89 George Street
Posted on: October 10, 2024
Measures to incorporate a greater amount of the original fabric are required
Address: 89 – 89A George Street Edinburgh EH2 3ES
Proposal: Conversion at basement, ground, and first floors with serviced apartments at the rear and upper floors including internal, external alterations and additions to form new apartments, replacement and new plant areas and ancillary works and upgrades.
Reference No: 24/04414/LBC
Closing date for comments: Fri 11 October 2024
Determination date: Fri 10 November 2024
Result: Pending
Cockburn Response
We support the sustainable repurposing of this B-listed former department store, well-known to the Edinburgh community as Gray’s, for retail and accommodation use.
However, as proposed, a significant amount of the surviving historical fabric is at risk both internally and externally.
Whilst we appreciate that this building has been altered several times over the years. We believe that the applicant can take further measures to preserve and incorporate a greater amount of the original fabric in the proposed redevelopment than is presently outlined.