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Shop at The Inn - LSO Report

Argyll and Bute Council · 24 September 2024
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LSO REPORT
SHOP AT THE INN, MULL HOTELS LIMITED, OFF SALES, PORT NAN GAEL, PENNYGHAEL ISLE OF
MULL, PA70 6HB 
LSO: An application for a premises licence for an existing grocer’s shop, to serve the local
community adjacent to holiday accommodation and campsite. Shop - Port nan Gael
Operating Plan
Question 1 off sales only
Question 2 N/A
Question 3 10am till 10pm seven days
Question 4 Seasonal variation 
Proposed; during the period from 1 October to 31 March the premises may reduce the terminal hour
to 6pm in accordance with demand. 
The Board may wish to consider this request while having regard to Board policy;
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.’
Question 5 Activities; recorded music
Question 7 Capacity
18.5m2 
Layout Plan
The Layout Plan shows the alcohol displays in 2 separate areas within the shop footprint.
1 inaccessible (behind the counter) 
1 accessible (self-service) areas on the customer retail floor space.
This is in line with conditions and Board policy.
Percentage of floor space given over to the display of alcohol is approx. 7.7% 
The EHO will be asked to assist with a section 50 certificate.