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APOLOGIES FOR ABSENCE Minutes: Apologies for absence were
intimated on behalf of Councillors Gordon Blair, Daniel Hampsey, Paul Kennedy
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DECLARATIONS OF INTEREST Minutes: There were no declarations of interest intimated. |
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CIVIC GOVERNMENT (SCOTLAND) ACT 1982: THE CIVIC GOVERNMENT (SCOTLAND) ACT 1982 (LICENSING OF SHORT-TERM LETS) ORDER 2022: APPLICATION FOR GRANT OF A SHORT TERM LET LICENCE (H KINNAIRD, LUSS) Report by Regulatory Services and Building Standards Manager Minutes: The Chair welcomed everyone to the meeting. In line with recent legislation for Civic
Government Hearings, the parties (and any representatives) were given the
options for participating in the meeting today.
The options available were by video call, by audio
call or by written submission. For this
hearing the Applicant and his Agent opted to proceed by way of video call and
joined the meeting by MS Teams. . It was
noted that the objector to the application had opted to proceed by way of
written submission. The
Chair outlined the procedure that would be followed and invited the Licensing
Standards Officer to speak to the terms of the report. The
Chair then invited the Applicant to speak in support of the application. APPLICANT’S AGENT There
was a presentation of before and after pictures of the Old Mill, which showed a
heavily wooded area between the grounds of the Old Mill and the Objector’s
property. The
property is advertised as a short term let for families and not for stag or hen
parties. The Applicant lives in Balloch
and has family that live nearer to the Old Mill, so they can be in attendance
quickly in the event of any unnecessary nuisance. The Outside Area, which consists of a
sitting/eating area and a hot tub has noise monitoring equipment fitted in the
canopies that cover both areas. The
noise equipment records noise levels only not conversations. There are also CCTV cameras fitted in the property. Advertising through Airbnb there are
parameters set, so only certain people can actually book the property and the
applicant or a family member is usually on site to meet the guests. MEMBERS’ QUESTIONS Councillor
Kain asked the applicant what he defined as early intervention as per 4.7 of
the report. The
applicant advised that he could be at the property within 30 mins or there is
family closer by that could be in attendance in about 7 mins. Councillor
Kain added that stating times with regard to early intervention must be
achievable and also asked what reasonable steps would be takens to ensure that
no more than 10 people turn up to the property. The
applicant stated that they meet guests on arrival, there are noise monitors and
CCTV cameras fitted, but would welcome any other suggestions that would
alleviate any issues. Councillor
Brown asked for clarification on how many people could actually sleep in the
property as the application stated that there were 3 double beds, plus a double
bedroom which amounts to 8 persons that could sleep there. The
applicant advised that there was also a sofa bed in the living room area which
would sleep 2. Councillor
Brown also asked where the notices were displayed and where the applicant was
based in relation to the Old Mill.
Councillor
Irvine advised that he was familiar with the area as it was within his Ward, he
asked how close the objector’s property to the Old Mill was. The
applicant and agent responded about 70 meters.
The photograph of the aerial view of the property was presented in order
that the Committee could see where the objector’s property was situated in
relation to the Old Mill. Councillor
Brown asked the applicant’s agent how many properties they managed. Mr
Shanks responded that they manage 83 properties. Councillor
Irvine asked how many properties within the Luss area. Mr
Shanks stated 4. Councillor
Green asked if the applicant gave his guests advice on what time they should
not use the outside area. The
applicant advised that the outside area should be used no later than 10pm, but
is happy to take guidance from the Committee. SUMMING UP Applicant’s Agent and Applicant In
response to the Objector we have put in noise monitoring equipment and CCTV
Cameras, which are linked to our phones, we have marketed the property aimed at
families, there will be no stag or hen parties allowed. We have done as much as possible to alleviate
and concerns or issues that arise.
When
asked, the applicant confirmed that they had received a fair hearing. DEBATE Councillor
Hardie stated that the applicant was professional, organised and dealt with
concerns quickly and had no problem in the licence being granted. Councillor
Irvine stated that he did have some issues, not with this property in particular
nor the objector’s concerns, but with the over provision of short term lets in
the area. The applicant has done a great
job and he was minded to approve the licence with a caveat to be aware of over
provision of short term lets in the area. Councillor
Brown advised that she did have some concerns regarding noise, but will support
the approval of the licence as long at the applicant carries out resolving any
issues as he has said. Councillor
Forrest agreed to supporting approval of the licence. Councillor
Kain supported the application but to put achievable response times to any
issues that arise. Councillor
Philand stated that the applicant had put measures in place in response to the
neighbour’s concerns and would be happy to support the application. Councillor
Armour was happy that Councillor Irvine raised the question of where exactly
the neighbour’s property was situated as he had not been clear on that.
Therefore, happy to support the licence being granted. Councillor
Green advised that he was happy that the applicant would look at the hours of
the use of the outside area and if no one was otherwise minded, that the
licence should be granted with the conditions stated. DECISION The Planning, Protective Services and Licensing Committee unanimously agreed to grant a Short-Term Let Licence to the Applicant, subject to the ... view the full minutes text for item 3. |