Short-term let accommodation at 3F3 8 Jeffrey 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 10 October 2017.”

“The applicant has provided the following information to support the application: - Supporting Statement - Economic Report…”

“The application property is a third-floor flatted dwelling within a tenement with commercial use at the ground floor. The property comprises one bedroom, bathroom, kitchen, and combined dining/living room. The approximate floor area of the property is 42.8 square metres.”

“The surrounding area comprises a mix of uses in a busy city centre location. Public transport links are in close proximity to the property.”

“25/00152/FULSTL 3F3 8 Jeffrey Street Edinburgh EH1 1DT Retrospective change of use of premises to short-term let accommodation. Refused 23 May 2025”

“Appeal History Appeal to DPEA against application 25/00152/FULSTL, decided 23 May 2025. DPEA Reference: PPA-230-2598 Status: Appeal Dismissed. Decision Date: 30 October 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.”

“However, the one bedroom property is accessed via a common entrance and hallway shared with other residential units. Therefore, the use of this property as an STL would introduce an increased frequency of movement to the property through the shared entrance and corridor, enabling visitors to arrive and stay at the premises for a short period of time on a regular basis throughout the year in a manner dissimilar to that of permanent residents.”

“The activity and noise generated by the proposed use would be significantly different from the ambient background noise that neighbouring residents living within the building might reasonably expect and consequently will have a significant detrimental effect on their living conditions and amenity.”

“A total of three representations have been received, one petition in support, and two objection comments. The petition in support was submitted by the agent who is the lead petition coordinator, and it has 21 signatories. A summary of the representations is below.”

“25/06555/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.”