Short-term let accommodation at 2F3 19 Montgomery 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 stay let commenced on 01 January 2018.”

“This application relates to a second-floor flatted property within a four-storey and basement terraced tenement on the eastern side of Montgomery Street. It comprises living room, kitchen, hallway, bathroom, and bedroom. Access is via a communal door and shared stairwell.”

“The immediate area is predominantly residential with shop units and a restaurant located on the northern end of the street.”

“23/04938/CLESTL 2F3 19 Montgomery Street Hillside Edinburgh EH7 5JU Application for the issue of a Certificate of Lawfulness confirming its existing use and a short-term let visitor accommodation. withdrawn 20 June 2024”

“2F3 19 Montgomery Street Edinburgh EH7 5JU 21/00513/ESHORT Alleged unauthorised change of use from residential to short stay commercial visitor accommodation. Case closed - no further action taken.”

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

“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.”

“Date of Neighbour Notification: 10 March 2025 Date of Renotification of Neighbour Notification: Not Applicable Press Publication Date(s): 14 March 2025 Site Notices Date(s): 11 March 2025 Number of Contributors: 30”

“A total of 30 representations were received, 23 were in support and seven were objecting. A petition, in support, with 21 signatories was also received. Whilst there are 21 names and addresses, there is a duplicate signature. It is also noted that 14 of the signatories have submitted a comment in support. A summary of the representations is provided below:”

“− STL use complies with licensing regime. − Property is in a busy mixed-use area so does not result in a negative impact on residential amenity. − STL use will allow for a positive economic impact.”

“25/00733/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.”