Item 7.14 - Spar - John Brown Objection Redacted
West Dunbartonshire Council · 16 June 2026
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Applicant's Name: Hill Brown Licensing on behalf of IA Real Estate Ltd: Spar 50 North Elgin Street Premises Address: Postcode House Name Flat House Number Street Area Town Postcode Application Details: An off licence for premises at Spar 50 North Elgin Street Please detail what you are lodging: an objection Details of objection/representation: My Objection to the application of an off licence is fthreefold: 1. Over provision. There is no need for another outlet selling alcohol as there are already a significant number of shops within a short distance of the proposed off sales; Fleming Avenue, Barns Street and Webster Street (all of them well within the two miles which WDC Policy Document states that people will travel to purchase alcohol). 2. Safety. a) The premises are on a busy street for accessing parts of Whitecrook. Already cars park on the street while visiting the local pharmacy, making the street almost one way. Even with an improved car park, many drivers will still use the street. Cars driving around a bend could crash into parked cars especially during winter darkness. There is also a danger for those visiting the premises or standing outside( these types of premises are attractive to young people hanging around) as the lighting in the street is not particularly good. One light at the corner with Fleming Avenue and one opposite the shop. Cars coming round the corner at either side of the shop would have difficulty spotting people on the road. b) Poor lighting around the shop and in the car park (which is unlit at the moment) would make it difficult for residents to spot who could be causing anti-social behaviour. In order to improve lighting WDC would need to install lighting similar to Dumbarton Road. 3. Health and Crime. a) The Licensing Board is aware that this area is one of the18 sub localities which are in close proximity to areas with significant alcohol related health, crime and disorder problems. Local residents experience issues linked to alcohol consumption, including noise, litter, vandalism and disturbance. Introducing another alcohol retailer at this location is likely to worsen these problems and negatively affect the quality of life for people living nearby, especially those living directly across from the proposed premises. b) I presume the collection bins for bottles and clothes will be removed from the proposed car park. Removal of these will lead to more fly tipping in the scheme. The scheme is already untidy, since the Council cut services so adding another shop selling vapes and alcohol could make this worse. If you are making a representation and there are modifications which could be made to the Operating Plan or conditions which you feel could be imposed which would address your concerns, please provide details : Title: Mr First Name: John Surname: Brown
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Address: Postcode House Name Flat House Number Street Area Town Postcode Contact Number: Email Address: Name: John Brown Date: 15/05/2026 Capacity: Resident in the area.