Short-term let accommodation at 1F3 107 Broughton Road, Warriston, Edinburgh

“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 a change of use from flatted residential to short term let (sui generis). No internal or external physical changes are proposed. The property has been used for short term let since January 2020. The application is therefore retrospective.”

“The application property is a one-bedroom, first-floor flat within a four-storey tenement block at 1F3, 107 Broughton Road. The property shares a communal entrance door and communal stairwell with the other flats. This section of Broughton Street is predominantly residential.”

“23/05701/CLESTL 1F3 107 Broughton Road Edinburgh EH7 4EG Application for a certificate of lawfulness for a short term let. withdrawn 24 May 2024”

“Use of the property as an STL would introduce an increased frequency of movement to the property, shared stairwell and main entrance. Although it is noted that the property is a compact flat with one bedroom, its location on the first floor of the tenement means guests are required to pass doors of other residents as they move to and from the property.”

“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.”

“Date of Neighbour Notification: March 2025 Date of Renotification of Neighbour Notification: Not Applicable Press Publication Date(s): Not Applicable Site Notices Date(s): Not Applicable Number of Contributors: 24”

“A total of 24 representations have been received. These are 23 individual comments, all in support, including one petition in support with 21 signatories, and one objection. Whilst the petition has 21 names and addresses, there is a duplicate signature. It is noted that 20 of the petition signatories have also submitted comments in support.”

“- Negative impact on residential amenity.”

“25/00987/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. 4.3 - 79B Comely Bank Avenue, Edinburgh, EH4 1EU Retrospective change of use of premises to short-term let accommodation - application no.”