Short-term let accommodation at 1F1 11 Ormiston Terrace, Edinburgh

“The application is for a change of use from residential to short-term let (sui generis). No internal or external physical changes are proposed. The application states that the STL use has been in operation since December 2019. The application is therefore retrospective.”

“The applicant has provided a planning statement (which includes an economic report) to support the application.”

“The application property is a one-bedroom flat on the first floor at 11(1F1) Ormiston Terrace, Corstorphine. The property is accessed from Ormiston Terrace via an entrance door and communal stair which it shares with other properties. There is a hairdressing salon on one side of the entrance door and a charity shop on the other side.”

“The application property is in the Corstorphine Conservation Area and the Corstorphine Town Centre.”

“23/05917/CLESTL 1F1 11 Ormiston Terrace Edinburgh EH12 7SJ 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 withdrawn 15 May 2024”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.”

“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.”

“The change of use of this property to an 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.”

“A total of 25 representations have been received. These are 25 individual comments and all are in support.”

“− No negative impact on residential amenity. − Will bring economic benefits. − There is a need for STLs in the area. − Will provide important alternative accommodation.”

“25/00890/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.”