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Argyll and Bute Council · 14 November 2023
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THE ARGYLL AND BUTE LICENSING BOARD Tel. (01546) 604128 Kilmory Lochgilphead 9 November 2023 Dear Sir/Madam LICENSING (SCOTLAND) ACT 2005 A meeting of the ARGYLL AND BUTE LICENSING BOARD will be held in the BY SKYPE on TUESDAY, 14 NOVEMBER 2023 at 11:00 AM, which you are requested to attend. Yours faithfully DAVID LOGAN Clerk to the Board To: All Members of the Licensing Board BUSINESS 1. APOLOGIES 2. DECLARATIONS OF INTEREST 3. APPROVAL OF MINUTES FROM LICENSING BOARD MEETING OF 7TH SEPTEMBER 2023 4. APPLICATION FOR A PREMISES LICENCE (a) The Pier Cafe, Main Street, Tobermory, Isle of Mull, PA75 6NU Summary sheet attached – Item 4(a) 5. APPLICATION FOR MAJOR VARIATION OF A PREMISES LICENCE (a) Cadenhead's Campbeltown Whisky Shop & Tasting Room The applicant wishes to vary the licence as follows:- 1) Addition of larger external courtyard area. 2) Addition of blending lab. 3) To change start time for on-sales from 11.00am to 10.00am Monday to Saturday. 4) To change the premises manager. 5) To remove conference facilities and add bar meals and recorded music Public Document Pack
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as activities. Summary sheet attached – Item 5(a) (b) Caol Ila Distillery, Port Askaig, Isle of Islay, PA46 7RL The applicants wish to vary the licence as follows:- 1) In box 5 (f) of the Operating plan, to insert the following wording: 1. Both internal and external areas may be used for market purposes where third parties exhibit and sell food, drink and other products. 2. Light food offerings may be provided within the premises and external areas. 3. The premises may be used for arts, crafts and creative demonstrations and workshops. 4. Electronic games and interactive facilities may be available on the premises 2) Change to the off-sales capacity figure. 3) Change to the third floor layout plan. Summary sheet attached – Item 5(b) (c) Dunoon Burgh Hall, 195 Argyll Street, Dunoon, PA23 7DD The applicant wishes to vary the licence as follows:- 1) To add off-sales from shop area. 2) Add capacity of off-sales alcohol display area 3) Adjust layout plan to show position of off-sales display area. Summary sheet attached – Item 5(c) (d) Oban Distillery, Stafford Street, Oban, PA34 5NH The applicants wish to vary the licence as follows:- 1) To change the wording at question 5(f) to include internal and external markets, sale of light food offerings and the use of the premises for arts, crafts and creative demonstrations and workshops. 2) Change of email address for Premises Manager. Summary sheet attached – Item 5(d) (e) Springbank Distillery Visitors Centre and Shop, Well Close, Campbeltown, PA28 6ET The applicant wishes to vary the licence as follows:- 1) Addition of external seating area. 2) Addition of blending lab. 3) To change the on-sales start time from 11.00am to 10.00am Monday to Saturday. 4) To add bar meals, receptions, funerals, Club or other group meetings and recorded music and outdoor drinking facilities as activities.
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Summary sheet attached – Item 5(e) (f) The Keel Row, Fionnphort, Isle of Mull, PA66 6BL The applicants wish to vary the licence as follows:- To add conference facilities, theatre and dance facilities to take place outwith core licensing hours. To also add films as an activity. Summary sheet attached – Item 5(f) 6. APPLICATION FOR A PROVISIONAL PREMISES LICENCE (CONTINUED FROM A PREVIOUS MEETING) (a) Mansefield House, The Gallery and the Larder, Shore Road, Arrochar, G83 7AG (b) Aart Hotel, Marine Parade, Hunters Quay, Dunoon, PA23 8HJ 7. APPLICATION FOR MAJOR VARIATION OF A PREMISES LICENCE (CONTINUED FROM A PREVIOUS MEETING) (a) Tower Digital Arts Centre & Submarine Centre, 81 Sinclair Street, Helensburgh, G84 8TR The applicants wish to vary the licence as follows:- 1) To change the layout plan to include Screen 1 and the Submarine Centre. 2) To increase the capacity to 510 persons. 3) To change the wording at Terms of the children and young person’s conditions. Summary sheet attached – Item 7(a) 8. REVIEW OF PERSONAL LICENCES (a) Revocation of Personal Licences where licence holders have not undertaken the refresher training. A list of personal licences to be revoked is attached. (b) Revocation of Personal Licences where licence holders have not applied to renew their licence. A list of personal licences to be revoked is attached. 9. ANY OTHER BUSINESS 10. DATE OF NEXT MEETING The next Meeting of the Licensing Board will be held on Tuesday 27th February 2024 at 11.00am.
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Argyll and Bute Licensing Board Councillor Jan Brown Councillor Audrey Forrest Councillor Kieron Green (Chair) Councillor Amanda Hampsey Councillor Graham Hardie Councillor Mark Irvine (Vice-Chair) Councillor Paul Donald Kennedy Susan Mair (Clerk) Councillor Luna Martin Councillor Liz McCabe Councillor Dougie Philand Susan Mair Contact: Margaret MacLean Tel: 01546 604128
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ITEM 4(a) Argyll and Bute Licensing Board 14th November 2023 APPLICATION FOR GRANT OF A PREMISES LICENCE NAME OF PREMISES: The Pier Café, Main Street, Tobermory, PA75 6NU APPLICANT: Michelle Devlin, 7 Morvern Drive, Tobermory, PA75 6AH AGENT: n/a DESCRIPTION OF PREMISES: The premises is a cafe based on the Calmac Pier in Tobermory. It is the ground floor of the building with outside seating. Total capacity with outside and inside is 50 persons, serving cafe food and alcohol as well as off sales (specialising in Hebridean whisky and gin). The building is owned by Caledonian Maritime Ltd and is shared with Cafe Fish and Calmac. LICENSED HOURS APPLIED FOR ON SALES OFF SALES Monday 11.00 to 24.00 10.00 to 22.00 Tuesday 11.00 to 24.00 10.00 to 22.00 Wednesday 11.00 to 24.00 10.00 to 22.00 Thursday 11.00 to 24.00 10.00 to 22.00 Friday 11.00 to 24.00 10.00 to 22.00 Saturday 11.00 to 24.00 10.00 to 22.00 Sunday 11.00 to 24.00 10.00 to 22.00 ACTIVITIES:- Restaurant facilities; Bar meals; Receptions; Recorded music and outdoor drinking. CHILDREN AND YOUNG PERSON’S CONDITIONS:- TERMS – Children must be accompanied by an adult. Young persons may be unaccompanied. AGES – All ages. TIMES – All times. PARTS – All public areas. Page 5 Agenda Item 4a
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ITEM 4(a) CAPACITY OF PREMISES: - On sales – 50 persons LSO COMMENTS: See attached report. POLICE COMMENTS: No Police objections OBJECTIONS/REPRESENTATIONS: None POINTS FOR CONSIDERATION:- Page 6
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LSO REPORT THE PIER CAFÉ, MAIN STREET, TOBERMORY, ISLE OF MULL, PA75 6NU (REPORT BY ERIC DEARIE) Description of Premises The premises (see photos below) is a cafe based on the Calmac Pier, Tobermory, it comprises the ground floor of the building with outdoor seating. Total capacity (indoors and outdoors) is 50 persons. The premises will provide café food and alcohol as well as off-sales (specialising in Hebridean Whisky and Gin). The building is owned by Calmac and is shared with another restaurant Café Fish and Calmac. Operating Plan The premises will be licenced for on-sales and off-sales of alcohol – On-sales hours – 1100 to Midnight daily Off-sales hours – statutory hours of 1000 to 2200 daily Activities will be – bar meals (during core hours only); recorded music (during core hours only): and outdoor drinking facilities (both during and outwith core hours). Wording similar to the following should be included in the box under Q5 Activities – “The outdoor area may be used prior to the start of on-sales core licensing hours to provide food and non-alcoholic beverages” The applicant has been made aware of this requirement. Outdoor drinking The applicant has been made aware of the Board’s curfew policy and the following statement should be recorded at box 5(f) of the operating plan – “The outdoor area will cease to operate at 10pm for persons aged 18 years and over and 8pm for children and young persons.” Children & Young Person Access After discussion with the applicant the following statement should be considered by the Board – Terms Children and young persons of all ages allowed access to take a meal and when accompanied by a person aged 18 years or over. Ages Children [birth to 15 years] Young persons [16 & 17 years] Times Until 10pm generally and 8pm for the outdoor area Parts All public parts of the premises Layout Plan The outdoor area on the original layout plan submitted was not fully measured (width x breadth). The applicant has submitted an updated plan in this respect. The applicant has Page 7
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also been advised to physically cordon off the outdoor area when in use so that staff and customers are aware of the extent of the licensed area, the applicant intends using planters to delineate the licensed area. The LSO has no concerns with this application. EHO The EHO has been made aware of this application and no comments have been received. The Pier Cafe The Pier Cafe Page 8
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ITEM 5(a) Argyll and Bute Licensing Board 14th November 2023 VARIATION OF A PREMISES LICENCE NAME OF PREMISES: Cadenhead’s Campbeltown Whisky Shop & Tasting Room, 30-32 Union Street, Campbeltown, PA28 6JA APPLICANT: J & A Mitchell & Co. Ltd., Springbank Distillery, Well Close, Campbeltown, PA28 6ET AGENT: N/A DESCRIPTION OF PREMISES: The premises are situated a short distance from the Main Street with the off sales facility situated at 30-32 Union Street, Campbeltown, PA28 6JA whilst the Tasting Room area is accessed from the rear of these premises at 7 Bolgam Street, Campbeltown, PA28 6HZ with the two properties being linked as can be seen from our layout plan. EXISTING CORE HOURS PROPOSED CORE HOURS ON SALES OFF SALES ON SALES OFF SALES Monday 11.00 to 23.00 10.00 to 22.00 10.00 to 23.00 10.00 to 22.00 Tuesday 11.00 to 23.00 10.00 to 22.00 10.00 to 23.00 10.00 to 22.00 Wednesday 11.00 to 23.00 10.00 to 22.00 10.00 to 23.00 10.00 to 22.00 Thursday 11.00 to 23.00 10.00 to 22.00 10.00 to 23.00 10.00 to 22.00 Friday 11.00 to 23.00 10.00 to 22.00 10.00 to 23.00 10.00 to 22.00 Saturday 11.00 to 23.00 10.00 to 22.00 10.00 to 23.00 10.00 to 22.00 Sunday 12.30 to 23.00 12.30 to 22.00 12.30 to 23.00 12.30 to 22.00 DETAILS OF VARIATIONS SOUGHT:- The applicant wishes to vary the licence as follows:- 1) Addition of larger external courtyard area. Page 11 Agenda Item 5a
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ITEM 5(a) 2) Addition of blending lab. 3) To change start time for on-sales from 11.00am to 10.00am Monday to Saturday. 4) To change the premises manager. 5) To remove conference facilities and add bar meals and recorded music as activities. CURRENT ACTIVITIES: Conference facilities; Celebrations; Funerals; Club or other group meetings and outdoor drinking facilities. LSO: Cadenhead’s is situated a short distance from Campbeltown Main Street, with the off sales facility situated at 30-32 Union Street, whilst the Tasting Room area is accessed from the rear of these premises at 7 Bolgam Street, with the two properties being linked as can be seen from the layout plan. Operating Plan Amend on-sales trading hours from 1100 to 2300 (Mon-Sat) and 1230 to 2300 (Sun) to 1000 hours to 2300 (Mon-Sat) and 1230 to 2300 (Sun). To remove Conference Facilities completely at Q5(a) and add Recorded Music during core hours only at Q5(c). Capacity The applicant has requested the capacity be amended as follows – Current Capacity breakdown - retail shop - 50 Tasting room - sitting 64 standing 90 Courtyard - sitting 30 standing 100 Proposed Capacity breakdown Retail shop - 50 Tasting room - sitting 64 standing 90 Courtyard - sitting 50 standing 100 Layout Plan Addition of ticketed Blending Lab and extension of Courtyard area both clearly denoted on the plan. The LSO has no concerns with this application. EHO The EHO has been made aware of this application and no comments have been received. Page 12
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ITEM 5(a) POLICE COMMENTS: No Police objections. OBJECTIONS/REPRESENTATIONS: None POINTS FOR CONSIDERATION: (1)Extend the commencement hour for on-sales from 11a.m. to 10a.m. Monday to Saturday (2)Addition of larger external area with the resultant increase in seating capacity from 30 to 50 (3)Addition of blending lab (4)To remove conference facilities as an activity and add bar meals and recorded music as activities (5)Change of premises manager Page 13
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NORTH L O C A T I O N P L A N S c a l e 1 : 1,250 N Bolgam Street Union Street RWP RWP SVP SVP NBolgam Street Union Street Longrow South S I T E P L A N S c a l e 1 : 200 Whisky Shop WC shop entrance male staff PEND courtyard N1 SC/FD F SC/FD DP CO2 F CO2 W Exit F L O O R L A Y O U T P L A N S c a l e 1 : 100 780 Escape route onto Bolgam Street E E E E F CO2 GATES Off sales- Display area around perimeter of shop: approximately 20.0m by 2.0m in height with storage cupboards below 0.60 m deep by 1.0m high. Window display areas 0.90m deep by 1.80m high approximately. Floor with area for display, sales counter/desk and wrapping stations. The Tasting Room On sales- internal only Mixture of display areas and shelving to rear of bar, feature tables and casks within the rooms. close courtyard Staff Fire exit 2970 DS Escape route onto Union Street Off sales- Display area (shelved) around perimeter of shop: approximately 11.0m by 2.0m in height with storage cupboards below 0.60 m deep by 1.0m high. Window display areas 0.5m deep by 1.50m wide by 1.5m high approximately. Floor with area for display, sales counter/desk and wrapping stations. Sounder E E E F CO2 Fire exit Fire exit 970 860 893 838 shop entrance female/disabled VIP blending lab FOAM EXTINGUISHER F WATER EXTINGUISHERW E DH DS N1 PB FB DP SC/FD DRAWING TO BE READ IN CONJUNCTION WITH APPROVED OPERATING PLAN LEGEND PUSH-BAR FIRE EXIT PUBLIC FIRE ACTION NOTICE SMOKE DETECTOR HEAT DETECTOR FIRE ALARM POINT FIRE EXIT EMERGENCY SIGN EMERGENCY LIGHTING POINT FIRE ALARM SOUNDER FIRE BLANKET DRY POWDER EXTINGUISHER SELF CLOSING FIRE DOOR CARBON DIOXIDE EXTINGUISHER CO2 FIRE RESISTING CONSTRUCTION/ SITE BOUNDARY AREA SHADED YELLOW- DENOTES INTERNAL OFF SALES AREA. area=58sqm AREA SHADED GREEN- DENOTES FACILITIES & ACCESS AREA SHADED BLUE- DENOTES AREAS ACCESSED BY STAFF ONLY AREA SHADED PINK- DENOTES INTERNAL ON SALES AREA. area=47sqm AREA HATCHED- DENOTES STORAGE AND AREAS ACCESSED BY STAFF MEMBERS ONLY AREA SHADED ORANGE- EXTERNAL SEATING AREA FOR THE CONSUMPTION OF ALCOHOL ON THE PREMISES. area=188sqm AREA SHADED PINK & HATCHED- DENOTES INTERNAL ON SALES AREA- TICKET ONLY. area=30sqm Blending lab- Demijohn decanter shelving: 1.25m wide by 2.3m in height 0.55m deep. Blending lab- Perimeter floor mounted base units 480mm wide x 900mm high; wall mounted shelving & display set at 1.40m and 1.80m above floor level, 280mm deep. On sales- Display area around bar: approximately 4.0m in length. A- Client approval 06/08/23 Whisky Shop & The Tasting Room Union Street Campbeltown SPRINGBANK- 23/100-LIC Rev A LICENSING LAYOUT August 2023 Scale 1:100 @ A1 Date: Drawing title: Drawing number: Scale: Project: REVISION DATE Page 15
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ITEM 5(b) Argyll and Bute Licensing Board 14th November 2023 VARIATION OF A PREMISES LICENCE NAME OF PREMISES: Caol Ila Distillery, Port Askaig, Isle of Islay, PA46 7RL APPLICANT: Diageo Scotland Limited, 11 Lochside Place, Edinburgh, EH12 9HA AGENT: Morton Fraser, Quartermile Two, 2 Lister Square, Edinburgh, EH3 9GL DESCRIPTION OF PREMISES: Caol Ila Distillery is situated on the coast some two miles from the ferry terminal of Port Askaig, Isle of Islay. Part of a whisky distillery, the licensed areas include a visitor centre, shop, office/reception building, distillery meeting/tasting room, cooperage and external licensed areas. EXISTING LICENSED HOURS ON SALES OFF SALES Monday 10.00 to 23.00 10.00 to 22.00 Tuesday 10.00 to 23.00 10.00 to 22.00 Wednesday 10.00 to 23.00 10.00 to 22.00 Thursday 10.00 to 23.00 10.00 to 22.00 Friday 10.00 to 23.00 10.00 to 22.00 Saturday 10.00 to 23.00 10.00 to 22.00 Sunday 10.00 to 23.00 10.00 to 22.00 DETAILS OF VARIATIONS SOUGHT:- The applicants wish to vary the licence as follows:- 1) In box 5 (f) of the Operating plan, to insert the following wording: 1. Both internal and external areas may be used for market purposes where third parties exhibit and sell food, drink and other products. 2. Light food offerings may be provided within the premises and external areas. Page 17 Agenda Item 5b
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ITEM 5(b) 3. The premises may be used for arts, crafts and creative demonstrations and workshops. 4. Electronic games and interactive facilities may be available on the premises 2) Change to the off-sales capacity figure. 3) Change to the third floor layout plan. CURRENT ACTIVITIES: Conference facilities; Restaurant facilities; Bar meals; Celebrations; Funerals; Club or other group meetings; Recorded music; Live performances; Dance facilities; Theatre; Films; and outdoor drinking. CURRENT WORDING AT Q5(F) ANY OTHER ACTIVITIES:- The premises is associated with Caol ila distillery and may be used in connection with tours and for other educational activities related to the production of whisky and other alcoholic products at any time. The premises will be used for education in and promotion of Diageo products to Diageo employees and other parties and may be used more generally for training purposes including outwith core hours. The premises has retail facilities which sell alcohol and other products. The premises may be used for the taking and dispatch of orders including by electronic commerce. The premises may be used for tastings/sampling of whisky and other alcoholic and food products. The premises may be used for charity events, dinners, talks and cookery and other demonstrations. The premises may be used as a venue for the Islay Festivals. LSO COMMENTS: Caol Ila Distillery is situated on the coast some two miles from the ferry terminal of Port Askaig, on the Isle of Islay. Part of a whisky distillery, the licensed areas include a visitor centre, shop, office/reception building, distillery meeting/tasting room, cooperage and external licensed areas. Operating Plan In box 5 (f) of the Operating plan, to insert the following wording: 1. Both internal and external areas may be used for market purposes where third parties exhibit and sell food, drink and other products. 2. Light food offerings may be provided within the premises and external areas. 3. The premises may be used for arts, crafts and creative demonstrations and workshops. 4. Electronic games and interactive facilities may be available on the premises. 5. Capacity 26.75m² (alcohol shelving display) and 15.59m³ (alcohol display furniture/cabinets) Page 18
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ITEM 5(b) Question 7 – Capacity Current On sales - 799 Off sales - 37.30 m2 Capacity breakdown - with 1000 for special events/festivals. Breakdown:- Brand home 567 Shop 37 Office 60 Cooperage 60 External area 75 Proposed Off sales 26.75m²; 15.59m³ On sales 799 with 1000 for special events/festivals Breakdown – Brand Home 567 Distillery Meeting/Tasting Room 37 Office 60 Cooperage 60 External area 7 The LSO has no concerns with this application. EHO The EHO has been made aware of this application and no comments have been received. POLICE COMMENTS: No Police objections OBJECTIONS/REPRESENTATIONS: None POINTS FOR CONSIDERATION:- Page 19
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0 1 2 3 Scale: 5m4 WELCOME +11.318 THE BAR TASTING BOOTHS THE SHOP RETURN FROM TOUR V4:03 V4:05 V4:08 V4:09 1. 2. +11.318 +11.29 +10.215 WELCOME +11.318 DRY RISER OUTLET LOCALISED TEMPORARY RAMP FOR STAFF USE ONLY - NO PUBLIC ACCESS STAIR 1 STAIR 2 Makers Room DISABLED TOILET UNISEX WC CUBICLES LIFT DRAM PREP/ STORAGE KITCHEN up up up ENTRANCE W W DI DI E W DO 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 B C D E F G A H B C D E F G A H up up up LIFT RISER W W DI DI E W DO Licensing Key Extent of Licence Area External License Area Areas NOT accessible by children and young persons W "A" POS E Fire alarm Fire exit signage Alcohol Break glass fire alarm point Smoke detector Point of sale SM CO2 Fire extinguisher FOAM Fire extinguisher WATER Fire extinguisher Future additional event space +11.318 up MALT BIN No3 MALT BIN No2 MALT BIN No1 No.3 LOW WINES up MALT BIN No4 up MD MDCHARGER MALT BIN No7 up up up MALT BIN No6 MALT BIN No5 MACHINE GIRIST HOPPER WEIGH up up +11.318 +11.29 +10.215 +11.318 +11.318 4 1 4 2 4 5 4 6 4 7 4 8 4 9 5 1 5 2 5 3 3 7 5 2 5 1 5 0 4 7 4 6 4 8 4 9 3 8 3 9 4 0 4 3 4 1 4 2 4 3 4 4 +11.318 +13.428 +11.335 +15.520 4 5 4 4 3 6 3 5 5 0 4 0 +11.318 +11.318 DRY RISER OUTLET W W E W D O D I D I 0 Scale: 25 50 75 100m 5m40 1 2 3 Scale: Caol Ila WHISKY LIBRARY JOHNNIE WALKER Third Floor Plan Scale 1:100@A1 / 1:200@A3 Caol Ila Distillery Third Floor Plan - Brand Home LICENSING SHELVING/DISPLAY Overall Site Plan Scale 1:1250@A1 / 1:2500@A3 BAR COUNTER/ SERVERY/ SALES POINT NOTE Do not scale from this drawing - all dimensions should be checked on site by the contractor prior to construction and discrepancies notified to the architect immediately. This drawing should be read in conjunction with the architect's drawings, specification and schedules, and those provided by the other consultants. This drawing is issued for the purpose stated only and does not supersede the requirement for other statutory consents. Display Furniture Scale 1:100@A1 / 1:200@A3 Notes DateDate Drn.RevisionsRevisions Drn. Date: Drawing No. Drawn: Date: Ck'd DO NOT SCALE Scale Revision Edinburgh EH12 9EB Cornerstone, 60 South Gyle Crescent Telephone: 0131 474 2700 Email: edinburgh@blythandblyth.co.uk www.blythandblyth.co.uk 50 2010 30 1007040 50 60 80 90 millimetres & LICENSING DRAWING DIAGEO Ltd CAOL ILA DISTILLERY VISITORS CENTRE LICENSING Third Floor Plan - Brand Home KMC BS AS SHOWN@A1 Apr'22 AZ70873:00:LS005 E - First issue 29:04:2022 KMC Fixture Dimension (m) Storage capacity (m2) Fixture 1 6.55 m21.79m x 3.66m Fixture 2 6.48 m21.79m x 3.62m Fixture 3 4.39 m21.79m x 2.45m Fixture 4 1.99 m21.66m x 1.2m Fixture 6 1.99 m21.66m x 1.2m Fixture 7 1.99 m21.66m x 1.2m Fixture 12 1.68 m20.8m x 2.4 m Fixture 13 1.68 m20.8m x 2.4m 26.75 m2 1790mm 3658mm Fixture 1 1660mm 1200mm Fixture 4 800mm 2400mm Fixture 12 & 13 FIXTURE 1 TICKETING CASH FIXTURE 3 FIXTURE 2 MAIN ENTRANCE STORAGE AND CASH OFFICE FIXTURE 14 RETURN FROM TOUR ACCESS TO TOUR FIXTURE 7 FIXTURE 4 ENGRAVING FIXTURE 6 FIXTURE 13 FIXTURE 12 FIXTURE 15 FIXTURE 10 FIXTURE 11 FIXTURE 9 FIXTURE 8 BOTTLE YOUR OW N FIXTURE 16 1790mm 3620mm Fixture 2 1790mm 2454mm Fixture 3 1660mm 1200mm Fixture 6 & 7 1000mm 1200mm Fixture 8 4400mm 850mm Fixture 14 880mm 900mm Fixture 9 2100mm Depth: 900mm Fixture 10 2100mm Depth: 900mm Fixture 11 1200mm Fixture 15 700mm 960mm 1650mm Bottle-your-own Unit 3200mm Depth: 900mm Fixture 16 A Drawing updated 06:05:2022 KMC B Drawing updated 09:05:2022 KMC C Drawing updated 10:05:2022 KMC D Drawing updated 16:05:2022 KMC Fixture Dimension (m) Storage capacity (m3) Fixture 8 0.60 m31.0m x 1.2m x 0.5m Fixture 9 0.48 m30.9m x 0.88 x 0.6m Fixture 10 0.94 m30.9m x 2.1m x 0.5m Fixture 11 0.9m x 2.1m x 0.5m Fixture 14 1.87 m30.85m x 4.4m x0.5m Fixture 15 2.16 m31.2m x 1.2m x 1.5m 15.59 m3 Bottle your own 2.64 m31.65 m x1.6m x1m Fixture 16 4.32 m30.9m x 3.2m x 1.5m 0.94 m3 Bench Display Retail Chests (8) 1.36 m30.68m x 0.5m x0.5m 0.28 m31.83m x 0.3m x0.5m SEATING BENCH DISPLAY E Areas amended to reflect volume on selected displays. 02:10:2023 BKS CHEST CHEST CHEST CHEST 4 no. CHESTS Page 21
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ITEM 5(c) Argyll and Bute Licensing Board 14th November 2023 VARIATION OF A PREMISES LICENCE NAME OF PREMISES: Dunoon Burgh Hall, 195 Argyll Street, Dunoon, PA23 7DD APPLICANT: Dunoon Burgh Hall Trust, Address as above AGENT: N/A DESCRIPTION OF PREMISES: Dunoon Burgh Hall is a community arts facility on the main shopping street of Dunoon. The building has three levels. On the ground floor is a suite of gallery rooms, a suite of art workshop rooms, a cafe, toilets and an entrance hallway. On the first floor is the main hall with stage and balcony, two back stage rooms and toilets. There is a rear fire exit down six stairs from this level on to Hanover Street. On the second floor is a small office space. There is an access ramp to the main front entrance on Argyll Street and clear pavement space. There is a small enclosed garden area to the rear. EXISTING CORE HOURS PROPOSED CORE HOURS ON SALES OFF SALES ON SALES OFF SALES Monday 11.00 to 24.00 N/A 11.00 to 24.00 10.00 to 22.00 Tuesday 11.00 to 24.00 N/A 11.00 to 24.00 10.00 to 22.00 Wednesday 11.00 to 24.00 N/A 11.00 to 24.00 10.00 to 22.00 Thursday 11.00 to 24.00 N/A 11.00 to 24.00 10.00 to 22.00 Friday 11.00 to 24.00 N/A 11.00 to 24.00 10.00 to 22.00 Saturday 11.00 to 24.00 N/A 11.00 to 24.00 10.00 to 22.00 Sunday 11.00 to 24.00 N/A 11.00 to 24.00 10.00 to 22.00 Page 23 Agenda Item 5c
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ITEM 5(c) DETAILS OF VARIATIONS SOUGHT:- The applicant wishes to vary the licence as follows:- 1) To add off-sales from shop area. 2) Add capacity of off-sales alcohol display area 3) Adjust layout plan to show position of off-sales display area. CURRENT ACTIVITIES: Conference facilities; Restaurant facilities; Bar meals; Celebrations; Funerals; Club or other group meetings; Recorded music; Live performances; Dance facilities; Theatre; Films; Gaming and outdoor drinking facilities. LSO: Dunoon Burgh Hall is a community arts facility on the main shopping street of Dunoon. The building has three levels. On the ground floor is a suite of gallery rooms, a suite of art workshop rooms, a café and gift shop, toilets and an entrance hallway. On the first floor is the main hall with stage and balcony, two back stage rooms and toilets. There is a rear fire exit down six stairs from this level on to Hanover Street. On the second floor is a small office space. There is an access ramp to the main front entrance on Argyll Street and clear pavement space. There is a small enclosed garden area to the rear. The current premises licence does not permit off sales, this variation application seeks permission to add off sales to the gift shop on the ground floor to enable sales of both local & specialised alcohol, for the tourists and visitors to the centre. The alcohol will be displayed within a single locked glass cabinet within the gift shop, the alcohol is inaccessible to the public and will be supplied via trained staff member only. The centre has had held a premises licence for on sales without incident or issue, for over five years Operating Plan Add off sales Question 1 1(c) Will alcohol be sold for consumption both ON and OFF the premises? YES Question 3 10am till 10pm seven days Page 24
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ITEM 5(c) Question 7 Capacity; 0.26m3 EHO No issues POLICE COMMENTS: No Police objections. OBJECTIONS/REPRESENTATIONS: None POINTS FOR CONSIDERATION: (1)Addition of off-sales 10a.m. to 10p.m. Monday to Sunday. Alcohol will be displayed in a single locked glass cabinet within the gift shop. Page 25
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ITEM 5(d) Argyll and Bute Licensing Board 14th November 2023 VARIATION OF A PREMISES LICENCE NAME OF PREMISES: Oban Distillery, Stafford Street, Oban, PA34 5NH APPLICANT: Diageo Scotland Limited, 11 Lochside Place, Edinburgh, EH12 9HA AGENT: Morton Fraser, Quartermile Two, 2 Lister Square, Edinburgh, EH3 9GL DESCRIPTION OF PREMISES: The premises occupy an extensive two and three storey building selling off-sales to its visitors. EXISTING LICENSED HOURS ON SALES OFF SALES Monday 10.00 to 23.00 10.00 to 22.00 Tuesday 10.00 to 23.00 10.00 to 22.00 Wednesday 10.00 to 23.00 10.00 to 22.00 Thursday 10.00 to 23.00 10.00 to 22.00 Friday 10.00 to 23.00 10.00 to 22.00 Saturday 10.00 to 23.00 10.00 to 22.00 Sunday 10.00 to 23.00 10.00 to 22.00 DETAILS OF VARIATIONS SOUGHT:- The applicants wish to vary the licence as follows:- 1) To change the wording at question 5(f) to include internal and external markets, sale of light food offerings and the use of the premises for arts, crafts and creative demonstrations and workshops. 2) Change of email address for Premises Manager. Page 31 Agenda Item 5d
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ITEM 5(d) CURRENT ACTIVITIES: Conference facilities; Restaurant facilities; Celebrations; Funerals; Club or other group meetings; Recorded music; Live performances; Dance facilities; Theatre; Films; and outdoor drinking. CURRENT WORDING AT Q5(F) ANY OTHER ACTIVITIES:- The premises is associated with Oban Distillery and may be used in connection with tours and for other educational activities related to the production of whisky and other alcoholic products at any time. Visitors may be either during standard opening hours or private tours outwith hours. The premises will be used for education in and promotion of Diageo products to Diageo employees and other parties and may be used more generally for training purposes including outwith core hours. The premises may be used for the taking and dispatch of orders including by electronic commerce. A retail shop is contained within the premises and may sell alcohol and other products. The premises may be used for tastings/sampling of whisky and other alcoholic and food products. The premises may be used for charity events, dinners, talks and cookery and other demonstrations. Areas of the premises may be used for the production and storage of Diageo's products and for office and administration functions associated with this. The premises may be used on a 24 hour basis for these purposes. LSO COMMENTS: Oban Distillery is located in Oban Town Centre and occupies an extensive two and three storey building selling on-sales and off-sales to its visitors. Operating Plan Amendment of wording in Box 5(f) to include – 1. Both internal and external areas may be used for market purposes where third parties exhibit and sell food, drink and other products. 2. Light food offerings may be provided within the premises and external areas. 3. The premises may be used for arts, crafts and creative demonstrations and workshops. 4. Change of email address for Premises Manager The LSO has no concerns with this application. EHO The EHO has been made aware of this application and no comments have been received. POLICE COMMENTS: No Police objections OBJECTIONS/REPRESENTATIONS: None POINTS FOR CONSIDERATION:- Page 32
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ITEM 5(e) Argyll and Bute Licensing Board 14th November 2023 VARIATION OF A PREMISES LICENCE NAME OF PREMISES: Springbank Distillery Visitors Centre and Shop, Well Close, Campbeltown, PA28 6ET APPLICANT: J & A Mitchell & Co. Ltd., Springbank Distillery, Well Close, Campbeltown, PA28 6ET AGENT: N/A DESCRIPTION OF PREMISES: The premises are a visitor centre and shop forming part of the distillery located within its own grounds, and providing distillery tours; tastings and sale of distillery merchandise. EXISTING CORE HOURS PROPOSED CORE HOURS ON SALES OFF SALES ON SALES OFF SALES Monday 11.00 to 23.00 10.00 to 22.00 10.00 to 23.00 10.00 to 22.00 Tuesday 11.00 to 23.00 10.00 to 22.00 10.00 to 23.00 10.00 to 22.00 Wednesday 11.00 to 23.00 10.00 to 22.00 10.00 to 23.00 10.00 to 22.00 Thursday 11.00 to 23.00 10.00 to 22.00 10.00 to 23.00 10.00 to 22.00 Friday 11.00 to 23.00 10.00 to 22.00 10.00 to 23.00 10.00 to 22.00 Saturday 11.00 to 23.00 10.00 to 22.00 10.00 to 23.00 10.00 to 22.00 Sunday 12.30 to 23.00 12.30 to 22.00 12.30 to 23.00 12.30 to 22.00 DETAILS OF VARIATIONS SOUGHT:- The applicant wishes to vary the licence as follows:- 1) Addition of external seating area. 2) Addition of blending lab. Page 33 Agenda Item 5e
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ITEM 5(e) 3) To change the on-sales start time from 11.00am to 10.00am Monday to Saturday. 4) To add bar meals, receptions, funerals, Club or other group meetings and recorded music and outdoor drinking facilities as activities. CURRENT ACTIVITIES: There are currently no activities listed on the licence LSO: Springbank Distillery is a visitor centre and shop forming part of the distillery located within its own grounds, and providing distillery tours; tastings and sale of distillery merchandise. Operating Plan Amend on-sales hours from 1100 to 2300 (Mon-Sat) to 1000 to 2300 (Mon-Sat). No change to Sunday trading hours (1230 to 2300). Add – Bar Meals; Receptions & Funerals; Club or Other Group Meetings; Recorded Music and Outdoor Drinking Facilities. All within core licensing only. In Box 5(f) add – Ticketed Blending Lab The LSO has no concerns with this application. EHO The EHO has been made aware of this application and no comments have been received. POLICE COMMENTS: No Police objections. OBJECTIONS/REPRESENTATIONS: None POINTS FOR CONSIDERATION: (1)Extend the commencement hour for on-sales from 11a.m. to 10a.m. Monday to Saturday (2)Addition of an external seating area (3)Addition of blending lab (4)Addition of bar meals, receptions, funerals, club or other group meetings, recorded music and outdoor drinking as activities Page 34
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Staff Accessible WC Male VIP tasting lounge E E E E E E E DS DS DH E E E On sales- Display area around bar: approximately 12.0m circumference. 926 900 Staff svp rwp WCWC Visitor tour & reception upStorage area Visitor toilets Existing SVP FOAM EXTINGUISHER F WATER EXTINGUISHERW E DH DS N1 PB FB DP SC/FD DRAWING TO BE READ IN CONJUNCTION WITH APPROVED OPERATING PLAN AREA HATCHED- DENOTES OFF SALES PUBLIC ACCESS area=28sqm LEGEND PUSH-BAR FIRE EXIT PUBLIC FIRE ACTION NOTICE SMOKE DETECTOR HEAT DETECTOR FIRE ALARM POINT FIRE EXIT EMERGENCY SIGN EMERGENCY LIGHTING POINT FIRE ALARM SOUNDER FIRE BLANKET DRY POWDER EXTINGUISHER SELF CLOSING FIRE DOOR CARBON DIOXIDE EXTINGUISHER CO2 FIRE RESISTING CONSTRUCTION/ SITE BOUNDARY AREA SHADED YELLOW- DENOTES INTERNAL ON SALES AREA. ACCESS BY TICKET ONLY area=58sqm AREA SHADED GREEN- DENOTES FACILITIES & ACCESS AREA HATCHED- EXISTING LOCKED WHISKY DISPLAY CABINETS Off sales- Display area around perimeter of shop: approximately 15.0m by 2.5m in height. Window display areas 0.90m deep by 2.0m high approximately. Floor with area for display, sales counter/desk and wrapping stations. F CO2 Accessible toilet courtyardVisitor reception entrance courtyard 1180 910 E EF CO2 Sounder PB Fire exit 870 2940 900 1648 1648 3000 SHELVING 2.5m HIGH WIRE BASKET SHELVING, WALL MOUNTED WIRE BASKET SHELVING, FLOOR MOUNTED WIRE BASKET SHELVING, FLOOR MOUNTED FLOOR DISPLAY AND SHELVING AREA 2.4m LONG COUNTER 1.6m LONG COUNTER WIRE BASKET SHELVING, WALL MOUNTED WIRE BASKET SHELVING, WALL MOUNTED On sales- ticket only Mixture of display areas and shelving around perimeter of the room with seating areas, feature tables and casks within the room. E AREA SHADED BLUE- DENOTES AREAS ACCESSED BY STAFF ONLY AREA SHADED PINK- DENOTES INTERNAL ON SALES AREA. area=125sqm AREA HATCHED- DENOTES STORAGE AND AREAS ACCESSED BY STAFF MEMBERS ONLY Visitor's lounge entrance 2121 Visitor's lounge entrance Staff VIP tasting room VIP blending lab Shelter AREA SHADED ORANGE- EXTERNAL SEATING AREA FOR THE CONSUMPTION OF ALCOHOL ON THE PREMISES. area=166sqm Blending lab and tasting room entrance On sales- ticket only Mixture of display areas and shelving around perimeter of the room with seating areas, feature tables and casks within the room. On sales- ticket only Mixture of display areas and shelving around perimeter of the room approx. 600mm wide with central lab bench. feature tables and casks within the room. 2090E Blending lab- Demijohn decanter shelving: 1.25m wide by 2.3m in height 0.55m deep. 846 855 E E F FDP DP F DP FDP FDP Blending lab- Perimeter floor mounted base units 600mm wide x 900mm high; wall mounted shelving set at 1.40m and 1.80m above floor level, 280mm deep. L A Y O U T P L A N S c a l e 1 : 1 0 0 external seating area 1690 9596 10232 10000 5770 10290 AREA SHADED PINK & HATCHED- DENOTES INTERNAL ON SALES AREA- TICKET ONLY. area=30sqm Well Close VISITOR'S RECEPTION courtyard DISTILLERY OFFICE carpark A- Preliminary issue 02/04/23 LICENSING PLAN April 2023 Scale 1:100 @ A1 Date: Drawing title: Drawing number: Scale: Project: REVISION DATE NORTH L O C A T I O N P L A N S c a l e 1 : 1,250 Proposed visitor's and client lounge Springbank Distillery Well Close Campbeltown SPRINGBANK- WB- 20/100-LIC Rev A S I T E P L A N S c a l e 1 : 500 NORTH Page 35
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ITEM 5(f) Argyll and Bute Licensing Board 14th November 2023 VARIATION OF A PREMISES LICENCE NAME OF PREMISES: The Keel Row, Fionnphort, Isle of Mull, PA66 6BL APPLICANT: Keel Row Consortium, Address as above. AGENT: N/A DESCRIPTION OF PREMISES: The Keel Row is a family orientated Pub and Restaurant situated in its own self contained garden and grounds in the village of Fionnphort at the Southern tip of the Ross of Mull with a population of approximately 80 people. The nearest other licensed premises on the island is at Bunessan which is 6 miles away. The establishment caters for a large tourist customer base during the summer season - Easter to November - and is a well attended local community pub during the winter off-season months. In addition to the restaurant and bar meal facilities, there is an outside seating area where food and alcohol are served. EXISTING LICENSED HOURS ON SALES OFF SALES Monday 12.00 to 24.00 12.00 to 22.00 Tuesday 12.00 to 24.00 12.00 to 22.00 Wednesday 12.00 to 24.00 12.00 to 22.00 Thursday 12.00 to 24.00 12.00 to 22.00 Friday 12.00 to 01.00 12.00 to 22.00 Saturday 12.00 to 01.00 12.00 to 22.00 Sunday 12.30 to 24.00 12.30 to 22.00 DETAILS OF VARIATIONS SOUGHT:- Page 37 Agenda Item 5f
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ITEM 5(f) The applicants wish to vary the licence as follows:- To add conference facilities, theatre and dance facilities to take place outwith core licensing hours. To also add films as an activity. CURRENT ACTIVITIES: Restaurant facilities; Bar meals; Celebrations; Funerals, Club or other group meetings; Recorded music; Live performances; Dance facilities; Indoor/Outdoor sports; Televised sport and outdoor drinking. LSO COMMENTS: and grounds in the village of Fionnphort at the Southern tip of the Ross of Mull with a population of approximately 80 people. The nearest other licensed premises on the island is at Bunessan which is 6 miles away. The establishment caters for a large tourist customer base during the summer season - Easter to November - and is a well-attended local community pub during the winter off-season months. In addition to the restaurant and bar meal facilities, there is an outside seating area where food and alcohol are served. Operating Plan The applicant proposes to make the dining room, bar seating area and outdoor garden area available, by prior arrangement, for a range of community activities including receptions, live performances, theatre practice and children’s country dancing by local groups. These events would take place between the hours of 9am - 12 noon (outwith the core liquor licencing hours). A member of staff would be present on the premises during these hours for safety and security. Current licensing conditions would prevail in the bar area in relation to children and young people and the areas to which they are allowed access. In regard to Q5 live performances and sports, these could also be carried out in the garden area. This proposal would provide a central area in the village for community activity and the LSO has no issues with this application. The LSO has no concerns with this application. EHO The EHO has been made aware of this application and no comments have been received. POLICE COMMENTS: No Police objections OBJECTIONS/REPRESENTATIONS: (1) A representation dated 29/10/23 has been received from Mr and Mrs Noddings, Seaview, Fionnphort, Isle of Mull PA66 6BL (2) An objection dated 31/10/23 has been received from Creich Community Association and Creich Hall Fund, Fionnphort, Isle of Mull PA66 6BP POINTS FOR CONSIDERATION:- (1) The addition of conference facilities, theatre and dance facilities to take place outwith core licensing hours. Page 38
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Seaview FIONNPHORT Isle of Mull Argyll PA66 6BL The Clerk to the Argyll & Bute Licensing Board Argyll & Bute Council HQ KILMORY Lochgilphead Argyll PA31 8RT 29th October 2023 Dear Clerk to the Board, ARGYLL & BUTE LICENSING (SCOTLAND) ACT 2005 APPLICATION FOR VARIATION (MAJOR) THE KEEL ROW, FIONNPHORT, ISLE OF MULL, PA66 6BL ON AND OFF SALES With reference to the above I acknowledge receipt of your notification letter dated 16th October, received 10 days later on 24th October 2023. We are writing as next-door neighbours to The Keel Row as well as resident members of the Creich Hall Community Association, and former officers (Treasurer & Booking Secretary of Creich Hall Management Committee) to make representations in relation to the above application. The Keel Row Consortium Ltd is a commercial enterprise (private limited company) with 29 shareholders, including three directors, one of whom is the founding director and also Chairman of the Audit Committee at Argyll & Bute Council, Mr Martin Caldwell. The first and foremost purpose and priority of such a commercial enterprise is to make a profit for the benefit of their shareholders. Some of the shareholders live within the village, others live elsewhere on the Isle of Mull and some do not live on the island or within the county boundaries of Argyll & Bute. Creich Hall Community Association is a not-for-profit charity (Charity number SC013193) registered with OSCR and established in 1971 whose purpose is: Prevention or relief of poverty, advancement of arts, heritage, culture or science through the rental from Argyll & Bute Council, and maintenance of Creich Community Hall by the appointed Management Committee. The premises are owned by Argyll & Bute Council and leased by the Creich Hall Community Association. The members of Creich Hall Community Associations are the residents of the parishes of Fionnphort and the neighbouring hamlets of Creich, Kintra, Catchean, Pottie, Fidden and Knockvologan. The income generated for the upkeep and maintenance of Creich Community Hall comes from a number of activities that the facilities of Creich Community Hall provide. These include ceilidhs, film showings, lectures, workshops, theatrical events, children’s parties, fund raising events for other organisations such as the local Parent Teacher Association, Gaelic classes, Pilates classes, along with the provision of bunkhouse style accommodation and catering facilities. Creich Hall have been providing these facilities since 1971 and have been an integral part of the village/community hub for many decades CONTRARY Page 41
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to the application by The Keel Row under Section 3(b) which states: Fionnphort does not have premises locally within the village to enable local groups to meet in comfort. Creich Community Hall has already been affected by The Keel Row’s commercial decision to host a children’s Halloween party on their licensed premises – between 6-8pm on Friday 27th October. Creich Community Hall was already booked by the local PTA to host such an event as they have done over many years. However, because of The Keel Row’s decision to run a similar event at the same time and date, the children’s party at Creich Hall was subsequently cancelled and Creich Hall lost income. It is also important to note that a significant amount of funding from various sources was provided in recent years to build an all-purpose inclusive footpath from Fionnphort village to Creich Community Hall in order to connect these two community hubs, and encourage residents to walk to/from Creich Community Hall to support and use the facilities the hall provided. Significant efforts were also made by residents of the area (ourselves included) including granting permission to build over private land to facilitate the footpath was built fulfilling government objectives including active travel. I am sure further information especially the financial aspect (which A&B Council contributed towards) of the building of the footpath can be provided by Mr. Caldwell as his involvement in the Creich Hall path project was pivotal. The existence of Creich Community Hall depends very much on the continuing use and support as described above. Should Creich Hall be forced to close due to the reduction in income, then the impact that this will have on the local village, residents and wider community will have far reaching consequences. Under the Licensing (Scotland) Act 2005, one of the licensing objectives is protecting and improving public health. If the variation to the licence applied for by The Keel Row Consortium is granted then indirectly this will have a negative impact on protecting and improving public health as the likelihood is that Creich Hall will become unsustainable, will no longer exist and a whole variety of activities become unavailable. Our representations are based on looking at the bigger picture of a small, rural island village population and protecting their needs versus the commercial interests of a consortium of shareholders in a private limited company wishing to capitalise their profits for the benefit of their shareholders. We respectfully request that the application to vary the licence is denied. Yours faithfully, Mr J G Noddings and Mrs J Noddings Page 42
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To: Clerk to The Licensing Board, Governance and Law, Argyll and Bute Council, Kilmory, Lochgilphead, PA31 8RT From: Creich Community Association and Creich Hall Fund (Registered Charity No: SC013193) Fionnphort, Isle of Mull, PA66 6BP Date: 31st October 2023 Dear Clerk to The Licensing Board, The Creich Community Association object to the APPLICATION FOR VARIATION (MAJOR) PREMISES - THE KEEL ROW, FIONNHORT, ISLE OF MULL, PA66 6BL TYPE - ON AND OFF SALES. Established as a charity on 13th June 1971, the Creich Community Association’s purpose is the prevention or relief of poverty, advancement of the arts, heritage, culture or science through the rental from Argyll & Bute Council, and maintenance of Creich Community Hall by the appointed Management Committee. Therefore Creich Community Hall operates as a not for profit organisation, with the Committee dedicated to providing a flexible space for community use, with all profits reinvested and used in the maintenance and running of this valuable resource for the local rural island community, which includes the village of Fionnphort. The above application would have a serious impact on a key primary funding stream which contributes significantly to the maintenance of and, where possible improvement to, Creich Community Hall which is vital in ensuring that this community asset can continue to function for future generations. The Creich Community Association therefore object to this application, as stated. Yours faithfully, The Creich Community Association Page 43
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ITEM 7(a) Argyll and Bute Licensing Board 14th November 2023 VARIATION OF A PREMISES LICENCE NAME OF PREMISES: Tower Digital Arts Centre, 81 Sinclair Street, Helensburgh, G84 8TR APPLICANT: The Tower Digital Arts Centre, c/o 13b West King Street, Helensburgh, G84 8UN AGENT: N/A DESCRIPTION OF PREMISES: The Tower Digital Arts Centre is a Scottish charity managed by volunteers. The centre operates 7 days a week providing the town with arts events and latest release cinema. The Centre also provide community training. The Scottish Submarine Trust operates the Scottish Submarine Centre and is also a Scottish charity managed by volunteers. The Scottish submarine centre operates as a museum 6 days a week. Both social enterprises are operated from the former St Columba church complex. The building was built in 1861 and is a landmark building in the centre of Helensburgh. The centre was granted a change of use in 2017 and the two charities between them attract over 50,000 visitors a year. EXISTING LICENSED HOURS ON SALES OFF SALES Monday 12.00 to 24.00 N/A Tuesday 12.00 to 24.00 N/A Wednesday 12.00 to 24.00 N/A Thursday 12.00 to 24.00 N/A Friday 12.00 to 24.00 N/A Saturday 12.00 to 24.00 N/A Sunday 12.00 to 24.00 N/A DETAILS OF VARIATIONS SOUGHT:- Page 45 Agenda Item 7a
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ITEM 7(a) The applicants wish to vary the licence as follows:- 1) To change the layout plan to include Screen 1 and the Submarine Centre. 2) To increase the capacity to 510 persons. 3) To change the wording at Terms of the children and young person’s conditions. CURRENT ACTIVITIES: Conference facilities; Receptions; Club or other group meetings; Recorded music; Live performances; Dance facilities; Theatre; Films; Outdoor drinking facilities. CURRENT CHILDREN AND YOUNG PERSONS CONDITIONS: TERMS Children are allowed entry to age appropriate events. For cinema this is as currently laid down under the Cinema Act and rated by the bbfc. PROPOSED CHILDREN AND YOUNG PERSONS CONDITIONS: TERMS - The venue allow children to enter. Drinks are purchased at the bar and consumed when the customer is seated. No alcohol will be consumed at the bar. CURRENT CAPACITY – 330 persons. PROPOSED CAPACITY – 510 persons. Broken down as Screen 1 – 300; Screen 2 – 40; Screen 3 – 20; Submarine Centre - 150 LSO COMMENTS: See attached report. POLICE COMMENTS: No Police objections OBJECTIONS/REPRESENTATIONS: None POINTS FOR CONSIDERATION:- (1)This application was continued from the Board’s meeting in September. The variation sought to add Cinema/ Screen 1 and the Submarine Centre to the premises licence. The applicant was awaiting confirmation from the Fire Service that they were now happy with the fire alarm system, etc in respect of Cinema 1. The applicant has now advised that they wish to withdraw the Submarine Centre from the application. A meeting is to take place with the Fire Service on 10th November at which it is hoped the fire alarm system, etc in respect of Cinema 1 will be approved as satisfactory. (2)Increase in capacity (3)Amendment of conditions for children and young persons Page 46
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REGULATORY SERVICES – LICENSING STANDARDS LSO Report THE TOWER DIGITAL ARTS CENTRE, & SCOTTISH SUBMARINE CENTRE, CORNER OF SINCLAIR STREET AND WEST KING STREET, HELENSBURGH, G84 8TG (REPORT BY RAYMOND PARK) The Tower Digital Arts Centre, incorporating the Scottish Submarine Centre is the result of a long term commitment to refurbish and make safe the old Church building where the charitable business is situated. After lengthy collaboration and upgrade the premises were able to confirm the Premises Licence, following agreement from Building Standards and the Fire Service. However that confirmation relates to a partial completion to the satisfaction of the aforesaid authorities. This partial confirmation is best seen in terms of the current approved Layout Plan, which shows the restricted areas currently for use in red. When contrasted with the newly submitted Layout Plan the Board will note the extent of the change and the reason for this major variation to incorporate the additional area, provided Fire and Building Standards are satisfied in terms of public safety for their use. Premises Licence Description of Premises Current; The Tower Digital Arts Centre is a Scottish charity managed by volunteers. The centre operates 7 days a week providing the town with arts events and latest release cinema. The Centre also provide community training. The Scottish Submarine Trust operates the Scottish Submarine Centre and is also a Scottish charity managed by volunteers. The Scottish submarine centre operates as a museum 6 days a week. Both social enterprises are operated from the former St Columba church complex. The building was built in 1861 and is a landmark building in the centre of Helensburgh. The centre was granted a change of use in 2017 and the two charities between them attract over 50,000 visitors a year. Operating Plan Question 4 Seasonal Variation. Current; yes; on New Year’s Eve, the premises operate to 2.00am. Proposed No, delete above wording Question 5 Activities Remove; restaurant facilities, remove televised sports Outdoor drinking, to be added to the layout plan Question 6 Children and Young Persons Terms; Current; children are allowed entry to age appropriate events. For cinema this is as currently laid down under the cinema act and rated by the bbfc. Proposed; The Venue (Tower and Submarine centre) allow children to enter. Drinks are purchased at the bar and consumed when the customer is seated. No alcohol will be consumed at the bar. LSO proposal; Children and young persons are permitted access to the premises Ages; Current All ages Proposed; all ages (in accordance with appropriate certification of films) LSO proposal; Children 0-15 years Young Person’s 16 &17 years Times; Current; All the Time Proposed All Times LSO proposal; children and young persons may remain on the premises until 10pm and may remain for the duration of a special event or function, provided, children are accompanied by an adult 18 years or over. Page 47
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REGULATORY SERVICES – LICENSING STANDARDS Parts Current; all parts Proposed; all areas of the premises. LSO proposal; all public areas with exception of the immediate vicinity of any bar counter. Question 7 capacity Current 330 persons Proposed Screen 1 300 Screen 2 40 Screen 3 20 Submarine centre 150 EHO Will be consulted. Page 48
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