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The Committee had before it, for its consideration, the applications listed in Appendix B to this minute.

 

The Committee resolved:-

that all applications be determined on the basis shown in Appendix B and that all licences be subject to the Council’s normal conditions unless otherwise stated.

- COUNCILLOR FRASER FORSYTH, Convener.

 

APPENDIX A

 

 

1.         APPLICATION FOR THE RENEWAL OF A HOUSE IN MULTIPLE OCCUPATION

Application Reference Number – 3/001

Premises - 2 Wallacebrae Road

 

The Committee had before it one letter of representation.

 

Ally Thain, Private Sector Housing Manager, advised that works on the premises had still to be completed, although this was not the reason it was before the Committee today.

 

The respondent was not in attendance.

 

The applicant was not in attendance.

 

The Committee resolved:-

(i)         to defer consideration of the application until the next meeting of the Committee to allow the applicant to attend and address the Committee on the application; and

(ii)        that officers be instructed to send copies of all future letters of representation relating to HMO applications to Police Scotland.

 

 

2.         APPLICATION FOR THE GRANT OF A HOUSE IN MULTIPLE OCCUPATION

Application Reference Number – 3/002

Premises – 11 Weaver Terrace

 

The Committee had before it one letter of representation.

 

Ally Thain, Private Sector Housing Manager, advised that works on the premises had still to be completed, although this was not the reason it was before the Committee today.

 

The respondent was not in attendance.

 

The Committee heard from the applicant, Mr Luke Temple in support of the application.

 

The Committee resolved:-

to defer consideration of the application until the works were completed, after which time officers could grant the application under delegated powers if appropriate.

 

 

3.         APPLICATION FOR THE GRANT OF A HOUSE IN MULTIPLE OCCUPATION

Application Reference Number – 3/003

Premises – 9E Froghall Place

 

The Committee were advised that the application had been granted under delegated powers.

 

 

4.         APPLICATION FOR THE GRANT OF A HOUSE IN MULTIPLE OCCUPATION

Application Reference Number – 3/004

Premises – 45 Elmfield Avenue

 

The Committee were advised that the application had been granted under delegated powers.

 

 

5.         APPLICATION FOR THE GRANT OF A HOUSE IN MULTIPLE OCCUPATION

Application Reference Number – 3/005

Premises – 57 Hardgate

 

The Committee were advised that the application had been granted under delegated powers.

 

 

6.         APPLICATION FOR THE RENEWAL OF A HOUSE IN MULTIPLE OCCUPATION

Application Reference Number – 3/006

Premises – 129 Hilton Avenue

 

The Committee were advised that the application had been granted under delegated powers.

 

 

7.         APPLICATION FOR THE RENEWAL OF A HOUSE IN MULTIPLE OCCUPATION

Application Reference Number – 3/007

Premises – 5 Great Southern Road

 

The Committee were advised that the application had been granted under delegated powers.

 

 

 

8.         APPLICATION FOR THE GRANT OF A HOUSE IN MULTIPLE OCCUPATION

Application Reference Number – 3/008

Premises – 61F Powis Place

 

The Committee were advised that the application had been withdrawn.

 

 

9.         APPLICATION FOR THE GRANT OF A HOUSE IN MULTIPLE OCCUPATION

Application Reference Number – 3/009

Premises – 115 Craigievar Crescent

 

The Committee were advised that the application had been granted under delegated powers.

 

 

10.       APPLICATION FOR THE GRANT OF A HOUSE IN MULTIPLE OCCUPATION

Application Reference Number – 3/010

Premises – 22C Willowbank Road

 

The Committee were advised that the application had been withdrawn.

 

 

11.       APPLICATION FOR THE GRANT OF A HOUSE IN MULTIPLE OCCUPATION

Application Reference Number – 3/011

Premises – 106 Garthdee Drive

 

Ally Thain, Private Sector Housing Manager, advised that works on the premises had still to be completed.

 

The Committee resolved:-

to refuse the application.

 

 

12.       APPLICATION FOR THE GRANT OF A HOUSE IN MULTIPLE OCCUPATION

Application Reference Number – 3/012

Premises – 6 Back Hilton Road

 

The Committee were advised that the application had been granted under delegated powers.

 

 

 

13.       APPLICATION FOR THE GRANT OF A HOUSE IN MULTIPLE OCCUPATION

Application Reference Number – 3/013

Premises – 10 Back Hilton Road

 

The Committee were advised that the application had been granted under delegated powers.

 

 

14.       APPLICATION FOR THE RENEWAL OF A HOUSE IN MULTIPLE OCCUPATION

Application Reference Number – 3/014

Premises – 32 Urquhart Road

 

The Committee were advised that the application had been granted under delegated powers.

 

 

15.       APPLICATION FOR THE RENEWAL OF A THEATRE LICENCE

Application Reference Number – 3/015

Premises – Muirfield School

 

The Committee were advised that the application had been withdrawn.

 

 

16.       APPLICATION FOR THE GRANT OF A THEATRE LICENCE

Application Reference Number – 3/016

Premises – Tullos Primary School

 

The Committee were advised that the application had been withdrawn.

 

 

17.       APPLICATION FOR THE GRANT OF A PUBLIC ENTERTAINMENT LICENCE

Application Reference Number – 3/017

Premises – St Ninian’s Scottish Episcopal Church

 

The Committee were advised that the application had been withdrawn.

 

 

18.       APPLICATION FOR THE GRANT OF A TAXI DRIVER LICENCE – VALENTINE EKEH

Application Reference Number – 3/018

 

The Committee had before it a letter dated 24 April 2013 from Police Scotland advising that the applicant required to sit his street knowledge test prior to 27 July 2013 to prevent the application becoming a deemed grant.

 

The Committee heard from the applicant who requested that he be given an opportunity to sit the test and undertook to withdraw his application in the event that he failed to achieve a pass.

 

The Committee resolved:-

to defer consideration of the application to allow time for the applicant to make arrangements to sit the street knowledge test prior to 27 July, on the understanding that should the applicant fail to pass the test, his application would be treated as having been withdrawn.

 

 

19.       APPLICATION FOR THE GRANT OF A TAXI DRIVER LICENCE – GRANT SMITH

Application Reference Number – 3/019

 

The Committee had before it a letter dated 24 April, 2013 from Police Scotland advising (a) that the applicant required to sit his street knowledge test prior to 11 August, 2013 to prevent the application becoming a deemed grant; and (b) that the applicant had cancelled a previous appointment to sit his test and failed to attend a rescheduled appointment.

 

The applicant was not in attendance.

 

The Committee resolved:-

to refuse the application.

 

APPENDIX B

 

 

1.         APPLICATION FOR THE GRANT OF A TAXI DRIVER LICENCE

Application Reference Number – 5/001

 

The Committee had before it a letter of observation from Police Scotland dated 24 April, 2013 advising (a) that the applicant required to sit his street knowledge test prior to 7 August, 2013 to prevent the application becoming a deemed grant; and (b) that to date, the applicant had not made any arrangements to sit his test.

 

The Committee also had before it a medical assessment of the applicant from the Committee’s nominated Occupational Health Service provider (Serco).

 

The Committee resolved:-

to refuse the application.

 

 

2.         APPLICATION FOR THE GRANT OF A TAXI DRIVER LICENCE

Application Reference Number – 5/002

 

The Committee had before it a letter of observation from Police Scotland dated 30 April, 2013 and heard Sergeant Barry Skinner speak in its support.

 

The Committee heard from the applicant in support of his application.

 

Councillor Boulton, seconded by Councillor Corall moved:-

to grant the application.

 

Councillor Blackman, seconded by Councillor Kiddie moved as an amendment:-

to refuse the application on the grounds that the applicant is not a fit and proper person to hold the licence.

 

On a division, there voted:-  for the motion (9) – Councillors Boulton, Corall, Graham, Grant, Malik, Malone, Nathan Morrison, Reynolds and Townson; for the amendment (5) – the Convener and Councillors Blackman, Cormie, Kiddie and Jean Morrison CBE.

 

The Committee resolved:-

to adopt the motion to grant the application.