Agendas, reports and minutes

A meeting of the Highland Licensing Board will take place in the Council Chamber, Council Headquarters, Glenurquhart Road, Inverness on Tuesday, 25 June 2024 at 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

Iain Meredith
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 minutues / 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 7 May 2024.

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/54/24 detailing Licences which have been granted under delegated powers by the Clerk to the Board during the period 25 April 2024 to 12 June 2024 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/55/24 detailing Occasional Licences and Extended Hours Applications which have been granted under delegated powers by the Clerk to the Board during the period 25 April 2024 to 12 June 2024 and inviting the Board to note the Report. 

6. The Highland Licensing Board Annual Functions Report 2023-24 / Aithisg Dhreuchdan Bhliadhnail Bòrd Ceadachd na Gàidhealtachd 2023-24                                  

There is circulated Report No HLB/56/24 by the Clerk to the Board inviting the Board to approve the Board’s seventh annual Functions Report for publication in accordance with section 9A of the Licensing (Scotland) Act 2005.

7. The Highland Licensing Board Annual Financial Report 2023-24 / Aithisg Ionmhasail Bhliadhnail Bòrd Ceadachd na Gàidhealtachd 2023-24

There is circulated Report No HLB/57/24 by the Clerk to the Board inviting the Board to approve the Board’s seventh annual Financial Report for publication in accordance with section 9B of the Licensing (Scotland) Act 2005.

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

8.1  Ref: HC/INBS/702
Applicant: The Highland Council, Town House, High Street, Inverness, IV1 1JJ
Premises: The Highland Council, Civic Office, Town House, High Street, Inverness, IV1 1JJ
Type: on and off sales

There is circulated Report No HLB/58/24 by the Clerk. 

8.2  Ref: HC/RSL/2117
Applicant: Aileen Colquhoun
Premises: Tighard Guest House, Isle of Canna, PH44 4RS
Type: On sales 

There is circulated Report No HLB/59/24 by the Clerk. 

8.3  Ref: HC/RSL/2118
Applicant: Mingary Castle Limited
Premises: Mingary Castle, Kilchoan, Acharacle, PH36 4LH
Type: On and off sales 

There is circulated Report No HLB/60/24 by the Clerk. 

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

9.1  Ref: HC/RSL/2111
Applicant: The Highland Council
Premises: Storr Centre, Portree, Isle of Skye, IV51 9HX
Type: on and off sales

There is circulated Report No HLB/61/24 by the Clerk. 

9.2  Ref: HC/CSR/2116
Applicant: Green Shack Café Ltd
Premises: The Old Hall Café, Kinlochewe
Type: On sales

There is circulated Report No HLB/62/24 by the Clerk. 

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

10.1  Ref: HC/INBS/348
Applicant: Cabot Highlands LLP, Kinburn House, St Andrews, KY16 9DR 
Premises: Castle Stuart Golf Links, Balnaglack, Inverness, IV2 7JL
Type: on and off sales

Variation:
1. On sales to commence from 0900 hours Monday to Sunday.
2. Amend Sunday off sales hours to commence from 1000 hours. 

There is circulated Report No HLB/63/24 by the Clerk.

10.2  Ref: HC/INBS/120
Applicant: Co-operative Group Food Limited, 1 Angel Square, Manchester, M60 0AG  
Premises: Co-op House of Beauly, Station Road, Beauly, IV4 7EH
Type: off sales

Variation:
1. Major Variation to layout plan to account for internal reconfiguration of the premises, with an increase in capacity to 38.36m2.

There is circulated Report No HLB/64/24 by the Clerk.

10.3  Ref: HC/INBS/558
Applicant: Nyomi Dixon, 71 Drumdevan Road, Inverness, IV2 4DX 
Premises: Cawdor Deli, The Barn, 1 Jubilee Cottage, Cawdor, IV12 5XP
Type: off sales

Variation:
1. Change premises name from Cawdor Stores to Cawdor Deli.
2. On sales and off sales Monday-Sunday 1000-2200 hrs.
3. Operating plan to include restaurant facilities, receptions, outside drinking area, all within core hours.
4. Add children and young person Policy.
5. Layout plan to be amended for new business layout.
6. Description to change: 'Cawdor Deli is a small shop selling a range of alcohol by off sale.
Also on the premises are a number of tables for food service, which may include the provision of alcohol on the premises.  The premises will also operate an outside drinking area where food and beverages may be taken.' 

There is circulated Report No HLB/65/24 by the Clerk.

10.4  Ref: HC/INBS/85
Applicant: Alliance Property Holdings Ltd, Hilmore House, Gain Lane, Bradford, West Yorkshire, BD3 7DL 
Premises: Morrisons Daily, Culcabock Road, Inverness, IV2 3XQ 
Type: off sales

Variation:
The applicant seeks a variation of the information contained within 5(f) of the following plan.  This is to be amended to add the following: 'A home delivery shopping service may be operated from the store. This will be via third party delivery companies and may contain alcohol.'

There is circulated Report No HLB/66/24 by the Clerk.

10.5  Ref: HC/RSL/1936
Applicant: Partnership of Mark I Rossi & Larisa Mostovaya
Premises: Torlinnhe Guest House, Achintore Road, Fort William, PH33 6RW
Type: on sales 

Variation:
1. Increase on-sale capacity of premises from 18 guests to 20 guests
2. Extend footprint of licensed premises to include a second self-catering pod
3. Revise description of premises to include second self-catering pod which can accommodate 2 guests.

There is circulated Report No HLB/67/24 by the Clerk.

10.6  Ref: HC/RSL/1462
Applicant: Fort William Shinty Club    
Premises: Fort William Shinty Club Clubhouse, An Aird, Fort William, PH33 6AN  
Type: On and off Sales

Variation:
1. Increase on sales hours to : 1100 hrs to 0100 hrs Monday to Sunday 
2. Increase off-sale hours to : 1000 hrs to 2200 hrs Monday to Sunday

There is circulated Report No HLB/68/24 by the Clerk.

10.7  Ref: HC/RSL/1834
Applicant: Torabhaig Distillery Ltd
Premises: Torabhaig Distillery, Teangue, Sleat, Isle of Skye, IV44 8RE
Type: on and off sales

Variation:
1. Increase on sales capacity from 120 to 400 (Internal 120 and external 280);
2. Increase on sales hours to 1000 hrs to 2400 hrs each day (currently 1000 hrs to 2200 hrs);
3. Amend working of Children and Young Persons Policy (6(d);
4. 5(f) – any other activities – additional wording as follows:-
(i) Both internal and external areas may be used for market purposes whereby third parties exhibit and sell food, drink and other products;
(ii) The external areas may be used for a variety of recreational purposes including displays and demonstrations of all natures, of which pop-up bars and temporary structures may be utilised;
(iii) The external areas may be used infrequently for festivals and events, on occasions an event may take place in the evening.

There is circulated Report No HLB/69/24 by the Clerk.

10.8  Ref: HC/CSR/1173
Applicant: Co-operative Group Food Limited
Premises: Co-op, Old Evanton Road, Dingwall
Type: Off sales

Variation:
1) Add recorded music as an activity to be provided during and outwith core hours;
2) Add home delivery as an additional service provided

There is circulated Report No HLB/70/24 by the Clerk.

10.9  Ref: HC/CSR/0707
Applicant: Co-operative Group Food Limited
Premises: Co-op, Bridge Street, Muir of Ord
Type: Off sales

Variation:
1) Add recorded music as an activity to be provided during and outwith core hours;
2) Add home delivery as an additional service provided

There is circulated Report No HLB/71/24 by the Clerk.

11. Gambling Act 2005 Application for gambling machine permit / Achd na Cearrachd 2005

11.1 Ref: HC/INBS/701
Applicant: The Original Bowling Company Limited, Focus 31, West Wing, Cleveland Road, Hemel Hempstead Industrial Estate, Hemel Hempstead, PH22 7BW 
Premises: Hollywood Bowl, Ground Floor, Unit 12, Eastfield Way, Inverness, IV2 7GD

There is circulated Report No HLB/72/24 by the Clerk.

12. Licensing (Scotland) Act 2005 Section 84 – conduct inconsistent with the licensing objectives / Achd Cheadachd (Alba) 2005, Earrann 84

12.1  Personal Licence Holder: James E R McEachern

There is circulated Report No HLB/73/24 by the Clerk.

12.2  Personal Licence Holder: Hugh Crossey

There is circulated Report No HLB/74/24 by the Clerk.

13. Surrender of premises licence / Gèilleadh ceadachd togalaich

13.1  Premises: Tall Pines Restaurant, Evelix, Dornoch – HC/CSR/0856
Licence Holder: Thomas Sutherland

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