Agenda Document Pack - Licensing Committee - 14/04/2025
Perth and Kinross Council · 14 April 2025
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Ambition | Compassion | Integrity Our vision is for a Perth and Kinross where everyone can live life well, free from poverty and inequality Council Building 2 High Street Perth PH1 5PH 04/04/2025 A hybrid meeting of the Licensing Committee will be held in the Council Chamber on Monday, 14 April 2025 at 13:00. If you have any queries please contact Committee Services on (01738) 475000 or email Committee@pkc.gov.uk. THOMAS GLEN Chief Executive Those attending the meeting are requested to ensure that all notifications are silent on their device and other devices are in silent mode. Please note that the meeting will be broadcast online and recorded. Members: Bailie Mike Williamson (Convener) Councillor Iain MacPherson (Vice-Convener) Councillor Keith Allan Councillor Hugh Anderson Councillor Bob Brawn Bailie Rhona Brock Councillor Steven Carr Councillor Andy Chan Councillor Michelle Frampton Councillor Ken Harvey Councillor Carol Mair Councillor Willie Robertson Councillor Alan Watt Page 1 of 12
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Licensing Committee Monday, 14 April 2025 AGENDA MEMBERS ARE REMINDED OF THEIR OBLIGATION TO DECLARE ANY FINANCIAL OR NON-FINANCIAL INTEREST WHICH THEY MAY HAVE IN ANY ITEM ON THIS AGENDA IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE COUNCILLORS’ CODE OF CONDUCT. 1 WELCOME AND APOLOGIES 2 DECLARATIONS OF INTEREST 3 MINUTES 3(i) MINUTE OF MEETING OF LICENSING COMMITTEE OF 10 MARCH 2025 FOR APPROVAL (copy herewith) 5 - 10 3(ii) MINUTE OF MEETING OF LICENSING COMMITTEE OF 25 MARCH 2025 FOR APPROVAL (copy herewith) 11 - 12 IT IS RECOMMENDED THAT THE PUBLIC AND PRESS SHOULD BE EXCLUDED DURING CONSIDERATION OF THE FOLLOWING ITEM(S) IN ORDER TO AVOID THE DISCLOSURE OF INFORMATION WHICH IS EXEMPT IN TERMS OF SCHEDULE 7A TO THE LOCAL GOVERNMENT (SCOTLAND) ACT 1973 P1 SUSPENSION OF SHORT-TERM LET LICENCE - PK13012F • Exempt Reason 14 - Any action taken or to be taken in connection with the prevention, investigation or prosecution of crime. P2 GRANT OF TAXI/PRIVATE HIRE CAR DRIVER LICENCE - TD2398 • Exempt Reason 14 - Any action taken or to be taken in connection with the prevention, investigation or prosecution of crime. P3 GRANT OF TAXI/PRIVATE HIRE CAR DRIVER LICENCE - TD2403 • Exempt Reason 14 - Any action taken or to be taken in connection with the prevention, investigation or prosecution of crime. Page 3 of 12
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P4 RENEWAL OF TAXI/PRIVATE HIRE CAR DRIVER LICENCE - TD1809 • Exempt Reason 14 - Any action taken or to be taken in connection with the prevention, investigation or prosecution of crime. P5 SUSPENSION OF TAXI/PRIVATE HIRE CAR DRIVER LICENCE - TD2334 • Exempt Reason 14 - Any action taken or to be taken in connection with the prevention, investigation or prosecution of crime. Page 4 of 12
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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 10 March 2025 at 10.00am. Present: Councillors K Allan, H Anderson, B Brawn, A Chan, E Drysdale (substituting for Bailie Williamson (Private Part), K Harvey, I MacPherson, C Mair and W Robertson (up to Item P3), G Stewart (substituting for Bailie M Williamson (Public Part)) and A Watt. In Attendance: M McLaren, K Engelberts, S Michie, D Rankine, M Pasternak, A Brown and R Ramsay (all Legal & Governance). Apologies for Absence: Bailies R Brock and M Wiliamson, Councillor S Carr and M Frampton. Councillor I MacPherson, Vice-Convener, Presiding. 1. Welcome And Apologies The Vice-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, Councillor A Chan declared a non- financial interest in Items P1 and P2. 3. Minute Of Meeting of Licensing Committee of 20 January 2025 for Approval The minute of meeting of Licensing Committee of 20 January 2025 was approved as correct record. 4. Review of Civic Government and HMO Licence Fees There was submitted report by Strategic Lead – Legal and Governance (25/ 41) recommending that the Committee approves an increase in fees for civic government and HMO licences, with effect from 1 April 2025. Resolved: (i) The increase in fees as shown in Appendices A and B, with effect from 1 April 2025, be approved. 3(i) Page 5 of 12
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5. Short-term let Licensing Update There was submitted a report by Strategic Lead – Legal and Governance (25/42) updating the Committee in relation to the Short-term let Licensing Scheme and seek approval of an updated Short-term Lets Licensing Policy Statement. There was an Amendment submitted by Councillors B Brawn and A Chan, however after consultation with the Licensing team the Mover and Seconder agreed to withdraw the amendment. Resolved: (i) The content of the report regarding implementation of the short-term let licensing scheme, be noted. (ii) The updated Short-term Lets Licensing Policy Statement, be approved. 6. Grant of Taxi/Private Hire Car Driver Licence – X33 There was submitted a report by Strategic Lead – Legal and Governance (25/43) in relation to application for Grant of New Taxi Operator Licence – X33 The Committee members agreed to watch a recorded submission by applicant, Mr P Scott. Mr P Scott attended the meeting and answered Members’ questions. (Following a Short Adjournment, the Committee Reconvened) Resolved: The application for Taxi/Private Hire Car Driver Licence – X33, be granted for fully electric vehicle with no requirement for Wheelchair Accessibility. (Following a Recess the Meeting Reconvened at 1pm.) 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. (Having Declared an Interest in the Following Items, Councillor A Chan Left the Chambers at This Point) Page 6 of 12
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P1. Suspension of Taxi/Private Hire Car Driver Licence – TD166 There was submitted a report by Strategic Lead – Legal and Governance (25/44) along with suspension request letter from Police Scotland dated 9 January 2025 regarding Suspension of Taxi/Private Hire Car Driver Licence – TD166. Police Scotland attended the meeting, addressed the Committee and answered Members’ questions. Mr J Elliot, the applicant and J McLauchlan, legal representative attended the meeting, addressed the Committee and answered Members’ questions. (Following a Short Adjournment, the Committee Reconvened) Resolved: Taxi/Private Hire Car Driver Licence – TD166, not be suspended. P2. Renewal of Taxi/Private Hire Car Driver Licence – TD527 There was submitted a report by Strategic Lead – Legal and Governance (25/45) along with letter of representation from Police Scotland dated 15 January 2025 regarding Grant of Taxi/Private Hire Car Driver Licence – TD527. Police Scotland attended the meeting, addressed the Committee and answered Members’ questions. Mr A Whyte, the applicant and Mr A Smith, employer attended the meeting, addressed the Committee and answered Members’ questions. (Following a Short Adjournment, the Committee Reconvened) Resolved: Application for Taxi/Private Hire Car Driver Licence – TD2338, be granted. (Councillor A Chan returned to the Chambers at this point) (Due to following two items relating to the same applicant, the Committee agreed to consider them concurrently) Page 7 of 12
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P3. Suspension of Taxi/Private Hire Car Driver Licence – TD1744 There was submitted a report by Strategic Lead – Legal and Governance (25/46) along with a request for suspension letter from Police Scotland dated 28 January 2025 regarding the Suspension of Taxi/Private Hire Car Driver Licence – TD1744. P4. Renewal of Taxi/Private Hire Car Driver Licence – TD1744 There was submitted a report by Strategic Lead – Legal and Governance (25/47) along with an objection letter from Police Scotland dated 18 February 2025 regarding Renewal of Taxi/Private Hire Car Driver Licence – TD1744. Police Scotland attended the meeting, addressed the Committee and answered Members’ questions. Mr S Banat, applicant and Mr A Davie, legal representative attended the meeting, addressed the Committee and answered Members’ questions. (Following a Short Adjournment, the Committee Reconvened) Resolved: To continue consideration of Suspension of Taxi/Private Hire Car Driver Licence – TD1744 and Renewal of Taxi/Private Hire Car Driver Licence – TD1744 during Licensing meeting on 30 June 2025 following the applicant’s court hearing scheduled on 2 June 2025. P5. Grant of Taxi/Private Hire Car Driver Licence – TD2392 There was submitted a report by Strategic Lead – Legal and Governance (25/48) along with the letter of objection from Police Scotland dated on 18 February 2025 regarding Grant of Taxi/Private Hire Car Driver Licence – TD2392. Police Scotland attended the meeting, addressed the Committee and answered Members’ questions. Mr M Maryniak, applicant and A Smith, employer attended the meeting, addressed the Committee and answered Members’ questions. (Following a Short Adjournment, the Committee Reconvened Resolved: Grant of Taxi/Private Hire Car Driver Licence – TD2392, be refused. Page 8 of 12
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P6. Grant of Taxi/Private Hire Car Driver Licence – TD2393 There was submitted a report by Strategic Lead – Legal and Governance (25/49) along with an objection letter from Police Scotland dated 28 January 2025 regarding Grant of Taxi/Private Hire Car Driver Licence – TD2392 Police Scotland attended the meeting, addressed the Committee and answered Members’ questions. The applicant was not present at the meeting. Resolved: Grant of Taxi/Private Hire Car Driver Licence – TD2393, be refused. ~~~~~~~ Page 9 of 12
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LICENSING COMMITTEE Minute of hybrid meeting of the Licensing Committee held in the Council Chambers, 2 High Street, Perth, on Tuesday 25 March 2025 at 1.00pm. Present: Bailie R Brock, Councillors H Anderson, A Chan, M Frampton, K Harvey, I MacPherson, C Mair and A Watt. In Attendance: M McLaren, K Engelberts, S Michie, M Pasternak A Brown and R Ramsay (all Legal and Governance), Apologies for Absence: Bailie M Williamson, Councillors K Allan, B Brawn, S Carr and W Robertson. Councillor I MacPherson, Vice-Convener, Presiding. 1. Welcome and Apologies The Vice-Convener welcomed all present to the meeting. Apologies for absence were noted as above. 2. Declarations of Interest No Declarations of Interest were made in terms of the Councillors’ Code of Conduct. 3. Request for Public Consultation – Unmet Demand Survey Perth There was submitted a report by the Head of Legal and Governance Services (25/63) (1) updating the Licensing Committee in relation to the outcome of the latest Unmet Demand Survey, (2) recommending that a public consultation be undertaken regarding the options set out in the survey, (3) seeking authority to consult on proposals to either increase the limit for taxis in Perth City by a further 24 licences or to remove the limit on the numbers of taxis which may operate in Perth City. Resolved: (i) The contents of this Report, be noted. (ii) It be requested that the Strategic Lead – Legal and Governance undertakes consultation with the public and the taxi and private hire trade in relation to either: (a) the issuing of a further 24 taxi licences within Perth City, or (b) the removal of any limit on the numbers of taxis that may operate in Perth City. (iii) It be requested that the Strategic Lead – Legal and Governance reports back to a future meeting of the Committee in due course with the outcome of the consultation and any recommendations. ~~~~~~~ 3(ii) Page 11 of 12
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