Short-term let accommodation at 2F1 17 Rossie Place, Edinburgh

“The application is for the retrospective change of use of the property from a flatted dwelling to short term let (STL). No physical external changes are proposed. The applicant indicates on the application form that the operation of the property as a short term let commenced on 07 December 2018.”

“The applicant has provided a planning statement and economic report to support the application.”

“The application relates to a second-floor flatted property located within a four-storey terraced tenement. It comprises a bedroom, living room, kitchen and bathroom. The tenement block is comprised of residential units. Access to the property is via a communal door and shared stairwell.”

“The immediate context of the surrounding area is residential, consisting of a mix of terraced dwellinghouses and high-density flatted terraced tenements.”

“23/05257/CLESTL 2F1 17 Rossie Place Abbeyhill Edinburgh EH7 5SD Application for the issue of a Certificate of Lawfulness confirming its existing use and a short-term let visitor accommodation. withdrawn 15 May 2024”

“An enforcement enquiry (24/00751/ESHORT) has been received relating to the application property.”

“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.”

“− No negative impact on residential amenity. − Positive economic benefit. − The STL use will comply with licensing requirements. − Not suitable as residential property due to surrounding area.”

“− Negative impact on residential amenity. − Would result in a loss of a residential property. − STL use would create issues with parking.”

“25/00255/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.”