Short-term let accommodation at PF2 10 Dean Park 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 loss of residential accommodation.”

“The application is for the retrospective change of use of the property from a flatted dwelling to short term let (STL). The applicant indicates on the application form that the operation of the property as a short term let commenced on 01 January 2017.”

“This application relates to a ground floor flatted dwelling. The property comprises two bedrooms, a bathroom, kitchen and a living/dining room. Access is via a communal door shared with other residential properties.”

“The immediate and surrounding area has a predominance of residential flatted dwellings. To the north of the property at Raeburn Place, there are a mix of uses including restaurants, bakeries, public houses and retail units.”

“23/05671/FULSTL PF2 10 Dean Park Street Edinburgh EH4 1JW To use property for short term lets as a secondary property (in retrospect). Refused 31 May 2024”

“23/05671/FULSTL was refused and subsequently appealed to the Local Review Body (LRB). On 02 April 2025, the LRB upheld the officer's recommendations to refuse planning permission based on the reasons for refusal outlined in the Report of Handling.”

“The use of this property as a short term let would introduce an increased frequency of movement to the dwelling and shared landing at unsociable hours. Although the flat is on the ground floor and STL guests need not use the stairs, the ground floor landing serves other residential properties.”

“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.”

“This application received 23 representations in total, 22 support comments and a petition in support with 21 signatories. Although the petition has 21 names and addresses, there is a duplicate signature. It is also noted that 20 of the signatories have submitted a comment in support. A summary of the representations is provided below:”

“− Positive economic impact. − No negative impact on residential amenity. − The STL use will comply with licensing requirements.”

“25/01892/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.”