Short-term let accommodation at 1F1 24 Duncan Street, Edinburgh

“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.”

“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 application property is a first-floor flatted dwelling within a four-storey tenement. The ground floor of the tenement is split, comprising both a residential unit and a public house. The property comprises one bedroom, bathroom, kitchen, and living room. The approximate internal floor area of the property is 56 square metres.”

“The western end of Duncan Street and the adjoining Causewayside is mixed use in character. A mix of residential properties as well as both daytime and late-night commercial uses, including garages, bars, public houses, shops, and cafes are all located nearby. There is also student accommodation neighbouring the tenement to the east. This mix of uses means there are moderate levels of on-street activity both during the day and at night.”

“Appeal History Appeal to DPEA against application 23/05350/CLESTL, decided 20 May 2024. DPEA Reference: CLUD-230-2067 Status: Appeal Dismissed. Decision Date: 15 October 2024”

“Enforcement Notice Appeal decision pending.”

“26/02759/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. Dissent In accordance with Standing Order 22.14, Councillor Cowdy requested that his dissent to the above decision be recorded. 4.4 – 49 East Claremont Street, Edinburgh, EH7 4HU”