Agenda and draft minutes

Licensing Board - Wednesday, 1st May, 2024 10.00 am

Venue: Committee Room 2 - Town House

Contact: Benedict Kpohraror - Email: bkpohraror@aberdeencity.gov.uk 

Items
No. Item

1.

Minutes of Meeting of 24 January 2024 pdf icon PDF 301 KB

Minutes:

The Board had before it for its consideration the minutes of meeting of 24 January 2024.

The Board resolved:

To approve the minute.

 

2.

Statement of Licensing Policy pdf icon PDF 106 KB

Minutes:

N/A

3.

Application for Premises Licence - Little Hungary Grocery Stores - 13 Palmerston Road, Aberdeen pdf icon PDF 97 KB

Minutes:

The Board heard from Sandy Munro, Depute Clerk to the Board that there had been no objections or representations received and everything was within policy.

The Applicant, Enrico Simon was present in the meeting.

The Board unanimously resolved:

To grant the application.

 

4.

Application for Provisional Premises Licence - Thistle House, 24 Thistle Street, Aberdeen pdf icon PDF 97 KB

Minutes:

The Board heard from Sandy Munro, Depute Clerk to the Board that there had been no objections or representations received and everything was within policy.

The Board heard from Anthony Dawson, representative of the applicant.

The Board unanimously resolved:

To grant the application.

 

5.

Application for Provisional Premises Licence - 130 Union Street, Aberdeen pdf icon PDF 97 KB

Minutes:

The Board heard from Sandy Munro, Depute Clerk to the Board that there had been no objections or representations received and everything was within policy.

The Board heard from Anthony Dawson, representative of the applicant.

The Board unanimously resolved:

To grant the application.

 

6.

Application for Provisional Premises Licence - 203/205 Rosemount Place, Aberdeen pdf icon PDF 97 KB

Minutes:

The Board heard from Sandy Munro, Depute Clerk to the Board that there had been no objections or representations received and everything was within policy.

The Board heard from Anthony Dawson, representative of the applicant.

The Board unanimously resolved:

To grant the application.

 

7.

Application for Provisional Premises Licence - Breakneck Comedy, John Skinner Centre, Peacock's Close, Aberdeen pdf icon PDF 181 KB

Minutes:

The Board heard from Sandy Munro, Depute Clerk to the Board that there had been no objections or representations received and everything was within policy.

The Board heard from Anthony Dawson, representative of the applicant.

The Board unanimously resolved:

To grant the application.

 

8.

Application for Provisional Premises Licence - Unit 21 Trinity Shopping Centre, 155 Union Street, Aberdeen pdf icon PDF 97 KB

Additional documents:

Minutes:

The Board heard from Sandy Munro, Depute Clerk to the Board that there had been a representation from the LSO in relation to the layout plan following their visit. Everything else was within policy.

The Board heard from Steven McGowan, representative of the applicant. The applicant was present.

The Board heard from the LSO who confirmed the position regarding the layout plan has been resolved. The applicant confirmed the agreed layout plan will be adhered to.

The Board unanimously resolved:

To grant the application.

 

9.

Application for Provisional Premises Licence - Unit W9B, St Nicholas Centre, Aberdeen pdf icon PDF 97 KB

Minutes:

The Board heard from Sandy Munro, Depute Clerk to the Board that there had been no objections or representations received and everything was within policy.

The Board heard from Anthony Dawson, representative of the applicant. The applicant was present.

The Board unanimously resolved:

To grant the application.

 

10.

Application for Provisional Premises Licence - Westburn Stores, 199 Westburn Road, Aberdeen pdf icon PDF 97 KB

Additional documents:

Minutes:

The Board heard from Sandy Munro, Depute Clerk to the Board that there had been public objections to the application.

The Board heard from Anthony Dawson, representative of the applicant. The applicant was present.

The Board heard from two objectors to the application who joined the meeting online: Judith Ballantyne and Estelle Canham. The Board heard from one objector who was in the room during the meeting: David Hardy.

The Board heard questions from Members.

The Board unanimously resolved:

To grant the application.

Councillors Boulton and Grant joined the meeting at this point.

 

11.

Application for Provisional Premises Licence - 10 Bon Accord Street, Aberdeen pdf icon PDF 98 KB

Minutes:

The Board heard from Sandy Munro, Depute Clerk to the Board that there had been no objections or representations received and everything was within policy.

The Board unanimously resolved:

To grant the application.

 

12.

Application for Variation of Premises Licence - Aberdeenshire Cricket Club, Morningside Road, Aberdeen pdf icon PDF 97 KB

Minutes:

The Board heard from Sandy Munro, Depute Clerk to the Board that there had been no objections or representations received and everything was within policy.

The Board heard from David Scott on behalf of the applicant.

The Board unanimously resolved:

To grant the application.

 

13.

Application for Variation of Premises Licence - BP Dyce Filling Station, Wellheads Road, Dyce, Aberdeen pdf icon PDF 190 KB

Minutes:

Ntly The Board heard from Sandy Munro, Depute Clerk to the Board that there had been no objections or representations received and everything was within policy.

The Board heard from Andrew Hunter on behalf of the applicant.

The Board unanimously resolved:

To grant the application.

 

14.

Application for Variation of Premises Licence - Club Tropicana, 74 Chapel Street, Aberdeen pdf icon PDF 97 KB

Minutes:

The Board heard from Sandy Munro, Depute Clerk to the Board that there had been no objections or representations received and everything was within policy.

The Board heard from Archie McIver on behalf of the applicant.

The Board unanimously resolved:

To grant the application.

 

15.

Application for Variation of Premises Licence - Cove Bay Hotel, 15 Colsea Road, Cove Bay, Aberdeen pdf icon PDF 191 KB

Minutes:

The Board heard from Sandy Munro, Depute Clerk to the Board that there had been no objections or representations received and everything was within policy.

The Board heard from Anthony Dawson on behalf of the applicant. The applicant was in attendance online.

The Board unanimously resolved:

To grant the application.

 

16.

Application for Variation of Premises Licence - Gordon Service Station, 785 Great Northern Road, Aberdeen pdf icon PDF 98 KB

Minutes:

The Board heard from Sandy Munro, Depute Clerk to the Board that there had been no objections or representations received and everything was within policy.

The Board heard from Andrew Hunter on behalf of the applicant.

The Board unanimously resolved:

To grant the application.

 

17.

Application for Variation of Premises Licence - Jam Jar, The Galleria, Bon Accord Street, Aberdeen pdf icon PDF 196 KB

Minutes:

The Board heard from Sandy Munro, Depute Clerk to the Board that there had been no objections or representations received and everything was within policy.

The Board heard from Anthony Dawson on behalf of the applicant.

The Board unanimously resolved:

To grant the application.

 

18.

Application for Variation of Premises Licence - McColls, 5 Byron Square, Northfield, Aberdeen pdf icon PDF 98 KB

Minutes:

The Board heard from Sandy Munro, Depute Clerk to the Board that there had been no objections or representations received and everything was within policy.

The Board heard from Alex Green on behalf of the applicant.

The Board unanimously resolved:

To grant the application.

 

19.

Application for Variation of Premises Licence - McColls, 8 Abottswell Crescent, Aberdeen pdf icon PDF 98 KB

Minutes:

The Board heard from Sandy Munro, Depute Clerk to the Board that there had been no objections or representations received and everything was within policy.

The Board heard from Alex Green on behalf of the applicant.

The Board unanimously resolved:

To grant the application.

 

20.

Application for Variation of Premises Licence - Morrisons Daily , 52 Hayton Road, Tillydrone, Aberdeen pdf icon PDF 98 KB

Minutes:

The Board heard from Sandy Munro, Depute Clerk to the Board that there had been no objections or representations received and everything was within policy.

The Board heard from Alex Green on behalf of the applicant.

The Board unanimously resolved:

To grant the application.

 

21.

Application for Variation of Premises Licence - Morrisons Daily, 56/58 Gardner Drive, Kincorth, Aberdeen pdf icon PDF 98 KB

Minutes:

The Board heard from Sandy Munro, Depute Clerk to the Board that there had been no objections or representations received and everything was within policy.

The Board heard from Alex Green on behalf of the applicant.

The Board unanimously resolved:

To grant the application.

 

22.

Application for Variation of Premises Licence - Morrisons Daily, 161 Queens Road, Aberdeen pdf icon PDF 98 KB

Minutes:

The Board heard from Sandy Munro, Depute Clerk to the Board that there had been no objections or representations received and everything was within policy.

The Board heard from Alex Green on behalf of the applicant.

The Board unanimously resolved:

To grant the application.

 

23.

Application for Variation of Premises Licence - Morrisons Daily, 240 - 242 North Balnagask Road, Aberdeen pdf icon PDF 187 KB

Minutes:

The Board heard from Sandy Munro, Depute Clerk to the Board that there had been no objections or representations received and everything was within policy.

The Board heard from Alex Green on behalf of the applicant.

The Board unanimously resolved:

To grant the application.

 

24.

Application for Variation of Premises Licence - Morrisons Daily, Bervie Brow, Altens, Aberdeen pdf icon PDF 98 KB

Minutes:

The Board heard from Sandy Munro, Depute Clerk to the Board that there had been no objections or representations received and everything was within policy.

The Board heard from Alex Green on behalf of the applicant.

The Board unanimously resolved:

To grant the application.

 

25.

Application for Variation of Premises Licence - Morrisons Daily, Unit 5 Shopping Centre, Braehead Way, Bridge of Don, Aberdeen pdf icon PDF 98 KB

Minutes:

The Board heard from Sandy Munro, Depute Clerk to the Board that there had been no objections or representations received and everything was within policy.

The Board heard from Alex Green on behalf of the applicant.

The Board unanimously resolved:

To grant the application.

 

26.

Application for Variation of Premises Licence - Taylors Self Service, 53 Victoria Road, Aberdeen pdf icon PDF 98 KB

Minutes:

The Board heard from Sandy Munro, Depute Clerk to the Board that there had been no objections or representations received and everything was within policy.

The Board heard from Anthony Dawson on behalf of the applicant.

The Board unanimously resolved:

To grant the application.

 

27.

Application for Variation of Premises Licence - The College, 9 Alford Place, Aberdeen pdf icon PDF 97 KB

Minutes:

The Board heard from Sandy Munro, Depute Clerk to the Board that there had been no objections or representations received and everything was within policy.

The Board heard from Sarah Wheeler on behalf of the applicant. The applicant was present in the meeting.

The Board unanimously resolved:

To grant the application.

 

28.

Application for Variation of Premises Licence - Union Kirk, 333 Union Street, Aberdeen pdf icon PDF 97 KB

Minutes:

The Board heard from Sandy Munro, Depute Clerk to the Board that there had been no objections or representations received and everything was within policy.

The Board heard from Sarah Wheeler on behalf of the applicant. The applicant was present in the meeting.

The Board unanimously resolved:

To grant the application.

 

29.

Premises Licence Review Hearings

29.1

AC0399 - Belmont Film House, 49 Belmont Street, Aberdeen pdf icon PDF 333 KB

Additional documents:

Minutes:

29.2

AC0594 - The Highland Hotel, 89 Crown Street, Aberdeen pdf icon PDF 333 KB

Additional documents:

Minutes:

The Board heard from Sandy Munro, Depute Clerk to the Board, who introduced the premises licence review.

The review had been deferred from the previous meeting. No contact had been made by the applicant. 

The Board unanimously resolved:

To revoke the licence. 

 

30.

Euro 2024 pdf icon PDF 286 KB

Minutes:

The Board heard from Adrian Watson, who introduced the application for a relaxation of outside entertainment rules during Euro 2024.

The Board heard Member’s questions.

The Board heard from Sandy Munro, Depute Clerk to the Board in relation to the previously agreed conditions.

There were no objections or representations.

The Board unanimously resolved:

To grant the application.

 

31.

Licensing Forum - Update pdf icon PDF 141 KB

Additional documents:

Minutes:

32.

LSO - Update

Minutes:

The Board heard from Diane Sande, Licensing Standards Officer, that they were advised to defer their update to the next meeting. The team will continue to contact premises licence holders to pay their outstanding premises annual fees.

They made the Board aware of a number of premises operating on Occasional Licences for 2 years and a number of premises who have informed them of a DPM leaving but not assigned a new one yet. This was for information.