EH Report - Dunollie Museum

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Environmental Health Report
Application of Premises Licence Board Meeting 28th June 2022 
1. Dunollie Museum, Castle and Grounds, Ganavan Road, Oban, Argyll PA34 5TT 
The premises licence application is to have sale and service of alcohol in three areas within the
grounds of Dunollie House and one area for the storage of alcohol within the offices of Dunollie
House. 
Potential Public Health/Noise Nuisance Issues 
The property is in a rural location, it is envisaged that the premises licence would not cause any
issues to the amenities of the area. 
However, in reference to any potential noise nuisance, the applicant has confirmed that: 
Area A1: the outdoor terrace, this will be used for managed events such as drink receptions which
will finish around 21:00. 
As this area is managed, it is not envisaged that there will be any issues of concern. 
Area A and A2: are the two outdoor wedding areas. 
The applicant confirms that these outdoor events must stop playing all amplified music by 22:00 with  
a finish time of 23:00. 
These events will be managed by at least 2 members of Dunollie staff to ensure that all requirements
are met. 
All generators will need to be diesel silent running generators and suitably positioned to minimise
excessive noise. 
As these areas are managed, it is not envisaged that there will be any issues of concern. 
Area B: the Castle will be managed by staff and be used for controlled small events such as photo
opportunities, small group tours, readings etc. No member of the public will have access to the castle
ruin or the steps leading up to the turret of the castle ruin. 
As this area is managed, it is not envisaged that there will be any issues of concern. 
Area C: the location of day time managed events - weddings ceremonies etc. events in this area are
expected to operate no later than 19:00. 
As this area is managed, it is not envisaged that there will be any issues of concern. 
Area D: the offices this is where alcohol will be securely stored – no issues. 
Area E: the Kettle this is where food and alcohol will be served – no issues. 
Area F: reception, display and off sales storage – no issues. 
The applicant has confirmed that any drinks served on open ground and where people may meander
will be served in shatter proof drinkware.