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Scotland - Edinburgh - and 'over provision' of off licences in particular?
The 2013 Edinburgh Licensing Policy asserts that there is over provision of off-licences in certain specified areas of the City with the usual presumption against grant. We had the good fortune to be appearing before the Edinburgh Licensing Board...
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Scotland - Personal Licence Refresher Training - Important Reminder
We make no apology for joining the chorus of concern at the apparent slow take up of the required refresher training for all Scottish personal licence holders. For many, time may be beginning to run out. There are widespread reports of a very slo...
Scotland - Dundee: Overprovision for the Whole City?
In January 2014, we reported that the Dundee City Licensing Board had been provided with an Overprovision Submission by Dundee City Alcohol and Drug Partnership (ADP). Full details of which can viewed following the link. The Board has now c...
Scotland - Multi-million pound developments seal record Scottish month for JG&P
Grants of two provisional licences before the Edinburgh Licensing Board this morning for a 131 bed Premier Inn and an adjacent 127 hub by Premier Inn with a total capitalised investment of over £19m (and located within the city’s &lsqu...
Scotland - A Possible Record?
We are having a particularly busy month in Scotland in March but wonder if the below sets a record for ‘speed’. Planning permission granted - 4th February 2014 Application lodged to Midlothian Board – 18th February 2014 Public...
Scotland - West Dunbartonshire's overprovision policy 'overcome'
West Dunbartonshire's Licensing Board has the reputation of having one of the most stringent (and stringently applied) ‘over-provision' policies in Scotland, with a presumption against grant in 17 of 18 ‘intermediate data zones' within...
Scottish Licensing Statistics For 2012/2013 Published
The Scottish Government has published the latest available statistics for licensed premises and types of applications and outcomes for the period 2012/2013. The full statistics can be viewed here (link), but some interesting points to note are as...