Item 8 - Short Term Let Application - 335 Main Street Alexandria
West Dunbartonshire Council · 22 April 2026
Back to Licensing Committee — 22 April 2026 and its agenda
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WEST DUNBARTONSHIRE COUNCIL Report by Chief Officer – Regulatory & Regeneration Licensing Committee – 22 April 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 Mr. Faissal Ahmmad Puthiya Veetil, 32 Roundhouse Circle, Renfrew PA4 8FL. 2. Recommendations 2.1 It is recommended that the application be considered and determined by the Committee. 3. Background 3.1 Mr. Ahmmad submitted an application for grant of a Short Term Let Licence to the Council on 14 January 2026 to operate on a secondary letting basis from the premises at Flat G1, 335 Main Street, Alexandria G83 0BP. 3.2 No objection or representation has been submitted by the Police in connection with the application. Four objections have been received from members of the public. 4. Main Issues 4.1 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 is also sent internally to Building Control, Planning and Environmental Health for their comments. 4.2 A response was received from Police Scotland on 21 January 2026 marked ‘no police objection’ and a ‘no comments’ response was also received from Scottish Fire and Rescue Service on 21 January 2026. 4.3 On 4 February 2026 a response was received from Environmental Health advising that they had no adverse comment to make in relation to the application. 4.4 At the time of writing this report, adverse comments have been received from Planning. The applicant is aware of these comments and it is the Licensing Section’s understanding that these matters are ongoing. ITEM 8
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4.5 On 17 March 2026 a response was received from Building Standards advising that they had no adverse comment to make in relation to the application. 4.6 On 6 February 2026, 4 objections were received from members of the public and these are included at Appendix 1. 4.7 Mr. Ahmmad, along with the 4 objectors, have been invited to the Committee in relation to their objections. 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, Scottish Fire and Rescue Services, Planning, Building Standards, Environmental Health and Councillors representing the Leven 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. Chief Officer – Regulatory & Regeneration Date: 2 April 2026 Person to Contact: Robert Mackie, Senior Officer (Licensing Section),
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Licensing Team, Municipal Buildings, College Street, Dumbarton, G82 1NR. Tel. No. (Direct line) 01389 738742. robert.mackie@west-dunbarton.gov.uk Appendices: 1.Redacted Objections Background Papers: 1. Application for grant of a Short Term Let Licence submitted by Mr. Faissal Ahmmad Puthiya Veetil. 2. 3. Letter to Mr. Ahmmad dated 8 April 2026. Letters to all Objectors dated 8 April 2026. Wards Affected: Leven
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