Agendas, reports and minutes

A remote meeting of the Highland Licensing Board will take place via Microsoft Teams  on Tuesday, 4 August 2020 at 1.00 pm (following the Highland Licensing Committee commencing 10.00 am).

You are invited to attend and a note of the business to be considered is attached.

Webcast notice:  This meeting will be filmed and broadcast over the internet on the Highland Council website and will be archived and available for viewing for 12 months thereafter.

Members are reminded that during determination of a Licensing Board Item, in order to be entitled to participate in any vote, Members must be present throughout all of the proceedings.

Members are further reminded that mobile devices, including mobile phones, can be used for following the agenda/reports and delivering speeches but should not be used for any form of communication (text or tweet) during the meeting.

Yours faithfully

Claire McArthur
Clerk to the Licensing Board

Business

1.  Apologies for absence
Leisgeulan

2.  Declarations of interest
Foillseachaidhean com-pàirt

Members are asked to consider whether they have an interest to declare in relation to any item on the agenda for this meeting.   Any Member making a declaration of interest should indicate whether it is a financial or non-financial interest and include some information on the nature of the interest.   Advice may be sought from Officers prior to the meeting taking place.

3.  Confirmation of minutes 
Dearbhadh a’ gheàrr-chunntais

There is submitted for confirmation as a correct record the minute of the meeting of the Highland Licensing Board held on 23 June 2020.

4.  Licensing (Scotland) Act 2005
Licences granted under delegated powers
Achd Ceadachd (Alba) 2005      
Ceadachdan a bhuilicheadh fo ùghdarras air a thiomnadh                      

There is circulated Report No HLB/041/20 detailing Licences which have been granted under delegated powers by the Clerk to the Board during the period 11 June 2020 to 22 July 2020 and inviting the Board to note the Report.

 5.  Licensing (Scotland) Act 2005
Occasional licences and extended hours
granted under delegated powers 
Achd Ceadachd (Alba) 2005
Ceadachdan Corra-uair agus uairean sìnte a bhuilicheadh fo ùghdarras air a thiomnadh

There is circulated Report No HLB/042/20 detailing Occasional Licences and Extended Hours Applications which have been granted under delegated powers by the Clerk to the Board during the period 11 June 2020 to 22 July  2020 and inviting the Board to note the Report.

6.  Licensing (Scotland) Act 2005
Applications for new premises licences
Achd na Ceadachd (Alba) 2005
Larrtas airson cheadachdan thogalaichean ura

6.1  Ref: HC/RSL/1947
Applicant: Angus MacLeod
Premises: The Galley, Carnbeag, Earlish, Isle of Skye, IV51 9XL
Type: On and off Sales

There is circulated Report No HLB/043/20 by the Clerk.

7.  Licensing (Scotland) Act 2005  
Applications for provisional premises licences
Achd Ceadachd (Alba) 2005
Iarrtas airson ceadachdan thogalaichean le cumha

7.1  Ref: HC/CSR/1946
Applicant: John O’Groats Brewery Ltd
Premises:  John O’Groats Brewery Visitor Experience, The Last House, John O’Groats
Type:  On and Off Sales

There is circulated Report No HLB/044/20 by the Clerk.

8.  Licensing (Scotland) Act 2005
Applications for variation (major) to premises licences 
Achd Ceadachd (Alba) 2005
Iarrtasan airson Caochladh (Mòr) a thaobh ceadachdan thogalaichean

8.1  Ref:  HC/INBS/338
Applicant:  Eden Court Highlands Ltd, Eden Court Theatre, Bishop’s Road, Inverness, IV3 5SA
Premises:  Eden Court Theatre and Cinemas, Bishop’s Road, Inverness, IV3 5SA
Type: On and Off sales

Variation:

1.  Outside drinking area to include all outside areas of the grounds and car parks to allow the Licence Holder more flexibility in hosting events within the grounds.

2.  Sunday on sales hours to commence from 1100 hours.

3.  Description to be amended to include "The entire grounds inclusive of all car parking areas are included within the licensed area to allow for maximum flexibility when catering for events required to be accommodated in whole or in part within the grounds."

There is circulated Report No HLB/045/20 by the Clerk.

8.2  Ref:  HC/INBS/195
Applicant:  Historic Environment Scotland Enterprises Ltd, Longrove House, Salisbury Place, Edinburgh, EH9 1SH per Morton Fraser, Quartermile Two, 2 Lister Square, Edinburgh, EH5 9GL
Premises:  Urquhart Castle, Drumnadrochit, Inverness-shire, IV63 2XJ
Type: Off Sales

Variation:

1.  Extend off sales hours from 1800-2000 hrs each day rather terminating at 1800 hrs.

2.  Seasonal variation to be amended to read:  'Premises may close earlier in light of customer demand and weather conditions.'

There is circulated Report No HLB/046/20 by the Clerk.

8.3  Ref:  HC/RSL/1052
Applicant:  Wm Morrison Supermarkets plc, Hilmore House, Gain Lane, Bradford, DB3 7DL per Gosshchalks, Queens Gardens, Hull, PU1 3DZ
Premises:  Morrisons, An Aird, Fort William, PH33 6AN
Type: Off sales

Variation:

1. Within operating plan, include restaurant facilities to be available both during and outwith core licensed hours;
2. Amend operating plan at 5(f) to include customer café and that a home shopping service and click and collect service may be operated from this store.

There is circulated Report No HLB/047/20 by the Clerk.

8.4  Ref:  HC/RSL/1887
Applicant: West Highland Distillers Limited
Premises:  The End of the Line Distillery Company, Station Road, Kyle of Lochalsh, IV40 8AH
Type: On and Off sales

Variation:

1. Change premises name to “End of the Line Distillery and Apothercary”;
2. Section 5(f) – any other activities - add – (i) off sales deliveries will be available;  (ii) micro still for display purposes to be used to distil non-alcoholic oils and tinctures during opening hours.  May be operational for rectification outwith opening hours subject to licences being granted by HMRC;
3. Reduce on sales capacity from 40 to 31;
4. Reduce off sales capacity from 20.7 m2 to 19.3 m2;
5. Layout plan – the off sales display will change location.

There is circulated Report No HLB/048/20 by the Clerk.

8.5  Ref:  HC/RSL/1908
Applicant:  West Highland Distillers Limited
Premises:  Gun Ainm, 12 Harbour Street, Plockton, IV52 8TG
Type: On and Off sales

Variation:

1. Change premises name to “Plockton Distillery and Apothercary”;
2. Amend premises description;
3. Section 5(f) – any other activities - add – (i) micro distillery events; (ii) gin or other spirits classes/tastings;  (iii) micro still for display purposes to be used to distil non-alcoholic oils and tinctures during opening hours.  May be operational for rectification outwith opening hours subject to licences being granted by HMRC;
4. Amend children and young persons policy;
5. Reduce on sales capacity from 42 to 28;
6. Increase off sales capacity from 6.45 m2 to 6.5 m2;
7. Layout plan – the off sales display will change location.

There is circulated Report No HLB/049/20 by the Clerk.

8.6  Ref:  HC/RSL/1310
Applicant:  Main Green Limited per Harper MacLeod
Premises:  Creelers Restaurant, Lower Harrapool, Broadford, Isle of Skye, IV49 9AQ
Type: On Sales

Variation:

1. Change premises name to “New Creelers Restaurant”;
2. Q.2 – vary core hours to allow on sales during 1200 hrs to 2300 hours on Sundays;
3. Q.5 – vary “restaurant facilities and receptions” to be available as “YES” outwith core licensing hours and add into the box below Q.5 grid the following text – “The premises will be open from 0730 hrs each day for the provision of breakfast, hot and cold food and non-alcoholic drinks.  A reception activity may comment before 1200 hours;
4. In Q.5(f) “any other activities” – add “the premises will offer takeaway and delivery of food and non-alcoholic drinks during all opening hours”;
5. Q.6 – Children and young persons policy – Q.6(b) add the words “or with an adult collecting a takeaway” and Q.6(d) add the words “or with an adult collecting a takeaway” and delete the words “whilst food is served during core hours”.

There is circulated Report No HLB/050/20 by the Clerk.

8.7  Ref:  HC/CSR/0237
Applicant: The Achness Hotel (A Partnership)
Premises: The Achness Hotel, Rosehall, by Lairg, IV27 4DB
Type On and Off Sales

Variation:

1. Amend operating plan to add outdoor drinking facilities.
2. Reduction in on sales capacity within the premises for the restaurant, bar and lounge with less seating creating more distance.
3. Remove off sale capacity, all off sales to be taken from stock.
4. Change of use of garden areas to seating areas to allow for the provision of food and alcohol services.
5. Add to activities outwith core hours in Gardens A, B and C on the layout plan the provision of food and alcohol sales, occasional seating in Courtyard D when there are organised events, food markets and tasting events.
6. Add to other activities, hosting events in courtyard such as farmers markets, craft and Christmas fayres and local promotions which will include alcohol sales.
7. Amend layout plan to include outdoor drinking areas.
8. Amend description of premises to include the use of Gardens A, B and C for the provision of food and alcohol sales, and the use of the courtyard for food markets and craft fayres.

There is circulated Report No HLB/051/20 by the Clerk.

8.8  Ref:  HC/CSR/0989
Applicant: Co-operative Group Food Limited
Premises: Co-op, 46/48 High Street, Alness
Type Off Sales

Variation:

1. Vary other services provided to include home delivery service

There is circulated Report No HLB/052/20 by the Clerk.

8.9  Ref:  HC/CSR/0990
Applicant: Co-operative Group Food Limited
Premises: Co-op, 101-105 High Street, Invergordon
Type Off Sales

Variation:

1. Vary other services provided to include home delivery service

There is circulated Report No HLB/053/20 by the Clerk.

8.10  Ref:  HC/CSR/1040
Applicant: Co-operative Group Food Limited
Premises: Co-op, Meadow Lane, Thurso
Type Off Sales

Variation:

1. Add recorded music to activities provided during and outwith core hours
2. Vary other services provided to include home delivery service

There is circulated Report No HLB/054/20 by the Clerk.

8.11  Ref:  HC/CSR/0282
Applicant: Co-operative Group Food Limited
Premises: Co-op, Angle Park, Thurso Road, Wick
Type Off Sales

Variation:

1. Add recorded music to activities provided during and outwith core hours
2. Vary other services provided to include home delivery service

There is circulated Report No HLB/055/20 by the Clerk.

8.12  Ref:  HC/CSR/1657
Applicant: Merlin Cinemas Limited
Premises: The Thurso Cinema, Ormlie Road, Thurso
Type On and Off Sales

Variation:

1. Amend the layout plan to extend the licensed area to include three additional cinema auditoria and an additional multi-purpose function room resulting in the capacity increasing from 416 to 636.
2. Amend the premises description to incorporate these changes. 
3. Amend premises name to Merlin Cinema Thurso.

There is circulated Report No HLB/056/20 by the Clerk.