Short-term let accommodation at 2F1 377 Leith Walk, Edinburgh

“The application property is a two-bedroom flat on the second floor of a four-storey tenement at 377 (2F1) Leith Walk. The property shares its access to the street via a communal stair with other properties. There are commercial properties at ground floor level.”

“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 March 2022. Therefore, the application is retrospective.”

“23/06147/CLESTL 2F1 377 Leith Walk Edinburgh EH6 8SE Application for the issue of a Certificate of Lawfulness confirming its existing use and a short-term let visitor accommodation. withdrawn 15 May 2024”

“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.”

“Given the declared housing emergency and pressures on residential accommodation in Edinburgh, in addition to the economic and societal benefits that residential accommodation in the City brings in terms of people being able to live, work and contribute to their community, significant weight has to be given to the retention of existing residential accommodation.”

“A total of 29 representations have been received. These are 27 individual comments, all in support, including one petition in support with 21 signatories and two objections. Whilst the petition has 21 names and addresses, there is a duplicate signature. It is noted that 14 of the petition signatories have also submitted comments in support. One commenter has submitted two separate comments in support.”

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

“25/01136/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.”