Short-term let accommodation at Flat 2 84 Spring Gardens, Abbeyhill, Edinburgh

“The change of use of the 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.”

“Planning permission is sought for a change of use from a residential flatted dwelling (sui generis) to short term let accommodation (sui generis) (in retrospect). No external or internal alterations are proposed.”

“The application property is a first-floor flatted dwelling within a three storey and attic l- shaped contemporary residential block. It comprises three bedrooms (one with an en- suite), kitchen, living room, and bathroom. Access is via a communal main door shared with five other flatted dwellings and is to the rear of the block.”

“The surrounding area is predominantly residential in character with nearby comprising a variety of residential buildings including traditional tenements and contemporary builds. A care home and nursery are also nearby.”

“23/05417/CLESTL Flat 2 84 Spring Gardens Edinburgh EH8 8HX 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 withdrawn 15 May 2024”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.”

“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.”

“Accordingly, it is important to weigh up all the potential effects of the loss of a residential use against the identified demonstrable local economic benefits. These benefits would be limited to the uplift beyond what could be achieved if the property remained in residential occupation.”

“25/02086/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.”

“Retrospective change of use of premises to short-term let accommodation - application no.”