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North Lanarkshire Council · 16 June 2023
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Minor Variation (change of premises manager including any other minor variation) £31.00
Minor Variation or Variations £20
Non Minor Variation £160.00 
NORTH LANARKSHIRE LICENSING BOARD 
APPLICATION TO VARY PREMISES LICENCE 
LICENSING (SCOTLAND) 2005 - SECTION 29 
Question 1 
1(a) Name, address and postcode of licensed premises. 
Scotland’s Theme Park - Hotel
Strathclyde Country Park
Hamilton Road
Motherwell
ML1 3RT 
1(b) Premises Licence Reference Number. 
503 
Question 2 
Particulars of premises licence holder 
2(a) Where licence holder is an individual, provide full name, date, place of birth and home
address including postcode.

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2(b) Where licence holder is a partnership, please provide full name and postal address of
partnership. 
2(c) Where licence holder is a company, please provide name, registered office and company
registration number. 
Lochview Theme Park (Scotland) Ltd
Strathclyde Country Park
Hamilton Road
Motherwell
ML1 3RT 
2(d) Where the licence holder is a club or other body, please provide full name and postal
address of club or other body. 
Question 3 
3 (a) Is the variation to substitute another person as the premises manager? NO 
If YES - please provide full name, date, place of birth and home address including post
code. Please also produce the personal licence or a copy of the licence. 
3 (b) Do you wish the application to have immediate effect?   YES/NO

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Question 4 
4 (a) Is the variation to the layout plan?      No             
4 (b) If YES please (1) attach seven sets of plans showing the proposed new layout of the
premises; and (2) describe the variation to the plan. 
Question 5 
Describe other variation(s) sought 
Amend description of premises to – The premises is a hotel situated within the entertainment
complex at Scotland’s Theme Park and includes a conference suite and marquee. 
Change premises name to – Alona Hotel 
Operating Plan
Q2 – Allow on sales from 11am on Sunday
Q3 – Allow off sales from 11am on Sunday
Q4 – Yes to seasonal variations and add the following wording – ‘The premises may take
advantage of any additional hours afforded by the North Lanarkshire Licensing Board’s policy in
this regard, including the Festive period, bank holidays and any other dates so designated.’
Q5 – Add the following activities during and outwith core hours – conference, theatre, films,
indoor/outdoor sports, outdoor drinking.
Q5 – Allow the following activities outwith core hours – restaurant
Q5 – Add the following wording – ‘Subject to the terms of s.63 of the 2005 Act facilities for non-
residents as detailed in 5(a)-(d) above may commence at 6am and terminate at the terminal hour.
Subject to the terms of s.63 of the 2005 Act facilities for residents as detailed in 5(a)-(d) above
may be available 24 /7.’
Q5 f) – Amend the wording as follows – ‘Charity events, corporate events, community events,
promotional events, tasting/samplings, education events. Mini bars may be available.’
Q6b) Amend the wording as follows – ‘Children will be permitted until 10pm or until the end of a
private function.  Children must be accompanied by an adult at all times.  Young persons will be
permitted until 11pm or until the end of a private function.  Resident children and young persons
will have unrestricted access.’
Q6d) Amend the wording as follows – ‘Children will be permitted until 10pm or until the end of a
private function.  Young persons will be permitted until 11pm or until the end of a private function. 
Resident children and young persons will have unrestricted access.’
Q6e) Amend the wording as follows – ‘All public areas and residents permitted to all residential
areas.’ 
Question 6 
6 (a) Has there been a previous application for variation for these premises in the past year
(including any time before the current licence holder acquired them)?  NO

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If “NO” go the question 7. 
6 (b) If “YES” was that previous application refused?     YES/NO            
6 (c) If it was refused give details of that previous application: 
Name of the Applicant: 
Date of the Board decision: 
Summarise the variation which was then requested: 
6 (d) If there has been a Board decision to refuse in the one year before the date of lodging this
application please state which of (1) or (2) you think applies and if (2) applies state what
you think the material change of circumstances has been:- 
(1) At the time of the earlier refusal the Board directed that the bar would not apply to
any subsequent application. 
(2) The Board is satisfied that there has been  a material change of circumstances
since the earlier refusal. 
Question 7 
7 (a) Is the premises licence submitted along with this application?   YES             
7 (b) If “NO” please provide a statement of reasons for failure to produce the licence. 
Unavailable at this time

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DECLARATION BY LICENCE HOLDER OR AGENT ON BEHALF OF LICENCE HOLDER 
If signing on behalf of the licence holder  please state in what capacity. 
The contents of this Application are true to the best of my knowledge and belief. 
Signature Alison Smith – TLT Solicitors* (see note below) 
Date 23.02.22 
Capacity  .........................................................  LICENCE HOLDER /AGENT (delete as
appropriate) 
Telephone number and e-mail address of signatory  0333 006 1297
Alison.smith@TLTsolicitors.com 
* Data Protection Act 1998 
The information on this form may be held on an electronic public register which may be available
to members of the public on request. 
Cheques made payable to North Lanarkshire Council 
Contact for enquiries:  Mrs Worton – tel: 01698 302459 – email: wortonj@northlan.gov.uk 
Complete and return to:
Clerk to the Licensing Board, Civic Centre, Windmillhill Street, Motherwell ML1  1AB

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For use by the Licensing Board only 
Application Checklist 
Date received 
Fee amount 
Receipt number 
Received by (INITIALS) 
Consideration date 
Last date for consideration 
Date of initial hearing 
Date of any modification hearing 
Date granted/refused
(delete as appropriate) 
For use by the Licensing Board only 
Documents Lodged 
Premises Licence 
Reasons for failure 
Layout Plan

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OPERATING PLAN 
Licensing (Scotland) Act 2005, section 20(2)(b)(i) 
Question 1 
STATEMENT REGARDING ALCOHOL BEING SOLD ON PREMISES/OFF PREMISES OR BOTH 
1(a) Will alcohol be sold for consumption solely ON the premises? NO
1(b) Will alcohol be sold for consumption solely OFF the premises? NO
1(c) Will alcohol be sold for consumption both ON and OFF the premises? YES
*Delete as appropriate 
Question 2 
STATEMENT OF CORE TIMES WHEN ALCOHOL WILL BE SOLD FOR CONSUMPTION ON
PREMISES 
Day ON Consumption 
Opening time Terminal hour
Monday 11AM 12MN
Tuesday 11AM 12MN
Wednesday 11AM 12MN
Thursday 11AM 12MN
Friday 11AM 1AM
Saturday 11AM 1AM
Sunday 11AM 12MN

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Question 3 
STATEMENT OF CORE TIMES WHEN ALCOHOL WILL BE SOLD FOR CONSUMPTION OFF
PREMISES 
Day OFF Consumption 
Opening time Terminal hour
Monday 11AM 10PM
Tuesday 11AM 10PM
Wednesday 11AM 10PM
Thursday 11AM 10PM
Friday 11AM 10PM
Saturday 11AM 10PM
Sunday 11AM 10PM 
Question 4 
SEASONAL VARIATIONS 
Does the applicant intend to operate according to seasonal demand YES 
*If YES – provide details 
The premises may take advantage of any additional hours afforded by the North Lanarkshire
Licensing Board’s policy in this regard, including the Festive period, bank holidays and any other
dates so designated.

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Question 5 
PLEASE INDICATE THE OTHER ACTIVITIES OR SERVICES THAT WILL BE PROVIDED ON THE
PREMISES IN ADDITION TO SUPPLY OF ALCOHOL 
COL. 1
5(a)
Activity
COL. 2
Please confirm
YES/NO
COL. 3
To be provided
during core licensed
hours – please
confirm
YES/NO
COL. 4
Where activities are
also to be provided
outwith core licensed
hours please confirm
YES/NO
Accommodation YES N/A N/A
Conference facilities YES YES YES
Restaurant facilities YES YES YES
Bar meals YES YES YES    
5(b) Activity
Social functions
including: 
Please confirm
YES/NO
To be provided
during core licensed
hours – please
confirm
YES/NO
Where activities are
also to be provided
outwith core licensed
hours please confirm
YES/NO
Receptions including
Weddings, funerals,
birthdays, retirements
etc.
YES YES YES
Club or other group
meetings etc.
YES YES YES    
5(c)
Activity  
Entertainment
including:
Please confirm
YES/NO
To be provided
during core licensed
hours – please
confirm
YES/NO
Where activities are
also to be provided
outwith core licensed
hours please confirm
YES/NO
Recorded music – see
5(g)
YES YES YES
Live performances –
see 5(g)
YES YES YES
Dance facilities  YES YES YES
Theatre YES YES YES

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Films YES YES YES
Gaming YES YES YES
Indoor/outdoor sports YES YES YES
Televised sport YES YES YES    
5(d)
Activity 
Please confirm
YES/NO
To be provided
during core licensed
hours – please
confirm
YES/NO
Where activities are
also to be provided
outwith core licensed
hours please confirm
YES/NO
Outdoor drinking
facilities
YES YES YES    
5(e)
Activity 
Please confirm
YES/NO
To be provided
during core licensed
hours – please
confirm
YES/NO
Where activities are
also to be provided
outwith core licensed
hours please confirm
YES/NO
Adult entertainment  NO NO NO 
Where you have answered YES in respect of any entry in column 4 above, please provide further details
below. 
Subject to the terms of s.63 of the 2005 Act facilities for non-residents as detailed in 5(a)-(d)
above may commence at 6am and terminate at the terminal hour.
Subject to the terms of s.63 of the 2005 Act facilities for residents as detailed in 5(a)-(d) above
may be available 24 /7. 
5(f) any other activities
If you propose to provide any activities other than those listed in 5(a) – (e) please provide details or
further information in the box below. 
Charity events, corporate events, community events, promotional events, tasting/samplings,
education events.
Mini bars may be available

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5(g) Late night premises opening after 1.00am 
Where you have confirmed that you are providing live or recorded music, will the
decibel level exceed 85dB?
N/A 
When fully occupied, are there likely to be more customers standing than seated? N/A 
*Delete as appropriate 
Question 6 (On-sales only) 
CHILDREN AND YOUNG PERSONS  
6(a) When alcohol is being sold for consumption on the premises will children or
young persons be allowed entry
YES 
*Delete as appropriate 
6(b) Where the answer to 6(a) is YES provide statement of the TERMS under which
they will be allowed entry 
Children will be permitted until 10pm or until the end of a private function.  Children must be
accompanied by an adult at all times.  
Young persons will be permitted until 11pm or until the end of a private function.  
Resident children and young persons will have unrestricted access. 
6(c) Provide statement regarding the AGES of children or young persons to be
allowed entry 
0-17 years.

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6(d) Provide statement regarding the TIMES during which children and young
persons will be allowed entry 
Children will be permitted until 10pm or until the end of a private function.  
Young persons will be permitted until 11pm or until the end of a private function.  
Resident children and young persons will have unrestricted access. 
6(e) Provide statement regarding the PARTS of the premises to which children and
young persons will be allowed entry 
All public areas and residents permitted to all residential areas. 
Question 7 
CAPACITY OF PREMISES
What is the proposed capacity of the premises to which this application relates? 
757 
Question 8 
PREMISES MANAGER (NOTE: not required where application is for grant of provisional premises
licence)
Personal details
8(a) Name 
Ian McEwan Donnachie 
8(b) Date of birth 
27.01.60

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8(c) Contact address 
499c Merry Street
Motherwell
ML1 4DA 
8(d) Email address 
8(e) Personal licence 
Date of issue Name of Licensing Board
issuing
Reference no. of personal
licence
02.06.16 North Lanarkshire Licensing
Board
NL3049 
DECLARATION BY APPLICANT OR AGENT ON BEHALF OF APPLICANT 
If signing on behalf of the applicant please state in what capacity. 
The contents of this operating plan are true to the best of my knowledge and belief. 
Signature …Alison Smith – TLT Solicitors… * (see note below)
Date   23.02.22
Capacity  AGENT 
Telephone number and email address of signatory 0333 006 1297  Alison.Smith@TLTsolicitors.com 
* Data Protection Act 1998
The information on this form may be held on an electronic public register which may be available to
members of the public on request.