Social Value Ideas for Edinburgh City Council

Short-term let refusal at East Norton Place

The committee considered a change of use at 3 and 4 East Norton Place from commercial and residential accommodation to short-term accommodation. Officers concluded that although the impact on amenity …

“Good morning committee. My name is Craig Turnbull, planning officer at the council and this is a presentation on item 4 .2 which relates to an applica…”

London Street serviced apartments refused

A proposal to convert the former funeral directors at 39 London Street into seven serviced apartments with integral manager accommodation was refused. Officers said the use would intensify short-term …

“Good morning committee. My name is Lesley Porchis and I am here today to present the planning application 26 -01 -010 for change of use and alteration…”

STL on 4th Street refused

A retrospective short-term let application for a second-floor flat on 4th Street was refused because the property sat in a predominantly residential area with shared access, low street activity and a …

“The application is for the retrospective change of use of the property from a flatty dwelling to short -term let. And the applicant indicates that the…”

15 Gilmore Place STL refused

The panel refused a retrospective short-term let at 15 Gilmore Place, treating the property as a four-bedroom STL because the proposed resident-on-site arrangement was not enforceable. Members focused…

“The application before you today is for a change of use from house and multiple occupation to short -term let. The supporting statement confirms that …”

Gilmore's Entry STL refused

A ground-floor one-bedroom flat at Gilmore's Entry was refused for short-term let use in a predominantly residential area with a communal entrance and hallway. The committee accepted officer concerns …

“The application property is a ground floor flatted dwelling within a four storey tenement. The property comprises one bedroom, a storeroom, bathroom, …”

Wisp Green STL refused

The final item concerned a proposed short-term let for a one-bedroom house at 51A Wisp Green in an entirely residential development. The panel accepted that the proposal would intensify comings and go…

“So our final item on the panel today is 51A, Wisp, Green, New Craig Hall. The property is a one bedroom and terrace two -storey house with its own mai…”

West Edinburgh Transport Contribution Zone

Development applicant required to contribute £173,769 to West Edinburgh Transport Contribution Zone. This funding supports wider transport infrastructure improvements and junction widening in the west…

“the applicant will be required to contribute 358,035 pounds to Edinburgh Tram and 173 pounds 769 to the west Edinburgh transport contribution zone”

Ratho bus service tender

Officers reported that the supported bus service trial for Ratho had gone back out to tender after the first tender round failed to secure an acceptable combination of service and price. The specifica…

“Thank you very much, Councillor Glasgow. Obviously, I have got interest in this field as well because it's very much a ward issue for the residents of…”

Edinburgh Tram Contribution

Development applicant required to contribute £358,035 to Edinburgh Tram infrastructure as part of planning permission conditions. This contribution is for public transport enhancement in support of su…

“the applicant will be required to contribute 358,035 pounds to Edinburgh Tram”

Housing allocations policy suspension

Suspension of Ed Index housing allocations policy for non-priority applicants due to non-compliance with housing legislation and capacity crisis in temporary accommodation. Policy affects approximatel…

“the approach outlined in 4 .4 .53 will be adopted until at least the 13th of June 2025”

Non-compliance with Housing Scotland Act and unsuitable accommodation order

Council has not been compliant with housing legislation for several years. Last compliance with Housing Scotland Act was briefly in May 2023. Council risks legal action and regulatory intervention if …

“The last time we were complying with the Housing Scotland Act in terms of accommodating was May 2023, and that was for a very short period. It wasn't …”

Loss of Residential Accommodation Policy (NPF4 Policy 30E Part 2)

Multiple applications discussed demonstrate consistent application of NPF4 Policy 30E Part 2, which requires that where there is a loss of residential accommodation, this will only be supported where …

“NPA for policy for the part 2 requires that where there is a loss of residential accommodation this will only be supported where the losses outweighed…”