Flat 7 47 Blackfriars Street Edinburgh EH1 1NB

1. 1.The proposal is contrary to Local Development Plan Policy Hou 6 in respect of Inappropriate Uses in Residential Areas, as the use of this property as a short term let will have a materially detrimental effect on the living conditions and amenity of nearby residents.
2. 2.The proposal is contrary to National Planning Framework 4 Policy 30(e) in respect of Local Amenity and Loss of Residential Accommodation, as the use of this property as a short term let will result in an unacceptable impact on local amenity and the loss of a residential property has not been justified. Blair Burnett, Planning Officer, Improvement + STL's, Place Directorate. Email blair.burnett@edinburgh.gov.uk, Waverley Court, 4 East Market Street, Edinburgh, EH8 8BG Please see the guidance notes on our decision page for further information, including how to appeal or review your decision. Drawings 01 - 02 Scheme 1 represent the determined scheme. Full details of the application can be found on the Planning and Building Standards Online Services The reason why the Council made this decision is as follows: 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 of the property to a short term let (STL) will have an unacceptable impact on neighbouring amenity. The loss of the residential accommodation has not been justified. Whilst it is recognised that there is an economic benefit to the City as a whole from the provision of tourist accommodation, in this case it does not outweigh the adverse impact on residential amenity or the loss of residential accommodation. Overall, the proposal does not comply with Development Plan LDP Policy Hou 6 and NPF4 policy 30(e). There are no material considerations that outweigh this conclusion. The proposal is unacceptable. This determination does not carry with it any necessary consent or approval for the proposed development under other statutory enactments. Should you have a specific enquiry regarding this decision please contact Blair Burnett directly at blair.burnett@edinburgh.gov.uk.

From the council's decision notice.

Postcode

EH1 1NB

Date validated

5 December 2025

Architect profile

QB WOOD ARCHITECTS LIMITED