Short-term let accommodation at 1F4 34 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 October 2017. The application is therefore retrospective.”

“The application property is a one-bedroom, first-floor flat within a four-storey tenement block at 1F4, 34 Broughton Road. The property shares a communal entrance door and communal stairwell with the other flats. This section of Broughton Street is predominantly residential on the same side as the tenement block. Opposite No. 34 is the junction with Logie Green Road and two retail units.”

“23/02517/CLESTL 1F4 34 Broughton Road Edinburgh EH7 4ED Short term let for flatted dwelling. Refused 22 August 2023”

“23/02517/CLESTL 1F4 34 Broughton Road Edinburgh EH7 4ED Short term let for flatted dwelling Refused 22 August 2023.”

“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.”

“Accordingly, it is important to weigh up all the potential effects of the loss of a residential use against the identifiable demonstrable local economic benefits. These benefits would be limited to the uplift beyond what could be achieved if the property remained in residential occupation.”

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

“25/01008/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.”