A SHORT-TERM holiday let aimed at golfers requires planning permission – despite operating for the last two years with “no complaints”.

The residential property on Gullane’s Main Street requires a change of use due to Scottish Government legislation.

Now, East Lothian Council’s planning department is being asked to give the change to a short-term holiday let the go ahead.

Alterations to Upper Sunnybank were made to turn the three-bedroom first-floor flat into a four-bedroom property, with the additional bedroom created in what was the kitchen.

According to documents with the application: “The owners are meticulous in their running of the letting and take pride in running a considerate/conscientious business. They have specifically targeted the golfing market and the property has been purposely designed/reconfigured to comfortably accommodate a party of four golfers.

“The view was taken that the local economy, with its strong golfing market, would benefit from such a bespoke accommodation offering.

“As a result, it is very easy to profile their guests, who are carefully vetted before accepting their booking requests, only accepting those who maintain exemplary review scores.

“In order to minimise disruption to neighbouring properties, minimum stays are three nights, with the average booking length of seven nights.”

The operator also has “house rules” stating no children, infants or pets are allowed and there will be no parties.

Shane Corstorphine’s plans state that the flat has operated as a short-term holiday let for the last two years “and no complaints have been received during that time”.

The developers argue that the property is “compatible with the residential character and amenity of the area and would not be harmful to the amenity of the occupiers of the neighbouring properties”.

A decision is expected by early May.