Agenda item
Applications for Licences
Minutes:
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 GRANT OF A LICENCE FOR A HOUSE IN MULTIPLE OCCUPATION
Application Reference Number – 3/001
Premises - 10C Powis Circle
The Committee had before it a letter of representation.
Mr Ally Thain, Private Sector Housing Manager, advised that upgrading works on the premises had still to be completed, although this was not the reason it was before the Committee today.
The Committee heard from the respondent.
The Committee heard from the applicant 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.
2. APPLICATION FOR THE RENEWAL OF A LICENCE FOR A HOUSE IN MULTIPLE OCCUPATION
Application Reference Number – 3/002
Premises - 384E King Street
The Committee were advised that the application had been granted under delegated powers.
3. APPLICATION FOR THE GRANT OF A LICENCE FOR A HOUSE IN MULTIPLE OCCUPATION
Application Reference Number – 3/003
Premises - 76 Gordon Street
Mr Ally Thain, Private Sector Housing Manager, advised that upgrading works on the premises had not been completed.
The applicant was not in attendance.
The Committee resolved:-
to refuse the application.
4. APPLICATION FOR THE GRANT OF A LICENCE FOR A HOUSE IN MULTIPLE OCCUPATION
Application Reference Number – 3/004
Premises - 26 Links View
With reference to Appendix A (item 1) of the minute of the previous meeting of 13 May 2014, Mr Ally Thain, Private Sector Housing Manager, advised that the application was due to be considered for the reason that it had been submitted within one year of the date of refusal of the previous HMO licence application.
He explained that the local authority may consider a further application for an HMO licence where it is satisfied that there had been a material change of circumstances.
The Committee heard from the applicant’s agent Ms Jenny Leys, in support of the application. She indicated that the works undertaken to the property constituted a material change of circumstances.
The Committee resolved:-
to refuse the application on the basis that the Committee were not satisfied that the reason given constitutes a material change of circumstances.
5. APPLICATION FOR THE GRANT OF A MARKET OPERATOR LICENCE – ABERDEEN CASTLEGATE MARKET
Application Reference Number – 3/005
Location - Aberdeen Castlegate Market
Dates/Times – Friday, Saturday, Sunday and Public Holidays
09:00 to 17:00
The Committee had before it correspondence dated 11 March, 2014 from Andy Gilchrist, Housing and Environment which advised that the service had no objection to the licence being granted on the following condition:-
‘that suitable facilities are available to enable effective hand washing to be undertaken by food handlers by food handlers’.
The Committee also had before it correspondence dated 11 June, 2014 from Tom Moore, City Centre Manager, Enterprise Planning and Infrastructure which explained that before traders could operate on or occupy public footways or roadways, they require permission from the Director of Enterprise, Planning and Infrastructure Service, and to supply full details of the operation of the stalls, site map, parking arrangement for vehicles, management and setting up conditions.
The Committee heard from the applicants in support of their application. The applicants assured the Committee that appropriate facilities would be made available to maintain adequate personal hygiene.
The Committee resolved:-
to grant the application for a period of 18 months subject to the applicant complying with Enterprise, Planning and Infrastructure conditions.
6 APPLICATION FOR THE GRANT OF A SECOND HAND DEALER LICENCE - LESLEY MARGARET GRAHAM
Application Reference Number – 3/006
Location – Aberdeen Antique Centre, 24 South College Street
The Committee were advised that the application required to be considered by 2 September, 2014 and that the applicant had not provided a certificate stating that they have complied with the requirement contained in paragraph 2 of Schedule 1 to the Civic Government (Scotland) Act 1982 to display a notice at or near the premises for a period of 21 days beginning with the date on which the application was submitted to the licensing authority.
The applicant was not in attendance.
The Committee resolved:-
to defer consideration of the application until the next meeting of the Committee.
7. APPLICATION FOR THE RENEWAL OF A STREET TRADER LICENCE - PRAWIT PHANUTHAT
Application Reference Number – 3/007
Location – Denmore Place, 120m West of Denmore Road
Days/Times – Monday to Saturday, 12:00 to 15:00
The Committee were advised that the application had been granted under delegated powers.
8. APPLICATION FOR THE RENEWAL OF A TAXI LICENCE- STEPHEN DOWNIE (T908)
Application Reference Number – 3/008
The Committee were advised that the application had been granted under delegated powers.
9. APPLICATION FOR THE RENEWAL OF A TAXI LICENCE- TONY ADU
Application Reference Number – 3/009
The Committee were advised that the application required to be determined by 28 July, 2014 and that Fleet Services had advised that to date the vehicle had not passed inspection and/or had not been presented for inspection.
The Committee heard from the applicant Tony Adu in support of his application.
The Committee resolved:-
to refer the application to the Licensing (Urgent Business) Sub-Committee for consideration.
10. APPLICATION FOR THE RENEWAL OF A TAXI LICENCE- RICHARD WILSON
Application Reference Number – 3/010
The Committee were advised that the application had been granted under delegated powers.
11. RENEWAL OF A PRIVATE HIRE CAR - RAINBOW CARS LIMITED
Application Reference Number – 3/011
The Committee were advised that the application had been granted under delegated powers.
12. APPLICATION FOR THE RENEWAL OF A TAXI LICENCE - ROLAND M MENZIES
Application Reference Number – 3/012
The Committee were advised that the application had been granted under delegated powers.
13. APPLICATION FOR THE RENEWAL OF A TAXI LICENCE - JOHN GRANT
Application Reference Number – 3/013
The Committee were advised that the application had been granted under delegated powers.
14. APPLICATION FOR THE RENEWAL OF A TAXI LICENCE - GEORGE RONALD MACGREGOR
Application Reference Number – 3/014
The Committee were advised that the application had been granted under delegated powers.
15. APPLICATION FOR THE RENEWAL OF A PRIVATE HIRE CAR LICENCE - RAINBOW CARS LIMITED
Application Reference Number – 3/015
The Committee were advised that the application had been granted under delegated powers.
16. APPLICATION FOR THE RENEWAL OF A TAXI LICENCE - CITY WIDE TAXIS LIMITED
Application Reference Number – 3/016
The Committee were advised that the application had been granted under delegated powers.
17. APPLICATION FOR THE RENEWAL OF A TAXI LICENCE - LESLIE SCOTT MCROBBIE
Application Reference Number – 3/017
The Committee were advised that the application had been granted under delegated powers.
18. APPLICATION FOR THE RENEWAL OF A TAXI LICENCE - ALEXANDER FRASER MASSIE
Application Reference Number – 3/018
The Committee were advised that the application had been granted under delegated powers.
19. APPLICATION FOR THE RENEWAL OF A TAXI LICENCE - TX CAB CO.
Application Reference Number – 3/019
The Committee were advised that the application required to be determined by 27 August, 2014 and that Fleet Services had advised that to date the vehicle had not passed inspection.
The applicant was not in attendance.
The Committee resolved:-
to refuse the application.
20. APPLICATION FOR THE GRANT OF A TAXI DRIVER'S LICENCE - PAUL ANDREW CHEYNE
Application Reference Number – 3/020
The Committee were advised that the application required to be determined by 6 July, 2014 and that Fleet Services had advised that to date the applicant had not passed the street knowledge test.
The applicant was not in attendance.
The Committee resolved:-
To refuse the application.
21. APPLICATION FOR THE GRANT OF A TAXI DRIVER'S LICENCE - NEIL CRAWFORD
Application Reference Number – 3/021
The Committee were advised that the application required to be determined by 13 July, 2014 and that Fleet Services had advised that to date the applicant had not passed the street knowledge test.
The applicant was not in attendance.
The Committee resolved:-
to refuse the application.
22. APPLICATION FOR THE GRANT OF A TAXI DRIVER'S LICENCE - SCOTT WILLOX
Application Reference Number – 3/022
The Committee were advised that the application had been granted under delegated powers.
23. APPLICATION FOR THE GRANT OF A TAXI DRIVER'S LICENCE - TERENCE ROSE
Application Reference Number – 3/023
The Committee were advised that the application had been withdrawn.
24. APPLICATION FOR THE GRANT OF A TAXI DRIVER'S LICENCE - ADEDAYO ADEGOKE
Application Reference Number – 3/024
The Committee were advised that the application required to be determined by 23 August, 2014 and that Fleet Services had advised that to date the applicant had not passed the street knowledge test.
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 – 6/001
The Committee had before it a letter of objection dated 17 January, 2014 from the Chief Constable, Police Scotland, Aberdeen City Division and heard Sergeant Barry Skinner speak in its support.
The Committee were advised that the applicant had not passed the street knowledge test.
The applicant was not in attendance.
The Committee resolved:-
to refuse the application.
2. APPLICATION FOR THE GRANT OF A TAXI DRIVER'S LICENCE
Application Reference Number – 6/002
The Committee had before it a letter of representation dated 8 May, 2014 from the Chief Constable, Police Scotland, Aberdeen City Division and heard Sergeant Barry Skinner speak in its support.
The applicant was not in attendance.
The Committee resolved:-
to refuse the application.
3. APPLICATION FOR THE GRANT OF A TAXI DRIVER'S LICENCE
Application Reference Number – 6/003
The Committee had before it a letter of objection dated 10 April, 2014 from the Chief Constable, Police Scotland, Aberdeen City Division and heard Sergeant Barry Skinner speak in its support.
The Committee heard from Mr Gary Sturrock, the applicant’s agent in support of the application and who had also requested that three letters of support be circulated to members for consideration. Sergeant Skinner had no objection to their circulation. The Committee agreed to circulate the letters of support.
The Committee resolved:-
to refuse the application.
4. APPLICATION FOR THE GRANT OF A PUBLIC CHARITABLE COLLECTION
Application Reference Number – 6/004
The Committee had before it a letter of objection dated 29 May, 2014 from the Chief Constable, Police Scotland, Aberdeen City Division and heard Sergeant Barry Skinner speak in its support.
The applicant was not in attendance.
The Committee resolved:-
to refuse the application.