Iona Craft Shop - LSO Report
Argyll and Bute Council · 8 September 2022
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LSO REPORT IONA CRAFT SHOP & STUDIO, ISLE OF IONA, PA76 6SJ (Report by Eric Dearie) Description of Premises The premises comprise two adjacent buildings – a retail shop and a Craft Studio nearby. The shop has operated for some 55 years, showcasing Scottish knitwear, accessories and gifts. The Craft Studio is a retail and gallery space, showcasing Iona Wool, Iona Tweed and Accessories, alongside a small selection of items produced by local businesses, including off- sales of Iona Gin and ad-hoc on-sales as part of specific events. The premises are located on Isle of Iona, close to the jetty and within the main village. The shop includes retail space and associated owner/staff accommodation. The Craft Studio comprises a retail/gallery space and a separate takeaway food outlet (sub-leased) and associated lease-holder accommodation. Operating Plan Q1. On-sales and off-sales Q2. On-sales hours – 1100 to 2200 daily Q3. Off-sales hours – 1000 to 2200 daily Q4. Proposed Seasonal Variation – “We operate winter hours from November to March as follows: Sunday, Monday & Thursday CLOSED Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday & Saturday 11am - 3pm On-sales of alcohol will be on an occasional basis, linked to specific events, rather than a daily operation and will be permitted in the Studio & Terrace areas only.” Board policy states: ‘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 – Recorded Music; Live Performance and Outdoor Drinking. Q5(f). Occasional live demonstrations of island crafts or skills i.e. fleece-sorting, weaving, knitting, artist-in-residence. Occasional temporary exhibitions of artworks, island produce or crafts. Recorded music will be played as background ambience during shop open hours. Occasional live music as part of i.e. seasonal island events or in-shop events We are aware of the Board policy relating to evening use of the outdoor space and all outdoor activities will cease at 10pm for those over 18 years of age, and 8 pm for children and young people. There will be a separate take-away food outlet operating from the premises (sub-leased) and the leaseholder holds all necessary permissions and qualifications. Q6. The children and young person access statement is in keeping with Board policy. Q7. Off-sales capacity (display) – Shop 0.52m² (1.0% of retail space) and Craft Studio 1.0m². Q7. On-sales capacity – Craft Studio 80 persons. Layout Plan The layout plan meets the requirements of The Premises Licence (Scotland) Regulations 2007.
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The LSO has no concerns with this application. EHO Public Health and Safety No concerns – existing craft shop in place. Potential Noise Nuisance It is proposed that “recorded music will be played as background ambience during shop open hours. Occasional live music as part of i.e. seasonal island events or in-shop events”. It is not anticipated that the above would cause a noise nuisance to nearby noise sensitive receptors. However, should complaints be received then these will be investigated accordingly. .