An Edinburgh Airbnb 'Superhost' has lost the right to use his flat as a short-term let, as he warned the council's decision would have a "significant impact".
A request for change of use of the property which overlooks Leith Walk was submitted to the authority ahead of stricter regulations taking effect from later this year, which will require operators of holiday lets to have planning permission in place.
However the plans were refused over fears guests regularly coming and going would disturb neighbours - despite owner Andrew French, who has been running the flat as a short term let for over a year, highlighting his status as an Airbnb "Superhost" with an "almost perfect host rating".
