Item 4 - Covering Page - Application for Variation of Premises Licence - Avocet
West Dunbartonshire Council · 2 September 2025
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THE LICENSING (SCOTLAND) ACT 2005 Application for Variation of Premises Licences Premises Licence Reference : WDLBPREM/0323. Name and Address of Premises: Passenger Vehicle “Avocet” Docked at Sweeney’s Boatyard Riverside Balloch G83 8SS. Applicant/Licence Holder: Andrew Hunter, on behalf of Sweeney’s (A Partnership). Type of Premises: On Sales. Proposed Application: The premises comprise of a motorised passenger vessel called Avocet. The boat is 26.7metres long and 7 metres wide. The boat consists of two passenger decks, with passenger seating on the main and upper deck areas. Staff only areas, such as engine room and steering gear room, are located on the under deck. The boat has 3 toilets, including one accessible toilet. The boat will service cruises and other trips operated by the applicant. There is a bar counter on the main deck for provision of on sales drinks (alcohol and non-alcohol), light snack and (for private charter) a buffet service. Recorded commentary for sightseeing cruises will be played, and light background music. A private charter may feature live music.. Police Authority Comments: No Police objection. Licensing Standards Comments: Please see attached report. Fire Authority Comments: No objections. Regulatory Services Comments: No comments received. Community Council Comments: No active Community Council.
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Health Board Comments: No comments received. Access Panel: No comments received Additional Comments: Not applicable. Section 50 Certificates: Not required. Decision: