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APOLOGIES Minutes: Apologies were intimated from Audrey Forest and Sandy Taylor. |
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DECLARATIONS OF INTEREST Minutes: It was noted that there were no declarations of interest. |
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APPROVAL OF MINUTES OF LICENSING BOARD MEETING OF 25TH FEBRUARY 2020 Minutes: The minutes of the meeting held on 25th February 2020 were submitted and approved. |
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APPLICATIONS FOR GRANT OF A PREMISES LICENCE |
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Isle of Iona Gin, Cnocoran, Isle of Iona, PA76 6SP PDF 39 KB Summary Sheet attached
– Item 4(a) Additional documents:
Minutes: The applicant Brian Livingstone,
Director of the company attended. Mr Livingstone explained that the gin would
not be distilled on the island but he hoped to have his own micro distillery at
some point in the near future. He advised that under the current circumstances
he would like to sell to wholesalers and restaurants via his online website. Roddy McCuish asked if the
business would be purely for distribution rather than distilling. Mr
Livingstone replied yes but for a short term only as he had a large amount of
stock he required to sell. Mr McCuish referred to the registered address and
asked if this was the only connection to Iona. Mr Livingstone said he was
advised to work with another distillery for guidance as financially at present,
it was not viable to run the business from the Island but his plan was to set
up his own brewery and a botanical garden eventually. Robin Currie asked if the
off-sales hours of 11.00am to 6.00pm would be used for the online sales. Mr
Livingstone said that the alcohol could be purchased at any time but the
processing and distribution would take place between these hours. Lorna Douglas referred to the
premises and wondered if they would be used for administration purposes only.
Mr Livingstone advised this would be for processing and the storage of alcohol
and added that he had all the relevant permissions from HMRC. Jean Moffat referred to the
layout plan which showed the bedroom as the licensed area. Mr Livingstone
explained the alcohol would be stored in the warehouse and the bedroom would be
used to process orders. Having considered the foregoing,
the Board agreed to grant the application as applied for. |
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Muasdale Stores, Muasdale, Tarbert, PA29 6XD PDF 58 KB Summary Sheet attached
– Item 4(b) Additional documents: Minutes: The
applicant, Will Anderson attended and advised that the premises were an
existing convenience store and he wanted to sell alcohol due to local and
tourist demand. Mr Anderson applied to trade from 10.00am to 7.00pm each day but
wanted to open until 8.00pm in the summer months. The
Chair referred to the seasonal variation and suggested an amendment. He asked
Mr Anderson if it would be more appropriate to change the terminal hour to
8.00pm and close at 7.00pm in the winter months. Mr Anderson advised he was
happy with the amendment and confirmed that the summer period would be from 1st
April to 30th September. Having
considered the foregoing, the Board agreed to grant the application with the
amended time for the seasonal variation. |
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P & D Grocers, 92 High Street, Rothesay, Isle of Bute, PA20 9BN PDF 43 KB Summary Sheet attached
– Item 4(c) Additional documents: Minutes: The applicant Paul MacDonald
attended and advised that due to demand, he wanted to sell alcohol from his
convenience store. He added that this was a new venture and he wanted to serve
both locals and tourists alike. Raymond Park, Licensing Standards
Officer advised that the premises had been vacated for some time but had been
refurbished. He said that this was a modest application with 2 alcohol display
areas, in the fridge and behind the counter. Rory Colville asked Mr MacDonald
for justification for a further off-sales premises. Mr MacDonald said there had
been an off-sales for many decades in the area but it had closed some time ago.
He stated that the Co-op was the only premises available and locals wanted a
shop within the vicinity. The Chair asked what type of
alcohol would be stored in the fridge. Mr MacDonald stated that there would be
no spirits only beer, lager, shandy and predominantly
soft drinks and confirmed the spirits would be displayed behind the counter.
The Chair enquired about the counter and if it could be closed and locked to
which Mr MacDonald replied yes. Having considered the foregoing,
the Board agreed to grant the application as applied for. |
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Whitetail Tea Room and Shop, The Steadings, Tiroran, Isle of Mull, PA69 6ES PDF 70 KB Summary Sheet attached
– Item 4(d) Additional documents: Minutes: The applicant, Lawrence McKay
attended. Mr McKay explained that the premises had been under the hotel licence
since 2017.He intended to split the premises and planned to sell the hotel but
under the current circumstances this was on hold. He said that the shop was a
window and retail outlet for his island gin and required both on and off sales
for the business. Mr McKay referred to the seasonal variation and explained it
was a more flexible approach due to the remoteness of the area and customer
demand. Eric Dearie, Licensing Standards
Officer advised that the alcohol display area was 0.9% and the terminal hour
for the outdoor drinking area was 8.00pm, both well within the Board’s Policy. Rory Colville noted that there
was no delineation for the outside drinking area. Mr McKay advised he had a
small area marked on the layout plan which contained 4 tables in the courtyard
only. The Chair asked if the area was
enclosed and if it had a gated entrance. Mr MacKay replied yes and that it was
in fact, half of the courtyard area. He explained the layout in detail. Mr Dearie suggested that an
amended plan be submitted to clarify the licensed area. Rory Colville stated he was happy
to grant the application subject to an amended layout plan. Roddy McCuish
agreed. The Chair referred to the
seasonal variation and stated that there were no issues due to the remote area. Having considered the foregoing,
the Board agreed to grant the application subject to an amended layout plan
being submitted. |
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APPLICATION FOR GRANT OF A PROVISIONAL PREMISES LICENCE |
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The Reef Inn, Crossapol, Isle of Tiree, PA77 6UP PDF 65 KB Summary Sheet attached
– Item 5(a) Additional documents: Minutes: The applicant, Sian Milne
attended and advised that the 8 bedroom inn was a new build which would be open
all year round and provide high quality food. Ms Milne said she had hoped to
hold small events in the near future but the business model would be more about
food therefore making it more family friendly. Eric Dearie, Licensing Standards
Officer noted there was no terminal hour for the outside drinking area
therefore suggested the usual Board’s Policy of 8.00pm for children and young
persons and 10.00pm for adults. He added that the seasonal variation was
flexible but the Board may wish to look favourably on this due to the location. The Chair asked Ms Milne if there
was a reason why children under 10 years would be permitted to the outdoor
drinking area. Ms Milne said she wanted a flexible approach to allow a more
family friendly environment and was happy to accept what the Board suggested. Roddy McCuish supported the
application. Gordon Blair referred to the
craft activities and if they required to be pre-booked. Ms Milne advised that
she wanted to do something different as there was very little to do on the
island in inclement weather. Rory Colville enquired about the
building near the premises which was also owned by the applicant. Mr Colville
asked if a condition relating to both properties could be imposed to ensure
they are owned by the same person, if not, the Board’s Policy could be applied. Ms Milne said she was developing
the plot to ensure it was separate from the business and therefore more
private. The Chair asked the Depute Clerk,
Susan Mair if applying such a condition was possible. Ms Mair advised that the
application could be granted as applied for but if there was any change in the
future, the Board’s Policy could then be applied. The Chair stated he was happy to
grant the application with the condition relating to same ownership. Richard Trail stated that the
term ‘under 10 years old’ should be amended to 0-15 years with a terminal hour
of 8.00pm for the outside drinking area. Rory Colville agreed. Eric Dearie referred to the
Board’s Policy regarding the terminal hour for outside drinking areas which was
8.00pm for children and young persons and 10.00pm for adults. Ms Milne advised she would be
happy with this. She asked what would happen if the house was sold and the new
owners objected to the licence. Susan Mair confirmed that once a
licence is granted it is in force until suspended or revoked which would be
under limited circumstances. Robin Currie agreed to the
removal of ‘under 10 years’ but suggested keeping the terminal of 10.00pm for
both 0-15 years and 16-17 years. The Chair moved to grant the
application as per Mr Currie’s suggestion and to include a condition that, in
the event that the nearby property was no longer in the ownership of the
applicant, then the Board’s policy in respect of hours for an outside drinking
area would be applicable. With no-one else being otherwise
minded, this became the decision of the Board. It was noted that Lorna Douglas
left the meeting. |
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APPLICATIONS FOR MAJOR VARIATION OF A PREMISES LICENCE |
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Atlantic Islands Centre, Cullipool, Isle of Luing, PA34 4TX PDF 54 KB The applicant wishes to vary the licence as follows:- 1) To amend the seasonal variation. 2) To amend the wording at Question 5(f) Any other activities. 3) To amend the wording of Children and Young Persons access to the premises. Summary Sheet attached – Item 6(a) Minutes: Claire Fletcher, Director and
Trustee of the company attended and spoke to the terms of the application which
sought to amend the seasonal variation; change the wording under the ‘any other
activities’ section and also amend the terms for children and young persons. Eric Dearie, Licensing Standards
Officer stated that the seasonal variation was quite extensive but the premises
were well supervised and were the hub of the community. Mr Dearie referred to
the pool table which when not in use, would be covered and used as part of the
display area. The Chair wanted to clarify the
dates stated on the seasonal variation. Clare Fletcher confirmed the dates
sought were 1st November to 21st March and 22nd
March to 31st October. The Depute Clerk, Susan Mair
asked Clare Fletcher in relation to this, that she was not intending to use the
terminal hour of 12 Midnight, throughout the year. Ms Fletcher replied yes. Richard Trail stated that the
Board had been flexible in remote areas. The Chair noted that the pool
table was not included on the layout plan. Ms Fletcher advised it was situated
in the retail area. The Chair asked for an amended plan to be submitted to show
the location of the pool table. The Chair moved to grant the
application subject to the amended layout plan being submitted. With no-one else being otherwise
minded, this became the decision of the Board. |
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Commercial Inn, Cross Street, Campbeltown, PA28 6UH PDF 39 KB The applicant wishes to vary the licence as follows:- 1) To extend the licensed area to include an external drinking area 2) Change of layout plan to show the external areas. Summary Sheet attached
– Item 6(b) Additional documents: Minutes: It was noted and agreed that the
application be continued to the June Board Meeting. |
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Inverawe Smokehouse, Bridge of Awe, Taynuilt, Argyll, PA35 1HU PDF 68 KB The applicant wishes to vary the licence as follows:- 1) Addition of on-sales hours. 2) Addition of outdoor drinking area. 3) To add recorded music, live performances, tours and tastings as activities on the licence. 4) Addition of Children and Young Person's condtions. 5) Change to capacity of the premises. 6) Update of the existing shop and tearoom layout plan. 7) Amendment to the description of the premises. Summary Sheet attached
– Item 6(c) Additional documents:
Minutes: Patrick Campbell-Preston attended
on behalf of the applicant and spoke to the terms of the application which
sought to add on-sales; to include an outdoor drinking area; to add recorded
music, live performances, tours and tastings to the list of activities; to
include children and young persons’ conditions; amend the capacity; update the
layout plan and amend the description of the premises . Mr Campbell-Preston
explained that he wanted to get more out of his business by offering wine with
meals and arranging tours. Roddy McCuish advised he had no
concerns with the application given that the premises were 2 miles up a single
track road. Gordon Blair referred to the
single track road and asked if many coach tours visited the premises. Mr
Campbell-Preston said that tours were prohibited as the road had a bridge only
12.4 feet in height which restricted access to large vehicles, therefore visits
from small groups like Abby Tours and private clients only were possible. Rory Colville moved to grant the
application as applied for. With no-one else being otherwise
minded, this became the decision of the Board. |
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Kilchoman Distillery, Rockside Farm, Isle of Islay, PA49 7UT PDF 40 KB The applicants wish to vary the licence as follows:- 1) To increase the on-sale capacity to 145. 2) To introduce an off-sale capacity of 10.88 square metres. 3) To substitute a new plan reflecting the additional new building. Summary Sheet attached
– Item 6(d) Additional documents:
Minutes: Alastair MacDonald, Solicitor,
Edinburgh attended on behalf of the applicant. Mr MacDonald spoke to the terms
of the application which sought to increase the on-sales capacity; to introduce
an off-sales capacity of 12.7 m2 and to change the layout plan. He advised that
the business proved to be very successful therefore the building had been
extended with the café area and shop facility being increased. He explained
that the original visitors centre would be used as a possible function area for
corporate and family events. He added that the shop and café had been
re-positioned due to the extension. Having considered the foregoing,
the Board agreed to grant the application as applied for. |
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MacGochan's, Ledaig, Tobermory, Isle of Mull, PA75 6NR PDF 37 KB The applicants wish to vary the licence as follows:- 1) Change to the layout plan to include a balcony following refurbishment of the premises. 2) To increase the capacity from 250 to 580 Summary Sheet attached
– Item 6(e) Additional documents: Minutes: Sandy Murray, Solicitor, Oban
attended on behalf of the applicant and spoke to the terms of the application
which sought to change the layout to include the balcony and to increase the capacity
from 280 to 580. Mr Murray advised that the premises had been substantially
damaged by fire in 2019 and completely rebuilt with the erection of a large
balcony on the first floor and an extra restaurant. Rory Colville referred to the
increase in capacity and asked if the premises had been expanded. Sandy Murray
said that the footprint of the premises had not been expanded but the internal
reconfiguration had increased the capacity with the addition of the extra
restaurant. Having considered the foregoing,
the Board agreed to grant the application as applied for. |
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Springbank Distillery Visitor Centre & Shop, Well Close, Campbeltown, PA28 6ET PDF 58 KB The applicants wish to vary the licence as follows:- 1) Addition of a new whisky lounge area, adjacent to existing licensed premises. 2) Increase in capacity of the premises from 60 to 120. 3) Change to the on-sales hours. Summary Sheet attached
– Item 6(f) Additional documents: Minutes: Stuart Campbell, Director of the
company attended on behalf of the applicant and spoke to the terms of the
application which sought to amend the on-sales terminal hour from 10.00pm to
11.00pm; amend the capacity from 60 to 120 and add a new whisky area adjacent
to the existing premises. Rory Colville welcomed the
application. Having considered the foregoing,
the Board agreed to grant the application as applied for. |
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APPLICATION FOR MAJOR VARIATION OF A PREMISES LICENCE (continued from a previous meeting) |
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The View, 34 George Street, Oban, PA34 5NL PDF 39 KB The applicant wishes to vary the licence as
follows:- 1) To add
outdoor drinking and bar meals as activities on the licence. 2) Change to
the layout plan to take into account the new outside balcony area and change to
the internal areas. 3) To amend the
seasonal variation. Summary Sheet attached –
Item 7(a) Additional documents:
Minutes: Andrew Buchanan attended on
behalf of the applicant and spoke to the terms of the application which sought
to include an outside drinking area and bar meals as activities; to amend the
layout plan to show the new balcony area and some internal changes and to amend
the seasonal variation. Eric Dearie, Licensing Standards
Officer advised that the premises were primarily an events venue and a total
refurbishment had been carried out. Roddy McCuish asked Mr Buchanan
if the terrace was within the premises to which he replied yes but it included
an overhanging balcony. Mr Buchanan said that a ‘do not cross’ line would be
clearly delineated and it included a glass balustrade to ensure that patrons
stay away from the front of the balcony and are unable to lean over. Jean Moffat expressed some
concern and asked if the external area would be beyond the windows and if the
windows opened from the top. Mr Buchanan replied yes and explained that the bar
would be inside the windows and there would be a 2 metre space for the outdoor
seating, therefore it would be more terrace than balcony. He emphasised that
the glass balustrade was approximately 1 metre in height and therefore patrons
would not be able to lean over. Susan Mair, Depute
Clerk enquired about access to the area. Mr Buchanan advised that access was
through the double doors. The Chair referred to the
capacity of 60 for the outside area and asked if there was a noise management
plan in place. Mr Buchanan confirmed there was and emphasised that it would be
a seated area only which would be monitored by CCTV and supervised by staff.
The Chair asked if the relevant permissions were in place for the area. Mr
Buchanan replied they were although there were some fire regulations and doors
which still required to be addressed. Rory Colville expressed his
concern regarding the outside area. He asked if a net could be set up around
the balcony to prevent any accidents and to protect people on the street. Mr
Buchanan advised that health and safety officers would be involved to provide
the relevant advice. Mr Colville suggested plastic glasses be used for the area
which Mr Buchanan had no issues with. Gordon Blair stated he had some
issues with the balcony and suggested that the height of the glass be raised so
that patrons were unable to lean over. The Chair asked at what time
would the serving of meals cease. Mr Buchanan advised 9.00pm and the terminal
hour for the outside area would be 10.00pm. Rory Colville asked Ms Mair if
the application could be granted subject to the relevant permissions being in
place. Ms Mair replied yes and advised that the area could not be operational
until these had been granted. The Chair asked about the
potential for any public disorder issues. Mr Buchanan explained that he wanted
to attract more desirable clientele and if there was any inappropriate
behaviour, they would be asked to leave and would not be permitted to the area
again. The Chair moved to grant the
application with a terminal hour for the outside area of 8.00pm for children
and young persons and 10.00pm for adults and subject to all the relevant and
necessary permissions being in place before the outside area could be brought
into operation. With no-one else being otherwise
minded, this became the decision of the Board. |
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ANY OTHER BUSINESS Minutes: It was noted there was no other business. |
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NEXT LICENSING BOARD MEETING
Minutes: The next meeting of the Licensing
Board will be held by Skype on Tuesday 23rd June 2020 at 11.00am. |