East Suffolk Council (South)East Suffolk House Riduna Park

Red House Wedding Barn & Events

The Street, Sternfield, Saxmundham, Suffolk, IP17 1NG

Completed application 010594 which is a New Application for Premises Licence from 30/03/2016 to 30/03/2016

Applicant(s)

Designated Premises Supervisor

Permitted Activities

• a performance of a play
• an exhibition of a film
• an indoor sporting event
• a performance of live music
• any playing of recorded music
• a performance of dance
• entertainment of a similar description to that falling within a performance of live music, any playing of recorded music or a performance of dance
• provision of late night refreshment
• the supply of alcohol

Additional Conditions

• Annex 1 - Mandatory Conditions

   

  SUPPLY OF ALCOHOL

  Where a premises licence authorises the sale of alcohol, the licence must include the following conditions:

   

  1. (1)  No supply of alcohol may be made under the premises licence -

   

           At any time when there is no designated premises supervisor in respect of the premises, or

           At a time when the designated premises supervisor does not hold a personal licence or his personal licence is suspended.

   

  (2)               Every supply of alcohol under the premises licence must be made or authorised by a person who holds a personal licence.

   

  2.  (1) The responsible person must ensure that staff on relevant premises do not carry

       out, arrange or participate in any irresponsible promotions in relation to the premises.

   

       (2) In this paragraph, an irresponsible promotion means any one or more of the following

  activities, or substantially similar activities, carried on for the purpose of encouraging the

       sale or supply of alcohol for consumption on the premises-

  (a) games or other activities which require or encourage, or are designed to require or

  encourage, individuals to-

  (i) drink a quantity of alcohol within a time limit (other than to drink alcohol    sold or supplied on the premises before the cessation of the period in which the responsible person is authorised to sell or supply alcohol), or

  (ii) drink as much alcohol as possible (whether within a time limit or otherwise);

  (b) provision of unlimited or unspecified quantities of alcohol free or for a fixed or

  discounted fee to the public or to a group defined by a particular characteristic in a

  manner which carries a significant risk of undermining a licensing objective;

  (c) provision of free or discounted alcohol or any other thing as a prize to encourage

  or reward the purchase and consumption of alcohol over a period of 24 hours or

  less in a manner which carries a significant risk of undermining a licensing

  objective;

  (d) selling or supplying alcohol in association with promotional posters or flyers on, or

  in the vicinity of, the premises which can reasonably be considered to condone,

  encourage or glamorise anti-social behaviour or to refer to the effects of

  drunkenness in any favourable manner;

  (e) dispensing alcohol directly by one person into the mouth of another (other than

  where that other person is unable to drink without assistance by reason of

  disability).

   

  3. The responsible person must ensure that free potable water is provided on request to

  customers where it is reasonably available.

  4. (1) The premises licence holder or club premises certificate holder must ensure that

      an age verification policy is adopted in respect of the premises in relation to the sale or

      supply of alcohol.

     (2) The designated premises supervisor in relation to the premises licence must ensure

      that the supply of alcohol at the premises is carried on in accordance with the age

      verification policy.

      (3) The policy must require individuals who appear to the responsible person to be under

      18 years of age (or such older age as may be specified in the policy) to produce on      request, before being served alcohol, identification bearing their photograph, date of birth and either-

  (a) a holographic mark, or

  (b) an ultraviolet feature.

   

  5. The responsible person must ensure that-

  (a) where any of the following alcoholic drinks is sold or supplied for consumption on

  the premises (other than alcoholic drinks sold or supplied having been made up in

  advance ready for sale or supply in a securely closed container) it is available to

  customers in the following measures-

  (i) beer or cider: ½ pint;

  (ii) gin, rum, vodka or whisky: 25 ml or 35 ml; and

  (iii) still wine in a glass: 125 ml;

  (b) these measures are displayed in a menu, price list or other printed material which is available to customers on the premises; and

  (c) where a customer does not in relation to a sale of alcohol specify the quantity of

  alcohol to be sold, the customer is made aware that these measures are available.”

   

   

  6.  A relevant person shall ensure that no alcohol is sold or supplied for consumption  on or off the premises for a price which is less than the permitted price.

   

  6.1  For the purposes of the condition set out in paragraph 1

   

                    (a) “duty” is to be construed in accordance with the Alcoholic Liquor Duties Act 1979;

   

                   (b) “permitted price” is the price found by applying the formula-

   

  P = D + (D×V)

  where-

   

  (i)              P is the permitted price,

   

  (ii)              D is the amount of duty chargeable in relation to the alcohol as if the duty were charged on the date of the sale or supply of the alcohol, and

   

  (iii)              V is the rate of value added tax chargeable in relation to the alcohol as if the value added tax were charged on the date of the sale or supply of the alcohol;

   

  (c) “relevant person” means, in relation to premises in respect of which there is in force a premises licence

   

  (i)              the holder of the premises licence,

   

  (ii)              the designated premises supervisor (if any) in respect of such a licence, or

   

  (iii)              the personal licence holder who makes or authorises a supply of alcohol under such a licence;

   

  (d) “relevant person” means, in relation to premises in respect of which there is in force a club premises certificate, any member or officer of the club present on the premises in a capacity which enables the member or officer to prevent the supply in question; and

   

  (e) “value added tax” means value added tax charged in accordance with the Value Added Tax Act 1994.

   

  6.2  Where the permitted price given by Paragraph (b) of paragraph 2 would (apart  from this   paragraph) not be a whole number of pennies, the price given by that sub-paragraph shall be taken to be the price actually given by that sub-paragraph rounded up to the nearest penny.

   

  6.3  (1) Sub-paragraph (2) applies where the permitted price given by Paragraph (b) of

  paragraph 2 on a day (“the first day”) would be different from the permitted price on the next day (“the second day”) as a result of a change to the rate of duty or value added tax.

   

  (2) The permitted price which would apply on the first day applies to sales or supplies of alcohol    which take place before the expiry of the period of 14 days beginning on the second day.

   

   

  EXHIBITION OF FILMS

   

  1)      Where a premises licence authorises the exhibition of films, the licence must include a condition requiring the admission of children to the exhibition of any film to be restricted in accordance with this section -

   

  2)      Where the film classification body is specified in the licence, unless subsection (3)(b) applies, admission of children must be restricted in accordance with any recommendation made by that body.

   

  3)      Where -

   

  )          the film classification body is not specified in the licence, or

  )          the relevant licensing authority has notified the holder of the licence that this subsection applies to the film in question, admission of children must be restricted in accordance with any recommendation made by that licensing authority.

   

  4)              In this section -

   

  “children” means persons aged under 18; and

  “film classification body” means the person or persons designated as the authority under section 4 of the Video Recordings Act 1984 (c.39) (authority to determine suitability of video works for classification).

   

   

   

• Annex 2 - Conditions Consistent with the Operating Schedule

   

  General Conditions

  I will ensure strong management controls and effective training of all staff to make sure they are aware of the licensing objectives and in particular ensure: no underage drinking, no drunkenness on the premises, no use of drugs, no violent and antisocial behaviour and protect children from harm.

   

  Locations/provision of fire safety and other safety equipment will be subject to change in accordance with the requirement of the responsible authorities or following a risk assessment.

   

  Training staff in relation to the Licensing Act 2003; records will be kept

   

  Will ensure provision of sufficient staff levels to secure the safety of the premises and customers

   

  I will ensure management and monitoring of people (including staff and patrons) arriving and leaving the premises.

   

  I will only accept accredited proof of age cards and photo driving licences/passports.

   

   

  Crime and Disorder

  I will use or employ door supervisors at all times when a licensable activity is being carried out and I consider them necessary to:

  Prevent admission of and ensure departure from the premises of drunk and disorderly persons without causing further disorder

  Keep out excluded individuals (subject to court or pubwatch bans)

  Search and exclude persons suspected to carry illegal drugs or offensive weapons; or

  Maintain an orderly queue outside venue.

   

  I will ensure that any door supervisors used are registered by the Security Industry Authority

   

  I will make sure that a female supervisor is available if searches are to be made on female customers.

   

  Where there are 5 or more door supervisors, at least one will be female.

   

  Where glass bottles are used, they will be retained or disposed of on the premises.

   

  No customers will be admitted or permitted to leave when carrying open bottles or glasses.

   

  I will ensure that the consumption of alcohol is restricted to the areas identified on the plan attached to the operating schedule.

   

  I will ensure that the maximum occupancy of the licensed premises is restricted at any one time to 200.

   

  I will ensure that any person selling or supplying alcohol under the authority of the personal licence holder asks for photo ID proof of age where they believe the individual is under 18 years of age.

   

  I shall promote a designated drivers scheme

   

  I will adopt and comply with the British Beer and Pub Associations Guidelines on On-Trade promotions.

   

  I will implement a policy agreed by the police and local authority, and take guidance from the ‘Safer Clubbing Guide’.

   

  I will ensure that a secure deposit box is kept on the premises for the retention of confiscated items and ensure that he police are advised of any items which require safe disposal.

   

  I shall ensure that public information notices about crime and disorder issues are displayed at the request of the Council of Suffolk Constabulary, for example the customer code of conduct.

   

  I will display any conditions of entry to the premises in the vicinity of any entrance to the premises.

   

  I will ensure that there is no audience participation in regulated entertainment which includes striptease, lap-dancing or similar entertainment.

   

  I will be responsible for the disposal of waste on the premises and make provision for the emptying of litter bins in the vicinity of the premises.

   

  I will keep a refusal log on the premises for those who have been refused alcohol.

   

  I will ensure lighting is provided outside the premises during the hours of darkness when any licensable activity takes place on the premises.

   

   

   

  Public Safety

  I will make sure that where chairs and tables are provided; internal gangways and fire exits are kept unobstructed

   

  I will make sure fire exits and escape routes are maintained to ensue they are not obstructed, in good order with non-slippery and even surfaces, free of trip hazards and clearly identified.

   

  I will make sure that all exit doors are easily openable and regularly check they function. A log will be kept.

   

  I will make sure that any hangings, curtains and temporary decorations are arranged so as not to obstruct exits, fire safety signs or fire fighting equipment.

   

  I will make sure that notices detailing the action to be taken in the event of a fire or other emergencies, including how the fire brigade should be summoned, are prominently displayed and protected from damage and deterioration.

   

  The fire brigade will be called at once to any outbreak of fire, however slight, and the details recorded in a fire log book.

   

  Access for emergency vehicles will be kept clear and free from obstruction.

   

  In the event of an emergency, patrons will be made aware of procedures for exit. When disabled people are present, adequate arrangements will be in place to enable their safe evacuation.

   

  I will make sure that there is adequate and appropriate supply of first aid equipment and materials on the premises.

   

  I will make sure that there is at least 1 trained first aider on duty when the public are present and that their duties are clearly defined.

   

  I will make sure that the edges of treads of steps and stairways are maintained so as to be conspicuous.

   

  In the absence of adequate daylight, I will make sure that the lighting in any area accessible to the public is fully operational.

   

  I will not alter emergency lighting without prior notification to the licensing authority.

   

  Safety checks will be carried out before the admission of the public/guests; details of such checks will be kept in a log book.

   

  I will make sure that emergency lighting batteries are fully charged before admission of the public.

   

  In the event of failure of normal lighting, where the emergency lighting has a capacity of one hour, I will ensure the evacuation of the premises within 20 minutes; where the capacity is three hours I will ensure the evacuation of the premises within one hour.

   

  I will make sure that fire safety signs are adequately illuminated.

   

  I will not provide temporary electrical wiring and distributions systems without prior inspection by a qualified electrician. I will ensure that any temporary electrical wiring systems and distribution systems comply with the recommendations of BS7671 or where applicable BS7909.  These will be inspected and certified by a competent person before they are put to use.

   

  I will make sure that the following systems, when present at the premises, are maintained and inspected by suitably qualified professional persons in accordance with any British Standards at intervals recommended in national guidance and will keep records of such inspections available for inspection by authorised officers upon request:

  Building electrical installation

  Emergency lighting system

  Fire warning system

  Gas boiler, calorifier or appliance

  Oil fired boiler or appliance

  Suspended ceilings

  Portable fire fighting equipment

  Temporary electrical installation

   

  I will make sure that I have valid public liability insurance in force and that a copy of the schedule is available for inspection by an authorised officer on request.

   

  I will not amend/alter the premises in such a way as to make it impossible to comply with an existing licence condition, without first seeking a variation of the premises licence.

   

  I will make sure that the use of special effects or mechanical installation is arranged and stored so as to minimise any risk to the safety of the audience, performers and staff.

   

  Any gas and electrical appliances will be tested by a suitably qualified person prior to use on the premises.

   

   

  Prevention of Public Nuisance

  I will make sure that doors and windows are kept closed (except for ingress and egress) to reduce noise nuisance from the premises.

   

  I will display prominent, clear and legible notices at all exits requesting patrons to respect the needs of local residents and to leave the premises quietly.

   

  I will  ensure that during the final hour of opening the music is discernibly quieter.

   

  I will ensure that flashing or particularly bright lights on or outside the licensed premises do not cause a nuisance to nearby properties, whilst balancing the need for lighting in the interest of prevention of crime and disorder.

   

  I will ensure that no amplified sound in connection with the event continues beyond the permitted hours of the entertainment.

   

  I will ensure that waste receptacles are emptied regularly to minimise nuisance smells.

   

  I will make sure that any request by an authorised officer of the council in relation to reducing noise levels is complied with.

   

  I will provide adequate and suitable (lidded) receptacles to store refuse, and ensure that these are maintained in a clean condition.

   

  I will make sure that litter is regularly cleared from the vicinity of the premises.

   

  I will not permit the playing if live or recorded music in garden areas of the premises after midnight.

   

   

  Protection of children from harm

  I will implement a proof of age policy agreed by the police and local authority, such as the Challenge 25 scheme.  Relevant posters relating to the scheme will be displayed clearly.

   

  We will not sell alcohol to anyone under the age of 18 or allow alcohol to be brought for a minor.

   

  We will require proof of age upon the purchase of alcohol; we will only accept accredited proof of age cards, new photo driving licences and passports.

   

  We will implement a strict ‘No ID - no sale’ policy and keep a refusal log of anyone refused the sale of alcohol.

   

  I will require that children under the age of 12 be accompanied by an adult after 11pm in the evening.

   

• Annex 3 - Conditions attached after a hearing by the licensing authority