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 1 April 2025 at 9.30 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 25 February 2025.

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/19/25 detailing Licences which have been granted under delegated powers by the Clerk to the Board during the period 13 February 2025 to 18 March 2025 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/20/25 detailing Occasional Licences and Extended Hours Applications which have been granted under delegated powers by the Clerk to the Board during the period 13 February 2025 to 18 March 2025 and inviting the Board to note the Report. 

6. Review hearings – non payment of annual premises licence fees
Moladh ath-sgrùdaidh – neo-phàigheadh chìsean ceadachd togalaich bliadhnail
      
There is circulated Report No HLB/21/25 by the Clerk inviting the Board to hold premises licence review hearings in respect of each of the premises listed in the report, further to the review proposals made by the Board on 25 February 2025. 

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

7.1  Ref: HC/RSL/2132
Applicant: Black Sheep Management Services Limited per Twin Deer Law, Lochaber Rural Complex, Fort William, PH33 6SQ
Premises:  The Pizzeria, 17-19 High Street, Fort William, PH33 6DH.
Type: On and off sales

There is circulated Report No HLB/22/25 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/INBS/709
Applicant: Cairngorm Gin Company, Caralan, Carr Road, Carr-Bridge, PH23 3AD
Premises:  Cairngorm Gin Company, Unit 4, Granish Commercial Units, Granish Industrial Park, Aviemore, PH22 1QD
Type:      On and off sales

There is circulated Report No HLB/23/25 by the Clerk. 

8.2  Ref: HC/CSR/2134
Applicant: Rhidorroch Distillery Limited
Premises:  Rhidorroch Distillery, 6 Shore Street, Ullapool
Type:      On and off Sales

There is circulated Report No HLB/24/25 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/CSR/0300
Applicant:  Parkdean Holiday Parks Ltd, per Poppleston Allen, 37 Stoney Street, The Lace Market, Nottingham
Premises:   Grannies Heilan Hame Holiday Park, Embo, Dornoch, IV25 3QD
Type:      On and off sales

Variation:
1. Amend seasonal variation in line with Highland Licensing Board policy.
2. Add to other activities outdoor drinking facilities outwith core hours to allow hot drinks to be available to customers.
3. Update Children and Young Persons policy.
4. Amend the capacities as per proposed layout plans.
5. Amend the description of the premises.
6. Amend the layout plans to approve internal alterations and slight change in layout and increase the outdoor seating area.  Add additional retail outlet which includes Scoops Ice-cream vendor and Joe’s with Pizza selling hot food, hot drinks and alcoholic drinks for consumption off the premises.  New fish and chip shop with outdoor seating area for use throughout the day.

There is circulated Report No HLB/25/25 by the Clerk.

9.2  Ref:  HC/INBS/63
Applicant: Tesco Stores Limited, Tesco House, Shire Park, Kestrel Way, Welwyn Garden City, AL7 1GA 
Premises:  Tesco Metro, 8-10 Tomnahurich Street, Inverness, IV3 5DD 
Type:     Off sales 

Variation:
1. Amending the statement in Question 5(f) (any other activities) contained within the Operating Plan, to the following:
"The premises may trade in the sale of products other than alcohol like food, including hot food and drinks, non-food items, and other household goods (groceries) within and outwith core licensed hours and may also provide ancillary consumer services up to 24-hours a day. These services may be provided at the premises or through an online customer delivery/collection service subject to consumer demand and the grant of any necessary statutory consents where required."
2. Amending Question 7 (Capacity of Premises) to 115.83 M2 (see details in 3(c) below).
3. There is a minor variation to the approved internal layout of the premises as per the latest drawing deposited with the Licensing Authority (enclosed with the application).
This results in a slight reduction of Q7 off sales capacity of the premises from 116 M2 to 115.83 M2 due to the remerchandising of the alcohol section.  There are also sundry changes around the  premises in relation to checkouts, and aisles following a refurbishment. 

There is circulated Report No HLB/26/25 by the Clerk.

9.3  Ref:  HC/CSR/1340
Applicant:  Brora Golf Club, Golf Road, Brora
Premises:   Brora Golf Club, Golf Road, Brora, KW9 6QS
Type:      On and off sales

Variation:
1. Change to full premises licence to allow access to the general public to make use of the bar and restaurant.
2. Extend on sales hours from 0900 hrs to 0100 hrs, with on sales before 1100 hrs only permitted when accompanying a substantial breakfast.
3. Amend off sales hours to commence at 1000 hrs on Monday to Sunday.
4. Amend layout plans to include proposed extension to the kitchen with additional storage room.
5. Amend description of the premises.
6. Amend and add to activities.
7. Amend Children and Young Persons policy.
8. Amend capacities for on and off sales.

There is circulated Report No HLB/27/25 by the Clerk.

9.4  Ref:  HC/INS/231
Applicant:  Tesco Stores Limited, Tesco House, Shire Park, Kestrel Way, Welwyn Garden City, AL7 1GA
Premises:   Tesco Store (Inshes), Milton of Inshes, Perth Road Inverness, IV2 3SY
Type:      Off sale

Variation:
1. Amending the statement in Question 5(f) (any other activities) contained within the Operating Plan, to the following: "The premises may trade in the sale of products other than alcohol like food, including hot food and drinks, non-food items, and other household goods (groceries) within and outwith core licensed hours and may also provide ancillary consumer services up to 24-hours a day. These services may be provided at the premises or through an online customer delivery/collection service subject to consumer demand and the grant of any necessary statutory consents where required.”

There is circulated Report No HLB/28/25 by the Clerk.

9.5  Ref:  HC/INBS/339
Applicant:  Inchnacardoch Lodge Ltd, Inchnacardoch Lodge Hotel, Fort Augustus PH32 4BL
Premises:   Inchnacardoch Lodge Hotel, Fort Augustus PH32 4BL
Type:      On and off sales

Variation:
Changes to Operating plan:
1. To increase the hours from 11 am to 1 am each day. 
2. To commence off sale hours from 11am on a Sunday. 
3. To add Seasonal Variations so that the premises may take advantage of General Extensions, such as the Festive Period, agreed by the Board. 
4. To add Indoor/ Outdoor Sports and Televised Sport as Activities. 
5. To provide that certain Activities, including Conference Facilities, Restaurant Facilities, Receptions, Club or other Group Meetings, Recorded Music, and Outdoor Drinking Facilities, may take place outwith licensed hours, firstly taking into account that this is a Hotel operating 24 hours a day, but also that some facilities, such as Conference Facilities, Restaurant Facilities, Receptions, Club or other Group Meetings and Outdoor Drinking may be used prior to licensed hours commencing, and occasionally after licensed hours. Other Activities including Restaurant Facilities, Music and Televised Sport may take place at any time during the 24 hour period, as the reception is staffed all night, and guests will have access to Televised Sport in their rooms. There is also 24 hour room service. 
6. The following will be added as additional Activities namely: Outside Catering (which may include alcohol), and Deliveries (which may include alcohol). 
7. To clarify the access arrangements regarding children and young persons. Children and young persons will have access to the premises if accompanied by an adult. Children and young persons who are staying in the Hotel will have access at all times, other than to the bar area, which they must vacate by 10pm. Young persons will have access at all times. Children and young persons who are not resident may remain in the premises without restriction, subject to management discretion. The same applies for children and young persons attending a private pre-booked function. They may remain until the end of the function, subject to management discretion. Children and young persons of all ages may have access. Children will be required to vacate the bar by 10pm but otherwise may remain until the end of licensed hours (if non-resident) and remain on the premises with an adult if they are resident. They will have access to all public areas.
Changes to Licence:
8. To change the description to "The premises consist of Hotel premises with eating and drinking facilities. The premises are accessed by a long private Driveway, and there are outdoor drinking facilities." 

There is circulated Report No HLB/29/25 by the Clerk.

9.6  Ref:  HC/INBS/553
Applicant: Macdonald Resorts Limited, Crutherland House and Spa, Strathaven Road, East Kilbride, G75 0QJ
Premises:  Macdonald Spey Valley Golf Club, Dalfaber Village, Dalfaber Drive, Aviemore, PH22 1PN
Type:     on and off sales 

Variation:
1. On sales to commence at 1100 hours on Sunday rather than 1230 hours.
2. Off sales to commence at 1000 hours on Sunday rather than 1230 hours.

There is circulated Report No HLB/30/25 by the Clerk.

9.7  Ref:  HC/INBS/546
Applicant: Aldi Stores Ltd, Holly Lane, Atherstone, Warwickshire, CV9 2SQ
Premises:  Aldi, Inshes Retail Park, Inverness, IV2 3TW
Type:     off sales 

Variation:
1. Add 'recorded music' as permitted activity, during and outwith licensed hours.
2. Add wording at Q5 to read: 'background music may be played during and outwith hours'.
3. Amend wording at Q5(f) to read: 'sale of other goods consistent with the business of a supermarket, including outwith core hours. Home deliveries, click & collect service, and on-line sales may also take place.'
4. Amend off sales capacity to 39.03676 M2.
5. Reconfiguration of store and extension of off-sales display area, resulting in an increase in capacity from 31.51426 M2 to 39.03676 M2, as part of store refurbishment.

There is circulated Report No HLB/31/25 by the Clerk.

10. Application for personal licence
Iarrtas airson ceadachd phearsanta

10.1 Applicant: Gary John Stewart

There is re-circulated Report No HLB/18/25 by the Clerk.