Short-term let at PF2 21 Milton Street, Abbeyhill, Edinburgh

“Proposal: Retrospective change of use from dwelling to short term let.”

“The application is for the retrospective change of use of the property from a flatted dwelling to short term let (STL). No internal or external physical changes are proposed. The applicant indicates on the application form that the operation of the property as a short term let commenced on 01/09/2013.”

“The application property is a ground floor flat within a four-storey tenement on the eastern side of Milton Street. It comprises a bedroom, kitchen/living room and bathroom and is approximately 38 square metres (sq. m) in size. Access is via a communal entrance and hallway shared with other residential properties.”

“Milton Street is residential in nature and is characterised by low levels of on-street activity both during the day and at night. Public transport links are accessible from the site.”

“23/05266/CLESTL PF2 21 Milton Street Edinburgh EH8 8HA Short term let use. Refused 17 June 2024”

“Appeal Dismissed - The Reporter found that it is not possible to establish whether the property has been used for short-term letting accommodation without interruption, for ten years preceding the date of the application. Furthermore, the use of the property for short-term let accommodation amounts to a material change of use which requires planning permission. As no planning permission has been granted, the use is not established and is not lawful.”

“The change of use of this property to an STL will have an unacceptable impact on neighbouring amenity. The loss of the residential accommodation has not been justified. Whilst it is recognised that there is an economic benefit to the city as a whole from the provision of tourist accommodation, in this case it does not outweigh the adverse impact on residential amenity or the loss of residential accommodation.”

“The proposal does not comply with the Development Plan policy LDP policy Hou 6 and NPF 4 policy 30(e).”

“A total of 22 representations have been received, all in support of the application. Two of the letters in support submitted by the agent were not registered as public representations as they did not have a valid statutory address. Therefore only 20 of the 22 representations have been considered and are summarised below:”

“- STL use respects the fabric and character of the building. - Reuse of an existing building. -”

“26/01443/FULSTL - Report by the Chief Planning Officer To REFUSE planning permission for the reasons set out in section C of the report by the Chief Planning Officer. 4.9 – 67 Montgomery Street, Edinburgh, EH7 5HZ”