Document Pack - Special Licensing Committee - 18 September 2024
West Dunbartonshire Council · 18 September 2024
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Agenda Special Meeting of the Licensing Committee Date: Wednesday, 18 September 2024 ___________________________________________________________________ Time: 13:00 ___________________________________________________________________ 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 Jonathan McColl Councillor June McKay Councillor John Millar Councillor Lawrence O’Neill Councillor Chris Pollock Councillor Gurpreet Singh Johal Councillor Hazel Sorrell All other Councillors for information. Chief Officer – Regulatory and Regeneration Date issued: 3 September 2024 Page 2
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SPECIAL MEETING OF LICENSING COMMITTEE WEDNESDAY, 18 SEPTEMBER 2024 AGENDA 1 STATEMENT BY THE CHAIR 2 APOLOGIES 3 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. 4 OPEN FORUM The Committee is asked to note that no open forum questions have been submitted by members of the public. 5 APPLICATION FOR GRANT OF A SHORT TERM LET 5 - 9 (CONTINUATION) Submit report by the Chief Officer – Regulatory and Regeneration asking Members to consider a continuation of a hearing for an application to grant a Short Term Let Licence submitted by Mr. Jonathan Rankin and Mr. Scott Piatkowski for South Lodge, Old Luss Road, Balloch G83 8QP. 6 APPLICATION FOR GRANT OF A SHORT TERM LET 11 - 15 (CONTINUATION) Submit report by the Chief Officer – Regulatory and Regeneration asking Members to consider a continuation of a hearing for an application to grant a Short Term Let Licence submitted by Mr. Edward McVey for Waterman’s Cottage, Blairlinnis, Blairlinnis House, Gartocharn, Alexandria G83 8ND. 7/ Page 3
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7 APPLICATION FOR GRANT OF A SHORT TERM LET 17 - 21 (CONTINUATION) Submit report by the Chief Officer – Regulatory and Regeneration asking Members to consider a continuation of a hearing for an application to grant a Short Term Let Licence submitted by Ms. Leslie McLellan for Sheildaig Farm, Upper Stoneymollan Road, Alexandria G83 8QY. Page 4
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WEST DUNBARTONSHIRE COUNCIL Report by Chief Officer – Regulatory & Regeneration Licensing Committee – 18 September 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. Jonathan Rankin, 32 Shandon Place, Polworth, Edinburgh EH11 1QJ and Mr. Scott Piatkowski, Hollylee, 10 The Wellheads, Limekilns Dunfermline KY11 3JG. 2. Recommendations 2.1 It is recommended that the application be considered and determined by the Committee. 3. Background 3.1 Mr. Rankin and Mr. Piatkowski submitted an application for grant of a Short Term Let Licence to the Council on 30 September 2023 to operate on a home sharing basis from the premises at South Lodge, Old Luss Road, Balloch G83 8QP. 3.2 No objection or representation has been submitted by the Police in connection with the application. 3.3 At the meeting of the Licensing Committee held on 7 August 2024, Members agreed to a continuation of the hearing to a future date to allow the applicant to suitably resolve concerns with Building Services. 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. For applications for a Short Term Let Licence submitted prior to 1 October 2023, the transitional arrangements, as set out in The Civic Government (Scotland) Act 1982 (Licensing of Short-term Lets) Order 2022, allows 12 months from the date the application was submitted for a final decision to be made. 4.2 The application submitted by Mr Rankin and Mr. Piatkowski was submitted on 30 September 2023. 4.3 When processing applications for a Short Term Let Licence, a copy of the Item 5 Page 5
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application is sent externally to Police Scotland and Scottish Fire and Rescue Services for comment. The application form is also sent internally to Planning, Building Control and Environmental Health for their comments. 4.4 A response was received from Police Scotland on 23 November 2023 marked ‘no police objection’ and a ‘no comments’ response was received from Scottish Fire and Rescue Service on 19 July 2024. 4.5 On 21 November 2023 a response was received from Planning advising that they had no adverse comment to make in relation to the application. 4.6 On 10 May 2024 a response was received from Environmental Health advising that they had no adverse comment to make in relation to the application. 4.7 At the meeting of the Licensing Committee held on 7 August 2024, Building Standards advised that there were outstanding matters still to be addressed by the applicant. The outstanding matters are detailed at Appendix 1. These matters remain outstanding at the time of writing this report. An officer from Building Standards has been invited to the Committee to provide an update. 4.8 No objections or representations were 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, Scottish Fire and Rescue, 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 members of the public an opportunity to object. Page 6
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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 30 August 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. Email correspondence from Building Standards Background Papers: 1. Application for grant of a Short Term Let Licence submitted by Mr. Jonathan Rankin, 32 Shandon Place, Polworth, Edinburgh EH11 1QJ and Mr. Scott Piatkowski, Hollylee, 10 The Wellheads, Limekilns Dunfermline KY11 3JG. 2. Letter to Mr. Jonathan Rankin and Mr. Scott Piatkowski dated 2 September 2024. 3. Email to Building Standards dated 2 September 2024. Wards Affected: Lomond 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 January 2024 Dear Sir/Madam LICENSING CONSULTATION Reference Number: LIC/23/0172 Description: FW: WD-00093-P - STL Application South Lodge, Old Luss Road, Balloch G83 8QP - consultation Location: South Lodge Cameron House Estate Track Alexandria G83 8QZ Building Standards has the following comments on this consultation: No Completion has been obtained for BW/15/121 Single storey side extension. The Building Warrant expired on 9/6/18. An extension to the validity of the building warrant is required before the completion application can be submitted. Provide current layout of property indicating fire detection, escape routes and mechanical extract fans. Yours faithfully Lorraine Charles Building Standards Surveyor Jonathan Rankin South Lodge Cameron House Estate Track Alexandria G83 8QZ Item 5 Appendix 1 Page 9
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WEST DUNBARTONSHIRE COUNCIL Report by Chief Officer – Regulatory & Regeneration Licensing Committee – 18 September 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. Edward McVey, Waterman’s Cottage, Blairlinnis, Blairlinnis House, Gartocharn, Alexandria G83 8ND. 2. Recommendations 2.1 It is recommended that the application be considered and determined by the Committee. 3. Background 3.1 Mr. McVey submitted an application for grant of a Short Term Let Licence to the Council on 28 September 2023 to operate on a secondary letting basis from the premises at Waterman’s Cottage, Blairlinnis, Blairlinnis House, Gartocharn, Alexandria G83 8ND. 3.2 No objection or representation has been submitted by the Police in connection with the application. 3.3 At the meeting of the Licensing Committee held on 7 August 2024, Members agreed to a continuation of the hearing to a future date to allow the applicant to suitably resolve concerns with Building Services. 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. For applications for a Short Term Let Licence submitted prior to 1 October 2023, the transitional arrangements, as set out in The Civic Government (Scotland) Act 1982 (Licensing of Short-term Lets) Order 2022, allows 12 months from the date the application was submitted for a final decision to be made. 4.2 The application submitted by Mr. McVey was submitted on 28 September 2023. 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 Item 6 Page 11
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Services 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 29 September 2023 marked ‘no police objection’ and a ‘no comments’ response was received from Fire Scotland on 28 January 2024. 4.5 On 2 November 2023 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 November 2023 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 At the meeting of the Licensing Committee held on 7 August 2024, Building Standards advised that there were outstanding matters still to be addressed by the applicant. The outstanding matters are detailed at Appendix 1. These matters remain outstanding at the time of writing this report. An officer from Building Standards has been invited to the Committee to provide an update. 4.8 No objections or representations were 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, Scottish Fire and Rescue, 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 members of the Page 12
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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 30 August 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: Consultation response from Building Standards Background Papers: 1. Application for grant of a Short Term Let Licence submitted by Mr Edward McVey, Waterman’s Cottage, Blairlinnis, Blairlinnis House, Gartocharn, Alexandria G83 8ND. 2. Letter to Mr. McVey dated 2 September 2024. 3. Email to Building Standards dated 2 September 2024. Wards Affected: Lomond Page 13
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BUILDING STANDARDS SECTION 16 Church Street, Dumbarton G82 1QL Telephone: 0141 951 7934 Email: Lorraine.Charles@west-dunbarton.gov.uk [PULL THROUGH BC OFFICER EMAIL] Our Ref: LIC/23/0113 Date: 24th October 2023 Dear Sir/Madam, LICENSING CONSULTATION Description: FW: WD-00050-P - STL Application - Waterman's Cottage Location: Waterman's Cottage Blairlinnans Gartocharn Alexandria G83 8ND Building Standards has the following comments on this consultation: 1) Confirm and provide building warrant details for garage conversion to form 2 holiday lets 2) Confirm and indicate all smoke, heat detectors and indicate fire escape routes and exits Yours faithfully Lorraine Charles Building Standards Surveyor Item 6 Appendix 1 Page 15
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WEST DUNBARTONSHIRE COUNCIL Report by Chief Officer – Regulatory & Regeneration Licensing Committee – 18 September 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 Ms. Leslie McLellan, Upper Stoneymollan Road, Alexandria G83 8QY. 2. Recommendations 2.1 It is recommended that the application be considered and determined by the Committee. 3. Background 3.1 Ms. Leslie McLellan submitted an application for grant of a Short Term Let Licence to the Council on 30 September 2023 to operate on a home sharing basis from the premises at Sheildaig Farm, Upper Stoneymollan Road, Alexandria G83 8QY. 3.2 No objection or representation has been submitted by the Police in connection with the application. 3.3 At the meeting of the Licensing Committee held on 7 August 2024, Members agreed to a continuation of the hearing to a future date to allow the applicant to suitably resolve concerns with Building Services. 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. For applications for a Short Term Let Licence submitted prior to 1 October 2023, the transitional arrangements allows 12 months from the date the application was submitted for a final decision to be made. 4.2 The application submitted by Ms. Leslie McLellan was submitted on 30 September 2023. 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 Services for comment. The application form is also sent internally to Planning, Building Control and Environmental Health for their comments. Item 7 Page 17
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4.4 A response was received from Police Scotland on 27 November 2023 marked ‘no police objection’ and a ‘no comments’ response was received from Fire Scotland on 20 March 2024. 4.5 On 27 November 2023 a response was received from Planning advising that they had no adverse comment to make in relation to the application. 4.6 Having consulted Environmental Health there are outstanding matters which have still to be addressed by the applicant. An officer from Environmental Health has been invited to the Committee to provide an update. 4.7 At the meeting of the Licensing Committee held on 7 August 2024, Building Standards advised that there were outstanding matters still to be addressed by the applicant. The outstanding matters are detailed at Appendix 1. These matters remain outstanding at the time of writing this report. An officer from Building Standards has been invited to the Committee to provide an update. 4.8 No objections or representations were 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, Scottish Fire and Rescue, 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 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 Page 18
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ensure our Communities are Resilient and Thriving. Chief Officer – Regulatory & Regeneration Date 30 August 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. Consultation response from Building Standards Background Papers: 1. Application for grant of a Short Term Let Licence submitted by Ms. Leslie McLellan, Upper Stoneymollan Road, Alexandria G83 8QY. 2. Letter to Ms. Leslie McLellan dated 2 September 2024. 3. Email to Building Standards dated 2 September 2024. 4. Email to Environmental Health dated 19 July 2024. Wards Affected: Lomond Page 19
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BUILDING STANDARDS, 16 Church Street, Dumbarton, G82 1QL Telephone: Email: jason.smith@west-dunbarton.gov.uk Date: 22nd December 2023 Dear Sir/Madam LICENSING CONSULTATION Reference Number: LIC/23/0177 Description: FW: WD-00084-P - STL Application Sheildaig Farm, Upper Stoneymollan Road, Alexandria G83 8QY Location: Sheildaig Farm Stoneymollan Road Balloch G83 8QY Building Standards has the following comments on this consultation: Provide a plan that clearly indicates what public rooms and bedrooms and sanitary facilities are being used for short term letting i.e., red outline. The plan appears to show outbuildings that have been converted to bedrooms / ensuites, provide evidence of a Building Warrant and completion certificate for these works. Provide plan highlighting locations of all smoke, heat and carbon monoxide detectors. Provide photos of all rooms or provide an online link to the booking advertisement. Yours faithfully Jason Smith Building Standards Surveyor Lesley McLellan Sheildaig Farm Stoneymollan Road Balloch G83 8QY Item 7 Appendix 1 Page 21