Short-term let accommodation at Flat 1 19 Palmerston Place, 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 23/10/2017.”

“The application property is a ground floor flatted dwelling within a three storey plus basement townhouse terrace. The property comprises one bedroom, bathroom, kitchen, and dining/living room. The approximate floor area of the property is 89.46 square metres.”

“The property forms part of a category B listed building (LB29472, 14/12/1970), and is located within the Old and New Towns of Edinburgh World Heritage Site, and the New Town Conservation Area.”

“23/05546/CLESTL Flat 1 19 Palmerston Place Edinburgh EH12 5AF Existing use as short-term residential accommodation. Refused 27 June 2024”

“Appeal to DPEA against application 23/05546/CLESTL, decided 27 June 2024. DPEA Reference: CLUD-230-2166 Status: Appeal Dismissed. Decision Date: 11 December 2024”

“The additional servicing that operating a property as an STL requires compared to that of a residential use is also likely to result in an increase in disturbance, further impacting on neighbouring amenity. However, this would be of lesser impact as it is likely that servicing would be conducted during the daytime.”

“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.”

“- Impact on character of the area. - Increased noise and disturbance.”

“- Compatible with the area and no negative impact on residential amenity. - The proposal will result in economic benefits which outweighs the loss of residential accommodation.”

“25/06242/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.”