Short-term let accommodation at 1F3 73 Bread 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 applicant indicates on the application form that the operation of the property as a short term let commenced on 01 July 2017.”

“The application property is a first-floor flatted dwelling within a four-storey tenement with commercial use at the ground floor. The property comprises two bedrooms, shower room, and combined kitchen/living room. The approximate floor area of the property is 64.2 square metres.”

“The surrounding area comprises a mix of uses in a busy city centre location largely made up of tenements with commercial uses at ground floor. Public transport links are in close proximity to the property.”

“23/05258/CLESTL 1F3 73 Bread Street Edinburgh EH3 9AH Application for the issue of a Certificate of Lawfulness confirming its existing use and a short-term let visitor accommodation. Refused 17 July 2024”

“25/03668/FULSTL 1F3 73 Bread Street Edinburgh EH3 9AH Retrospective change of use of premises to short term let accommodation. Refused 25 March 2026”

“- Impact on local amenity, quality of life, privacy, security, character, and community mix. - Loss of residential housing. - Increased noise and disturbance.”

“- No negative impact on residential amenity. - Proposal complies with licensing requirements. - The proposal will result in an economic benefit which outweighs the loss of residential accommodation.”

“26/02578/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. 4.3 – 1F1 24 Duncan Street, Edinburgh, EH9 1SR”