Castle Street Hotel
Posted on: July 18, 2024
More heritage and access detail is required
Address: 16 – 20 Castle Street Edinburgh EH2 3AT
Proposal: Change of use from offices (Class 1A) to hotel (Class 7)
Reference: 24/02682/FUL
Closing date for comments: Fri 19 Jul 2024
Determination date: Tue 19 Aug 2024
Cockburn Response
This proposal may represent a sustainable use of an A-listed former office in the New Town. However, clarification of and expanded detail on a number of important issues is required.
As it stands, the application fails to make completely clear which elements of internal heritage interest are to be retained, restored or removed. It is particularly concerning that remaining items of original heritage interest may be at risk.
In addition, given the nature of the change of use proposed, details of servicing arrangements and of visitor access provision should have been included in the application.