Short-term let accommodation at 1F2 116 Rose Street, Edinburgh

“The application property is a first floor flat within a three-storey and attic tenement on the south side of Rose Street. There a commercial units at ground floor level and residential and lawful short term let uses in the upper floors. Access is via a communal entrance and stairwell shared with residential and short term let properties.”

“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 stay let commenced on 01/07/2019.”

“The property is a category B listed building (reference LB29648, dated 28/03/1996) and is in the New Town Conservation Area and the Old and New Towns of Edinburgh World Heritage Site.”

“Relevant Site History No relevant site history.”

“22/04478/CLE 1F1 116 Rose Street Edinburgh EH2 3JF Short term self-catering accommodation that has been continually operational for over 10 years.”

“It is recommended that this application be Refused subject to the details below.”

“Whilst the change of use to an STL will not have a materially detrimental effect on the living conditions of nearby residents or an unacceptable impact on the character of the area in compliance with development plan policies LDP Hou 6 and NPF4 30(e)(i), the loss of the residential accommodation has not been justified. The proposal does not comply with NPF 4 30(e) part (ii). There are no material considerations that outweigh this conclusion. The proposal is unacceptable.”

“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 23 representations have been received with 22 in support and a petition in support with 21 signatories. Whilst the petition has 21 names and addresses, there is a duplicate signature. It is noted that 19 of the petition signatories have also submitted comments in support. A summary of the representations is provided below:”

“− The STL use will comply with licensing requirements. − Positive economic impact. − No detrimental impact on amenity.”

“25/00463/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. 4.30 - 1A Royston Terrace, Warriston, Edinburgh…”