The National Library Of Scotland 57 George Iv Bridge Edinburgh EH1 1EW Data via plota.co.uk

25/04089/LBC - Listed Building Consent Approved

Proposal

Replacement of two platform lifts within the entrance hall of the National Library of Scotland building at George IV Bridge. In addition to upgrading the existing platform lifts with new models that meet BS 8300 standards, the project scope includes the necessary modifications to the building to accommodate the new platform lifts, including alterations to the surrounding areas and the installation of new control systems (as amended). Data via plota.co.uk

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Application progress

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Received

8 Aug 2025

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Validated

12 Aug 2025

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Approved

13 Oct 2025

Approved on 13 Oct 2025 · Delegated Decision · Last checked 3 Nov 2026

Documents 6

Site constraints 5

Grade A listed: National Library of Scotland, 57 George IV Bridge, Edinburgh

List entry LB27684 · 10 m away · 66 more listed buildings within 150 m (21 Grade A, 32 Grade B, 13 Grade C)

Listed building consent is needed for work that affects the special interest of a listed building, inside or out, on top of planning permission. Setting can be a consideration for buildings nearby; there is no fixed radius.

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35 mIncluding Wall And Railings, Advocates' Library, Parliament SquareGrade A
37 mFine Art Department, Central Public Library, George Iv Bridge, EdinburghGrade B
38 mBalustrade, Gates, Gatepiers and Lamp Standards, Central Library, George IV Bridge, EdinburghGrade A
46 mGeorge Iv Bridge, EdinburghGrade A
50 m55 George Iv Bridge, EdinburghGrade C
63 mSignet Library, West Parliament Square, EdinburghGrade A
66 mParliament Hall, Parliament Square, EdinburghGrade A
67 m1-2 India Buildings, Victoria Street, EdinburghGrade A
67 m10, 11 George Iv Bridge, EdinburghGrade B
72 mMidlothian County Buildings, George Iv Bridge, EdinburghGrade B
84 mMagdalen Chapel, 41 Cowgate, EdinburghGrade A
86 mSociety Of Solicitors' Library, 94-116 Cowgate, EdinburghGrade A
90 m11, 13, 15 Victoria Street, EdinburghGrade C
92 m8, 10, 12, 14, 16 Victoria Street, EdinburghGrade B
92 mLivingstone House, 17-39 Cowgate, EdinburghGrade C
92 mThe Protestant Institute Of Scotland, 17, 18, 19 George Iv Bridge, EdinburghGrade B
94 mRoman Eagle Hall, Brodie's Close, 304 Lawnmarket, EdinburghGrade A
95 mWell, Parliament Square, High Street, EdinburghGrade B
96 m3 Merchant Street, EdinburghGrade B
99 mStatue Of Fifth Duke Of Buccleuch, West Parliament Square, EdinburghGrade A
99 mSecession Church, 3 Victoria Terrace, EdinburghGrade B
100 mThe Supreme Courts of Scotland, 2-11 Parliament Square, EdinburghGrade A
105 mSt John's Church And Parish School, 9 Victoria Street, EdinburghGrade B
106 mPolice Call Box, Lawnmarket, EdinburghGrade B
109 mStatue Of King Charles Ii, Parliament Square, EdinburghGrade A
111 mBailie John Mcmorran's House, 5-6 Riddle's Court, Lawnmarket, EdinburghGrade A
111 mAugustine Bristo Congregational Church, 41-43 George Iv Bridge, EdinburghGrade B
112 m39, 41, 43 Candlemaker Row, EdinburghGrade B
114 mClinic, 14-20 Cowgate, EdinburghGrade B
114 m35-37 Candlemaker Row, EdinburghGrade B
118 mK6 Telephone Kiosk, Lawn Market, EdinburghGrade B
118 mFisher's Close, 312, 314, 316, 318 And 320 Lawnmarket, EdinburghGrade A
118 m21, 22, 23, 24, 25 George Iv Bridge, EdinburghGrade B
119 mK6 Telephone Box, Lawnmarket, EdinburghGrade B
121 m6, 7, 8 Upper Bow, EdinburghGrade C
121 mQuaker Meeting House, 7 Victoria Terrace, EdinburghGrade B
124 mSt Giles Cathedral, High Street, EdinburghGrade A
126 m5, 7, Victoria Street, EdinburghGrade C
126 m39 George Iv Bridge, EdinburghGrade C
130 m377, 379 And 381 High Street, EdinburghGrade A
131 mGreyfriars Hostel, 2, 4, 6, 8, 10, 12 Cowgate, EdinburghGrade B
132 m330 Lawnmarket, EdinburghGrade B
132 m22, 24, 26, 28, 30, 32 Victoria Street, EdinburghGrade B
132 mTailor's Hall, 137 Cowgate, EdinburghGrade A
133 m4 Upper Bow, EdinburghGrade C
135 m453, 455, 457, 459, 461 And 463 Lawnmarket, EdinburghGrade B
135 m1, 3 Victoria Street, EdinburghGrade C
136 m437, 439, 441, 443, 445, 447 And 449 Lawnmarket, EdinburghGrade B
136 m435 Lawnmarket, EdinburghGrade A
136 m2-10 St Giles Street, EdinburghGrade B
136 mLamps And Steps, Railings, Victoria Terrace With Pavement, EdinburghGrade A
137 m3 Upper BowGrade C
139 m332-334 Lawnmarket, EdinburghGrade B
140 mSt Columba's Free Church Of Scotland, Johnston Terrace, EdinburghGrade B
141 m361-363 High Street, EdinburghGrade A
141 m62 Candlemaker Row, EdinburghGrade C
142 m80 West Bow, EdinburghGrade C
142 mStepping Stones Theatre, West Bow, EdinburghGrade B
142 mFrankenstein Pub, 26 George Iv Bridge, EdinburghGrade B
146 m13-15 Cowgatehead, EdinburghGrade C
146 m27 And 28 George Iv Bridge, EdinburghGrade B
147 mEdinburgh Dental Hospital And School, 30-31 Chambers Street, EdinburghGrade B
148 mBaxter's Close, 475 And 479 Lawnmarket, EdinburghGrade B
148 m56, 56A Candlemaker Row, EdinburghGrade C
148 mBank Of Scotland, 32-32A Chambers Street, EdinburghGrade B
149 m17, 18, 19, 20 Bank Street, EdinburghGrade A

Historic Environment Scotland ↗

World heritage site: Edinburgh World Heritage Site Boundary

Nationally designated heritage. Its significance and setting carry great weight.

Registered parks and gardens, battlefields, world heritage sites and protected wrecks are designated heritage assets: harm needs clear and convincing justification.

Historic Environment Scotland ↗

Old Town conservation area

Demolition needs planning permission and permitted development is restricted.

The council must give weight to preserving or enhancing the area's character and appearance. Not every council has published its boundaries as open data.

Also on the record

SSSI 246 m away: Arthur's Seat Volcano; Radon affected area, class 3.

Not affected

Outside flood zones 2 and 3 · No scheduled monument at the site

Checked on 3 November 2026. Historic England, the Environment Agency, Natural England, the British Geological Survey and UK Health Security Agency (radon, contains BGS materials © UKRI) and council datasets, Open Government Licence. A boundary can run through a site and the council holds the definitive record: confirm with the council before relying on this.

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Important details

Council: Edinburgh
Application type: Listed Building Consent
Postcode: EH1 1EW
Received: 8 Aug 2025
Validated: 12 Aug 2025
Ward: City Centre
Parish: Old Town
Case officer: Show
Target decision: 11 Oct 2025
Decision: Granted
Decision date: 13 Oct 2025
Decision level: Delegated Decision
Applicant: Show
Agent: Reiach & Hall Architects.

How this decision compares

Decided in 62 days from validation, 5 days slower than Edinburgh's median of 57 for listed building works. Approved, as 93% of listed building works here are.

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