Monthly Archives: September 2012

We have a new door!

Posted on September 19, 2012 by portylightbox

Hooray.  A new door was fitted today. It’s in excellent condition.  It has the polycarbonate panes of glass, which actually look OK when they’re new, the visual quality is good (whilst they remain unscratched).  So, I think the best strategy is to … Continue reading →

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Update

Posted on September 10, 2012 by portylightbox

So, it’s been a busy summer and I am very aware that nothing much has happened with the phone box.  I’ve recently had a meeting with folk from St Mark’s church, just across the road from the kiosk. http://blog.stmarksportobello.org.  Apart from … Continue reading →

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Replacement door to arrive soon

Posted on September 10, 2012 by portylightbox

More long awaited news.  BT have contacted us to say that their contractors will be installing the replacement door week commencing  17th September.  Hooray. Once the door is installed we can then start renovation. If anyone is passing by when … Continue reading →

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Planning permission granted

Posted on September 10, 2012 by portylightbox

Planning permission granted

Great – if very belated – news.  Planning permission was granted to “restore the phone box to a good state of repair and then convert it into a Class 10 art installation”.   For those that are interested the decision letter can be found on the City of Edinburgh’s planning portal.  The reference number is: 12/01444/FUL.

 

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