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Union Terrace Public Toilets, Union Terrace Gardens, Aberdeen
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Useful Links
- Canmore:
- ABERDEEN, UNION TERRACE GARDENS, PUBLIC TOILETS
- Historic Scotland:
- HS Reference No 20066
General Details and Location
Category
RESTORATION IN PROGRESS
Name of Building
Union Terrace Public Toilets
Other Name(s)
Address
Union Terrace Gardens, Aberdeen
Locality
Postcode
Planning Authority
Divisional Area
Reference No
2269
Listing Category
B
OS Grid Ref
NJ 93912 06106
Location Type
Urban
HS Reference No
20066
Description
Former public toilets under a semi-elliptically arched arcade that bears the footpath of Union Terrace above. The toilets retain some fine interiors. (Historic Scotland)
Building Dates
1877-1878
Architects
A. Marshall Mackenzie
Category of Risk and Development History
Condition
Fair
Category of Risk
Low
Exemptions to State of Risk
Field Visits
December 2003, 29/11/2012, 05/03/2019
Development History
December 2003: External inspection suggests the public toilets have been closed. Monitor.
29 November 2012: External inspection finds the former public toilets remain disused and blocked off. The roof appears to be remain in good condition but mould growth is evident to walls. Moved to At Risk.
7 December 2017: Consent is being sought for the re-development of Union Terrace Gardens ref: 170496LBC. The application notes the retention and restoration of the former public toilets as part of the proposed programme of works. The Conservation Statement lodged as part of the application notes the toilets were closed in 2000.
29 March 2018: Architects' Journal reports plans to restore the gardens and toilets have been approved by Aberdeen City Council's planning development management committee. (29/03/2018)
5 March 2019: External inspection finds the public toilets remain disused and in overall poor condition. There are some signs of maintenance to the exterior but mould growth is still evident. Remain At Risk.
12 May 2021: A member of the public has noted the toilets are currently under refurbishment as part of the wider Union Terrace Gardens project. Moved to Restoration in Progress.
Guides to Development
Conservation Area
Union Street
Planning Authority Contact
PAC Telephone Number
01224 522246
Availability
Current Availability
Not Available
Appointed Agents
Price
Occupancy
Vacant
Occupancy Type
N/A
Present/Former Uses
Name of Owners
Aberdeen City Council
Type of Ownership
Local Authority
Information Services
Additional Contacts/Information Source
Bibliography
Online Resources
Classification
Sanitation
Original Entry Date
01-DEC-03
Date of Last Edit
12/05/2021
