Office in a dwelling at 85 Glasgow Road, Gogar, Edinburgh

“Proposal: Change of Use from dwellinghouse (class 9) to office (class 1A) (in retrospect).”

“The application seeks retrospective permission for the change of use from Residential use (class 9) to Office use (class 1a).”

“The application property is a detached two-storey residential property located on the south side of Glasgow Road. The immediate vicinity is characterised by mainly residential properties, with a church located in close proximity. Further along Glasgow Road to the west there are a number of guesthouses, and bed and breakfast establishments. To the rear of the application property is Gyle Park, which contains a number of leisure and storage buildings.”

“The property has operated as an office since October 2023.”

“It is recommended that this application be Refused subject to the details below.”

“The proposals would have due regard for the global climate and nature crisis. However, the proposal is considered to be unacceptable as it is contrary to NPF 4 Policy 26 and LDP Policies Env 33, Hou 6 and Econ 3 as the proposed use is considered to be unacceptable in relation to the character of the surrounding area and would have a detrimental impact on the residential amenity of nearby properties.”

“It is noted that the surrounding area is mainly residential in character, and the application site is not located within a local centre or other strategic business location. The proposed change of use to an office from a residential property would result in an increase in the intensification of the use during daytime hours, and given its close proximity to other residential properties, would have the potential to give rise to potential negative impacts on residential amenity…”

“While it is noted that there are other commercial uses within the wider area particularly further east along Glasgow Road will be a busy area with high ambient noise levels, the immediate vicinity of the application site is mainly residential in nature and will be much quieter as a result.”

“There were 83 representations received for the application with 79 comments in support and 4 objections. A summary of the representations is provided below:”

“− The proposed use is acceptable and appropriate for the area. − The property will not result in an increase in noise, anti social behaviour, odour, privacy concerns or loss of sunlight. − There is sufficient parking on site. − The property has good access to public and active transport options. − The use complies with all NPF 4 and City Plan policies. − The proposals will be beneficial for the local area. − Similar uses can be found on Glasgow Road.”

“25/03821/FUL - 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.”