Short-term let at 32A Duddingston Park, Edinburgh

“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 application is for a change of use from residential to short term let. No internal or external physical changes are proposed. The short-term let use has been operating since December 2006 therefore the application is retrospective.”

“The application property is a two-bedroom, two-storey cottage within the garden ground of the main residence (no.32) at 32A Duddingston Park. The property has its own main door access and there is a private garden to the rear. In front of the property is a surfaced parking area for cars also used by no.32. The vehicular entrance on to Duddingston Park is shared with no. 32.”

“The application property is in an entirely residential area comprising two storey semi- detached and detached villas on the same side of Duddingston Park and detached bungalows on the opposite side.”

“24/03624/FULSTL 32A Duddingston Park Edinburgh EH15 1JU Change of use from residential to Short Term Let (in retrospect). Refused 18 September 2024”

“02.04.2025 Local Review Body Decision- Uphold (application refused).”

“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.”

“Given the declared housing emergency and pressures on residential accommodation in Edinburgh, in addition to the economic and societal benefits that residential accommodation in the City brings in terms of people being able to live, work and contribute to their community, significant weight has to be given to the retention of existing residential accommodation.”

“A total of 32 representations have been received. Although the portal indicates these are 31 comments in support and one objection, the objection is an additional comment in support.”

“- Brings economic benefits. - There will be no negative impact on residential amenity. - Provides off-road parking.”

“25/04049/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.”