Issue - meetings

Councillor McLellan declared an interested in the item, left the meeting and took no part in the determination of the application.

As a preliminary point, The Board were advised that there was a late representation from Environmental Health.

The Board heard from Andrew Gilchrist, Environmental Health, that the representation was late because of operational difficulties.

The Board resolved: -

to accept the representation.

The Board had before them a letter of representation dated 02 April 2019 from Police Scotland, a letter dated 11 April 2019 from NHS Grampian, a letter dated 12 April 2019 from a member of the public and a letter dated 3 May 2019 from Environmental Health.

The member of the public and a representative from NHS Grampian were not present at the meeting.

The Board heard from Ms Junner, Solicitor in support of the application.   Ms Junner advised that the applicant accept the police and NHS conditions, however requested that the Board applied an  amended door supervisor condition in the following terms:

‘It is a condition that the licence holder will ensure that where the premises will be open after 01:00   they shall employ or use suitably licensed door supervisors from 23:00 onwards”

Ms Junner further advised that the applicant undertook to liaise with Environmental Health on a Noise Management Plan.

Having heard from Ms Junner, Police Scotland and Environmental Health withdrew their representations.

The Board resolved: -

to grant the application subject to the late the Radio link, CCTV, duty of care and Door steward condition as amended.