Item 6.9 - The Tullie Inn - Paul Muir Objection
West Dunbartonshire Council · 1 September 2026
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Unmarked From: Sent on: Monday, August 3, 2026 2:55:04 PM To: Subject: 0205 - Paul Muir - objection redacted Sent: 31 July 2026 23:55 To: Licensing <Licensing@west-dunbarton.gov.uk> Subject: Objection Tullie Inn Ref: WDLBPREM/0205 Dear Members of the Licensing Board, I wish to formally object to the application to increase the maximum licensed capacity of the premises to 420 persons, together with a further 342 persons within the beer garden. I am a neighbouring resident and have experienced the impact that the current operation of the premises already has on the surrounding residential area. In my view, increasing the number of patrons permitted on the premises is incompatible with the licensing objectives, particularly the prevention of public nuisance and the protection of public health. The premises already generate significant levels of noise from customers arriving, congregating outdoors, socialising and leaving the premises late at night. These disturbances affect the quiet enjoyment of neighbouring homes and have become increasingly noticeable over recent years. It is difficult to see how a substantial increase in capacity could do anything other than increase these existing problems. I am also concerned by the recent introduction of outdoor entertainment, including televised sports and the installation of outdoor music systems, while applications relating to these activities remain under consideration. Whether or not these matters require separate authorisation, they have already encouraged patrons to spend longer periods in the outdoor areas, increasing noise and disturbance to neighbouring properties. This raises concerns about how any further increase in customer numbers would be managed. The applicant has not demonstrated how a significant increase in capacity can be accommodated without creating additional noise, greater pressure on the surrounding residential area, increased vehicle movements, and more disturbance as customers leave the premises, particularly during the evening and at closing time. ITEM 6
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Unmarked The Licensing Board must be satisfied that increasing the permitted occupancy will not undermine the licensing objectives or adversely affect neighbouring residents. Based on my experience of the existing operation, I do not believe that this has been demonstrated. For these reasons, I respectfully request that the Licensing Board refuses the proposed increase in licensed capacity. Yours faithfully, Paul Muir Balloch