Retrospective short-term let at Flat 9 227 High Street, 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 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 August 2019. Therefore, the application is retrospective.”

“The application property is a third floor, two-bedroom flat at 227 (Flat 9) High Street. The property takes its access to High Street via an entrance door and communal stair which it shares with other properties.”

“The application property is in the Old and New Towns of Edinburgh World Heritage Site and the Old Town Conservation Area.”

“23/04630/CLESTL Flat 9 227 High Street Edinburgh EH1 1PE Application for the issue of a Certificate of Lawfulness confirming its existing use and a short-term let visitor accommodation. withdrawn 29 May 2024”

“23/04424/CLESTL Flat 1, 227 High Street Edinburgh EHI 1PE. To continue operating as a short term let. Granted 31.01.2024.”

“The change of use of this property to an 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 proposal does not comply with the Development Plan policy NPF 4 Policy 30(e) and LDP Policy Hou 6.”

“− Negative impact on residential amenity (including community cohesion and residents' safety and security). − Negative impact on housing stock.”

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

“25/01140/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.”