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APPLICATION TO VARY A PREMISES LICENCE IN RESPECT OF THE MOAT HOUSE HOTEL, 30 LON-Y-LLYN, CAERPHILLY
Minutes:
The
Chair opened the meeting and introductions were made.
The Legal Advisor to the Sub Committee outlined the
procedure for the meeting and reported that Members had previously familiarised
themselves with the report of the Licensing Manager, the premises application
and supporting documentation, together with the written representations of Responsible Authorities, and from local residents (as
defined as Other Persons in accordance with the Licensing Act 2003) who were
objecting to the application.
Mr Lee Morgan
(Licensing Manager) presented the report and outlined the application submitted
by the Moat House Hotel, 30 Lon-y-Lyn, Caerphilly, CF83 1BY, to vary a premises
licence as follows:-
·
To change internal and
external layout of the premises;
·
To add the patio/beer
garden area and landscaped garden to the licensed area (as shown on the
proposed premises plan reproduced as Appendix
2 of the report);
·
To extend the time of
the following licensable activities on a Friday and Saturday night until 01.00
including Alcohol, Films (indoors only), Indoor Sporting Events, and Late Night
Refreshment (indoors and outdoors);
·
Add the following
licensable activities: Recorded Music, Live Music and Dancing Sunday to
Thursday 10.00 to 00.00 and Friday and Saturday 10.00 to 01.00;
·
To remove non-standard
timings currently on the licence regarding enhancement of hours on Friday and
Saturday preceding Bank Holiday weekends;
·
To extend opening hours
on Friday and Saturday until 01.30;
·
To remove or amend a
number of conditions in Annex 2 of the premises licence and to remove
references to the past (which would remove conditions currently in Annex 3);
·
To add the following
conditions:
·
Children under the age of
16 are not permitted to enter the premises after
22.00 hours unless attending a pre-booked
function or dining.
·
Staff to be trained in
respect of underage sales on an annual basis and
such training records to be retained and made
available for inspection by
the Licensing Authority and Police;
·
To permit premises to
operate on seven days’ notice to the Police on the occasions of the broadcast
of live sporting events of a national and international nature
The Sub Committee were referred to the representations
received from Responsible Authorities, namely Gwent Police, Environmental
Health and the Licensing Authority.
Child Protection had also made a representation, but following mediation
with the applicant, agreement was reached relating to conditions in respect of
Challenge 21. Representations had also
been received from Other Persons, comprising of a letter of objection from a
local resident, a petition signed by 17 local residents, and a letter of
objection from the local Neighbourhood Watch co-ordinator. The concerns mainly related to the use of the
outside area and the additional hours and activities. Copies of the representations were attached
to the report that was circulated with the agenda.
Attention was drawn to the local policy considerations
and national guidance as set out in the report and to the way in which the Sub
Committee would deal with the application.
The Sub Committee must have regard to all the representations made and
to the evidence heard, and take such steps as is considered necessary for the
promotion of the licensing objectives.
Members were directed to the recommendation set out in the Licensing
Manager’s report for the variation to be granted, subject to the conditions set
out in Appendix 15 of the report. The
Sub Committee were reminded that this was purely a recommendation and that they
should take into account all the information before them when making their
decision.
All
parties present were afforded the opportunity to ask questions and
representations were then invited from Responsible Authorities.
PC Daniel Allen (Gwent Police) explained that
his representation objected to the extended licensable hours in the external
areas, on the grounds that all four Licensing Objectives would be
undermined. He had particular concerns
regarding the likelihood of disturbance to nearby residential properties and
the potential for patrons to congregate outside the premises. PC Allen confirmed that the applicant had
agreed to a number of suggested conditions but had not agreed to a condition to
cease use of the outside licensed area 22.30 (save for access to the smoking
area). The premises had suggested an
amendment to allow customers to maintain control over their drinks whilst in the
smoking shelter. Gwent Police did not
support this amendment, as they believed it could increase the likelihood of a
crowd gathering in the car park and disturbing neighbouring residents.
All parties present were afforded the opportunity
to ask questions, and the Chair queried the timeframe for repair of CCTV
equipment. Ms Hazlewood
(Applicant’s Solicitor) explained that Marston’s have a contract with a
national supplier to remedy any problems in a maximum of 7 days (although this
timeframe can be affected during adverse weather conditions). The Chair expressed concern over this
timeframe and the Licensing Manager explained that Gwent Police had not
stipulated a required repair time in their conditions. In response to a query from Ms Hazlewood, PC Allen confirmed that Gwent Police had been called
out to the premises 13 times in 2018 alone.
Representations were then invited from
Environmental Health (Pollution Control).
Mr Kristian Jennings (District Environmental Health
Officer) outlined his representation which related to the Prevention of Public
Nuisance Licensing Objective.
Environmental Health had concerns with the use of the outdoor drinking
area by patrons after 22.30 and the subsequent noise impact on nearby
residents. They had proposed several
noise limiting conditions to which the applicant had agreed. However the applicant was not agreeable to a
condition regarding use of the outside area after 22.30 and had suggested the
same amendment offered to Gwent Police regarding use of the smoking
shelter. Mr Jennings explained that
Environmental Health shared Gwent Police’s concern that use of the outside area
after this time would lead to disturbance to nearby residents.
All parties were afforded the opportunity to
ask questions and in response to a query from the Sub-Committee, Mr Jennings
confirmed that he was unhappy with the application for a variation of the
licence in its current format.
Mr Rob Barnes (local Neighbourhood Watch co-ordinator)
queried the practicalities of residents approaching the premises late at night
to complain about noise levels. He was
advised that this would be a question for the applicant later in the hearing. Mr Barnes then asked Mr Jennings for
clarification on the protocol in dealing with noise complaints. Mr Jennings explained that when Environmental
Health receive a complaint, they will seek to determine whether the noise poses
a statutory nuisance. He explained that
they carry out a subjective assessment but do not work to any set decibel
limits. If it is subsequently determined
that a premises is causing a noise nuisance, then Environmental Health will
examine the conditions of licence to see how the matter can be addressed.
Representations were then invited from the
Licensing Authority.
Mrs Annette Dicks (Assistant Licensing
Manager) explained that her representations related to all four Licensing
Objectives. She referred to the
proximity of the premises to the nearby residential area, and explained that
she had particular concerns regarding the addition of the beer garden to the
licence. The Licensing Authority were of
the view that the applicant had failed to demonstrate suitable measures to
control use of the external areas, and she shared the concerns of Gwent Police
and Environmental Health regarding potential public nuisance to nearby
residents. The Licensing Authority also
had concerns relating to the proposed sale of alcohol and late night
refreshment until 1.00am on Friday and Saturday but felt that the conditions
proposed by Environmental Health would assist in upholding the Licensing
Objectives. Ms Dicks also read out the
suggested conditions from the Licensing Authority, including cessation of the
outside licensed areas after 22.30,
limitations on the use of the smoking shelter after 22.30,
non-amplification of music outside the premises, and a 30-minute wind-down
period following the last supply of alcohol.
Mrs Dicks asked the applicant to outline the car park boundaries on the
map, and these were confirmed by Ms Hazlewood. Ms
Dicks explained that the Licensing Authority had no objection to the rewording
of some conditions, but that she was not prepared to accept the amended
condition proposed by the applicant for users of the smoking area to take their
food and drink outside. She reiterated
that if this were allowed, then this could lead to patrons remaining outside
for longer and congregating in the external areas after 22.30.
There were no
questions for the Licensing Authority and representations were then invited
from Other Persons.
Mr Rob Barnes (Neighbourhood Watch Area Co-ordinator for St Martins
Estate) introduced the residents present and highlighted his objections to the
application. He acknowledged the recent
improvements to the interior and exterior of the premises, and the quality of
its staff and provision of services.
However, it was the view of residents that the variation could lead to
an increase in crime and disorder, have a detrimental effect on house prices,
and impact on the quality of life for local residents and their pets given the
proximity of the premises to nearby residences.
The main objections related to the extension of hours and addition of
licensable activities. He explained that
local residents have experienced problems with glassware thrown into their
gardens and onto the adjacent road, resulting in a danger to public safety and
damage to car tyres.
Mr Barnes cited concerns regarding increased traffic around the site and
parking problems in the area, explaining that the car park was inadequate and
its exit leads onto a narrow residential road.
There were fears that increasing licensable hours could aggravate the
problems experienced by residents later into the night, given that when patrons
vacate the premises at midnight, this is often accompanied by incidences of
shouting, swearing, singing and slamming of car doors. There were also concerns surrounding the
lighting of the premises and the potential for additional light pollution if
the extended hours were granted. In
closing, Mr Barnes asked the Sub Committee to take the concerns and objections
of residents into consideration.
All parties were afforded the opportunity to ask questions and in
response to queries from the Sub Committee, Mr Barnes confirmed that he was not
aware of any live music currently being played at the premises, and that when
he had complained to Street Pride, they had responded proactively to clean up
the litter and glass. He confirmed that
he had not approached the Moat House regarding the littering problems.
The Sub Committee also asked if the car park was full when residents
experience problems with parking on the road.
Mrs Judith Davies (local resident) explained that Moat House patrons
park on the road even if the car park is empty, and can be parked for up to 4-5
hours. She suggested that this could be
due to patrons not wishing to be seen to be using their car after having a
drink, and that these concerns had been raised with the police. She explained that this happens on a regular
basis, particularly around Thursday and Friday afternoons. Mrs Davies also explained that two security
lights from the car park shine directly into her lounge, causing light
pollution, and although these had been adjusted following discussion with the
premises, further adjustments would be beneficial.
The Chair sought further specifics on the locality and timings of the
security lights and Ms Hazlewood explained that these
are used to address areas of the car park where there is insufficient illumination. One set have been readjusted and the lights
shut off 30 minutes after the end of trading.
Ms Hazlewood acknowledged teething problems
with the scope of lighting but explained that the premises would ask the
contractor to re-attend to adjust the positioning of the lights, and offered to
work with residents in this regard now they knew who was being affected. Mrs Davies confirmed she was happy with this
suggestion.
In response to a query from the Chair, Mr Barnes confirmed that he had spoken
with the local PCSO regarding the concerns about parking on the main road by
patrons.
Mr Alan Stoves (local resident) was then invited to make his
representations and explained that his concerns related to the extension of
hours on Friday and Saturday nights. He
cited problems with people already drinking outside the premises, and glasses
left outside overnight, and reiterated the issues with people leaving the
premises in a noisy fashion. There were
concerns that the premises was becoming very similar to that of a nightclub and
that this could devalue properties in the area.
He acknowledged the quality of the refurbishments undertaken but
expressed concerns relating to the extension of hours.
There were no questions received and representations were then invited
from Mrs Julie Lewis (local resident), who expressed support for the views of
the other residents. She also questioned
the location of the smoking area, which now faces into the car park, and suggested
this should be an emergency exit. In
response, Ms Hazlewood explained that a fire
assessment had been drawn up to which the fire authority had raised no
objection, and that there were a number of other exit and evacuation points
throughout the building.
Representations were
then invited from the applicant, Marston’s PLC.
Ms Michelle Hazlewood (John Gaunt and Partners Solicitors) spoke on
behalf of her client and acknowledged the quantity of information already
received during the course of the meeting.
She highlighted the context of the application and the nature of the
premises in that it is a community pub, and expressed concern that the issues
raised were more akin to that of a premises review. Ms Hazlewood
referred to the number of Marston’s premises across the county borough, which
all have similar operating hours and conditions, and outlined their record of
transforming premises in need of investment and repair. She explained that following acquisition of
the premises by Marston’s, £300k of investment had taken place to transform the
Moat House into a community family pub.
The application to vary the premises licence had been made to complement
the new services on offer and refresh a number of out-of-date conditions. She referred to the work that had been
undertaken with the Responsible Authorities to produce a full set of workable
conditions, and was of the view that there were very few issues that had not
been addressed.
Ms Hazlewood
circulated copies of the revised conditions in order to demonstrate the level
of consensus following mediation with the Responsible Authorities. The Sub Committee read through the revised
conditions and asked Ms Dicks for her interpretation of the alternative
condition. Ms Dicks referred to the
representations from the Licensing Authority and Gwent Police which stated that
no food or drink was to be brought to the smoking area after 22.30, and
reiterated concerns that patrons would remain in this area if the area was not
purely designated for smoking, and also that limiting use of this area to 10
persons would be very difficult for staff to monitor.
In response, Ms Hazlewood referred to the
demolition of the old smoking shelter and the more pleasing aesthetic of the
new smoking area. She referred to the
reluctance of patrons to leave their drinks inside the premises whilst they use
the smoking area, for fear that drinks could be taken away or be subject to
spiking. She confirmed that the premises
were happy to cease use of the beer garden after 22.30, but that they wished to
allow patrons to take their drinks with them while using the smoking area. They were not seeking to allow food to be
taken outside after 22.30. Ms Hazlewood also confirmed that an additional CCTV camera had
been installed to monitor the smoking area.
In response to a query from the Chair, she confirmed that there are no
tables or chairs in this area and that Marston’s are looking to place some
planters to delineate the area.
Ms Hazlewood outlined the parking areas at the
premises and responded to the residents’ concerns surrounding parking
issues. She referred to a nearby
industrial estate and stated that the DPS had noticed factory workers parking
at the Moat House and on the residential road in order to avoid queuing around
shift changeover periods. The Chair
asked if this could account for the instances of where cars are left for 4-5
hours and Ms Hazlewood confirmed that this is a
likely scenario. She confirmed that the
DPS had been in touch with Gwent Police but that they are unable to take action
unless there is damage to a vehicle.
In summation, Ms Hazlewood asked residents to
be mindful that the parking problems are not solely due to patrons, and
referred to the positive reconfiguration of the smoking area and the diligence
of the DPS in removing glassware at the end of the night in order to ascertain
if glass is then migrating from elsewhere.
She also highlighted the wish of Marston’s to operate the premises in a
positive manner.
Ms Hazlewood explained that Marston’s were
merely seeking to allow consumption of alcohol in the smoking shelter after
22.30 and suggested that consumption should not be regarded as a licensable
activity. Therefore Marston’s had
suggested the alternative wording “and use for consumption” in the revised
condition. The Chair sought the views of
the Responsible Authorities, and Ms Dicks confirmed that the Licensing
Authority would not find this acceptable.
PC Allen expressed concern over the small size of the shelter (1m x 1m)
and the potential for patrons to overflow into the car park with their drinks.
The Sub Committee asked if Marston’s could implement a parking charge to
be refunded once food is ordered at the premises, in order to eliminate
problems with use of the car park. Ms Hazlewood confirmed that this had been trialled in other
establishments but had proved unpopular so had been discontinued.
Discussion took place regarding the size of the smoking shelter and the
proposed maximum of 10 users. Ms Hazlewood offered to negotiate a smaller number if
required. The Chair queried the standard
of shelter size required by Licensing.
The Licensing Manager confirmed that each shelter is premises-specific
with no universal standard.
Mrs Davies (local resident) addressed the Sub Committee and explained
that she disagreed with a number of the points raised by Ms Hazlewood. She felt that the Moat House is not similar
to other premises in the area as these are not in such close proximity to local
residences. She explained that she had
been in touch with Neighbourhood Watch regarding factory workers parking on the
main road, who are unable to stop this from happening, but reiterated her
concerns that this parking is due to patrons who are in the Moat House for
several hours. She added that in
choosing not to use the premises car park, they are restricting the use of a
very narrow pavement. Mrs Davies
acknowledged the improvements made to the premises but reiterated this should
not be regarded as a like for like situation with other premises in the area.
Ms Hazlewood referred to the hours of
operation applied for and explained that this is mainly for use around bank
holidays and festive periods and to eliminate the extensive non-standard
timings on the licence. She explained
that it is not the intention of the premises to open to 01.00 every Friday and
Saturday or use for regular regulated entertainment, and rather the premises is
looking to host quiz nights and charity auctions without the need to apply for
a Temporary Events Notice. She explained
that the extended hours of licence would assist in dispersal and prevent public
nuisance, and asked that should the variation not be granted, the premises be
allowed to retain its existing non-standard timings.
Ms Hazlewood referred to the other conditions
and the level of agreement reached with the Responsible Authorities. She explained that the only other issue
related to the 30minute wind-down period which was not required due to the
extended timings. She highlighted the
Challenge 21 policy in operation and the training given to staff, and the
operational changes made to the premises, for which the benefits were already
being seen. She referred to the
reconfiguration of the smoking shelter and the steps being undertaken to
resolve the lighting issue, and emphasised Marston’s wish to proactively
improve the licensed premises to fit into the community.
The Sub Committee referred to live music and queried whether this would
increase if a variation was granted. Mr
Cooper (Marston’s Area Representative) explained that it was not the intention
to have rock bands on a regular basis, and that such entertainment would be
more likely to have a community angle with performances from local choirs. He explained that he visits the premises every
3-4 weeks and meets with the DPS and manager to ensure that the premises meets
Marston’s national standards.
The Sub Committee asked if the premises had considered the use of
plastic drinking vessels. Ms Hazlewood confirmed that these are occasionally used during
bank holidays and that a risk assessment is carried out during high-risk
weekends to determine if these are needed.
However, the premises already uses toughened glassware which conforms to
EU and BSI standards and will shatter into small crystals (instead of shards)
if broken.
Mr Barnes welcomed the vigilance of Mr Cooper in monitoring the premises
and asked if he could liaise with Mr Cooper following the hearing to hold catch
up meetings and raise any issues from residents. Mr Cooper confirmed that he was agreeable to
this suggestion and also explained that it is common practice for Area Managers
to attend residents’ meetings if he could be provided with this information.
All parties were then afforded the opportunity to
sum up before the Licensing and Gambling Sub Committee retired to make its
decision.
The Licensing Manager highlighted the range of information presented
during the course of the meeting and referred the Sub Committee to the
considerations set out in the report requiring determination.
PC Allen confirmed that he was happy with the mediation but did not
support the use of the outside areas beyond 22.30 hours.
Mrs Dicks confirmed that she had nothing to add to the rewording of
conditions, save for use of the outside area and the taking out of food of
drink. She referred to the lack of
delineation between the smoking area and car park and reiterated that the
Licensing Authority were seeking cessation of the outside area after 22.30 as
consumption and closing times are not licensable activities.
Environmental Health and Other Persons confirmed they had nothing
further to add.
Ms Hazlewood highlighted to the Sub Committee
that agreement had been reached on most matters except the licensable hours to
01.00, and that the concerns in the main had been addressed. She referenced a lack of evidence surrounding
residents’ concerns and explained that there had been no problems historically
when patrons were allowed to congregate in front of the old smoking shelter
after 22.30. She reiterated her offer to
reduce the numbers using the smoking shelter to 5 people and of the delineation
that would be put in place. She also
asked that patrons be allowed to retain their drinks as they were historically
allowed to with the old shelter, and explained that having to abandon drinks
can cause issues and lead to patrons drinking up faster. She reiterated Marston’s desire for the
premises to be a relaxed community environment and for a compromise to be
reached to accommodate both residents and patrons. In closing, Ms Hazlewood
explained that there had been no problems with the previous arrangements
regarding external drinking areas and that there was no indication that the
Licensing Objectives would be put at risk.
The Legal Advisor
informed all parties present that the Sub Committee would retire to consider
the representations made at the meeting and they would be informed in writing
of the decision in the next 5 days.
The Chair thanked all parties for their
attendance and the Sub Committee retired at 12.10 p.m. to make its decision.
Following consideration of the application to
vary the premises licence for the Moat House Hotel, 30 Lon-y-Llyn, Caerphilly, and having regard to the Licensing
Manager’s report and all the representations made, the Licensing and Gambling Sub
Committee unanimously RESOLVED that the following variations be granted for the
licence:-
1) To change internal and external layout
of the premises in accordance with the application;
2) To add the patio/ beer garden area and
landscaped garden to the licenced area (as shown on the proposed premises plan
set out in the application);
3) To extend the time of the following
licensable activities on a Friday and Saturday evening until 01.00 including
Alcohol, Films (indoors only), Indoor Sporting Events, and Late Night
Refreshment (indoors and outdoors);
4) Add the following licensable
activities: Recorded Music, Live Music and Dancing Sunday to Thursday 10.00 to
00.00 and Friday and Saturday 10.00 to 01.00;
5) To remove non-standard timings
currently on the licence regarding enhancement of hours on Friday and Saturday
preceding Bank Holiday weekends;
6) To
extend opening hours on Friday and Saturday until 01.30;
7) To remove or amend the following
conditions as currently in Annex 2 of the premises licence and to remove
references to the past (which would remove conditions currently in Annex 3):-
·
Remove – “Voluntary
closure policy for the premises is 30 minutes after the approved closure time
for the supply of alcohol”;
·
Amend – “The pub manager
is required to actively participate in and support the Local Pubwatch Scheme” to read – “The Designated Premises
Supervisor will actively participate and support local Pubwatch
schemes as long as the same exist”
·
Remove – “Toughened
glass is currently in use and will continue to be used during any additional
hours”
·
Remove – “There will be
no promotions that encourage illegal, irresponsible or immoderate consumption”.
8) Add the licensing conditions as set out
in 15 of the Licensing Manager’s report (and appended to these minutes), save
for paragraph 11 which will be amended to read:-
·
“Persons using the
smoking shelter after 22.30 hours will not be permitted to take food or drink
outside, and notices to this effect shall be displayed in suitable
locations. Those persons present in the
smoking shelter beyond 22.30 hours shall be limited to 10 persons at any one
time”.
And the additional condition which shall
read:-
·
“To permit premises to
operate on seven days’ notice to the Police on the occasions of the broadcast
of live sporting events of a national and international nature ”.
In making their decision, the Sub Committee
considered all four Licensing Objectives, the Licensing Act 2003, revised Home
Office Guidance and Caerphilly Council’s Licensing Policy.
The Sub Committee were satisfied that the
proposed conditions ensured that the four Licensing Objectives would be
promoted and that granting the licence variation would not undermine these
objectives.
The Sub Committee noted the concerns raised
by local residents regarding noise, parking and anti-social behaviour but were
satisfied that the proposed conditions were sufficient to address any
concerns. The Sub Committee gave weight
to the close proximity of the premises to nearby houses and the agreed
limitation on the use of the external beer garden(s) beyond 22.30, and made the
decision to restrict patrons taking food and drink into the smoking shelter
beyond 22.30 hours. The Sub Committee
formed the view that not to do so, in this instance, would create an
unacceptable risk that congregations of patrons would form outside the building
beyond 22.30 hours that was likely to create noise disturbance to neighbouring
residents. The Sub Committee formed the
view that such restriction is proportionate given the low number of patrons
that would be adversely affected based on the Applicant’s submissions.
The issue of parking was not relevant to the
four Licensing Objectives. Therefore the
Sub Committee did not take this into account but welcomed the fact that the
applicant was willing to discuss this with the residents separately. Similarly, the Sub Committee welcomed the
applicant’s willingness to devise a solution for residents in regards to the
car park security lighting. Overall, the
Sub Committee were satisfied that the conditions of the licence will promote
the Licensing Objectives.
The decision notice advised any person
aggrieved by the decision of their right to appeal to the local Magistrates
Court within 21 days from the date of written notification of the decision.
The Chair declared the meeting closed at 1.30
p.m.
APPENDIX
Moat House Hotel
Proposed Conditions
1. The
Designated Premises Supervisor will actively participate and support local Pubwatch schemes as long as the same exist
2. Managers are required to
liaise with local neighbours and resolve any
concerns
3. No adult entertainment
is permitted at the premises
4. Children under the age
of 16 are not permitted to enter the premises after
22:00 hours unless attending a pre-booked
function or dining
5. All staff to be trained in the
prevention of underage sales to a level commensurate with their duties. All
such training to be updated on an annual basis, or for instances when
legislation changes, and should include training on how to deal with difficult
customers. The training should be clearly documented and signed and dated by
both the trainer and the member of staff receiving it. The documentation shall
be available for inspection on request
by an authorised officer of the Licensing
Authority or a constable.
6. a) An approved proof of
age scheme shall be adopted, implemented and
advertised within the premises namely
‘Challenge 21’ whereby an accepted
form of photographic identification shall be
requested before any alcohol is
sold to any person who appears to be under 21
years of age. Acceptable
proof of age shall include identification
bearing the customers photograph,
date of birth and integral holographic mark
or security measure. Suitable
means of identification would include PASS
approved proof of age, photocard
driving licence and passport.
b) Publicity materials notifying customers of
the operation of the Challenge 21
scheme shall be displayed at the premises,
including a Challenge 21 sign of
at least A5 size at the entrance to the
premises and where practicable at each
point of sale.
7. Clear notices must be
displayed at all points where customers leave the
building instructing them to respect the
needs of local residents and leave the
premises and the area quietly.
8. The use of the outside
licensed area of the premises is not permitted after
22:30 hours. Other than access solely for the
use of the smoking area.
Adequate notices shall be displayed in
appropriate locations to ensure that
this information is brought to the attention
of patrons.
9. CCTV cameras shall
monitor all areas used by premise patrons including any
external area to monitor numbers and prevent
crime and disorder
10. CCTV shall be in use at
the premises.
i) Existing CCTV should be
extended to allow sufficient cover inside and
outside the premises where the public have
access. It shall be fully
operational by the day the licence is
granted.
ii) The
CCTV equipment shall be maintained in good working order and
continually record when licensable activity
takes place and for a period
of two hours afterwards;
iii) The
premises licence holder shall ensure images from the CCTV are
retained for a period of 31 days. This image
retention period may be
reviewed as appropriate by the Licensing
Authority
iv) The
correct time and date will be generated onto both the recording
and the real time image screen;
v) If
the CCTV equipment (including any mobile units in use at the
premises) breaks down the Premises Licence
Holder shall ensure the
designated premises supervisor, or in his/her
absence other
responsible person, verbally informs the
Licensing Authority and the
Police as soon as is reasonably practicable.
This information shall be
contemporaneously recorded in the incident
report register and shall
include the time, date and means this was
done to whom the
information was reported.
vi) The
premise licence holder shall ensure that there are trained
members of staff available during licensable
hours to be able to
reproduce and download CCTV images into a
removable format at the
request of any authorised officer of the
Licensing Authority or a
constable;
vii) There
shall be clear signage indicating that CCTV equipment is in use
and recording at the premises during
licensable hours.
11. Persons using the smoking
shelter after 22:30 hours will not be permitted to
take food or drink outside, and notices to this
effect shall be displayed at
suitable locations
12. The premises supervisor,
manager or other competent person shall manage
the outdoors areas to ensure that customers
do not behave in a noisy, rowdy
or offensive manner, and measure are put in
place for staff to monitor the
external areas on a regular basis
13. The premises licence
holder shall ensure that measures are in place to
ensure the removal of litter or waste from
customers and to prevent such litter
from accumulating in the immediate vicinity
of the premises or neighbouring
premises
14. No speakers for
amplification of music shall be placed on the outside of the
premises or on the outside of any building
forming part of the premises
15. Children under the age of
sixteen must be accompanied by a responsible
adult
16. The premises shall be
cleared of customers within 30 minutes of the last
supply of alcohol on any day
17. Amplified music shall
not be played at a level that will cause unreasonable
disturbance to the occupants of any properties
in the vicinity
18. Except for access and
egress all doors and windows shall be kept closed
during periods of entertainment associated
with the Premises Licence
19. The manager, licence
holder or other competent person shall carry out
observations at the boundary perimeter during
the periods of
amplified/unamplified recorded entertainment
at regular intervals whilst the
Premises Licence is being exercised, in order
to establish whether there is a
noise breakout from the premises. If the
observations reveals noise breakout
at a level likely to cause disturbance to the
occupants of properties in the
vicinity then the volume of music shall be
reduced to a level that does not
cause disturbance
a. A
record of such observations shall be kept in a book for that purpose,
such a book shall be completed immediately
after the observation detailing the time, location and duration of the
observation, the level of noise breakout and any action taken to reduce noise
breakout. Such book to be made available at all times upon request to an
authorised officer of the Licensing Authority or a constable.
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