The Licensing Sub-Committee of City of Edinburgh Council scheduled a meeting to discuss several licensing applications, including Houses in Multiple Occupation (HMO), short-term lets, street trading, and late-hours catering. The committee was also scheduled to discuss a request to refuse a landlord registration and a request for a fee refund for a public entertainment licence.

Request for Refusal of Landlord Registration for Elio Carpico

The committee was scheduled to consider a request to refuse the landlord registration application of Elio Carpico. According to the report, local authorities must consider whether a landlord is a 'fit and proper person' before adding them to the register, as required by the Antisocial Behaviour etc. (Scotland) Act 2004¹. This involves considering any breaches of housing or tenant law, as well as any offences involving fraud, dishonesty, violence, drugs, discrimination, or firearms.

The report notes that Elio Carpico declared a conviction dated 23 March 2010 on his application form. However, a letter from Police Scotland mentioned a different conviction from 14 October 2024, which Elio Carpico did not declare. The committee was asked to consider refusing the application based on the convictions, and Elio Carpico was invited to attend the meeting.

Variation to HMO Licence - 1 Abbey Lane

The committee was scheduled to review applications to vary existing HMO licences for properties at 1 Abbey Lane. The applicant, LDC (Portfolio) Ltd, requested an exemption from the council's policy to remove conditions that excluded certain rooms from the licences. These rooms reportedly did not meet the standards outlined in the statutory guidance on HMOs for Licensing Authorities. The committee was asked to consider the request, taking into account the suitability of the living accommodation, its location, condition, amenities, the number of occupants, and public safety.

House in Multiple Occupation Licence (Renewal) - Flat 1, 537 Lanark Road

The committee was scheduled to consider a renewal application for an HMO licence at Flat 1, 537 Lanark Road. The applicants are Elio Mario Carpico and Silvia Carpico, with Nicole Cameron of Ben Property Management Ltd as the agent. Police Scotland reportedly submitted a representation regarding the application.

House in Multiple Occupation Licence (Renewal) - 2f1, 13 Roseneath Terrace

A renewal application for an HMO licence at 2f1, 13 Roseneath Terrace was scheduled to be discussed. The applicant is Tahir Ahmed, with Ross Winton of Zone Letting Ltd as the agent. Graham Collin and Frances Collin reportedly submitted representations. This application was continued from the meeting on 8 September to allow the applicant or agent to provide information on the property report and allow officers an opportunity to inspect the property.

House in Multiple Occupation Licence (Renewal) - 11e Forrester Park Drive

The committee was scheduled to consider a renewal application for an HMO licence at 11e Forrester Park Drive. The applicant is Arjun Ahlawat Limited, and Agnieszka Horodyska reportedly submitted a representation.

House in Multiple Occupation Licence (Renewal) - 3f1, 19 Leamington Terrace

A renewal application for an HMO licence at 3f1, 19 Leamington Terrace was scheduled to be discussed. The applicants are James Wallace and Georgina Wallace, with Sarah Dimelow of Rettie & Co. as the agent. George Iounnou reportedly submitted a representation.

House in Multiple Occupation Licence (Renewal) - 4f2, 2 Bellevue Terrace

The committee was scheduled to consider a renewal application for an HMO licence at 4f2, 2 Bellevue Terrace. The applicant is Alexandra Borthwick, with Trevor Mapara of Murray & Currie Ltd as the agent, and Richard Montgomery as the lodging agent. Matteo Fumagalli, Youngmi Kim, and Pauline Fox reportedly submitted representations.

Short Term Lets Licence (New) - 2f1, 17 Richmond Terrace

A new application for a short-term lets licence at 2f1, 17 Richmond Terrace was scheduled to be discussed. The applicant is DS Edinburgh Ltd, with Dorotea Mrozek as the manager. A. Robertson reportedly submitted a public objection. This application was continued from the 8 September committee meeting.

Street Trader Licence (Variation) – Sean Parr - Corner of Morton Street and Esplanade Terrace

The committee was scheduled to consider a variation to a street trader licence for Sean Wilson Parr at the corner of Morton Street and Esplanade Terrace. The reason for bringing this application to the committee was a request to remove standard conditions.

Street Trader Licence (New) - Pureganic Ltd - Lauriston Place

A new street trader licence application for Pureganic Ltd at Lauriston Place was scheduled to be discussed. Said Ouhdidou is the manager. Road Co-ordination, Network Management, and Enforcement reportedly submitted a representation.

Street Trader Licence (Renewal) - Gentleman Jacks Hotdogs Ltd - Frederick Street

The committee was scheduled to consider a renewal application for a street trader licence for Gentleman Jacks Hotdogs Ltd on Frederick Street. Helen Travis is the manager. S. Florence, on behalf of Chisolm Hunter, reportedly submitted a public objection.

Second Hand Dealers Licence (New) - Gerrard's Auction Rooms Ltd – City Wide

A new second-hand dealer's licence application for Gerrard's Auction Rooms Ltd, to operate city-wide, was scheduled to be discussed. Jonathan Cook is the manager. Police Scotland Licensing Enforcement reportedly submitted representations.

Late Hours Catering Licence (New) - 144 Morrison Street

The committee was scheduled to consider a new late-hours catering licence application for Greens on the Go at 144 Morrison Street. Caroline Cunningham is the manager. Police Scotland Licensing Enforcement reportedly submitted representations.

Late Hours Catering Licence (New) - 38-39 Elm Row

A new late-hours catering licence application for 38-39 Elm Row was scheduled to be discussed. Nida Iftikhar is the manager, and Muhammad Asim is the applicant. Police Scotland Licensing Enforcement, C. Yilmaz, G. Jenkins, J. Dalziel, J. Lawrence, M. Richardson, Councillor A McNeese-Mechan, and Leith Central Community Council reportedly submitted representations and objections.

Temporary Market Operators Licence - The Meadows

The committee was scheduled to discuss a temporary market operators licence application for The Poverty Alliance at The Meadows. Dan Cotter is the manager.

Temporary Public Entertainment Licence - The Meadows

A temporary public entertainment licence application for The Poverty Alliance at The Meadows was scheduled to be discussed. Dan Cotter is the manager.

Market Operators Licence (New) - 20 West Shore Road

The committee was scheduled to consider a new market operators licence application for Granton Project CIC at 20 West Shore Road. Hal Prescott is the manager. Police Scotland Licensing Enforcement and Public Safety reportedly submitted representations.

Public Entertainment Licence (Variation) - 20 West Shore Road

A variation to a public entertainment licence for Granton Project CIC at 20 West Shore Road was scheduled to be discussed. Navida Galbraith is the manager. Licensing Enforcement reportedly submitted a representation.

Market Operators Licence (Renewal) - Street Record, George Square

The committee was scheduled to consider a renewal application for a market operators licence at George Square. Stuart Collins is the manager. Licensing Enforcement reportedly submitted a representation.

Temporary Market Operators Licence - GC Live Limited - Royal Highland Centre, Ingliston Road

A temporary market operators licence application for GC Live Limited at the Royal Highland Centre, Ingliston Road, was scheduled to be discussed. Mark Hennys is the manager.

Temporary Market Operators Licence - TV Events Ltd - Royal Highland Centre

The committee was scheduled to discuss a temporary market operators licence application for TV Events Ltd at the Royal Highland Centre. Shane Grieve is the manager.

Temporary Public Entertainment Licence - Highland Centre Ltd - Royal Highland Centre

A temporary public entertainment licence application for Highland Centre Ltd at the Royal Highland Centre was scheduled to be discussed. Mark Currie is the manager.

Request for Fee Refund – Public Entertainment Licence – Centre for Sustainable Practice in the Arts

The committee was scheduled to consider a request for a fee refund from the Centre for Sustainable Practice in the Arts (CSPA) for a temporary public entertainment licence. The CSPA had been granted a licence for the Climate Change Theatre Action event at Harry Younger Hall, 3 Lochend Cl, between 1 and 24 August 2025.

The report noted that licence application fees are calculated to cover the cost of the licensing system, and that the Climate Change Theatre Action event was operated as a commercial event with fees charged for public attendance. It also noted that the council approved a policy of full cost recovery for major events delivered by third parties in February 2019, increasing cost recovery through charges levied for licensing and regulatory services, road occupation licences, and consents. The committee was asked to note that granting a fee refund risks setting a precedent.