Short-term let accommodation at 11 Sloan Street, Leith, Edinburgh

What was proposed

The application sought retrospective permission to change a two-bedroom flat from residential use to short-term let accommodation, without physical changes.

“The application property is a two-bedroom, ground floor flat located within a four-storey tenement at 11 Sloan Street, Leith. The property has its own main door access, private front garden and a short footpath connecting with a private gate on Sloan Street. Internally, the property has a side access leading into the communal stair.”

“The application is for a change of use from residential to short term let. No internal or external physical changes are proposed. The application states that the STL use has been in operation since March 2017, therefore the application is retrospective.”

Officer report

The site

The property is a ground-floor flat in a four-storey tenement, with residential homes above and a predominantly residential setting.

“There are residential uses on the floors above the application property and this section of Sloan Street is predominantly residential.”

Officer report

Earlier applications

Earlier short-term-let applications were withdrawn in 2022 and 2024, while another application was refused in June 2024.

“24/04401/CLESTL 11 Sloan Street Edinburgh EH6 8PL Short term let. withdrawn 4 November 2024”

Officer report

Officers’ recommendation

Officers recommended refusal because the short-term let would harm neighbouring amenity and the loss of residential accommodation was not justified.

“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.”

Officer report

What people said

Supporters cited economic benefits, limited amenity effects and licensing; objectors cited housing loss, community effects and insufficient economic justification.

“− 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 community cohesion. − Not justified in economic terms.”

Officer report

The decision

“Decision 4.18 - Flat 5, 11 South Maybury, Cammo Retrospective change of use of premises to short term let accommodation - application no.”

Minutes, 22 Oct 2025