Developer's plans to turn flats into short-term let accommodation
Plans to turn flats in St Andrews’ town centre into short-term let accommodation have been approved.
The Glasgow-based Scotsman Group has won planning permission from Fife Council for a change of use to the property at 4A St Mary’s Place.
In a supporting statement, the company said there would be “no unacceptable impact on local amenity.” It added; “The proposed use for short term let, is wholly appropriate and aligns with the vibrant, mixed use character of the immediate area. The short term lets will provide high quality tourist accommodation within the central part of St Andrews.
“This adds to the accommodation offer and through this adds to the local economy bringing benefit to local business. The short term let use will also secure direct employment through opportunities for cleaners, laundry and maintenance staff.
“The short term lets are located in a highly sustainable location which benefits from proximity to the town’s bus station and to local bus services as well as to all of the shops, cafes, public houses and restaurants in the town. Being centrally located, easy access to taxis also exists.”