Nine holiday let units at 4A St Marys Place, St Andrews

“This application is for full planning permission for a material change from 9 no. flatted dwellings (Sui Generis) to 9 no. commercial holiday let accommodation units (Sui Generis)”

“The application site relates to a 3-storey building which is located within the St Andrews Conservation Area, town centre boundary, and settlement boundary as defined in the adopted FIFEplan 2017. The building is finished white render and grey cedral boarding with upvc windows and doors and natural slate roof.”

“Given the above and that the use of the property as a commercial holiday let would be generally consistent with a residential use, in terms of residential amenity impacts, it is considered that the principle of development can be accepted in this instance. Furthermore, the proposal would provide accommodation for visitors to St Andrews, who are likely to contribute to its established tourism sector, thereby contributing towards the local economy.”

“As such, the principle of development on this site can be accepted. The overall acceptability of such a development, however, must also satisfy other FIFEplan policy criteria which includes but is not limited to, residential amenity and road safety; these issues will be discussed in detail below.”

“The matters to be assessed against the development plan and other material considerations are: Principle of Development Residential Amenity Transportation/Road Safety…”

“Concerns have been raised by the Royal Burgh of St Andrews Community Council regarding the parking provision of the property. Transportation Development Management (TDM) were consulted on this application and have raised no objections. There are no off-street parking provisions at present for the 6 flatted dwellings and due to change of use to commercial holiday let it is unlikely there would be a significant increase in parking need compared to its current usage.”

“TDM, Planning Services No objection Community Council Object Scottish Water No objection 4.0 Representation Summary…”

“Objection Comments: Issue Addressed in Paragraph a. Principle of development 2.2.2 b. Lack of Parking 2.4.2”

“Issue Comment a. The Royal Burgh of St Andrews Community Council and St Andrews Preservation Trust have requested a control zone for short term lets in St Andrews Comments noted. Fife council Cabinet Committee of 08/01/2026 remitted to officers to bring a further report back to committee outlining a strategy on how a Short Term Let Control Area for the East Neuk and St. Andrews wards could be achieved.”

“25/03370/FULL - 4A ST MARYS PLACE, ST ANDREWS, FIFE The committee considered a report by the Head of Planning, Climate and Sustainability Service relating to an application for a change of use from nine no. flatted dwellings (Sui Generis) to nine no. commercial holiday let accommodation units (Sui Generis). Decision The committee approved the application subject to the one condition and for the reason detailed in the report. 320.”

“Recommendation It is accordingly recommended that the application be approved subject to the following conditions and reasons: CONDITIONS:”

“The development to which this permission relates must be commenced no later than 3 years from the date of this permission.”