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, 9 January 2024 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-chunntas

There is submitted for confirmation as a correct record the minute of the meeting of the Highland Licensing Board held on 28 November 2023.

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/01/24 detailing Licences which have been granted under delegated powers by the Clerk to the Board during the period 16 November 2023 to 13 December 2023 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/02/24 detailing Occasional Licences and Extended Hours Applications which have been granted under delegated powers by the Clerk to the Board during the period 16 November 2023 to 13 December 2023 and inviting the Board to note the Report. 

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

6.1 Ref: HC/INBS/695
Applicant: Chrisann Marion O’Halloran, Kinnoch Lodge, 13 Ballifeary Road, Inverness, IV3 5PJ
Premises: Kinnoch Lodge, 13 Ballifeary Road, Inverness, IV3 5PJ
Type: on sales

There is circulated Report No HLB/03/24 by the Clerk. 

6.2 Ref: HC/INBS/696
Applicant: The Italian Job (Inverness) Ltd, Unit 4, Carrier’s Croft, Lewiston, Drumnadrochit, IV63 5AG
Premises: The Italian Job, Unit 4, Carrier’s Croft, Lewiston, Drumnadrochit, IV63 5AG
Type: on and off sales

There is circulated Report No HLB/04/24 by the Clerk. 

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

7.1 Ref: HC/INBS/49
Applicant: Alliance Property Holdings Limited, Hilmore House, Gain Lane, Bradford, BD3 7DL  
Premises: Morrisons Daily, 12 High Street, Ardersier, IV2 7QB
Type: Off Sales

Variation:
1. Further to an internal refurbishment to the alcohol section, the layout plan is to change to 1094-SK3-BWSL-002. 
2. This will result in the increase in the BWS section to 18.28 M2.

There is circulated Report No HLB/05/24 by the Clerk.

7.2 Ref: HC/CSR/1648
Applicant:   Portmahomack Golf Club
Premises:   Portmahomack Golf Club, Tarbatness Road, Portmahomack
Type:      On Sales

Variation:
1. amend the name of the licenceholder from Tarbat Golf Club to Portmahomack Golf Club; 
2. premises to change from members only club to fully licensed premises, premises licence description amended to take account of this; 
3. update explanation for services provided outwith core hours; 
4. update children and young persons policy; 
5. amend on sales capacity.

There is circulated Report No HLB/06/24 by the Clerk.

7.3 Ref: HC/CSR/0874
Applicant: CJ Lang & Son Limited
Premises: Spar, Main Street, Castletown
Type: Off Sales

Variation:
1. add recorded music and gaming as activities provided within and outwith core hours; 
2. add explanation for services provided outwith core hours; 
3. add list of other activities provided 

There is circulated Report No HLB/07/24 by the Clerk.

7.4 Ref: HC/CSR/0248
Applicant: Queens Hotel (Wick) Ltd
Premises: Queens Hotel, 16 Francis Street, Wick
Type: On and Off Sales

Variation:
1. amend layout plan for outdoor shelter and TV viewing area; 
2. amend local condition (m) to allow outdoor drinking until 2200 hrs; 
3. amend premises licence description;
4. extend on sales hours to terminate at 0100 hrs on Sunday to Thursday and commence at 1100 hrs on Sunday; 
5. increase off sales on a Sunday to commence at 1100 hrs; 
6. change children and young person policy; 
7. addition of seasonal variation for festive hours; 
8. amend on sales capacity to include outdoor drinking areas; 
9. add conferences and restaurant facilities as services to be provided during and outwith core hours; 
10. update list of other activities to be provided. 

There is circulated Report No HLB/08/24 by the Clerk.

7.5 Ref: HC/RSL/0429
Applicant: Jill E Gosney
Premises: Ardshealach Lodge, Acharacle, PH36 4L
Type: On Sales

Variation:
1. Operating Hours: (a) Update Sunday on-sales hours to 1200 hours to 2300 hrs (previously 1230 hrs to 1430 hrs and 1830 to 2300 hrs);
2. Operating Plan Activities: add restaurant facilities outwith core licensed hours; add music facilities both within and outwith core licensed hours;
3. Any other activities: add breakfasts are served prior to core opening hours within the dining room; music may be played outwith core licensed hours for the enjoyment of guests;
4. Capacity: increase from 26 persons to 32 persons (including Bluebell Cottage);
5. Children’s & Young Persons Policy: Update at paras 6(d) & (e) to distinguish between residents and non-residents;
6. Change name of premises to: Ardshealach Lodge & Bluebell Cottage.
7. Layout plan: Increase licensed footprint of premises to include first floor of premises and Bluebell Self-catering Cottage. (Current licensed area only includes G/F dining room and lounge areas within Ardshealach Lodge).
8. Description of premises: Update description of premises as follows: Ardshealach Lodge is located in the village of Acharacle and is a detached Victorian villa set in its own extensive grounds. The premises offers Bed & Breakfast accommodation which comprises of three ensuite bedrooms. The restaurant within Ardshealach Lodge serves breakfast to residents and also offers evening meals to both residents and non-residents. Bluebell Cottage also forms part of the licensed premises and is a self-catering cottage located in the grounds of Ardshealach Lodge which can accommodate 2 persons.

There is circulated Report No HLB/09/24 by the Clerk.

7.6 Ref: HC/RSL/0332
Applicant: Ossian Developments Limited
Premises: Woodlands Glencoe, Ballachulish, Argyll, PH49 4JX
Type: On Sales

Variation:
1. Operating Hours: (a) Update opening and terminal on-sale hour on Sunday to: 1100 to 0100 hrs (previously 1200 to 2400 hrs); (b) Add provision of off sales: Monday to Sunday from 1000 hrs to 2200 hrs.
2. Operating Plan Activities: Add ‘accommodation’ as an activity.
3. Any other activities: 
(i) Guests may order alcohol (ie. bottles of champagne) at time of booking accommodation for delivery to their Lodge prior to arrival. An age verification policy is in place. 
(ii) During their stay, guests may order alcohol from the Woodlands Clubhouse for delivery to their Lodge (ie cocktail packages etc). An age verification policy is in place.
(iii) Golf customers may consume alcohol on the golf course during golf events and competitions.
(iv) Golf customers may purchase alcohol from a portable bar (golf buggy) at each tee during golf events and competitions.
4. Capacity: Update capacity as follows: 
• Lodge capacities: Lodge Type A = 2 persons (12 Lodges)  and Lodge Type B = 4 persons (7 Lodges). 
• Clubhouse capacity: 35
• Outdoor drinking areas capacity: 45 persons
• Off-sale purchases are sourced from stock and there is no off-sale display area.
5. Change name of premises: from “Dragon’s Tooth Golf Club” to “Woodlands Glencoe”.
6. Layout Plan:
• Replace current layout plan with ‘Plan 1’ and ‘Plan 2’ and extend footprint of licensed premises to include 19 Lodges.
• Add the Golf Course as an additional outdoor drinking area.
7. Description of premises:
Update description of premises  to reflect proposed modifications to Premises Licence as follows:
“Woodlands Glencoe” is a 60 acre estate located in Glenachulish, south of Fort William.  The premises consist of  (i) the Golf Clubhouse which comprises of a lounge area which contains a bar counter; kitchen; changing rooms; customer toilets and a reception area and (ii) 19 Lodges offering luxury self catering accommodation. Each Lodge includes an external dining area. 
The “Clubhouse” building acts as a reception for all activities offered on site namely, a 9-hole golf course, activity centre, luxury accommodation and café/restaurant.
The Clubhouse premises will offer off-sales facilities. Alcohol is sourced from a stock room and there is no alcohol display area within the premises. 
The outdoor drinking areas include (i) an external area located at the front of the Golf Clubhouse and (ii) the Golf Course.
On occasion, when the premises is hosting golf events and competitions, a portable bar (golf buggy) delivers drinks to customers at each tee.

There is circulated Report No HLB/10/24 by the Clerk.

8. Surrender of premises licence
Gèilleadh ceadachd togalaich
    
8.1 Premises: The Highland Fling, Station Road, Kyle of Lochalsh, IV40 8AE
Licence Holder: The Highland Fling Ltd 

8.2 Premises: Deli Mair, Myrtlefield House, Grampian Road, Aviemore, PH22 1RH
Licence Holder: GDM Retail Ltd, 2 Carn Aghaidh, Aviemore, PH22 1LE
    
The above Premises Licences have been surrendered in terms of Section 28(5)(f).