Short-term let accommodation at Flat 4 10 Hopetoun 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 loss of residential accommodation.”

“Planning permission is sought for the retrospective change of use of the residential property to an STL (sui generis). The applicant indicates on the application form that the STL began on 21 April 2018.”

“This application relates to a first-floor flat situated in a five-storey modern flatted development. The property contains one bedroom, a bathroom, a kitchen/living room, and a balcony. Access is via a communal door and stairwell shared with other residential properties.”

“The immediate and surrounding character of the area is residential and quiet in nature.”

“23/06076/CLESTL Flat 4 10 Hopetoun Street Edinburgh EH7 4ND 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 withdrawn 16 May 2024”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.”

“The property is located on a wholly residential street and within a stairwell shared with other residential properties. The use of this property as an STL would introduce an increased frequency of movement to and from the property through the communal door, corridor and stairwell, enabling visitors to arrive and stay at the property for a short period of time on a regular basis throughout the year in a manner dissimilar to that of permanent residents.”

“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.”

“- The STL use complies with the licensing requirements. - No negative impact on residential amenity. - The property is located in a busy mixed-use area, therefore, STL use is acceptable. - Positive economic benefit. - The property is not suitable for residential use.”

“- Negative impact on residential amenity. - Property is a residential building. - Proposal is incompatible with local and national planning policies. - Loss of residential accommodation.”

“25/02323/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.”