Item 5 - Application for Grant of Short Term Let Licence - The Boathouse
West Dunbartonshire Council · 18 February 2026
Back to Licensing Committee — 18 February 2026 and its agenda
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WEST DUNBARTONSHIRE COUNCIL Report by Chief Officer – Regulatory & Regeneration Licensing Committee – 18 February 2026 Subject: Application for grant of a Short Term Let Licence 1. Purpose 1.1 To consider an application for grant of a Short Term Let Licence submitted by Haven Properties (Levenside) Ltd., Haven, Fisherwood Avenue, Alexandria G83 8SW. 2. Recommendations 2.1 It is recommended that the application be considered and determined by the Committee. 3. Background 3.1 A valid application for the grant of a Short Term Let Licence was received on 23 May 2025 to operate on a home sharing basis at The Boathouse, Haven, Fisherwood Avenue, Alexandria G83 8SW. 3.2 An email was received from the Chief Constable of Police Scotland on 27 May 2025 advising that the Police had no objections or representations in connection with the application. 4. Main Issues 4.1 For the purpose of the discharge of their functions under the Civic Government (Scotland) Act 1982, the Committee must ordinarily reach a final decision on each application within the period of 9 months from the date the application was submitted. 4.2 The application submitted by Haven Properties (Levenside) Ltd., was registered on 23 May 2025 therefore a final decision on the application must be made no later than 22 February 2026. 4.3 When processing applications for a Short Term Let Licence, a copy of the application is sent externally to Police Scotland and Scottish Fire and Rescue Service for comment. The application form was also sent internally to Planning, Building Control and Environmental Health for their comments. 4.4 A response was received from Police Scotland on 27 May 2025 marked ‘no police objection’ and a ‘no comments’ response was received from the Scottish Fire and Rescue Service on 14 October 2025. ITEM 5
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4.5 On 6 June 2025 a response was received from Environmental Health advising that they had no adverse comment to make in relation to the application. 4.6 On 17 June 2025 a response was received from Planning advising that they had no adverse comment to make in relation to the application. 4.7 Having consulted Building Standards there are outstanding matters which have still to be addressed by the applicant. The outstanding matters are detailed at Appendix 1. The applicant and a representative from Building Standards have been invited to address the Committee to provide an update on the current position regarding the premises. The Committee, having heard from all parties, is required to determine the application in accordance with Schedule 1 to the 1982 Act. 4.8 No objections have been received from members of the public. 5. People Implications 5.1 There are no personnel issues. 6. Financial Implications 6.1 There are no financial implications 7. Risk Analysis 7.1 There is no increased risk to the Council associated with the contents of this report. 8. Equalities Impact Assessment (EIA) 8.1 No impact assessment is required because this report does not involve any change to policies or services or financial decisions. 9. Consultation 9.1 Police Scotland, the Scottish Fire and Rescue Service, Planning, Building Standards, Environmental Health and Councillors representing the Lomond Ward were consulted in relation to the application. A site notice was displayed at the premises by the applicant for a period of 21 days allowing members of the public an opportunity to object. 10. Strategic Assessment 10.1 In terms of the Council's Strategic Priorities, the purpose of licensing is to ensure our Communities are Resilient and Thriving.
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Chief Officer – Regulatory & Regeneration 27 January 2026 Person to Contact: Robert Mackie, Senior Officer (Licensing Section), Licensing Team, Municipal Buildings, College Street, Dumbarton, G82 1NR. Tel. No. (Direct line) 01389 738742. robert.mackie@west-dunbarton.gov.uk Appendices: Appendix 1 - Correspondence dated 22 December 2025 between Building Standards and the applicant. Background Papers: 1. Application for grant of a Short Term Let Licence submitted by Haven Properties (Levenside) Ltd., Haven, Fisherwood Avenue, Alexandria G83 8SW. 2. Letter to Nicola Bell, Haven Properties (Levenside) Ltd., dated 30 January 2026. 3. Email to Building Standards dated 30 January 2026. Wards Affected: Lomond
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