Item 7 - Grant of a Public Entertainment Licence – Sunbed Salon
West Dunbartonshire Council · 5 June 2024
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WEST DUNBARTONSHIRE COUNCIL Report by Chief Officer – Regulatory & Regeneration Licensing Committee – 5 June 2024 Subject: Application for grant of a Public Entertainment Licence 1. Purpose 1.1 To consider an application for the grant of a Public Entertainment Licence submitted by Mr Sarbaz Sardar Maulood, Flat 1/1 171 Springfield Road, Glasgow G40 3JB. 2. Recommendations 2.1 It is recommended that the application be considered and determined by the Committee. 3. Background 3.1 Mr Maulood submitted an application for grant of a Public Entertainment Licence to the Council on 3 October 2023. 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 Mr Maulood was submitted on 3 October 2023 therefore a final decision on the application must be made no later than 4 July 2024. 4.3 When processing applications for a Public Entertainment Licence relating to Sunbed Salons, a copy of the application is sent externally to Police Scotland and the Scottish Fire and Rescue Service. 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 10 October 2023 marked ‘no police objection’ and a ‘no comments’ response was received from Fire Scotland on 4 December 2023. 4.5 On 13 October 2023 a response was received from Planning advising that they had no adverse comment to make in relation to the application.
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4.6 No public objections or representations have been received further to a site notice being displayed. 4.7 On 14 May 2024 Environmental Health advised that the applicant had not been in contact to arrange an inspection of the premises having previously indicated that the application may be withdrawn. 4.8 Both the applicant and Environmental Health have been invited to address the Committee to provide an update on the current position regarding the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. 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 Service, 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 14 May 2024
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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 Public Entertainment Licence submitted by Mr Sarbaz Sardar Maulood, Flat 1/1 171 Springfield Road, Glasgow G40 3JB. 2. Letter to Mr Maulood dated 15 May 2024. Wards Affected: N/A.