Decision
Analysis
outcome: The application was granted with specific local conditions and requirements.
summary: The decision is regarding the approval of a licensing application for premises in Aberdeenshire.
topline: The Aberdeenshire Licensing Board has decided to approve a licensing application with specific conditions for premises in the area.
reason_contentious: This issue may be contentious due to potential noise concerns, restrictions on access, and the impact on local residents.
affected_stakeholders: ["License Holder", "Local Residents", "Customers"]
contentiousness_score: 6
political_party_relevance: There are no mentions or implications of political parties in the decision.
URL: https://aberdeenshire.moderngov.co.uk/ieDecisionDetails.aspx?ID=2550
Decision Maker: Aberdeenshire Licensing Board
Outcome: Approve
Is Key Decision?: No
Is Callable In?: No
Purpose:
Content: Application GRANTED subject to: The following local conditions: • General Management for All Premises – Conditions 1 – 4 • Noise – All Premises – Condition 5 • Lockfast Store – All Premises – Condition 6 • Vulnerability – All Premises – Condition 19 • Door Supervisors – Condition 20 • CCTV – All Premises – Condition 21 • Beer Gardens & Outside Drinking Areas – Conditions 31-35 Following specific conditions:- The Licence Holder shall ensure that: - 1. Amplified music noise from the premises is inaudible inside any sensitive receptors and at the site boundary between the hours 23:00 - 01:00. 2. Amplified noise making equipment is not to be used externally. Page 66 Item 6 3. The acoustic barrier installed at the premises will remain in place in perpetuity, subject to repair or replacement as necessary due to wear and tear or damage to the barrier.” 4. There shall be no under 18's access. 5. Customers (except Disabled, with staff assistance) should not be able to enter or disperse from the premises via the side lane. Access to the Beer Garden - is only permitted via the premises Bar area. 6. The proposed wood burning stove flue outlet shall terminate 1 metre above the highest elevated level of the existing roof. 7. Premises must Implement a written Dispersal Policy, in advance of opening and include said dispersal policy in the staff training. 8. CCTV - should be installed and be operational throughout the licensed premises including entry point and the Beer Garden
Date of Decision: June 25, 2025