Short-term let accommodation at Flat 2 130 Calton Road, Edinburgh

“This application relates to a first-floor flat situated in a four-storey building located on the south-eastern section of Calton Road. The property comprises three bedrooms, a kitchen, a living/dining room, and a bathroom. Access to the property is via a door which leads into Buchanan Court, a shared courtyard. From there, access is via a communal door and stairwell shared with other residential properties.”

“The immediate and surrounding area is predominantly residential with some commercial units and purpose-built student accommodation within the wider area.”

“23/05589/CLESTL Flat 2 130 Calton Road Edinburgh EH8 8JQ Application for the issue of a certificate of lawfulness confirming its existing use and a short-term let visitor accommodation. withdrawn 16 May 2024”

“There is no pre-application process history.”

“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 loss of residential accommodation.”

“The STL use would enable visitors to arrive and stay at the premises for a short period of time on a regular basis, in a manner dissimilar to that of permanent residents. There is no guarantee that guests would not come and go frequently throughout the day and night, and transient visitors may have less regard for neighbours' amenity than individuals using the property as a principal home.”

“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.”

“A total of 24 representations have been received, 22 comments in support and one objection. A petition, in support, with 21 signatories has also been received. It is noted that although there are 21 names and addresses, there is a duplicate signature. Additionally, 20 signatories have also 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. - Proposed use will result in economic benefit. - Property not attractive for long-term residential use.”

“25/01903/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.”