Short-term let flat at 25 Wood Court, Troon

“Planning permission is sought for the change of use of a dwelling flat to form short-term letting accommodation. The application site comprises a ground-floor, two-bedroom flat located at 25 Wood Court, Troon. The property forms part of residential development of properties, positioned off Wood Road and Titchfield Road, adjacent to the seafront and within walking distance of Troon town centre amenities.”

“The proposed use of the flat for short-term letting purposes does not involve any alterations to the internal layout or external appearance of the building, with the application solely seeking permission for the change of use in order to comply with the Scottish short-term letting licensing scheme.”

“The flat is accessed via a communal entrance with a secure call-entry system, serving a block of nine flats (25– 33 Wood Court). This block forms part of the larger Wood Court development, which comprises 39 flats in total arranged across five separate sections, each with their own access points, communal areas, and facilities.”

“The proposed development has been assessed against the provisions of National Planning Framework 4 (NPF4) and the South Ayrshire Local Development Plan 2 (LDP2). It is considered that the proposal complies with the relevant planning policies, would not have an unacceptable impact on local amenity or the character of the area, and any potential adverse effects can be managed through operational measures and licensing controls.”

“The flat will be let as a secondary letting as part of a wider business operation, with the property owner liable for Council Tax and utilities. • The maximum occupancy is four guests, excluding children under 10, with lettings operating year-round (January–December). Bookings will be for a minimum of 2 days and a maximum of 28 days per stay, with the property available for letting up to 365 days per year.”

“Measures to minimise disturbance include a signed short-term rental agreement outlining house rules (including quiet hours 10pm–8am, occupancy limits, and prohibition of parties). Breaches of the rules may result in early termination of the booking and direct intervention. • Waste management is coordinated to avoid excessive use of communal bins, with the property paying Council Tax and not on non-domestic rates.”

“Objectors have raised issues relating to noise and disturbance arising from the potential turnover of short-term tenants, particularly in relation to late-night arrivals, social gatherings, and general activity within the block. Concerns have also been expressed regarding the pressure on the communal parking provision, including the potential for larger vehicles or additional cars to exceed the capacity of the existing car park.”

“Several objectors have highlighted potential impacts on the security and safety of residents, noting that allowing transient occupants with access to the block may increase the risk of unauthorised entry or theft.”

“No consultations were undertaken for this application.”

“In this context, it is not considered that the proposal at 25 Wood Court would result in over-provision of short-term lets or generate unacceptable disturbance or pressure on shared facilities. The location of the flat, its modest scale, maximum occupancy of four guests, presence of operational management measures, and limited number of STLs in the block mitigate potential impacts and distinguish this case from the previous refusals.”

“In conclusion, taking into account the scale of the flat, the context of the larger Wood Court development, the presence of the existing licensed STL at 32 Wood Court, the modest Juliet bal cony, and the operational management measures proposed, it is considered that the change of use of 25 Wood Court to a short-term let would not result in unacceptable impacts on local amenity or the character of the area.”

“Decided: to approve, subject to the following conditions…”

“(3C) That the accommodation hereby approved shall not be promoted, advertised, let, or used for any purpose other than as holiday accommodation, to the satisfaction of the Planning Authority.”