Useful Contacts

Statutory Notices
A Statutory Notice is as a way of alerting owners that there is a structural problem with their building and that action is required to carry out repairs. For more details click here… 

Building Standards
Almost all new building work from house extensions to a new roof light needs a building warrant and Completion Certificate to prove it is safe to use and fit for purpose. For more details click here…

Questions about technical matters and suggested contractors
Historic Scotland, Conservation Bureau
0131 668 8668   hs.conservation.bureau@scotland.gsi.gov.uk        

Questions about listed buildings or conservation areas
City of Edinburgh Council, Planning Help Desk
0131 529 3596   helpdesk.planning@edinburgh.gov.uk

Questions about local council services
Central Neighbourhood Team
1 Cockburn Street, Edinburgh
0131 529 7061 centralteam@edinburgh.gov.uk

Want to find out more about your building?
The local history archive
The Edinburgh Room, Central Library, George IV Bridge
0131 242 8030    www.capitalcollections.org.uk

The national building record
The Royal Commission on the Ancient and Historical Monuments of Scotland www.rcahms.gov.uk