Short-term let accommodation at BF2 31 Angle Park Terrace, Gorgie, Edinburgh

“The application property is a one-bedroom, basement flat located in a four-storey residential tenement at 31 (BF2) Angle Park Terrace, Gorgie. The property shares the main door access and ground floor landing with other properties.”

“The application property is located on the north-west side of Angle Park Terrace which is predominantly residential. At the south-west end of the street near the junction with Ardmillan Terrace is a public house. Opposite the property is a funeral undertaker and a footpath leading to Dundee Terrace. The footpath is bordered on both sides by trees.”

“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.”

“A total of 32 representations have been received. These are 31 individual comments, all in support, including one petition in support with 21 signatories and one objection. It is noted that 11 of the petition signatories have also submitted comments in support.”

“− Brings economic benefits. − There will be no negative impact on residential amenity. − The STL use will comply with licensing requirements.”

“To REFUSE planning permission for the reasons set out in section C of the report by the Chief Planning Officer.”