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Item 6.5 - The Tullie Inn - Building Services Redacted Comments Letter

West Dunbartonshire Council · 1 September 2026
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BUILDING STANDARDS, 16 Church Street, Dumbarton, G82 1QL
Telephone:   Email: 
Date: 17th July 2026 
Dear Sir/Madam 
LICENSING CONSULTATION 
Reference Number:  LIC/26/0084
Description: Application for variation of premises licence - Variation of outdoor area
conditions number 8 to show a capacity of 342.
Location:  Hotel Balloch Road Balloch G83 8SW 
Building Standards has the following comments for the change of capacity from 122 to 342 beer garden. 
Provide the following information
1. Provide calculations for occupancy capacity including occupancy load factor used as beer 
garden does not appear to be able to accommodate proposed occupant capacity of 342
2. Escape Routes and External Emergency Lighting 
A drawing showing all escape routes from the beer garden to a place of safety. 
Details of exit widths, gate locations and direction of travel. 
The location of existing and proposed external emergency lighting installations. 
3. Fire Alarm Audibility 
Written confirmation that the existing fire alarm system is clearly audible throughout the 
external seating area. 
Where necessary, details of any additional sounders proposed to ensure occupants can be alerted 
in the event of an emergency
4. Toilet Provision 
Details of the existing toilet facilities, including male, female and accessible WCs. 
Confirmation of the current occupancy, proposed occupancy and how the existing sanitary provision 
is considered adequate for the increased numbers, or details of any additional facilities proposed.      
5. Beer Garden Layout Drawing 
Showing the layout of the beer garden, including: 
Tables and seating arrangements 
Boundary fencing/walls 
Entrance and exit points 
Escape routes 
Emergency lighting locations and external lighting 
Any covered areas, shelters or other structures 
Yours faithfully 
Lead Building Standards Surveyor 
Stonegate Pub Company Limited
C/o Codan Trust Company (Cayman) Limited 
PO Box 2681 Cricket SquareGrand Cayman 
Cayman Islands