Demolition of existing buildings at 27 - 29, 31 Ratcliffe Terrace, Edinburgh

“The demolition of the existing buildings is acceptable in terms of Section 66 Planning (Listed Buildings and Conservation Areas) (Scotland) Act 1997 and the interim HES guidance.”

“The application proposes the demolition of all existing buildings on site. These comprise single storey buildings along the western edge of the site and two storey building along the northern edge.”

“The site comprises an area which is currently occupied by a stone masons’ yard and is accessed from an alleyway along South Gray Street into what would have originally been garden ground of adjacent residential villas.”

“The application site lies within Blacket Conservation Area. The site is bound by Category B listed residential villas fronting onto South Gray Street (LB28944, LB28945 and LB28946).”

“25/02904/FUL 27 - 29, 31 Ratcliffe Terrace, 4 South Gray Street, Edinburgh Demolition of existing buildings and erection of a purpose-built student accommodation with associated cycle parking, landscaping and access arrangements.”

“25/03712/CON - report by the Chief Planning Officer To GRANT conservation area consent subject to the conditions and reasons as set out in section C of the report by the Chief Planning Officer.”

“No demolition shall take place on the site until the applicant has secured the implementation of a programme of archaeological work (Excavation, analysis & reporting, publication & public engagement) in accordance with a written scheme of investigation which has been submitted by the applicant and approved by the Planning Authority.”