Item 5 - Sweeney's Motor Vessel Application 1 - 21 April - 4 May 2025
West Dunbartonshire Council · 13 May 2025
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NOTES 1. Section 56 of the Licensing (Scotland) Act provides that only:– • The holder of a premises licence; • The holder of a personal licence; or • A representative of any voluntary organisation is eligible to apply for an occasional licence 2. Where alcohol is to be sold for consumption on the premises, the Act requires that a clear statement be made as to whether children or young persons are to be allowed entry and, if they are, a statement of the terms on which they are allowed entry 3. Data Protection Act 1998 The information on this form may be held on an electronic register which may be available to members of the public on request. 4. Information on the Licensing (Scotland) Act 2005 is available on the website of OPSI (http://www.opsi.gov.uk/legislation/scotland/acts2005/20050016.htm) Advice on how to complete section 3 of the application. Description of Premises • If the premises are an existing building, fully describe the premises giving details on location, access, how many rooms /floors it has, where alcohol is to be served from and toilet provision. Note that this information is not necessary if the application is for an Premises which holds a Premises licence i.e. a members club. • If the premises are a temporary structure(s), please give full dimensions of the structure(s) including length, width and height. Where there is to be an area for consuming alcohol outwith this structure, you should show the full dimensions of the area to be licensed for the sale and consumption of alcohol, and from where alcohol is to be sold. The best way of informing of this should be via a layout plan which shows all the areas to be included within the licence. • If the premises are open air this area should be fenced off or contained within a physical boundary. Description of Activities All activities to be carried out during the licensed hours should be listed, including but not restricted to; • Name of any person hosting the event, i.e. if a celebratory event the name and contact details of the person(s) whose celebration is being held within, or in the case of a caterer applying for the licence, the name and contact details of the person(s) who may have booked the event, and the reason for the event. Where the event is a birthday party, the age being celebrated should be listed. • Where the event is to raise money for any Charity, the full name and registered charity number should be listed. Where the beneficiary is to be someone other than a registered charity, their full name and contact details should be included in the application. Including a description of why the money is being raised. • The expected number of persons to be attending the event. • The name and contact details of any persons who may be performing at the event, such as DJs, Bands, Musical Groups, or any other entertainer who may be performing at the event. • Whether or not there is an intention to steward the event. You should note that any failure to list the full details of the activity could result in charges being brought against you under Section 1 (1) (b) of the Licensing (Scotland) Act 2005. If you are in any doubt as to what should be included within your application, you should seek advice from the licensing section on 01389 738741 or at licensing@west-dunbarton.gov.uk
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WEST DUNBARTONSHIRE LICENSING BOARD LICENSING (SCOTLAND) ACT 2005 APPLICATION FOR OCCASIONAL LICENCE Before completing this form please read the guidance notes at the end of the form. If you are completing this form by hand please write legibly in block capitals. In all cases ensure that your answers are inside the boxes and written or typed in black ink. Use additional sheets, if necessary. You may wish to keep a copy of the completed form for your records. 1. LICENCE DETAILS (see note 1) Premises licence number (if applicable) 0222 Personal licence number (if applicable) Name of voluntary organisation (if applicable) 2. PERSONAL DETAILS TITLE (delete as appropriate): Mr Mrs Miss Ms Other (please state) Surname Forenames Sweeney’s Cruises (a partnership) DATE OF BIRTH Day Month Year ADDRESS WHERE ORDINARILY RESIDENT TO BE USED FOR CORRESPONDENCE PURPOSES Post town Post code TELEPHONE NUMBERS Daytime Evening Mobile C/o Agent: C/o agent: FAX NUMBER E-MAIL ADDRESS (if you would prefer us to correspond with you by e-mail)
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3. THE PREMISES Description of premises Passenger Motor Vessel Avocet Description of activities to be carried on in the premises The premises comprise of a motorised passenger vessel called Avocet. 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 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. Bar open as customers board and proposes to close not later than 10mins before the boat docks. Full postal address of premises which this application refers to Sweeney’s Cruises, Boatyard, Riverside, Balloch, G83 8SS 4. DURATION OF LICENCE From: 21 April 2025 To: 4 May 2025 5. Is alcohol to be sold on & off the premises YES/NO* - Provide relevant details as to hours requested when alcohol will be sold on/off the premises-* delete as appropriate Times for sale of alcohol for consumption on premises 9.00am to 10.00pm each day (the boat is subject to a sailing limitation to 1 hour after sunset so not all hours will be used each day) Times for sale of alcohol for consumption off premises Statement of the times at which any activities other than the sale of alcohol will be carried on in the premises The bar on the boat will close 10mins before docking. Therefore background music may be played after the closure of the bar, until disembarking completed. 6. CHILDREN (see note 2) – NOT APPLICABLE This section must be completed where alcohol is for sale for consumption on the premises Are children or young persons permitted entry? YES/NO (if answered yes the remainder of this section must be
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completed) Ages of children or young persons permitted entry 0-17 years Times at which children or young persons permitted entry All operating hours Parts of premises to which children or young persons permitted entry Children and young persons will be entitled to access all public parts of the boat, provided that they are accompanied by an adult. 7. CHECKLIST I have Please tick yes • Made or enclosed payment of the fee for the application √ 8. Signature and declaration by applicant (see note 3) DECLARATION The contents of this Application are true to the best of my knowledge and belief. SIGNATURE DATE 25 March 2025