Retrospective short-term let at Flat 8 10 Bernard Street, North Leith, Edinburgh

“Application for Planning Permission STL Flat 8, 10 Bernard Street, North Leith.”

“Proposal: Retrospective change of use of premises to short term let accommodation.”

“The application property is a one bedroom flat on the second floor at Flat 8, 10 Bernard Street, north Leith. The property shares its access to the street, via a communal stair and main entrance door, with other properties.”

“The application property forms part of a category B listed building (LB 26910, date of listing: 14/12/1970).”

“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 applicant advises that the short term let use has been in operation since April 2019. Therefore, the application is retrospective.”

“23/04842/CLESTL Flat 8 10 Bernard Street North Leith Edinburgh EH6 6PP Application for the issue of a Certificate of Lawfulness confirming its existing use and a short-term let visitor accommodation. withdrawn 16 May 2024”

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

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

“− Negative impact on housing stock. − Negative impact on residential amenity. − Does not comply with City Plan 2030 and NPF 4.”

“25/01047/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.”