Linndhu House - LSO Report
Argyll and Bute Council · 25 February 2025
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LSO REPORT LINNDHU HOUSE NICHOLAS PETER ROBB ON SALES TOBERMORY ISLE OF MULL PA75 6QB Jacklyn Sinclair LSO: An application for a new premises licence by an established Guest House near Tobermory, Isle of Mull. Applicant seeking premises licence enabling them to serve evening drinks, host tasting events and private functions/celebrations. Home - Linndhu House Tobermory Operating plan Q1: On sales only Q2 on Sales hours – Proposed; 1200 – 2300 seven days Q4 Seasonal Variation – Proposed: Depending on demand the premises may close during the winter season from 30th November to 1st March. The Board may wish to consider this in line with Board Policy 8.7 “Licence holders of existing premises licences who may wish to close early or open later should make application for the appropriate variation to their operating plan. For guidance, the Board is likely to consider the following variation acceptable: ‘The Management reserve the right to open the business one hour later than the commencement of licensed core hours or close one hour earlier than termination of core hours on any day of the week during winter months i.e. 1st October to 31st March.’” Q5: Activities: Proposed: 5a – Yes to restaurant facilities 5b – Yes to receptions/club meetings 5c – Yes recorded music/live performances Yes dance facilities 5d – Yes to outdoor drinking facilities The Board may wish to consider policy section 15:2 on Outside Drinking Areas “If no significant issues are identified, the default terminal hour for outside areas will be 10pm, but for children and young persons it will be 8pm.”
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Q6: Children and Young Persons – Proposed: Terms Children and Young Persons are permitted entry to all public areas of the guesthouse when accompanied by an adult aged 18 or over. Ages Children aged 12 - 15 Young Persons aged 16 & 17 Times Children and Young Persons in residence will be permitted entry at all times. Children and Young Persons will be permitted entry for the duration of any function or event. Parts Children and Young Persons will be permitted entry to all public areas of the guesthouse with the exception of the any bar servery area. Q7: Capacity – Proposed: 10 guests and up to 50 for special events Layout plan The layout plan submitted shows floor plans over the ground floor and first floor of the guest house. The applicant seeks to licence the dining room, drawing room and outdoor terrace area outlined in red.
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(Photographs show the terrace area that wraps around the back and side of the guest house.)