A Minute of the meeting of The Highland Licensing Board, Inverness, Nairn and Badenoch and Strathspey Division which was held in the Council Chamber, Glenurquhart Road, Inverness on Tuesday 28 July 2009 commencing at 10.00am.
Present:
Mrs P Munro
Mrs H Carmichael
Mr L Fraser
Mr J Ford
Mr N Donald
Mr R Pedersen
In attendance:
Donald Somerville, Clerk to the Licensing Board
Ian Cox, Licensing Standards Officer
Chief Inspector J Neil
Wendy Grosvenor, Licensing Assistant
1. Apologies for Absence
Mr G Rimell, Peter Corbett
2. Confirmation of Minutes
There were submitted for confirmation as a correct record the Minutes of Meeting of the Board held on 2 June 2009.
The Board APPROVED the Minute of 2nd June 2009
3. The Gambling Act 2005
Application by Gamestec Leisure Ltd for Gaming Permit for THREE machines at the Fluke, Culcabock Road, Inverness.
After consideration, the Board GRANTED the application for two machines and REFUSED the application for a third.
4. The Licensing (Scotland) Act 2005
4.1.1 Section 135(1) Consideration of Late Application for Transfer of Premises Licence (S 34)
Graham Watson from Macleod and McCallum was in attendance.
Members were invited to consider the following application under S135(1):
Applicant: Frasa Hotels Limited, 28 High Street, Nairn
Transferee: William Leith Young, 28 High Street, Nairn
Premises: The Coppice Hotel, Grantown on Spey
The Board APPROVED acceptance of the late application and delegated approval to the Clerk.
5. Amended Capacity Figures
The Snow Goose, Stoneyfield, Inverness
Report INBS 32/09 by the Clerk, dated 17 June 2009
The Board NOTED and APPROVED the amended capacity figures.
6. Applications for Premises Licence
The Licensing (Scotland) Act 2005
6.1.1 Application for Conversion of Premises Licence
ITEM 40
Claymore Bar, Grantown on Spey
Report INBS 43/09 by the Licensing Standards Officer dated 28th May 2009
The LSO spoke to Report No. INBS 43/09. It was noted that representations had been received but that no objector was present at the meeting.
After discussion the Board agreed to APPROVE the application with the inclusion of the conditions contained at No. 5 in the Report to the Premises Licence.
6.1.2 Application for Conversion of Premises Licence
ITEM 46
Garage at Culloden Filling Station, 1A Barn Church Road, Culloden
Mr Christie, the applicant was in attendance.
Report INBS 36/09 by the Clerk, dated 13th May 2009.
Noting that the terms of Section 123(5) of the Act had been met, the Board APPROVED the application.
6.1.3 Application for Conversion of Premises Licence
ITEM 75
Scotmid, Forres Road, Nairn
In attendance:
Ms Grewar, Anderson Strathern Solicitors,
Mr Lovie, Scotmid
Mr Hepburn, General Manager, Scotmid.
It was noted that no objectors were present at the meeting.
Report INBS 42/09 by the Licensing Standards Officer, dated 28th May 2009.
Ms Grewar spoke for the applicant. He confirmed that a new gate, external CCTV and timed lighting had now been installed on the premises.
It was generally felt, by both the applicant and the LSO that the problems experienced resulted more from the geographical location of the shop rather that from the running of the premises itself.
NOTING the LSO’s confirmation that he would write to the complainants to inform them of measures being taken to resolve their issues, the Board APPROVED the application.
6.1.4 Application for Conversion of Premises Licence
ITEM 84
The Old North Inn, Kirkhill, Inverness
Report INBS 44/09 by the Licensing Standards Officer, dated 23 June 2009.
In attendance:
Mr G. Watson, Macleod and McCallum, representing the applicant.
The LSO spoke to Report No. INBS 44/09
After discussion and noting that the setting of the premises was largely rural, the Board APPROVED the application; waiving the Local Condition which terminated the sale and consumption of alcohol within the premises outdoor drinking area from 9 pm but pending submission of a report by Building Standards, which would be deferred to a future meeting of the Board.
6.1.5 Application for Conversion of Premises Licence
ITEM 36
Chieftan Hotel, Millburn Road, Inverness
Report INBS 31/09 by the Clerk dated May 2009
The Clerk spoke to Report INBS 31/09. He confirmed that the applicant- although not present – had previously agreed to accept the conditions contained within the report and as applied to his application. The Clerk gave assurance to the Board that the new conditions, as applied to this licence, would be kept under careful review by both the Licensing Board and other relevant agencies.
After consideration the Board APPROVED the application together with the additional Conditions contained within the report, pending submission of a report by Building Standards which would be deferred to a future meeting of the Board.
6.1.6 Application for Conversion of Premises Licence
ITEM 38
Clachnacuddin FC Football Club, 1 Wyvis Place, Inverness
Report INBS 45/09 by the Clerk dated 15 July 2009
In attendance:
Mrs Lorna Murray, Solicitor
Chief Inspector J Neil confirmed that he had a statutory obligation to produce a note of relevant conviction for connected persons. However he had no report to make on the premises licence application itself.
The Board APPROVED the application.
6.1.7 Application for Conversion of Premises Licence
ITEM 54
Hootananny, 67 Church Street, Inverness
In attendance:
Mrs Lorna Murray, Solicitor
Report INBS 46/09 by the Clerk dated 15 July 2009
Chief Inspector J Neil confirmed that he had a statutory obligation to produce a note of relevant conviction for connected persons. However he had no report to make on the premises licence application itself.
The Board APPROVED the application, pending submission of a report by Building Standards to a future meeting of the Board.
6.1.8 Application for Conversion of Premises Licence
ITEM 86
The Royal British Legion Scotland, Fort Augustus, Canalside, Inverness
Report INBS 47/09 by the Clerk dated 14 July 2009.
Noting that representation received for this application had been withdrawn, the Board APPROVED the application.
7. Application for Premises Licence
1.
Craigmonie Hotel
9 Annfield Road
Inverness
IV2 3HX
Craigmonie Hotel and Leisure Ltd
GRANTED
2.
Aviemore Inn
Aviemore Highland Resort
Aviemore
PH22 1PN
Macdonald Aviemore Highland Resort Limited
c/o H B J Gateley Wareing
146 West Regent Street
Glasgow
G2 2RZ 16
GRANTED
3.
Four Seasons Hotel
Aviemore Highland Resort
Aviemore
PH22 1PN
Macdonald Aviemore Highland Resort Limited
c/o H B J Gateley Wareing
146 West Regent Street
Glasgow
G2 2RZ
GRANTED
4.
Bogbain Advernture and Heritage Farm
Bogbain of Inshes
Inverness
IV2 5BD
Bogbain Advernture and Heritage Farm Ltd
c/o Lorna Murray
Solicitor
45 Culduthel Road
Inverness
IV2 4HQ
GRANTED
5.
Aviemore & Rothiemurchus Royal British Legion
Burnside Edge
Aviemore
PH22 1SQ
Aviemore & Rothiemurchus Royal British Legion
GRANTED
6 .
Canal Park Sports Club
Canal Park
Inverness
IV3 5SS
Canal Park Sports Club
DEFERRED to 18 August 09 pending Report by Building Standards.
7.
MacVeans
Canal Side
Fort Augustus
PH32 4BA
Caledonian Stores Limited
c/o Lorna Murray
Solicitor
45 Culduthel Road
Inverness
IV2 4HQ 27
GRANTED
8.
Lochanhully Woodland Club
Carrbridge
PH23 3NA
Macdonald Resorts Limited
c/o H B J Gateley Wareing
146 West Regent Street
Glasgow
G2 2RZ
GRANTED
9.
The Auctioneers(formerly Foundry)
28 Church Street
Inverness
IV1 1EH
Belhaven Brewery Co. Ltd
GRANTED
10.
Culloden House Hotel
Culloden
Inverness
IV2 7BZ
Culloden House Hotel Limited
GRANTED
11.
Dalfaber Golf and Country Club
Dalfaber Village
Aviemore
PH22 1ST
Macdonald Resorts Limited
c/o H B J Gateley Wareing
146 West Regent Street
Glasgow
G2 2RZ
GRANTED
12.
Forestry Commission
Glenmore
Aviemore
PH22 1QU
Forestry Commission
GRANTED
13.
Torvean Golf Club
Glenurquhart Road
Inverness
IV3 8JN
Torvean Golf Club
c/o South Forrest
8 Ardross Terrace
Inverness
IV3 5NW
GRANTED
14.
Newtonmore Golf Club
Golf Course Road
Newtonmore
PH20 1AT
Newtonmore Golf Club
GRANTED
15.
Royal Tandoori
43 Grampian Road
Aviemore
PH22 1RH
Rabia Tandoori Limited
c/o Macleod & MacCallum
28 Queensgate
Inverness
IV1 1YN
GRANTED
16.
Cairngorm Hotel
77 Grampian Road
Aviemore
PH22 1RH
WKW (Partnership) Limited
c/o Harper MacLeod Solicitors
45 Gordon Street
Glasgow
G1 3PE
GRANTED
17.
La Taverna Ristorante, Pizzeria and Bar
High Range Holiday Complex
Grampian Road
Aviemore
PH22 1PT
High Range Developments Ltd
GRANTED
18.
The British Legion Club (Inverness) Ltd
10 Huntly Street
Inverness
IV3 5PR
The British Legion (Inverness) Ltd
GRANTED
19.
Cannich Post Office & Stores
Main Street
Cannich
Beauly
IV4 7LN
Cannich Post Office & Stores
c/o Macleod & MacCallum
28 Queensgate
Inverness
IV1 1YN 11
GRANTED
20.
Sunny Brae Hotel
Marine Road
Nairn
IV12 4EA Sylvia Bochel
c/o R & R Urquhart
20 High Street
Nairn
IV12 4AX
GRANTED
21.
Fort Augustus Golf Club
Market Hill
Fort Augustus
Inverness-shire
PH32 4DS
Fort Augustus Golf Club
GRANTED
22.
Royal British Legion Branch Club
1 Mid Street
Beauly
Royal British Legion Branch Club
GRANTED
23.
The Castle Tavern
1View Place
Inverness
IV2 4SA
Nevisglen Limited
c/o MacArthur & Co
7 Ardross Street
Inverness
IV3 8PL
GRANTED
24.
Rothiemurchus Farm Shop
Rothiemurchus Centre
Aviemore
Inverness-shire
PH22 1QH
Dell Office
GRANTED
25.
The Nairn Golf Club
Seabank Road
Nairn
IV12 4HB
The Nairn Golf Club
GRANTED
26.
Ossian Hotel
The Brae
Kincraig
PH21 1QD
Ernest John Rainbow
GRANTED
27.
Grantown-on-Spey Golf Club
The Clubhouse
Golf Course Road
Grantown-on-Spey
Moray
PH26 3HY
Grantown-on-Spey Golf Club
GRANTED
28.
Nairn Sailing Club
The Clubhouse
Harbour Street
Nairn
IV12 4PH
Nairn Sailing Club
GRANTED
29.
Priory Hotel
The Square
Beauly
IV4 7BX
Priory Hotels Ltd
c/o Macleod & MacCallum
28 Queensgate
Inverness
IV1 1YN
GRANTED
30.
The Corner Grill
50 Union Street
Inverness
IV1 1PX
Andrew Thomas & Deirdrie
GRANTED
31.
Bannatyne's Health Club
Sir Walter Scott Drive
Inshes Retail and Leisure Park
Inverness
IV2 7LZ
Bannatyne Fitness (7) Limited
c/o Anderson Strathern
Solicitors
1 Rutland Court
EDINBURGH
EH3 8EY
DEFERRED to 18 Aug 09 pending report by BS
32.
Berties Bar
Inverness Railway Station
Academy Street
Inverness
IV1 1LE
Select Service Partner Limited
c/o Lindsays Edin.
Caledonian Exchange
19a Canning Street
Edinburgh
EH3 8HE
GRANTED
33.
Bunchrew House Hotel
Bunchrew
Inverness
IV3 8TA
Goldenhaven Limited trading as Bunchrew House Hotel
DEFERRED to 18 August 09 pending report by BS
34.
Cafe Mambo
Unit 12/13
Aviemore
PH22 1RB
Cafe Mambo Limited
c/o Macleod & MacCallum
28 Queensgate
Inverness
IV1 1YN
GRANTED
35.
Casa Italia
2 Young Street
Inverness
IV3 5BR
Mohamed Afif
c/o Macleod & MacCallum
28 Queensgate
Inverness
IV1 1YN
GRANTED
36.
Chieftan
2 Millburn Road
Inverness
IV2 3PS
Punch Taverns (Inns) Limited
c/o Ford & Warren
Westgate Point
Westgate
Leeds LS1 2AX
Application approved + conditions per Report 31.09, pending submission of report by Building Standards to be DEFERRED to 18 August 09
37.
Cinnamon Restaurant
1B Millburn Road
Inverness
IV2 3PX
Cinnamon Inverness Limited
c/o Macleod & MacCallum
28 Queensgate
Inverness
IV1 1YN
DEFERRED pending Building Standards Report to August 18 2009 meeting
38.
Clachnacuddin FC Football Club
1 Wyvis Place
Inverness
IV3 8DR
Clachnacudden FC Football Club
c/o Lorna Murray
Solicitor
45 Culduthel Road
Inverness
IV2 4HQ
GRANTED
39.
Clachnaharry Inn
17/19 High Street
Clachnaharry
Inverness-shire
IV3 8RB
Belhaven Brewery Co. Ltd
GRANTED
40.
Claymore Bar
12 High Street
Grantown-on-Spey
PH26 3HB
Belhaven Brewery Co. Ltd
Application approved with condition No 5 in Report 43/09, pending submission of report by Building Standards, DEFERRED to meeting on 18 August 2008
41.
Cnoc Hotel
Struy
by Beauly
Inverness-shire
IV4 7JU
Joanne Lesley Dixon
c/o Harper Macleod
The Ca'd'oro
45 Gordon Street
Glasgow G1 3PE
GRANTED
42.
Cobbs at Urquhart Castle
Drumnadrochit
Inverness-shire
IV63 6XR
James Fraser Campbell
c/o Anderson, Shaw & Gilbert
York House
20 Church Street
Inverness IV1 1AD
GRANTED
43.
Columba Hotel
7 Ness Walk
Inverness
IV3 5NE
Oxford Hotels & Inns Management Limited
c/o Kerr Stirling
10 Albert Place
Stirling FK8 2QL
GRANTED
44.
Corner on the Square
1 High Street
Beauly
Inverness-shire
IV4 7BY
Corner on the Square Ltd
GRANTED
45.
Crown Court Hotel
25 Southside Road
Inverness
IV2 3BG
Oxford Hotels & Inns Management Limited
c/o Kerr Stirling
10 Albert Place
Stirling FK8 2QL
GRANTED
46.
Culloden Filling Station Ltd
1A Barn Church Road
Culloden
Inverness
IV2 7NL
James Christie
GRANTED
47.
Day Lodge
Cairngorm Mountain
Cairngorm Ski Area
Aviemore
PH22 1RB
Cairngorm Mountain Ltd
c/o Lorna Murray
Solicitor
45 Culduthel Road
Inverness
IV2 4HQ
GRANTED
48.
Drumnadrochit Hotel
Loch Ness Exhibition Centre
Drumnadrochit
Inverness
IV63 6TU
Loch Ness Monster Exhibiliton Centre Limited
GRANTED
Amended capacity to 100 agreed.
49. Fox's Newagents
47 Tomnahurich Street
Inverness
IV3 5DU
Cora Ann Fraser
c/o Lorna Murray
Solicitor
45 Culduthel Road
Inverness
IV2 4HQ
GRANTED
50.
Glenan Lodge Guest House
Tomatin
Inverness-shire
IV13 7YT
Robert Coupar & Lesley Smithers
GRANTED
51.
Glenmore Shop & Cafe
Glenmore
Aviemore
PH22 1QU
Glenmore Outdoor Ltd
GRANTED
52.
Highland Crossroads
Gollanfield Crossroads
Ardersier
Inverness
IV2 7QT
Angela Tasasiz
c/o Lorna Murray
Solicitor
45 Culduthel Road
Inverness
IV2 4HQ
DEFERRED pending report by Building Standards to 18 August 09
53.
Highland Oriental Star (formerly Mandarin Palace)
25 Union Street
Inverness
Highland Oriental Star Limited
c/o Anderson, Shaw & Gilbert
York House
20 Church Street
Inverness IV1 1AD
DEFERRED pending report by Building Standards and Site Notice Display to 18 August 2009
54.
Hootananny/Sofa Bar
67 Church Street
Inverness
IV1 1DR
Earnpark Limited
c/o Lorna Murray
Solicitor
45 Culduthel Road
Inverness
IV2 4HQ
Application approved, pending report by Building Standards, DEFERRED to meeting 18 August 09
55.
International Starters
131 Grampian Road
Aviemore
PH22 1RL
I.S. (Edinburgh) Limited
c/o Harper MacLeod Solicitors
45 Gordon Street
Glasgow
G1 3PE
GRANTED
56.
Inverness Caledonian Thistle Football Club Social Club
28 Greig Street
Inverness
Inverness Caledonian Thistle Football Social Club
c/o Anderson, Shaw & Gilbert
York House
20 Church Street
Inverness IV1 1AD
DEFERRED to 18 August 09 pending report from BS
57.
Inverness College
3 Longman Road
Inverness
IV2 1SA
Inverness College
GRANTED
58.
Inverness Highland Bowling Club
7 Auldcastle Road
Inverness
IV2 3PZ
Inverness Highland Bowling Club
GRANTED
59.
Inverness Masonic Club
5 Gordon Terrace
Inverness
Inverness Masonic Club
GRANTED
60.
Inverness Tourist Hostel
24 Rose Street
Inverness
IV1 1NU
Patricia Bannan
c/o Lorna Murray
Solicitor
45 Culduthel Road
Inverness
IV2 4HQ
DEFERRED pending report by Building Standards to 18 August 2009
61.
Jeera
26 Queensgate
Inverness
IV1 1DJ
Hasna Khanom
c/o Lorna Murray
Solicitor
45 Culduthel Road
Inverness
IV2 4HQ
DEFERRED pending report by Building Standards 18 August 2009
62.
Kingsmills Hotel
Culcabock Road
Inverness
IV2 3LP
Kingsmills Hotel (Inverness) Ltd
GRANTED
63.
Loch Ness Clansman Hotel
Loch Ness Side
Brackla
Inverness-shire
IV3 8LA
Loch Ness Coffee Company Ltd
c/o Anderson, Shaw & Gilbert
York House
20 Church Street
Inverness IV1 1AD
GRANTED
64.
Lorimers
Longman Road
Inverness
IV1 1RY
AMPM Shop Limited
c/o Lorna Murray
Solicitor
45 Culduthel Road
Inverness
IV2 4HQ
GRANTED
65.
M & B Stores
Deshar Road
Boat of Garten
PH24 3BN
Margaret Thomson
GRANTED
66.
MacDonald Highlands Hotel
Aviemore Highland Resort
Aviemore
PH22 1PN
Macdonald Aviemore Highland Resort Limited c/o H B J Gateley Wareing
146 West Regent Street
Glasgow
G2 2RZ
GRANTED
Amendment to hours to 1am agreed. Refer Minute Dec 08.
67.
Mackenzie's
125 Grampian Road
Aviemore
PH22 1RL
Belhaven Brewery Co. Ltd
DEFERRED pending amendment to operating plan (hours) to 18 August 2009
68.
Moray Bar
1 Academy Street
Inverness
IV1 1JN
Publicana Limited
c/o Harper MacLeod Solicitors
45 Gordon Street
Glasgow
G1 3PE
GRANTED
69.
Motion
Rose Street
Inverness
IV1 1NQ
Inverness Properties Limited
c/o Lorna Murray
Solicitor
45 Culduthel Road
Inverness
IV2 4HQ
DEFERRED to 18 August 09 pending amended operation plan and report from Building Standards
70.
Old Market Inn
32 Church Street
Inverness
IV1 1EH
John Henderson Shepherd
c/o Harper MacLeod Solicitors
45 Gordon Street
Glasgow
G1 3PE
DEFERRED to 18 August 09 pending report from Building Standards
71.
Peat by the Bridge
16/20 Bridge Street
Inverness
IV1 1DG
Peat Restaurant Limited
c/o Lorna Murray
Solicitor
45 Culduthel Road
Inverness
IV2 4HQ
DEFERRED to 18 August 09 pending report from Building Standards
72.
Rileys
55-67 Castle Street
Inverness
IV2 3DU
Valiant Sports Limited
c/o Hill Brown
3 Newton Place
Glasgow
G3 7PU
DEFERRED to 18 August 09 pending report from Building Standards
73.
Rocpool Reserve
14 Culduthel Road
Inverness
IV2 4AG
Rocpool Reserve Ltd
c/o MacPhee & Partners
Airds House
An Aird
Fort William
PH33 6BL
GRANTED
74 Rocpool Restaurant
1 Ness Walk
Inverness
IV3 5NE Rocpool Restaurant Ltd (formerly Bar 1 + 1 Ltd)
GRANTED
75.
Scotmid
Unit 1
Bridgemill
Forres Road
Nairn
IV12 5AA
Scottish Midland Co-operative Society Ltd
c/o Anderson Strathern
1 Rutland Court
Edinburgh
EH3 8EY
GRANTED
76.
Slaters Arms
Cannich
by Beauly
IV4 7LN
Angela Muir
c/o Harper MacLeod Solicitors
45 Gordon Street
Glasgow
G1 3PE
DEFERRED to 18 August 09 pending report by Building Standards
77.
Smithton Hotel
Smithton
Inverness
IV2 7NL
Lakeforth Limited
c/o Lorna Murray
Solicitor
45 Culduthel Road
Inverness
IV2 4HQ
GRANTED
78.
Taj Mahal
47 High Street
Grantown on Spey
PH26 3EG
Hasna Khanom
c/o Lorna Murray
Solicitor
45 Culduthel Road
Inverness
IV2 4HQ
GRANTED
79.
The Classroom
1 Cawdor Street
Nairn
IV12 4QD
The Classroom Nairn Limited
GRANTED
80.
The Dores Inn
Dores
Nr. Inverness
IV2 6TR
Quintelle Ltd
c/o Anderson, Shaw & Gilbert
York House
20 Church Street
Inverness IV1 1AD
GRANTED
81.
The Exchange
38-40 Academy Street
Inverness
IV1 1JT
Belhaven Brewery Co. Ltd
DEFERRED to 18 August 09 pending report by BS
82.
The George Inn
8 High Street
Ardersier
Inverness
IV2 7QB
Thomas Duncan Oram
c/o MacArthur & Co
7 Ardross Street
Inverness
IV3 8PL
DEFERRED to 18 August 09 pending report by BS
83.
The Glass House Restaurant
Curr House
Grant Road
Grantown on Spey
Morayshire
PH26 3LD
Stephen Robertson
GRANTED
84.
The Old North Inn
Kirkhill
Inverness
IV5 7PX
Firm of G & J Cross
c/o Macleod & MacCallum
28 Queensgate
Inverness
IV1 1YN
Application approved pending submission of report by Building Standards, DEFERRED to 18 August 09
85.
The Ptarmigan
Cairngorm Mountain
Cairngorm Ski Area
Aviemore
PH22 1RB
Cairngorm Mountain Ltd
c/o Lorna Murray
Solicitor
45 Culduthel Road
Inverness
IV2 4HQ
GRANTED
86.
The Royal British Legion Scotland
Fort Augustus Branch
Canalside
Fort Augustus
PH32 4AU
The Royal British Legion Scotland
GRANTED
Licensing (Scotland) Act 1976
Regular Extension(s) - New
87 Moray Bar
Academy Street
Inverness
Publicana Ltd
Monday to Wednesday 11pm – 1am
Transfer pending to Caledonian Leisure Group Ltd & Scott Murray
GRANTED