New acoustic louvred enclosure, would accommodate plant equipment to facilitate an upgrade to the cooling system within the observatory's central computer room. Additionally, the existing 4.11m (height) x 1.85m (diameter) liquid nitrogen tank is to be replaced with a new 4.68m (height) x 2.50m (diameter) tank. This is required not just for environmental reasons but is also a necessity in continuing the world-class experimentation carried out at the site.
Legislation Information
This application has been advertised under one of the following regulations:
TOWN AND COUNTRY PLANNING (DEVELOPMENT MANAGEMENT PROCEDURE) (SCOTLAND) REGULATIONS 2013
(A) REGULATION 20(1)(a) – No Premises on Neighbouring Land
(B) REGULATION 20(1)(b) – Owner Notification
(C) REGULATION 20(1)(c) - Bad Neighbour Development
(D) REGULATION 20(1)(d) – Contrary to Development Plan
(E) THE ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT ASSESSMENT (SCOTLAND) REGULATIONS 1999 NOTICE UNDER REGULATION 13 (amended)
(F) THE ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT ASSESSMENT (SCOTLAND) REGULATIONS 1999 NOTICE UNDER REGULATION 21 (amended)
(H) PLANNING (LISTED BUILDINGS AND CONSERVATION AREAS) (SCOTLAND) ACT 1997
VIEWING THE PLANS
The application, plans and other documents submitted may be viewed at Planning, Waverley Court, 4 East Market Street Edinburgh EH8 8BG between 08:30-17:00 Monday to Thursday and 08:30-15:40 on Fridays. Or viewed electronically through the Planning and Building Standards Portal at www.edinburgh.gov.uk/planning.
SUBMITTING COMMENTS
Comments can be made on the application, either:
• In writing to the address shown above;
• Online through the Portal at www.edinburgh.gov.uk/planning using the planning reference number above.
You have 21 days from the date of registration, advert or neighbour notification, which ever is the later, to make comments. Additional time is added for holiday periods.
Head of Planning