Short-term let accommodation at 16 Regent Place, Abbeyhill, 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 the retrospective change of use of the property from a flatted dwelling to short term let (STL). No internal or external physical changes are proposed. The applicant indicates on the application form that the operation of the property as a short term let commenced on 01/03/2017.”

“The application property is a ground floor flat within a two-storey, with attic, terraced property towards the northern end of Regent Place. It comprises two bedrooms, a kitchen, living room and bathroom. Access is via a private access path and front door at street level.”

“The application property is in the Abbeyhill Colonies Conservation Area.”

“23/05212/CLESTL 16 Regent Place Abbeyhill Edinburgh EH7 5SB Application for the issue of a Certificate of Lawfulness confirming its existing use and a Short-Term Let visitor accommodation. withdrawn 15 May 2024”

“There is no pre-application process history.”

“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.”

“- Negative impact on conservation area. - Negative impact on residential character. - Loss of community. - Negative impact on amenity, including security concerns. - Loss of housing. - Contrary to planning policy. - Floor plan of property is incorrect. - Negative impact on architectural integrity of the area.”

“- The STL use will comply with licensing requirements. - Positive economic impact. - No detrimental impact on amenity and the character of the area.”

“25/02008/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.”