Short-term let accommodation at Flat 1 12 Lady Lawson Street, Edinburgh

“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 01/05/2016.”

“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, a bathroom, kitchen, and living room. The approximate internal floor area of the property is 51 square metres.”

“The surrounding area comprises is primarily dense residential with commercial uses at the ground floor. There is also a purpose-built office block directly opposite the site. Public transport links are in close proximity to the property.”

“25/00957/CLESTL Flat 1 12 Lady Lawson Street Edinburgh EH3 9DS Application for the issue of a Certificate of Lawfulness confirming its existing use as a short term let visitor accommodation. Refused 21 May 2025”

“Appeal/Review History Appeal to DPEA against application 25/00957/CLESTL, decided 21 May 2025. DPEA Reference: CLUD-230-2317 Status: Appeal Dismissed. Decision Date: 19 September 2025”

“It is recommended that this application be Refused subject to the details below.”

“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.”

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

“- Demand for Short term letting accommodation. - Good location for an STL with no impact to the building or street character and appearance. - the use can support various user types and needs. - No negative impact on residential amenity. - Proposal complies with licensing requirements. - Local and economic benefit, including job creation.”

“25/05187/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.”