46 serviced apartments at Former NHS Offices, Edinburgh

“The proposal comprises the change of use of the existing properties from their most recent use as hospital premises (Use Class 8) to serviced apartments (Sui Generis). The development will provide 46 serviced apartments in total. This will comprise the following mix of accommodation.”

“- 22 studio apartments - 22 one-bedroom apartments - Two two-bedroom apartments…”

“The buildings on site have been vacant since 2021, having most recently been in clinical and office use as part of the wider Royal Hospital for Sick Children site. The wider site was granted planning permission in 2019 (reference 18/02719/FUL) for a mixed-use development comprising conversion of the existing hospital buildings to residential use, new build residential providing affordable homes and a purpose-built student accommodation (PBSA) development with associated…”

“Development of the wider site is now well underway with works completed at the PBSA development and adjacent new build affordable housing block. Works are ongoing on site to convert the main hospital building and other hospital buildings within the site to future residential use. Works to the buildings at 14-18 Rillbank Terrace and nos. 2-4 Rillbank Crescent have not yet commenced.”

“The proposal is acceptable with regard to Sections 59 and 64 of the Planning (Listed Buildings and Conservation Areas) (Scotland) Act 1997 as it will preserve the character and appearance of the conservation area and will not have a detrimental impact on the special architectural or historic interest of the listed building, its setting, or the setting of neighbouring listed buildings.”

“The change of use from Class 8 hospital premises to serviced apartments will not have a materially detrimental impact on the living conditions or amenity of neighbouring residents or on the character of the area. The proposal complies with the provisions of the development plan in relation to policies Hou 6 and NPF4 30 (e)(i) in this regard and meets the requirements of other relevant policies in the development plan.”

“A total of 155 comments have been received in relation to this application. Of these, 125 comments are objections to the proposals, and 31 comments are in support of the proposals. It is noted that Marchmont and Sciennes Community Council has objected to the proposals.”

“- Principle of development is incompatible with the surrounding residential properties - resulting imbalance in community; - Amenity concerns -impact of proposed use on local community, noise, antisocial behaviour, litter, drop-offs, security, increased temporary residents; - The proposal conflicts with CEC policy on short-term lets; - Concerns regarding an increase in transient accommodation in the area and possible cumulative impacts of further tourist accommodation; -…”

“25/06646/FULSTL - Report by the Chief Planning Officer To GRANT planning permission subject to the conditions, reasons and informatives as set out in section C of the report by the Chief Planning Officer.”

“The approved landscaping scheme shall be fully implemented within the first planting season of the completion of the development. All planting carried out on site shall be maintained by the developer to the satisfaction of the Planning Authority for a period of 5 years from the date of planting.”

“A detailed specification, including trade names where appropriate and samples where requested, of all proposed external materials, walls and boundary treatments, shall be submitted to, and approved in writing by, the planning authority before work is commenced on site. Development shall then take place in accordance with the materials approved. Samples may be requested.”