Agendas, reports and minutes

A meeting of the Highland Licensing Board will take place via Microsoft Teams on Monday, 25 April 2022 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 29 March 2022.

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/029/22 detailing Licences which have been granted under delegated powers by the Clerk to the Board during the period 17 March 2022 to 13 April 2022 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/030/22 detailing Occasional Licences and Extended Hours Applications which have been granted under delegated powers by the Clerk to the Board during the period 17 March 2022 to 30 April 2022 and inviting the Board to note the Report.

6.  Review proposals – non-payment of annual premises licence fees
Moladh ath-sgrùdaidh – neo-phàigheadh chìsean ceadachd togalaich bliadhnail    

There is circulated Report No HLB/031/22 by the Clerk inviting the Board to here from the stated licence holders and then to consider and determine the premises licence review proposal for each of the premises.

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

7.1  Ref: HC/CSR/2002
Applicant: Shân Tunsley
Premises: West Coast Delicatessen, 5 Argyle Street, Ullapool
Type: Off Sales

There is circulated Report No HLB/032/22 by the Clerk.

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

8.1  Ref:  HC/RSL/2000
Applicant: Sgurr Uaran Ltd
Premises:  Sgurr Uaran Distillery, 19 Fasach, Glendale, Isle of Skye, IV55 8WP
Type:  off sales

There is circulated Report No HLB/033/22 by the Clerk.

8.2  Ref: HC/CSR/1998
Applicant: Hart Licensees Ltd
Premises:  Spa Lodge, Strathpeffer
Type:  On Sales

There is circulated Report No HLB/034/22 by the Clerk.

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

9.1  Ref:  HC/INBS/640
Applicant:  Kings Golf Club Inverness, Balphadrig Road, Inverness, IV3 8AX
Premises:  Kings Golf Club, Balphadrig Road, Inverness, IV3 8AX
Type: on and off-sales

Variation:

1.  Extra outdoor seating for bar  restaurant.  Extension on licensed area at front of clubhouse.

2.  Extending area for extra outdoor seating extension on licensed area at front of clubhouse.

3.  Additional 2 metres width from patio area to practice putting area and  extension to corner area to first tee (grassed area).

4.  Increase in capacity from 135 to 200.

5.  Slight change to Childrens Policy to allow them access to extended area and children to be supervised by an adult.

There is circulated Report No HLB/035/22 by the Clerk.

9.2  Ref:   HC/RSL/1300
Applicant:   Glencoe Mountain Limited
Premises:   Glencoe Ski Centre Café, Glencoe, PH49 4HZ
Type:  On and Off Sales

Variation:

1. Increase core on-sale opening hours on Sunday to 1100 hrs (previously 1200 hrs).
2. Change name of premises to White Corries Café.
3. Increase capacity to 140 persons (previously 100).
4. Seasonal Variation - request to take advantage of any seasonal extensions offered by the Licensing Board over the festive season.
5. Revise description of premises to reflect new build.
6. Revision to layout plan following complete re-configuration of premises as a result of original café being destroyed by Fire on Christmas Day 2019. New layout includes a separate bar counter.
7. Revise children’s policy to reflect addition of bar counter.
8. Appointment of new Designated Premises Manager.

There is circulated Report No HLB/036/22 by the Clerk.

9.3  Ref:  HC/INBS/551
Applicant:  C J Lang and Son, 78 Longtown Road, Dundee, DD4 8JU
Premises:  Spar Shop, Station Road, Ardersier, IV2 7SU
Type: off sales

Variation:

1.  Amend Q5(c) so that there is permission for music within and outwith core licensed hours under the explanation 'recorded music is to be provided at all times the premises are open to the public and whilst staff are working within the premises.'

2.  Amend Q5(f) to include the following activities 'sale of other goods consistent with the business of a convenience store during and outwith core hours.  Provision of 'Food to Go' including hot and cold foods; national lottery terminal and cards; click and collect and home deliveries.

3.  Amend Q7 to increase the capacity from 20.5M2 to 21.41M2.

4. Layout plan is amended to reflect increase of alcohol display from 20.5M2 to 21.41M2.  Layout plan ref: CO 03 229 3500.

There is circulated Report No HLB/037/22 by the Clerk.

9.4  Ref:  HC/RSL/0478
Applicant:  SBM (Fort William) Limited
Premises:  Tavern Restaurant, 72 High Street, Fort William, PH33 7LP
Type: On Sales

Variation:

1. Increase core on-sale hours on Sunday to 1100 hrs (previously 1230 hrs)
2. At Q5 of Operating Plan add outdoor drinking activity (within core hours)
3. Increase capacity from 50 persons to 66 persons
4. Increase footprint of licensed premises to include external eating and drinking area on pedestrianised area of Fort William High Street
5. Revise premises description to reflect addition of external drinking area

There is circulated Report No HLB/038/22 by the Clerk.

9.5  Ref:  HC/RSL/0778
Applicant:  Diageo Scotland Limited per Morton Fraser LLP
Premises:  Talisker Distillery, Carbost, Isle of Skye, IV47 8SR
Type: on sales and off sales

Variation:

1. Amend premises description;
2. Change of wording in relation to seasonal hours;
3. Inclusion of the following activities in Q5: restaurant facilities, bar meals, theatre and outdoor drinking facilities;
4. Deletion of existing wording in 5 relating to activities outwith core hours and inclusion of new wording;
5. Deletion of existing wording in 5(f) relating to additional activities and inclusion of range of further activities;
6. Increase of on sale capacity to 818;
7. Increase of off sale capacity to 94.43 m2 ;
8. Layout plans –

1. Reconfiguration of retail area/distillery visitor centre;
2. Reconfiguration of tasting/tour waiting area;
3. Inclusion of external area adjacent to tasting/tour area;
4. Addition of new building with café and private client area with associated external areas;

9. Substitution of premises manager.

There is circulated Report No HLB/039/22 by the Clerk.

9.6  Ref:  HC/CSR/0706
Applicant:  Diageo Scotland Limited per Morton Fraser LLP
Premises:  Glen Ord Distillery Visitor Centre, Muir of Ord
Type: On sales and Off sales

Variation:

1. change the name of premises to “The Singleton of Glen Ord Visitor Centre”;
2. amend the premises description on the licence;
3. amend layout plan due to reconfiguration of areas, reduction of staff shop shelving area, inclusion of external areas;
4. change wording of seasonal variation;
5. add bar meals, dance and outdoor drinking to activities provided during and outwith core hours and amend explanation for activities held outwith core hours;
6. delete and replace existing explanation for additional activities;
7. increase on sale capacity to 674;
8. reduce off sale capacity in staff shop to 9.6m2 and increase off sale capacity in visitor centre to 56.29m2

There is circulated Report No HLB/040/22 by the Clerk.

9.7  Ref:  HC/CSR/1032
Applicant:  Portree Partnership Limited
Premises:  The Old Inn, Flowerdale Glen, Gairloch
Type: On sales and Off sales

Variation:

1. amend the layout plan to take account of reconfiguration of areas and addition of craft deli and artisan bakery;
2. amend the licence description and additional activities provided to take account of these changes;
3. increase on sales hours on Saturday and Sunday to terminate at 0100 hrs and to commence on Sunday at 1100 hrs;
4. increase the off sales hours to commence at 1000 hrs on Sunday.

There is circulated Report No HLB/041/22 by the Clerk.

9.8  Ref:  HC/CSR/0298
Applicant:  C J Lang and Son Limited
Premises:  Spar, Station Road, Conon Bridge
Type: Off sales

Variation:

1. add music as an activity provided within and outwith core licensed hours and provide explanation for this;
2. provide information relating to activities held outwith core hours;
3. amend layout plan to reflect increase of alcohol display area from 12.39m2 to 13.75m2.

There is circulated Report No HLB/042/22 by the Clerk.

10.  Licensing (Scotland) Act 2005 Section 83 – review of personal licence
Achd Cheadachd (Alba) 2005, Earrann 83 – ath-sgrùdadh air ceadachd phearsanta

10.1  Licence Holder:  James Mellor (HC/RSL/L/7359)

There is circulated Report No HLB/043/22 [report removed from web version in compliance with Data Protection Act 1998] by the Clerk.

11.  Application for personal licence
Iarrtas airson ceadachd phearsanta

11.1 Applicant:  Thomas McAnelly (HC/INBS/7880)

There is circulated Report No HLB/044/22 [report removed from web version in compliance with Data Protection Act 1998] by the Clerk.

12.  Surrender of premises licence
Gèilleadh ceadachd togalaich

12.1  Premises:  The Overscaig House Hotel, Loch Shin, by Lairg, IV27 4NY
Licence Holder:  Black Cormorant Ltd

The above Premises Licences have been surrendered in terms of Section 28(5)(f).