Princes Street Advertising

Posted on: June 28, 2024

We consider it highly likely that it have a negative impact

Address: 47 – 52 Princes Street Edinburgh EH2 2DF

Proposal:Scaffolding shroud incorporating advertising display panels

Reference: 24/02901/ADV

Closing date for comments: Wed 10 Jul 2024

Determination date: Fri 16 Aug 2024

Cockburn Response

The Cockburn objects to this application.

The proposed advertising will have an extremely prominent position in the World Heritage Site and Conservation Area.  It  will be in place for an extended period of time.

We accept that the proposed shrouding will incorporate an image of the building’s façade.  Nevertheless, given  the scale and prominence of the proposed advertising we consider it highly likely

that it have a negative impact on the perception and experience of  Edinburgh’s historic city centre and one of its most iconic streets by many visitors and tourists to the city.