I have long term professional tenants who work from home. They have been perfect tenants and I’m keen to look after and support them as best I can .
An Airbnb set up a few months ago next door giving rise to noise intrusion and upset my lovely tenants but they don’t like to make a fuss and often grin and bear it. I have made representations to the Airbnb landlord they make the right noises , have tried to mitigate , but problems persist and I am losing patience.
The terraced properties have poor sound insulation and expensive retro work will be required to solve it.
The council last week enforced a requirement on the Airbnb operator to apply for planning change of use from C3 residential to short term let.
I want to object and try and get a hearing as there have been repeated problems of noise disturbance .
My tenants have kept a noise diary but they have put up with a lot . I am concerned they may leave because of the issue and it will be more difficult to relet
I have nothing against Airbnb 's per se but in our area there are too many of them and they suck the life out of our local community of long stayers
My question is what are the criteria the planning officer will be required to take into account and what would they discount .
For example is the build quality ( 1970s breeze block )of the terrace and consequent poor sound insulation solid ground for objection?
Would it be worth getting an expert report?
Are there other considerations I can bring into the objection ? Any informed advice appreciated