Thermal retrofit and community hub at Linksview House, North Leith, Edinburgh

“− external wall insulation with render to stair towers and roof spaces; − insulation to internal face of external walls; − floor and ceiling insulation above/below access galleries and to external walls; − balcony upgrades, including floor, soffit, back wall and wall cheeks, drainage and refurbishment upgrades to balustrades; − new windows, doors and screens; − enclosed access galleries; − new MVHR units for dwellings; − enclosed protected lobbies; − new roof insulation; −…”

“A new community hub facility is proposed on the ground floor (level 00) with a number of uses are indicated. This includes Class 1A, Class 3 (Food and drink), Class 9 (Houses) and/or Class 10 (Non-residential institutions) as defined by The Town and Country Planning (Use Classes) (Scotland) Order 1997 (as amended).”

“There is no pre-application process history.”

“The proposals comply with the policies in the Local Development Plan and NPF 4 policies. The principle of retrofitting the tower block to improve its thermal efficiency will not result in adverse harm to the special interest of the listed building and the works will not harm the character and appearance of the conservation area. The proposed works will improve the quality of the area.”

“The proposals comply with the policies in the Local Development Plan and NPF 4 policies. The principle of retrofitting the tower block to improve its thermal efficiency will not result in adverse harm to the special interest of the listed building and the works will not harm the character and appearance of the conservation area. The proposed works will improve the quality of the area.”

“NAME: Historic Environment Scotland COMMENT: No objections, comments provided. DATE: 15 August 2025”

“One letter of support and one letter of a general nature was received. A summary of the representations is provided below:”

“25/02980/FUL - report by the Chief Planning Officer 1) To REFUSE the request for a hearing. 2) To GRANT planning permission, subject to the conditions, reasons and informatives as set out in section C of the report by the Chief Planning 4.13 - Linksview House, 26 Tolbooth Wynd, Edinburgh Proposal for thermal improvements to the building envelope will be made, whilst conserving the precast concrete panelling - application no.”