Short-term let accommodation at Flat 12 50 Annandale Street, Broughton, 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). Supporting information states that the applicant would be willing to accept a planning condition stipulating that no stay shall be less than 40 days. This is described as mid- term letting. However, mid-term letting is not recognised in the context of short-term let and a planning condition as described would be unenforceable.”

“The application property comprises a three-bedroom, fourth floor flat within a modern five-storey residential flatted development at 50 (Flat 12) Annandale Street, Broughton. Access is via a shared entrance and communal stairwell or lift. There is a balcony leading from the kitchen/living area. The property is located on the north east side of Annandale Street.”

“The surrounding area is of a mixed character. There are predominantly residential uses on the north east side of Annandale Street and Lothian Buses depot extends over a large site immediately opposite. There are no late-night activities or uses in the immediate surrounding area.”

“23/04402/FULSTL Flat 12 50 Annandale Street Edinburgh EH7 4FA Change of use of flatted dwelling (Sui Generis) to short-term let accommodation (Sui Generis) in retrospect. Refused 25 April 2024”

“Local Review Body decision -uphold (application refused).”

“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.”

“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.”

“A total of 32 representations have been received. These are 31 individual comments, all in support, including one petition in support with 21 signatories and one objection. Whilst the petition has 21 names and addresses, there is a duplicate signature. It is noted that 16 of the petition signatories have also submitted comments in support.”

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

“25/01142/FULSTL - report by the Chief Officer To REFUSE planning permission for the reasons set out in section C of the report by the Chief Planning Officer 4.3 - 29 Belmont Road, Juniper Green, EH14 5DZ”