1F1 1 St Stephen Place Edinburgh EH3 5AJ

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 Lesley Porteous, Planning Officer, Improvement + STL's, Place Directorate. Email lesley.porteous@edinburgh.gov.uk, Waverley Court, 4 East Market Street, Edinburgh, EH8 8BG property as a short term let will result in an unacceptable impact of local amenity and the loss of a residential property has not been justified. 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 complies with Sections 59 and 64 of the Planning (Listed Buildings and Conservation Areas) (Scotland) Act 1997 as it will not harm the listed building or its setting and it will preserve the character and appearance of the conservation area. The change of use of this 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. The proposal does not comply with the Development Plan Policy NPF 4 policy 30(e) and LDP Policy Hou 6. 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 Lesley Porteous directly at lesley.porteous@edinburgh.gov.uk.

From the council's decision notice.

Postcode

EH3 5AJ

Date validated

20 April 2026