LSO Report - Luss Estates Shop
Argyll and Bute Council · 7 September 2023
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LSO REPORT LUSS ESTATES SHOP, PIER ROAD LUSS, G83 8NZ (REPORT BY RAYMOND PARK) The Luss Estates shop was a gift shop and later added an off sales, then a restaurant. The applicant has re-examined the best way forward for the business and has reverted back to being a retail shop with gifts and off sales. A large part of the trade being tourism. The retention of on sales for the property is to allow the applicant to hold special events including tastings, utilising both the interior and the exterior areas, previously upgraded and now well established. Description of premises Current; The premises are a commercial shop and restaurant selling local crafts, gifts, tourist items, novelty items, food, soft drinks and alcoholic drinks. The shop is wholly owned by Luss Estates Company and is situated in a detached building in the centre of Luss, which is a popular tourist attraction. Proposed; as above, remove the word, restaurant. Operating Plan Question 2 Core Hours; On sales Current; 11:00 till 21:00 seven days Proposed; reduce to 11:00 till 20:00 seven days. Question 3 core hours; Off sales Current; 11:00 till 21:00 seven days Proposed 10:00 till 20:00 seven days Question 4 Seasonal variation. Current; yes Shop and restaurant will only open for the sale of alcohol after 7pm from Easter through to 31st October. Proposed; No Remove above wording. Question 5 activities, remove Restaurant and Bar meals, Column 4 Current; please remove; breakfast and meals are available during and outwith core hours. Recorded background music played out with core hours in both the shop and cafe. Add; Recorded background music played out with core hours in the shop. Small social events including meetings and conferences held outwith core hours. Events such as alcohol sampling may take place on site and may include the outdoor licensed area. Question 5 (f) Additional Activities
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Remove; the premises are a commercial shop selling quality Scottish crafts and gifts best coffee and quality alcoholic drinks, combined with a cafe/restaurant whose purpose is primarily sell the products of the Luss smokehouse on the opposite side of the road. As such, the other activity on site is the retailing of gifts and food. There is a terminal hour of 9.00pm for the outside area. Add; the premises are a commercial shop selling quality gifts, crafts, food and local spirits. Takeaway tea and coffee products are also available. The unlisted activity provided is the retailing of gifts, food and drink including on line sales. Question 6 Children and Young Persons Terms Current; all children to be accompanied by an adult or adults. Proposed; all children to be accompanied by an adult aged 18 years or older. Ages Current; children and young person’s 0 to 17 years old. Proposed; Children 0-15 & Young Persons 16 & 17 Times Current; children and young persons will be permitted access to all public areas until 9pm. Proposed; children and young persons will be permitted access until 20.00hrs Parts Current; children and young persons will be permitted access to all public areas until 9pm. Proposed; children and young persons will be permitted access to all public areas. Layout Plan; a new Layout Plan showing the internal changes has been submitted. EHO No issues arising.
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