Appeal rejected regarding a holiday let on Gullane Main Street. Turnover and services set it apart from residential use.
The owner claimed other flats also served as lets. A Scottish Government Reporter disagreed with the owner, and confirmed the council’s decision was correct. A license doesn’t determine lawful property use.
The owner, Sarah Marley, said use was similar to normal residents and thought a certificate would avoid planning applications. However, the Reporter saw the uses differently.
The Reporter cited guest turnover and cleaning services. These activities impact the shared entrance and stairs. Guests don’t live there, limiting disturbance control.
The Reporter concluded the holiday let use differs greatly, and is not a typical home occupation, according to her. This difference means planning permission is needed currently.
Since they lack permission, the use isn’t lawful. Marie Sharp, a Local Democracy Reporter, reported this story. The LDRS is a BBC-funded local news service.