Short-term let accommodation at 2F1 100 West Bow, Edinburgh

“The application site is located at the base of West Bow and at the top of the Grassmarket. This area has a busy commercial character on the street, with residential dwellings located above shopfronts. The area is mixed commercial/residential, however, does experience a significant footfall as a tourist destination.”

“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 19/06/2017.”

“The application property is a second-floor flatted dwelling within a six storey tenement with commercial use at the ground floor. The property comprises two bedrooms, bathroom and combined kitchen/living room. The approximate floor area of the property is 52.7 square metres.”

“Request For Review – Application No: 25/00723/FULSTL Status: Review Withdrawn.”

“Appeal to DPEA against application 23/04624/CLESTL, decided 20 May 2024. DPEA Reference: CLUD-230-2065 Status: Appeal Dismissed. Decision Date: 05 November 2024”

“The use of this property as an STL would introduce an increased frequency of movement to the property through the shared entrance and corridor, enabling visitors to arrive and stay at the premises for a short period of time on a regular basis throughout the year in a manner dissimilar to that of permanent residents.”

“To comply with the policy, it is not sufficient to demonstrate that the STL use will deliver economic benefits; rather, it must be demonstrated that the economic benefits associated with any individual application are significant enough that they warrant the loss of a home, and the economic and other benefits associated with this.”

“26/02137/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.”