Minute of Meeting of Licensing Committee of 9 December 2024 for Approval
Perth and Kinross Council · 20 January 2025
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LICENSING COMMITTEE Minute of hybrid meeting of the Licensing Committee held in the Council Chambers, 2 High Street, Perth on Monday 9 December 2024 at 10.30pm. Present: Bailie M Williamson, Councillors K Allan (up to and including Item 5), B Brawn, S Carr, A Chan, M Frampton, K Harvey, I MacPherson, C Mair and W Robertson. In Attendance: M McLaren, K Engelberts, D Rankine (from Item 6 onwards), A Taylor, K Molley (left during Item 5) and M Pasternak (all Legal & Governance). Apologies for Absence: Bailie R Brock and Councillor H Anderson. Bailie M Williamson, Convener, Presiding. 1. WELCOME AND APOLOGIES The Convener welcomed all those present to the meeting. Apologies for absence were noted as above. 2. DECLARATIONS OF INTEREST In terms of Councillors Code of Conduct, Bailie M Williamson declared a non- financial interest in Items 4 and 6 and took no part in the discussions thereon. 3. MINUTE OF MEETING OF LICENSING COMMITTEE OF 4 NOVEMBER 2024 FOR APPROVAL The minute of meeting of Licensing Committee of 4 November 2024 was approved as correct record. HAVING DECLARED AN INTEREST IN THE FOLLOWING ITEM, BAILIE WILLIAMSON WITHDREW FROM THE CHAMBER WITH VICE-CONVENER MACPHERSON TAKING ON THE ROLE OF CHAIR. 4. GRANT OF A SHORT-TERM LET LICENCE – NEW OPERATION – CRAIGOWER VIEW, 44 FINLAY TERRACE, PITLOCHRY, PH16 5EU There was submitted a report by Strategic Lead – Legal and Governance (24/351) along with two letters of objection in relation to Craigower View, 44 Finlay Terrace, Pitlochry, PH16 5EU. Mr and Mrs Anderson, and Ms Connon and Mr Simpson, all objectors to the application, were not present at the meeting. Mr Saint, applicant attended the meeting via telephone, addressed the Committee and answered Members’ questions. Resolved:
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The application for a Short-Term Let Licence for Craigower View, 44 Finlay Terrace, Pitlochry, be granted for a period of 3-years. BAILIE WILLIAMSON RETURNED TO THE CHAMBERS AND RE-TOOK THE CHAIR. 5. GRANT OF A SHORT-TERM LET LICENCE – NEW OPERATION – BLUEBELL COTTAGE, 13 GREY ROW, RUTHVENFIELD, PERTH PH1 3JR There was submitted a report by Strategic Lead – Legal and Governance (24/352) along with six letters of objection in relation to Bluebell Cottage, 13 Grey Row, Ruthvenfield, Perth, PH1 3JR. Ms C Carter, Dr J Hamilton, Ms B Pound, Mr M Purrmann-Charles and Ms K Travers, all objectors to the application, attended the meeting, addressed the Committee and answered Members’ questions. Mr D Taylor, applicant, attended the meeting, addressed the Committee and answered Members' questions. FOLLOWING A SHORT ADJOURMENT, THE COMMITTEE RE-CONVENED Motion by Bailie M Williamson and Councillor I MacPherson To grant the Short-Term Let Licence for a period of 3-years. Amendment by Councillors B Brawn and Councillor S Carr To refuse the application under section 5(3)(c) of Schedule 1 of the Civic Government (Scotland) Act 1982, specifically subsection (i) the location, character or condition of the premises. In terms of Standing Order 21, a roll call was taken 4 Members voted for the Motion as follows: Bailie M Williamson, Councillors I MacPherson, C Mair and W Robertson. 6 Members voted for the Amendment as follows: Councillors K Allan, B Brawn, S Carr, A Chan, M Frampton and K Harvey. Resolved: In accordance with the Amendment. FOLLOWING A SHORT ADJOURNMENT FOR A LUNCH BREAK, THE COMMITTEE RE-CONVENED AT 1.20PM. COUNCILLOR K ALLEN LEFT THE MEETING AT THIS POINT.
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HAVING DECLARED AN INTEREST IN THE FOLLOWING ITEM, BAILIE WILLIAMSON AGAIN WITHDREW FROM THE CHAMBER WITH VICE- CONVENER MACPHERSON TAKING ON THE ROLE OF CHAIR. 6. GRANT OF A SHORT-TERM LET LICENCE – NEW OPERATION – TAY BUNKHOUSE, OLD POST OFFICE, LOGIERAIT, PITLOCHRY, PERTH PH9 0LH There was submitted a report by Strategic Lead – Legal and Governance (24/353) along with a letter of representation in relation to Tay Bunkhouse, Old Post Office, Logierait, Pitlochry, Perth, PH9 0LH. Mr G Yates and Mr B Case, applicants, attended the meeting, addressed the Committee and answered Members’ questions. FOLLOWING A SHORT ADJOURMENT, THE COMMITTEE RE-CONVENED Resolved: The application for Short-Term Let Licence – New Operation – Tay Bunkhouse, Old Post Office, Logierait, Pitlochry be granted for a period of 3-years, subject to the following conditions: (i) The garden ground is not to be used by short-term let guests for the purpose of social gatherings after 10pm on each day. (ii) No amplified music or excessive noise after 10pm (iii) The licence holder must share their contact details and those of any local managing agents with the neighbours. BAILIE WILLIAMSON RETURNED TO THE CHAMBERS AND RE-TOOK THE CHAIR. 7. GRANT OF A SHORT-TERM LET – NEW OPERATION – 11 SPECKLE PARK ROAD, HUNTINGTOWER, PERTH PH1 3XL There was submitted a report by Strategic Lead – Legal and Governance (24/354) along with a letter of objection in relation to 11 Speckle Park Road, Huntingtower, Perth, PH1 3XL. Ms L Scott, objector to the application, attended the meeting via telephone, addressed the Committee and answered Members’ questions. Ms K Pereira, applicant, attended the meeting, addressed the Committee and answered Members' questions. FOLLOWING A SHORT ADJOURMENT, THE COMMITTEE RE-CONVENED Resolved: The application for Short-Term Let Licence – New Operation – 11 Speckle Park Road, Huntingtower, Perth be granted for a period of 3-years, subject to the following conditions:
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(i) The outdoor areas are not to be used by short-term let guests for the purpose of social gatherings after 9pm on each day. (ii) Once installed, the hot tub must not be used by guests after 9pm. (iii) There will be no amplified music to be played after 9pm. IT WAS AGREED THAT THE PUBLIC AND PRESS SHOULD BE EXCLUDED DURING CONSIDERATION OF THE FOLLOWING ITEM IN ORDER TO AVOID THE DISCLOSURE OF INFORMATION WHICH IS EXEMPT IN TERMS OF SCHEDULE 7A TO THE LOCAL GOVERNMENT (SCOTLAND) ACT 1973. P1 GRANT OF TAXI/PRIVATE HIRE CAR DRIVER LICENCE – TD2344 There was submitted a report by Strategic Lead – Legal and Governance (24/355) along with letter of objection from Police Scotland dated 7 November 2024 regarding Grant of Taxi/Private Hire Car Driver Licence – TD2344. Police Scotland attended the meeting, addressed the Committee and answered Members’ questions. The applicant and a representative attended the meeting, both the representative and the applicant addressed the Committee and answered Members’ questions. FOLLOWING A SHORT ADJOURNMENT, THE COMMITTEE RECONVENED. Resolved: The application for a Taxi/Private Hire Car Driver Licence TD2344, be refused on the grounds that the applicant is not a fit and proper person to be the holder of a Taxi/Private Hire Car Driver Licence. ~~~~~~~