Conservation overload: the high-techn requirements of modern financial institutions are putting listed buildings in Edinburgh's 'Square Mile' at risk on all fronts
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The New Town in Edingburgh has been home to renowned banking, finance and professional services sectors for over 70 years, but competing locations and the recession has resulted in many empty buildings. Firms began leaving the New Tonw in 191 following the completion of Saltire Court, Castle Terrace. Also a new major office location at South Gyle is being promoted by Edingburgh council and has already attracted the Bank of Scotland and the royal Bank of Scotland. Some buildings can be sold for conversion back to residential use but amy larger and architecturally signficant buildings must remain in commercial use.
Publication Name: Planning Week
Subject: Engineering and manufacturing industries
ISSN: 1352-8424
Year: 1995
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What do we do with the - mouldering mansions?
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There are now 50,000 historic buildings in the UK which require repair work, of which a considerable number are former homes, according to English Heritage. Planning policies tend to favour reusing these buildings, rather than demolishing them. However, in many cases the cost of repairing the building can be greater than its value. Some observers feel that local authorities should be obliged to put legal pressure on the owners of derelict historic homes, possibly using a works notice or compulsory purchase orders.
Publication Name: Planning Week
Subject: Engineering and manufacturing industries
ISSN: 1352-8424
Year: 1996
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Listed buildings and conservation areas
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A recentPET conference in Glasgow discussed the advantages and disadvantages of listed buildings forplanners, developers and owners alike. The lack of resources currently hampers local planningauthorities from monitoring compliance with regulations, and dealing with non-complianceaccordingly. It was suggested that links between politicians, developers, planners, and amenitysocieties should be strengthened regarding historic buildings.
Publication Name: Planning Week
Subject: Engineering and manufacturing industries
ISSN: 1352-8424
Year: 1995
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