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There were no declarations of interest intimated.

The Sub Committee had before it (1) a report by the Private Sector Housing Manager, which advised that the application was before the Committee for the reason that one letter of objection, appended to the report was submitted to the Private Sector Housing Team; and (2) a representation from RJH Accommodation.

Mrs Jocelyn Janssen, Private Sector Housing Manager advised that the necessary upgrading works and certification had still to be completed.

Mr Duncan Kerr, representing the applicant was in attendance, spoke in support of the application and responded to questions from members.

The objector, Ms Vanessa Anne Smith was not in attendance, nor represented.

The Sub Committee resolved:-

to defer consideration of the application until the necessary certification was completed, after which time the Chief Officer - Early Intervention and Community Empowerment could grant the licence under delegated powers if appropriate.

The Sub Committee had before it (1) a report by the Private Sector Housing Manager, which advised that the application was before the Committee for the reason that one letter of objection, appended to the report was submitted to the Private Sector Housing Team; and (2) a representation from RJH Accommodation.

Mrs Jocelyn Janssen, Private Sector Housing Manager advised that the necessary upgrading works and certification had still to be completed.

Mr Duncan Kerr, representing the applicant was in attendance, spoke in support of the application and responded to questions from members.

The objector, Ms Vanessa Anne Smith was not in attendance, nor represented.

The Sub Committee resolved:-

to defer consideration of the application until the necessary certification was completed, after which time the Chief Officer - Early Intervention and Community Empowerment could grant the licence under delegated powers if appropriate.

The Sub Committee had before it (1) a report by the Private Sector Housing Manager, which advised that the application was before the Committee for the reason that one letter of objection, appended to the report was submitted to the Private Sector Housing Team; and (2) a representation from Ms Lola Zhou.

Mrs Jocelyn Janssen, Private Sector Housing Manager advised that the necessary upgrading works and certification had still to be completed.

Ms Tatyana Khilo, representing the applicant was in attendance, spoke in support of the application and responded to questions from members.

The objector, Ms Nicola James was not in attendance, nor represented.

The Sub Committee resolved:-

to defer consideration of the application until the next meeting of the Sub Committee on 28 February 2024 in order to allow the applicant to review the number of guests they wish to accommodate.

The Sub Committee had before it (1) a report by the Private Sector Housing Manager, which advised that the application was before the Committee for the reason that seven letters of objection, appended to the report were submitted to the Private Sector Housing Team; and (2) a representation from RJH Accommodation.

Mrs Jocelyn Janssen, Private Sector Housing Manager advised that the letter of objection from Dr John Barron had been withdrawn and that the necessary upgrading works and certification had still to be completed.

Mr Duncan Kerr, representing the applicant was in attendance, spoke in support of the application and responded to questions from members.

Mr Fraser Masson and Mr Douglas Kynoch were in attendance, and spoke in support of their letters of objection.

All parties were given the opportunity to sum up.

The Sub Committee resolved:-

to defer consideration of the application until the necessary certification was completed, after which time the Chief Officer - Early Intervention and Community Empowerment could grant the licence under delegated powers if appropriate.

The Sub Committee were advised that this application had been withdrawn by the applicant.

-                COUNCILLOR GILL AL-SAMARAI, Convener