Short-term let accommodation at 1F1 13 Dalgety Avenue, Meadowbank, 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 the change of use of the property from a flatted dwelling to short term let (sui generis). No internal or external physical changes are proposed. The application form states that the operation of the property as a short term let commenced on 28 May 2016. The application is therefore retrospective.”

“The application property is a one-bedroom flat on the first floor of a four-storey tenement block at 13 (1F1) Dalgety Avenue, Meadowbank. The property shares a communal entrance door and stairwell with other flats.”

“Dalgety Avenue extends northwards from Marionville Road and is predominantly residential.”

“23/05433/CLESTL 1F1 13 Dalgety Avenue Edinburgh EH7 5UQ Application for the issue of a certificate of lawfulness confirming its existing use and a short-term let visitor accommodation. withdrawn 16 May 2024”

“There is no pre-application process history.”

“Use of the property as an STL would introduce an increased frequency of movement to the property, shared stairwell, main entrance, and the footpath in front of the main entrance where the surrounding area is predominantly residential. 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.”

“The activity and noise generated by the proposed use would be significantly different from what neighbouring residents, living within the building, might reasonably expect and consequently will have a significant detrimental effect on their living conditions and amenity.”

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

“− Negative impact on residential amenity (including community cohesion). − Negative impact on housing stock.”

“25/01099/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.”

“The proposal is contrary to Local Development Plan Policy Hou 6 in respect of Inappropriate Uses in Residential Areas, as the use of this property as a short term let will have a materially detrimental effect on the living conditions and amenity of nearby residents.”

“The proposal is contrary to National Planning Framework 4 Policy 30(e) in respect of Local Amenity and Loss of Residential Accommodation, as the use of this property as a short term let will result in an unacceptable impact on local amenity and the loss of a residential property has not been justified.”