Short-term let accommodation at Flat 2 19 Rose Lane, South, Queensferry

“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 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 18/09/2017.”

“The application property is a ground floor flat within a three-storey residential block on Rose Lane. It comprises three bedrooms, a lounge, kitchen and one bathroom. Access is via common entrance and corridor shared with other residential properties.”

“Rose Lane is a residential cul-de-sac and is characterised by low levels of on street activity and ambient noise both during the day and at night. Rose Lane adjoins Hopetoun Road to the south where there is a mix of residential and commercial uses and higher levels of on-street activity. Public transport links are accessible from the site.”

“23/05369/CLESTL Flat 2 19 Rose Lane South Queensferry EH30 9XW Application for the issue of a certificate of lawfulness confirming its existing use and a short-term let visitor accommodation. withdrawn 15 May 2024”

“There is no pre-application process history.”

“There are no external alterations proposed. The impact of the proposal on the Queensferry Conservation Area have been assessed in sections a) of the assessment.”

“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.”

“A total of 23 representations have been received with 22 in support and a petition in support with 21 signatories. Whilst it has 21 names and addresses, there is a duplicate signature. It is noted that 14 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.”

“25/00574/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. 4.29 - 1F2 116 Rose Street, Edinburgh, EH2 3JF”