Short-term let flat at Flat 15 159 Broughton Road, Edinburgh

“Proposal: Change of use of residential flat to short term let retrospective. This is a resubmission of application Ref: 25/02537/FULSTL.”

“Planning permission is sought for a change of use from a residential flatted dwelling to an STL (sui generis) (in retrospect). No external or internal alterations are proposed.”

“The application property is a one-bedroom flat on the third floor of a four/five storey detached residential flatted block at 159 Broughton Road. The approximate gross internal floor area of the property is 49.4 square metres (sq m). The building is slightly set back from the pavement on the north eastern side of Broughton Road and comprises 17 other flatted dwellings in addition to the application property with access shared via a communal main door and stairway.”

“Broughton Road is predominantly of residential character, though there are some commercial uses, and the surrounding area has a mix of uses. Broughton Road forms part of a busy thoroughfare that connects the New Town and Leith and the property is in reasonable proximity to a variety of public transport networks.”

“23/04886/CLESTL Flat 15 159 Broughton Road Warriston Edinburgh EH7 4QH Short term let (change of use to short term let took place with the last 10 years but it is not material change of use. Refused 12 June 2024”

“24/04336/CLESTL Flat 15 159 Broughton Road Edinburgh EH7 4QH Short term let (change of use to short term let took place within the last 10 years but is not material change of use). Refused 6 February 2025”

“The change of use of the property to a short term let (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.”

“Overall, the proposal does not comply with Development Plan LDP Policy Hou 6 and NPF4 policy 30(e). There are no material considerations that outweigh this conclusion. The proposal is unacceptable.”

“Date of Neighbour Notification: 29 April 2026 Date of Renotification of Neighbour Notification: Not Applicable Press Publication Date(s): Not Applicable Site Notices Date(s): Not Applicable Number of Contributors: 25”

“Leith Central Community Council - in objection - Impact on local amenity. - Loss of residential housing with no local economic benefit. - Increased noise and disturbance.”

“The proposal is contrary to Local Development Plan Policy Hou 6 in respect of Inappropriate Uses in Residential Areas, as the use of this property as a short term let will have a materially detrimental effect on the living conditions and amenity of nearby residents.”

“The proposal is contrary to National Planning Framework 4 Policy 30(e) in respect of Local Amenity and Loss of Residential Accommodation, as the use of this property as a short term let will result in an unacceptable impact on local amenity and the loss of a residential property has not been justified.”

“26/01801/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.”