Item 8 - Application for Grant of a Short Term Let Licence - Winnie Woods
West Dunbartonshire Council · 16 April 2025
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WEST DUNBARTONSHIRE COUNCIL Report by Chief Officer – Regulatory & Regeneration Licensing Committee – 16 April 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 Mrs. Winnie Woods, 14 West Cochno Holdings, Hardgate, Clydebank G81 6RT. 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 30 August 2024 to operate on a home letting basis at Hidden Horizon Luxury Glamping, 14 West Cochno Holdings, Hardgate, Clydebank G81 6RT. 3.2 An email was received from the Chief Constable of Police Scotland on 4 September 2024 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 Mrs. Woods was registered on 30 August 2024 therefore a final decision on the application must be made no later than 29 May 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. 4.4 A response was received from Police Scotland on 4 September 2024 marked ‘no police objection’ and a ‘no comments’ response was received from the Scottish Fire and Rescue Service on 25 November 2024. 4.5 On 22 November 2024 a response was received from Environmental Health advising that they had no adverse comment to make in relation to the
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application. 4.6 On 13 September 2024 a response was received from Planning advising that they had no adverse comment to make in relation to the application. 4.7 At the time of writing this report, Building Standards advise that no application for a building warrant or a certificate of completion has been lodged. The applicant is aware of this outstanding matter and it is the Licensing Section’s understanding that these matters are ongoing. 4.8 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. 4.9 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 Kilpatrick 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 Date 26 March 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: Email from Building Standards dated 12 September 2024 Background Papers: 1. Application for grant of a Short Term Let Licence submitted by Mrs Winnie Woods, 14 West Cochno Holdings, Hardgate, Clydebank G81 6RT. 2. Letter to Mrs. Woods dated 1 April 2025. 3. Email to Building Standards dated 1 April 2025. Wards Affected: Kilpatrick