Item 8 - Application for grant of a Skin Piercing and Tattooing Licence
West Dunbartonshire Council · 21 February 2024
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WEST DUNBARTONSHIRE COUNCIL Report by Chief Officer – Regulatory & Regeneration Licensing Committee – 21 February 2024 Subject: Application for grant of a Skin Piercing and Tattooing Licence 1. Purpose 1.1 To consider an application for grant of a Skin Piercing and Tattooing Licence submitted by Mrs. Nicole Greene, 61 Whin Street, Clydebank G81 3JD. 2. Recommendations 2.1 It is recommended that the application be considered and determined by the Committee. 3. Background 3.1 Mrs. Greene submitted an application for grant of a Skin Piercing and Tattooing Licence to the Council on 17 July 2023 to operate from a unit within the premises at 78 Whitecrook Business Centre, Whitecrook, Clydebank G81 3JD. 3.2 No objection or representation has been submitted by the Police 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 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. Greene was submitted on 17 July 2023 therefore a final decision on the application must be made no later than 16 April 2024. 4.3 When processing applications for a Skin Piercing and Tattooing Licence, a copy of the application is sent externally to Police Scotland and Fire Scotland for comment. The application form is also sent internally to Planning and Environmental Health for their comments. 4.4 A response was received from Police Scotland on 20 July 2023 marked ‘no police objection’ and a ‘no comments’ response was received from Fire Scotland on 1 August 2023. 4.5 On 18 July 2023 a response was received from Environmental Health advising Item 8
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that, having spoken to the applicant, the premises was not ready for inspection. 4.6 On 2 August 2023 a response was received from Planning advising that the applicant be required to submit an application for planning permission due to the proposed change of use of the premises. 4.7 On 5 February 2024 and email was received from Mrs. Greene advising that a planning application had now been submitted and that the premises would be ready for inspection in the coming week. 4.8 An Officer from Environmental Health, along with the applicant, have been invited to address the Committee to provide an update on the current position regarding the premises. 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, Fire Scotland, Planning and Environmental Health 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: 5 February 2023
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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: N/A. Background Papers: 1. Application for grant of a Skin Piercing and Tattooing Licence submitted by Mrs. Nicole Greene, 61 Whin St, Clydebank, G81 3JD. 2. Letter to Mrs Greene dated 6 February 2024. Wards Affected: N/A.
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