Item 6.01 - The Tullie Inn - Details Page
West Dunbartonshire Council · 27 October 2026
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THE LICENSING (SCOTLAND) ACT 2005 Application for Variation to Premises Licence OBJECTIONS Ref: WDLBPREM/0205 Continued from 1 September 2026 Licensing Board. Name and Address of Premises: The Tullie Inn, Balloch Road, Balloch G83 8SW. Applicant/Licence Holder: Hill Brown Licensing on behalf of Stonegate Pub Company Ltd. Type of Premises: On & Off Sales. Proposed Application: To make changes to Operating Plan: At Q7 in the Operation Plan, to correct an error in the capacity figure which should be noted as “420 (plus 342 in beer garden); 46.8 sqm”. there is no physical change to the outside area. The major variation application was submitted to correct a historic error: the current beer garden capacity on the licence is 122 however, it is a large space and there is seating for 300+ persons and has been for many years Police Authority Comments: No Police Objections. Licensing Standards Comments: On a separate report. Fire Authority Comments: No comment. Regulatory Services Comments: Building Standards has the following comments for the change of capacity from 122 to 342 beer garden: Provide the following information: Provide calculations for occupancy capacity including occupancy load factor used as beer garden does not appear to be able to accommodate proposed occupancy capacity of 342. Escape routes and extended emergency lighting. A drawing showing all escape routes from beer garden to a place of safety. Details of exit widths, gate locations, and direct of travel.
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The location of existing and proposed external emergency lighting installations. 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. Toilet provision: Details of the existing toilet facilities, including, 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. 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 any other structures. David Forrest from EH has responded: Environmental Health would have concerns that increasing the numbers of patrons to the outside area will increase noise levels, which may lead to complaints. Planning is National Park: No comment. Community Council Comments: No comment received. Health Board Comments: No comment received. Access Panel: No comment received. Additional Comments: Members of the public have objected to the increase in Capacity. Section 50 Certificates: not required. Decision: