Short-term let flat at 20 Jameson Place, Edinburgh

“The application is for a change of use from flatted residential to short term let (sui generis). No internal or external physical changes are proposed. The property has been used for short term let since July 2024. The application is therefore retrospective.”

“The application property is a three-bedroom, ground floor flat located within a four- storey tenement at 20 Jameson Place, off Leith Walk. The property has its own main door access and there is a communal garden to the rear.”

“Jameson Place is predominantly residential, and the application property is on the south side. On the north side, but towards Leith Walk to the west, is Lorne Primary School. At the end of the street to the east is a sheltered housing complex. Jameson Place is a cul-de-sac with no through route for vehicles.”

“25/01417/FULSTL 20 Jameson Place Leith Edinburgh EH6 8PB Retrospective Change of Use of Premises to Short Term Let Accommodation. Refused 23 January 2026”

“The change of use of this 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 proposal does not comply with the Development Plan Policy NPF 4 policy 30(e) and LDP Policy Hou 6. There are no material considerations that outweigh this conclusion. The proposal is unacceptable.”

“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.”

“A total of 60 representations have been received. These are 39 objections, including one petition objecting with 18 signatories. There are 21 comments in support. An objection has been received from Leith Community Council.”

“- Brings economic benefits. - There will be no negative impact on residential amenity. - The STL use will comply with licensing requirements.”

“26/02101/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. 4.3 – 1F3 98 Montgomery Street, Edinburgh, EH7 5HE”