Three-storey holiday let extension at 4J St Marys Place, St Andrews

“This application is for the erection of a 3-storey extension to the existing 3-storey property to the east to form 9 no. commercial holiday let accommodation units. The proposed development would make use of the existing pedestrian access arrangements and would not feature any off-street parking spaces.”

“The application property is a backland walled garden area in a mixed-use area to the south of commercial properties fronting onto St Marys Place. There are a number of university buildings and a university car parking area adjacent to the application site. The application site lies within the St Andrews Conservation Area and the commercial Town Centre as defined FIFEplan Local Development Plan (2017).”

“- 25/00785/FULL - Erection of three storey extension to property to form 9 no. flatted dwellings – approved - 18.07.2025. The initial works to implement this consent have been started by clearing this site.”

“Concerns have been raised by the Royal Burgh of St Andrews Community Council regarding parking provision for the proposed development. Transportation Development Management (TDM) were consulted and have raised no objections. The built form proposed is identical to that approved under application 25/00785/FULL, which provided no parking provision for nine flatted dwellings.”

“The site is also highly accessible, being located within close proximity to a range of sustainable transport options and local amenities. St Andrews Bus Station lies less than 200 m from the site access, the nearest local bus stop is approximately 20 m away, and a taxi rank is located around 240 m from the site. Public parking is also available at St Mary’s Place car park.”

“Community Council Object Scottish Water No objection Archaeology Team, Planning Services No objection…”

“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.”

“25/03398/FULL - 4J 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 three-storey extension to property to form nine no. commercial holiday let accommodation units. Decision The committee approved the application subject to the two conditions and for the reasons detailed in the report.”