s aesthetic appeal and historical significance.
In this regard, the Listed Buildings and Conservation Areas) (Scotland) Act 1997, which aims to preserve the character and appearance of such areas is relevant .