PUBLIC Document Pack - Special Licensing Committee - 10 March 2025
West Dunbartonshire Council · 10 March 2025
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Agenda Special Meeting of the Licensing Committee Date: Monday, 10 March 2025 ___________________________________________________________________ Time: 10:00 ___________________________________________________________________ Venue: Civic Space, 16 Church Street, Dumbarton G82 1QL ___________________________________________________________________ Contact: Lynn Straker, Committee Officer Email: lynn.straker@west-dunbarton.gov.uk committee.admin@west-dunbarton.gov.uk Dear Member Please attend a Special Meeting of the Licensing Committee as detailed above. The business is shown on the attached agenda. Yours faithfully PETER HESSETT Chief Executive Page 1
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Distribution: Councillor Ian Dickson Councillor Fiona Hennebry Councillor Gurpreet Singh Johal (Vice Chair) Councillor John Millar Councillor Lawrence O’Neill (Chair) Councillor Chris Pollock Councillor Gordon Scanlan Councillor Hazel Sorrell All other Councillors for information. Chief Officer – Regulatory and Regeneration Date issued: 6 March 2025 Page 2
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SPECIAL MEETING OF LICENSING COMMITTEE MONDAY, 10 MARCH 2025 AGENDA 1 APOLOGIES 2 DECLARATIONS OF INTEREST Members are invited to declare if they have an interest in any of the undernoted items of business on this agenda and, if so, state the reasons for such declarations. 3 APPLICATION FOR GRANT OF A SHORT-TERM 5 - 9 LET LICENCE Submit report by the Chief Officer – Regulatory and Regeneration requesting the Committee to consider an application for grant of a Short-Term Let Licence submitted by Ms Marcela Morton for Whiteleys Farm - House 1. 4 APPLICATION FOR GRANT OF A SHORT-TERM 11 - 15 LET LICENCE Submit report by the Chief Officer – Regulatory and Regeneration requesting the Committee to consider an application for grant of a Short-Term Let Licence submitted by Ms Marcela Morton for Whiteleys Farm - House 2. 5 APPLICATION FOR GRANT OF A SHORT-TERM 17 - 21 LET LICENCE Submit report by the Chief Officer – Regulatory and Regeneration requesting the Committee to consider an application for grant of a Short-Term Let Licence submitted by Ms Marcela Morton for Whiteleys Farm - House 3. Page 3
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WEST DUNBARTONSHIRE COUNCIL Report by Chief Officer – Regulatory & Regeneration Licensing Committee – 10 March 2025 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. Marcela Morton, Whiteleys Farm, Renton Road, Dumbarton G82 4HQ. 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 20 June 2024 to operate on a secondary letting basis at House 1, Whiteleys Farm, Renton Road, Dumbarton G82 4HQ. 3.2 An email was received from the Chief Constable of Police Scotland on 21 June 2024 advising that the Police had no objections or representations in connection with the application. 3.3 At the meeting of the Licensing Committee held on 19 February 2025, Members agreed to a continuation of the hearing to a future date to allow the applicant and an officer from Building Services to attend. 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 Ms. Morton was registered on 20 June 2024 therefore a final decision on the application must be made no later than 19 March 2025. 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 for comment. The application form was also sent internally to Planning, Building Control and Environmental Health for their comments. Item 3 Page 5
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4.4 A response was received from Police Scotland on 21 June 2024 marked ‘no police objection’ and a ‘no comments’ response was received from the Scottish Fire and Rescue Service on 13 December 2024. 4.5 On 28 June 2024 a response was received from Environmental Health advising that they had no adverse comment to make in relation to the application. 4.6 At the time of writing this report, adverse comments have been received from both Building Standards and Planning (see appendix one). The applicant is aware of these comments and it is the Licensing Section’s understanding that these matters are ongoing. 4.7 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 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. Page 6
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Chief Officer – Regulatory & Regeneration Date: 26 February 2025 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: 1. Building Standards consultation response dated 10 July 2024. Background Papers: 1. Application for grant of a Short Term Let Licence submitted by Ms. Marcela Morton, House 1, Whiteleys Farm, Renton Road, Dumbarton G82 4HQ. 2. Letter to Ms. Morton dated 28 February 2025. 3. Email to Building Standards dated 27 February 2025. Wards Affected: Dumbarton Page 7
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BUILDING STANDARDS, 16 Church Street, Dumbarton, G82 1QL Telephone: 0141 951 7934 Email: Lorraine.Charles@west-dunbarton.gov.uk Date: 10th July 2024 Dear Sir/Madam LICENSING CONSULTATION Reference Number: LIC/24/0057 Description: Short Term Let application Location: House 1 Whiteleys Farm Renton Road Dumbarton G82 4HQ Building Standards has the following comments on this consultation: 1) Provide details of building warrants/completion certificates to convert property into individual accommodation. 2) Indicate windows to all habitable rooms. 3) The twin bedroom appears to be an inner room - no direct means of escape. Yours faithfully Lorraine Charles Building Standards Surveyor Marcela Morton Item 3 Appendix 1 Page 9
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WEST DUNBARTONSHIRE COUNCIL Report by Chief Officer – Regulatory & Regeneration Licensing Committee – 10 March 2025 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. Marcela Morton, Whiteleys Farm, Renton Road, Dumbarton G82 4HQ. 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 20 June 2024 to operate on a secondary letting basis at House 2, Whiteleys Farm, Renton Road, Dumbarton G82 4HQ. 3.2 An email was received from the Chief Constable of Police Scotland on 21 June 2024 advising that the Police had no objections or representations in connection with the application. 3.3 At the meeting of the Licensing Committee held on 19 February 2025, Members agreed to a continuation of the hearing to a future date to allow the applicant and an officer from Building Services to attend. 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 Ms. Morton was registered on 20 June 2024 therefore a final decision on the application must be made no later than 19 March 2025. 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 for comment. The application form was also sent internally to Planning, Building Control and Environmental Health for their comments. Item 4 Page 11
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4.4 A response was received from Police Scotland on 21 June 2024 marked ‘no police objection’ and a ‘no comments’ response was received from the Scottish Fire and Rescue Service on 13 December 2024. 4.5 On 28 June 2024 a response was received from Environmental Health advising that they had no adverse comment to make in relation to the application. 4.6 At the time of writing this report, adverse comments have been received from both Building Standards and Planning (see appendix one). The applicant is aware of these comments and it is the Licensing Section’s understanding that these matters are ongoing. 4.7 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 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. Page 12
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Chief Officer – Regulatory & Regeneration Date: 26 February 2025 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: 1. Building Standards consultation response dated 10 July 2024. Background Papers: 1. Application for grant of a Short Term Let Licence submitted by Ms. Marcela Morton, House 2, Whiteleys Farm, Renton Road, Dumbarton G82 4HQ. 2. Letter to Ms. Morton dated 28 February 2025. 3. Email to Building Standards dated 27 February 2025. Wards Affected: Dumbarton Page 13
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BUILDING STANDARDS, 16 Church Street, Dumbarton, G82 1QL Telephone: 0141 951 7934 Email: Lorraine.Charles@west-dunbarton.gov.uk Date: 10th July 2024 Dear Sir/Madam LICENSING CONSULTATION Reference Number: LIC/24/0059 Description: Short Term Let application Location: House 2 Whiteleys Farm Renton Road Dumbarton G82 4HQ Building Standards has the following comments on this consultation: 1) Provide details of building warrants/completion certificates to convert property into individual accommodation. 2) Indicate windows to all habitable rooms. Yours faithfully Lorraine Charles Building Standards Surveyor Marcela Morton Page 15 Item 4 Appendix 1
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WEST DUNBARTONSHIRE COUNCIL Report by Chief Officer – Regulatory & Regeneration Licensing Committee – 10 March 2025 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. Marcela Morton, Whiteleys Farm, Renton Road, Dumbarton G82 4HQ. 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 20 June 2024 to operate on a secondary letting basis at House 3, Whiteleys Farm, Renton Road, Dumbarton G82 4HQ. 3.2 An email was received from the Chief Constable of Police Scotland on 21 June 2024 advising that the Police had no objections or representations in connection with the application. 3.3 At the meeting of the Licensing Committee held on 19 February 2025, Members agreed to a continuation of the hearing to a future date to allow the applicant and an officer from Building Services to attend. 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 Ms. Morton was registered on 20 June 2024 therefore a final decision on the application must be made no later than 19 March 2025. 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 for comment. The application form was also sent internally to Planning, Building Control and Environmental Health for their comments. Page 17 Item 5
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4.4 A response was received from Police Scotland on 21 June 2024 marked ‘no police objection’ and a ‘no comments’ response was received from the Scottish Fire and Rescue Service on 13 December 2024. 4.5 On 28 June 2024 a response was received from Environmental Health advising that they had no adverse comment to make in relation to the application. 4.6 At the time of writing this report, adverse comments have been received from both Building Standards and Planning (see appendix one). The applicant is aware of these comments and it is the Licensing Section’s understanding that these matters are ongoing. 4.7 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 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. Page 18
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Chief Officer – Regulatory & Regeneration Date: 26 February 2025 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: 1. Building Standards consultation response dated 10 July 2024. Background Papers: 1. Application for grant of a Short Term Let Licence submitted by Ms. Marcela Morton, House 3, Whiteleys Farm, Renton Road, Dumbarton G82 4HQ. 2. Letter to Ms. Morton dated 28 February 2025. 3. Email to Building Standards dated 27 February 2025. Wards Affected: Dumbarton Page 19
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BUILDING STANDARDS, 16 Church Street, Dumbarton, G82 1QL Telephone: 0141 951 7934 Email: Lorraine.Charles@west-dunbarton.gov.uk Date: 10th July 2024 Dear Sir/Madam LICENSING CONSULTATION Reference Number: LIC/24/0058 Description: Short Term Let application Location: House 3 Whiteleys Farm Renton Road Dumbarton G82 4HQ Building Standards has the following comments on this consultation: 1) Provide details of building warrants/completion certificates to convert property into individual accommodation. 2) Indicate windows to all habitable rooms. Yours faithfully Lorraine Charles Building Standards Surveyor Marcela Morton Page 21 Item 5 Appendix 1