Agendas, reports and minutes

A meeting of the Highland Licensing Committee will take place in the Council Chamber, Council Headquarters, Glenurquhart Road, Inverness on Tuesday, 7 January 2025 at 11.00 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 Licensing Items, 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, Principal Solicitor – Regulatory Services 

(for Chief Officer – Legal and Corporate Governance)  

Business 

1. Calling of the Roll and Apologies for absence 

Gairm a’ Chlàir agus Leisgeulan

2. Declarations of interest/Transparency Statement

Foillseachaidhean Com-pàirt/Aithris Fhollaiseachd

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 minutes of the meetings of the Highland Licensing Committee held on 26 November 2024 and 3 December 2024.

4. Licences granted under delegated powers             

Ceadachdan a bhuilicheadh fo ùghdarras air a thiomnadh

There is circulated Report No HLC/01/25 by the Principal Solicitor which details all Licences which have been granted under delegated powers under the Civic Government (Scotland) Act 1982 granted in the period from 14 November 2024 to 16 December 2024.

The Committee is invited to note the report.

4.1 Short Term Let Licences granted under

delegated powers

Ceadachd Aontaidhean Màil Geàrr-ùine Ceadachdan a bhuilicheadh fo ùghdarras air a thiomnadh

There is circulated Report No HLC/02/25 by the Principal Solicitor which details all Short Term Let Licences which have been granted under delegated powers under the Civic Government (Scotland) Act 1982 granted in the period from 14 November 2024 to 16 December 2024.

The Committee is invited to note the report.

5. Pending applications – 3 monthly considerations             

Iarrtasan ri thighinn – beachdachaidhean 3 mìosach

There is circulated Report No HLC/03/25 by the Principal Solicitor relating to applications which are currently pending for the grant or renewal of licences under the Civic Government (Scotland) Act 1982.

The Report recommends that the Committee agree to defer the determination of the applications, either:

(a) to allow them to be approved under delegated powers in the event that no objections/representations are received and all outstanding documentation has been received from the applicants; or

(b) to a future meeting of the Committee when the applications will be determined in terms of the Hearings Procedure.

5.1 Short Term Let Pending applications – 3 monthly considerations Ceadachd Aontaidhean Màil Geàrr-ùine Iarrtasan ri thighinn – beachdachaidhean 3 mìosach               

There is circulated Report No HLC/04/25 by the Principal Solicitor outlining the Short Term Let applications which are currently pending for the grant or renewal of licences under the Civic Government (Scotland) Act 1982.

The Report recommends that the Committee agree to defer the determination of the applications, either:

(a) to allow them to be approved under delegated powers in the event that no objections/representations are received and all outstanding documentation has been received from the applicants; or

(b) to a future meeting of the Committee when the applications will be determined in terms of the Hearings Procedure.

6. Civic Government (Scotland) Act 1982 

Public Entertainment Licence             

Achd Riaghaltais Chatharra (Alba) 1982

Ceadachdan Aoigheachd Phoblaich 

6.1 Premises: Infinity Trampoline Park, Unit D, Telford Retail Park, Inverness

There is circulated Report No HLC/05/25 by the Principal Solicitor relating to an application for the grant of a public entertainment licence for Infinity Trampoline Park, Unit D, Telford Retail Park, Inverness (Ward 14 – Inverness Central).

The Committee is invited to determine this application in accordance with the Council’s Hearings Procedure.

6.2 Premises: Inverness Royal Academy, Culduthel Road, Inverness

There is circulated Report No HLC/06/25 by the Principal Solicitor relating to an application for the renewal of a public entertainment licence for Inverness Royal Academy, Culduthel Road, Inverness (Ward 15 – Inverness Ness-side).

The Committee is invited to determine this application in accordance with the Council’s Hearings Procedure.

7. Civic Government (Scotland) Act 1982 

Private hire car driver’s / operator’s licences             

Achd Riaghaltais Chatharra (Alba) 1982                                      

Iarrtasan airson ceadachdan do dhràibhearan / oibrichean chàraichean airson fastadh prìobhaideach

7.1 Application for the grant of a private hire car driver’s licence – James Molyneuz

There is circulated Report No HLC/07/25  by the Principal Solicitor relating to an application which has been received from James Molyneuz for the grant of a private hire car driver’s licence (Ward 12 – Aird and Loch Ness).

The Committee is invited to determine this application in accordance with the Council’s Hearings Procedure.

7.2 Application for the grant of a private hire car driver’s operator licence – Ryan Davison

There is circulated Report No HLC/08/25 by the Principal Solicitor relating to an application which has been received from Ryan Davison for the grant of a private hire car operator licence (Ward 5 – Wester Ross, Strathpeffer and Lochalsh).

The Committee is invited to determine this application in accordance with the Council’s Hearings Procedure.

8. Civic Government (Scotland) Act 1982 

Short Term Let licensing           

Achd Riaghaltais Chatharra (Alba) 1982

Ceadachd Aontaidhean Màil Geàrr-ùine 

8.1 Application for grant of a short term let licence – Old House, Burnside, Kentra, Acharacle, PH36 4LA

There is circulated Report No HLC/09/25 by the Principal Solicitor relating to an application which has been received from David John Cameron for the grant of a short term let licence (Ward 21 – Fort William and Ardnamurchan).

The Committee is invited to determine this application in accordance with the Council’s Hearings Procedure.

8.2 Application for grant of a short term let licence – Pittyoulish House, Aviemore, PH22 1RD

There is circulated Report No HLC/10/25 by the Principal Solicitor relating to an application which has been received from Mr Salem Avan for the grant of a short term let licence (Ward 20 – Badenoch and Strathspey).

The Committee is invited to determine this application in accordance with the Council’s Hearings Procedure.

8.3 Application for grant of a short term let licence – Crubenmore Lodge, Newtonmore, PH20 1BE

There is circulated Report No HLC/11/25 by the Principal Solicitor relating to an application which has been received from Mr Alasdair Findlay, agent on behalf of Ralia Enterprises for the grant of a short term let licence (Ward 20 – Badenoch and Strathspey).

The Committee is invited to determine this application in accordance with the Council’s Hearings Procedure.

8.4 Application for grant of a short term let licence – 1, Frithard Road, Plockton, IV52 8TQ

There is circulated Report No HLC/12/25 by the Principal Solicitor relating to an application which has been received from Mrs Sybil Margaret Cameron for the grant of a short term let licence (Ward 5 – Wester Ross, Strathpeffer and Lochalsh).

The Committee is invited to determine this application in accordance with the Council’s Hearings Procedure.

8.5 Application for grant of a short term let licence – Inchnadamph House, Inchnadamph, Elphin, IV27 4HL

There is circulated Report No HLC/13/25 by the Principal Solicitor relating to an application which has been received from Mr David Burgess, agent, acting on behalf of Mr George Vestey for the grant of a short term let licence (Ward 1 – North, West and Central Sutherland).

The Committee is invited to determine this application in accordance with the Council’s Hearings Procedure.

8.6 Application for grant of a (temporary) short term let licence – Carbisdale Castle, Ardgay, IV24 3DP

There is circulated Report No HLC/14/25 by the Principal Solicitor relating to an application which has been received from Ms Samantha Kane on behalf of Carbisdale Castle Limited for the grant of a temporary short term let licence (Ward 1 – North, West and Central Sutherland).

The Committee is invited to determine this application in accordance with the Council’s Hearings Procedure.

8.7 Application for grant of a short term let licence – Caladh Beag, 6 Roag, Dunvegan, IV55 8ZA

There is circulated Report No HLC/15/25 by the Principal Solicitor relating to an application which has been received from Mr Kenneth John Brown for the grant of a short term let licence (Ward 10 – Eilean a' Cheò).

The Committee is invited to determine this application in accordance with the Council’s Hearings Procedure.

8.8 Application for grant of a short term let licence – The Bothy, 86a High Street, Grantown-on-Spey, PH26 3EL

There is circulated Report No HLC/16/25 by the Principal Solicitor relating to an application which has been received from Mr Simon Milligan for the grant of a short term let licence (Ward 20 – Badenoch and Strathspey).

The Committee is invited to determine this application in accordance with the Council’s Hearings Procedure.

8.9 Application for grant of a short term let licence – First Floor and Attic Floor, 45 Hill Street, Inverness, IV2 3AN

There is circulated Report No HLC/17/25 by the Principal Solicitor relating to an application which has been received from Mrs Freedah Yasmin Ewen for the grant of a short term let licence (Ward 14 – Inverness Central).

The Committee is invited to determine this application in accordance with the Council’s Hearings Procedure.

8.10 Application for grant of a short term let licence – Tigh a' Voulin, Glencoe, PH49 4HX

There is circulated Report No HLC/18/25 by the Principal Solicitor relating to an application which has been received from Mr Andrew Lever for the grant of a short term let licence (Ward 21 – Fort William and Ardnamurchan).

The Committee is invited to determine this application in accordance with the Council’s Hearings Procedure.

9. The Committee is asked to resolve that, under Section 50A(4) of the Local Government (Scotland) Act 1973, the public be excluded from the meeting during discussion of the following Items on the grounds that they involve the likely disclosure of exempt information as defined in Paragraph 3 of Part 1 of Schedule 7A of the Act.

10. Civic Government (Scotland) Act 1982 

Taxi driver’s / operator’s licences         

Achd Riaghaltais Chatharra (Alba) 1982

Ceadachdan Dhràibhearan / Oibrichean Tagsaidh

10.1 Application for a taxi operator’s licence – Caroline McKeown

There is circulated to members only Report No HLC/19/25  by the Principal Solicitor relating to relating to an application for the renewal of a taxi operator’s licence by Caroline McKeown (Ward 20 – Badenoch & Strathspey).

The Committee is invited to determine this application in accordance with the Council’s Hearings Procedure.

10.2 Application for a taxi driver’s licence – Alan Coe 

There is circulated to members only Report No HLC/20/25  by the Principal Solicitor relating to relating to an application for the grant of a taxi driver’s licence by Alan Coe (Ward 15 – Inverness Ness-side).

The Committee is invited to determine this application in accordance with the Council’s Hearings Procedure.

11. Civic Government (Scotland) Act 1982 

Private hire car driver’s / operator’s licences 

Achd Riaghaltais Chatharra (Alba) 1982         

Iarrtasan airson ceadachdan do dhràibhearan / oibrichean chàraichean airson fastadh prìobhaideach

11.1 Application for a private hire car driver’s licence – Elaine Coll

There is circulated to members only Report No HLC/21/25 by the Principal Solicitor relating to an application which has been received from Elaine Coll for a private hire car driver’s licence (Ward 5 – Wester Ross, Strathpeffer and Lochalsh).

The Committee is invited to determine this application in accordance with the Council’s Hearings Procedure.

12. Civic Government (Scotland) Act 1982 

Street Traders licence         

Achd Riaghaltais Chatharra (Alba) 1982

Iarrtas airson ceadachd neach-malairt sràide

12.1 Street Trader’s Licence – Mohammed Atiq Mir

There is circulated to members only Report No HLC/22/25 by the Principal Solicitor relating to a street trader’s licence held by Mohammed Atiq Mir (Ward 10 - Eilean a’ Cheò).

The Committee is invited to determine this application in accordance with the Council’s Hearings Procedure.

12.2 Street Trader’s Licence (Temporary Application): James Sharp

There is circulated to members only Report No HLC/23/25 by the Principal Solicitor relating to an application which has been received from James Sharp for the grant of a temporary street traders licence (Ward 11 – Caol and Mallaig).

The Committee is invited to determine this application in accordance with the Council’s Hearings Procedure.

13.Civic Government (Scotland) Act 1982 

Short Term Let licensing       

Achd Riaghaltais Chatharra (Alba) 1982

Ceadachd Aontaidhean Màil Geàrr-ùine 

13.1 Application for grant of a short term let licence – Kantara, Viewfield Road, Portree, IV51 9ES

There is circulated to members only Report No HLC/24/25 by the Principal Solicitor relating to an application which has been received from Mr Murdo Thompson Mackenzie for the grant of a short term let licence (Ward 10 – Eilean a' Cheo).

The Committee is invited to determine this application in accordance with the Council’s Hearings Procedure.

13.2 Application for grant of a short term let licence – Langa Cottage, Altnabreac, Halkirk, KW12 6UR

There is circulated to members only Report No HLC/25/25 by the Principal Solicitor relating to an application which has been received from Ms Onelisiwe Ngxumza for the grant of a short term let licence (Ward – 03 Wick and East Caithness).

The Committee is invited to determine this application in accordance with the Council’s Hearings Procedure.

13.3 Application for grant of a short term let licence – Keeper’s Cottage, Altnabreac, Halkirk, KW12 6UR

There is circulated to members only Report No HLC/26/25 by the Principal Solicitor relating to an application which has been received from Mrs Onelisiwe Ngxumza for the grant of a short term let licence (Ward – 03 Wick and East Caithness).

The Committee is invited to determine this application in accordance with the Council’s Hearings Procedure.