Item 9 - Application for a Short Term Let Licence - 11 Cunard Court, Clydebank G81 1QD
West Dunbartonshire Council · 3 June 2026
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WEST DUNBARTONSHIRE COUNCIL Report by Chief Officer – Regulatory & Regeneration Licensing Committee – 3 June 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 Ms. Francis Maxwell, 6 Jane Rae Gardens, Whitecrook, Clydebank G81 1HT. 2. Recommendations 2.1 It is recommended that the application be considered and determined by the Committee. 3. Background 3.1 Ms Maxwell submitted a valid application for grant of a Short Term Let Licence to the Council on 8 April 2026 to operate on a secondary letting basis from the premises at 11 Cunard Court, Clydebank G81 1QD. 3.2 No objection or representation has been submitted by the Police in connection with the application. One objection has been received from members of the public which was countersigned by 15 people. 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. 4.4 A response was received from Police Scotland on 16 April 2026 marked ‘no police objection’ and a ‘no comments’ response was received from Scottish Fire and Rescue Service on 16 April 2026. 4.5 On 18 May 2026 a response was received from Environmental Health advising that they had no adverse comment to make in relation to the application. 4.6 On 16 April 2026 a response was received from Planning advising that an application for planning permission to change the use from a flat to a short term let is required. 4.7 On 22 April 2026 a response was received from Building Standards advising ITEM 8
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that they had no adverse comment to make in relation to the application. 4.8 On 25 April 2026 an objection was received from a member of the public which was signed by 15 individuals who live in the proximity of the address subject to the application. A copy of the objection is included at Appendix 1. 4.9 Ms. Maxwell, along with one of the signatories to the objection have been invited to the Committee. 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 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. Chief Officer – Regulatory & Regeneration Date: 18 May 2026 Person to Contact: Robert Mackie, Senior Officer (Licensing Section), Licensing Team,
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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 Ms. Francis Maxwell, 6 Jane Rae Gardens, Whitecrook, Clydebank G81 1HT. 2. Letter to Ms Maxwell dated 18 May 2026. 3. Letter to Ms Weir dated 18 May 2026. Wards Affected: Clydebank Waterfront
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