Short-term let accommodation at 1 Eastfield, 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.”

“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 12 June 2017.”

“The application property is a ground floor flatted dwelling within a two-storey terrace. The property comprises three bedrooms (all with en-suite), WC, kitchen/dining room, and a living room. The application property occupies a contemporary single storey extension to the west end of the terrace.”

“The property is accessed via a main door directly from a small private front garden accessed from Eastfield.”

“23/04503/CLESTL 1 Eastfield Edinburgh EH15 2PW To continue operating as a Short Term Let. Refused 22 July 2024”

“24/03634/FULSTL 4 Eastfield Edinburgh EH15 2PW Change of use from residential to a short term let (in retrospect). Refused and LRB Upheld (Permission Refused)”

“The STL use would result in an increased frequency of movement to and from the building and vicinity. The use would enable visitors to arrive and stay at the premises for a short period of time on a regular basis throughout the year in a manner dissimilar to that of permanent residents.”

“The additional servicing that operating a property as an STL requires compared to that of a residential use is also likely to result in an increase in disturbance, further impacting on neighbouring amenity. However, this would be of lesser impact as it is likely that servicing would be conducted during the daytime.”

“Notwithstanding the licensing regime with its conditions in place for the ongoing management of the STL, the STL use within this terraced tenement and context does not comply with development plan policies in respect of amenity for the reasons above. The licensing conditions do not sufficiently mitigate against the amenity impacts identified. Therefore, in this instance, only limited weight can be attributed to the licensing regime.”

“- No negative impact on residential amenity. - Proposal complies with licensing requirements. - The proposal will result in an economic benefit which outweighs the loss of residential accommodation.”

“25/03690/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.”