Item 10 - Short Term Let - Mr Martyn Taylor - Flat 2_1 13 Carrochan Gardens
West Dunbartonshire Council · 7 August 2024
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WEST DUNBARTONSHIRE COUNCIL Report by Chief Officer – Regulatory & Regeneration Licensing Committee – 7 August 2024 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 Mr. Martyn Taylor, 3 Ardenvohr, Cardross G82 5LE. 2. Recommendations 2.1 It is recommended that the application be considered and determined by the Committee. 3. Background 3.1 Mr. Taylor submitted an application for grant of a Short Term Let Licence to the Council on 2 May 2024 to operate on a secondary letting basis from the premises at Flat 2/1 13 Carrochan Gardens, Balloch, Alexandria G83 8FF. 3.2 No objection or representation has been submitted by the Police in connection with the application. 3.3 In terms of the relevant legislation, an objection with respect to an application which is wholly or mainly carried on in a premises should be submitted within 28 days of the display of the site notice. As Mr. Taylor’s application was received on 2 May 2024 and the site notice was posted on 6 May 2024, any objection should have been submitted by 3 June 2024. There is, however, provision in the legislation for the Licensing Authority to entertain a late objection which has been received before a final decision has been made. The Licensing Authority must be satisfied that there is sufficient reason why any such objection had not been submitted in the time required having heard from the applicant and the objector. 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 and Environmental Health for their comments. When the premises is located in an area within the National Park boundary the application is sent to Lomond and Trossachs National Park Planning. 4.4 A response was received from Police Scotland on 7 May 2024 marked ‘no
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police objection’ and a ‘no comments’ response was received from Scottish Fire and Rescue Service on 5 June 2024. 4.5 On 17 May 2024 a response was received from Environmental Health advising that they had no adverse comment to make in relation to the application. 4.6 On 21 May 2024 a response was received from Lomond and Trossachs National Park Planning advising that they had no adverse comment to make in relation to the application. 4.7 On 24 May 2024 a response was received from Building Standards advising that they had no adverse comment to make in relation to the application. 4.8 Between 10 May 2024 until 3 June 2024 12 objections were received from members of the public. An additional 3 objections were received between 4 June 2024 and 6 June 2024. 4.9 A copy of the 12 objections are included at Appendix 1. A copy of the 3 late objections will be made available if Members decide that they should be considered. 4.10 Mr. Taylor, along with the 15 objectors, have been invited to the Committee in relation to their objections. 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
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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 12 July 2024 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.Redacted objections Background Papers: 1. Application for grant of a Short Term Let Licence submitted by Mr. Martyn Taylor, 3 Ardenvohr, Cardross G82 5LE 2. Letter to Mr. Taylor dated 17 July 2024. 3. Letter to all Objectors dated 17 July 2024. Wards Affected: Lomond