Offered Conditions
1 A personal licence holder shall normally be on the premises at all times during which intoxicating liquor is being sold or supplied to customers or consumed by customers, except in the case of an emergency
2 Whenever the designated premises supervisor is not at the premises another personal licence holder will be nominated by the designated premises supervisor as being the responsible person to manage the premises and will have the contact details of the designated premises supervisor. The details of such person to be on prominent display outside the premises
3 Any person who looks or appears to be under the age of 18 shall be asked to provide identification that they are over the age of 18. The following are the only forms of identification acceptable: UK photo driving licence; Passport; PASS card (proof of age standards scheme)
4 Any outside area, which is used for the consumption of alcohol, shall cease to be so used at 23.00 hours
5 The provision of off-sales to terminate at 23.00 hours
6 The maximum number of persons (including staff) allowed to be on premises at any time shall be200 (Function Room and bar) and 200 (Lounge / dining room)
There will be no adult entertainment services, activities, other entertainment or matters ancillary to the use of the premises that may give rise to concern in respect of children
Operating Schedule
a) General - all four licensing objectives (b,c,d,e) (please read guidance note 9)
The maximum occupancy figure for inside the Function suite will remain at 200 and inside the Lounge/Dining Room will remain at 200, the occupancy figure already having been agreed with the Licensing Authority and with the Fire and Rescue services based on fire safety issues, available floor space and sanitary accommodation available.
The applicants have considered the terms of the local licensing policy in preparing this application.
No new steps have been identified by risk assessment in relation to the four licensing objectives, except as indicated in these (b), (c), (d) and (e).
It is considered that any additional steps will be required in view of the nature of the premises and their situation, particularly having regard to the fact that the operation of the premises under the Licensing Act 2003 is not intended to be significantly different to the operation conducted under the provisions of the Licensing Act 1964.
b) The prevention of crime and disorder
1 Staff are aware of the need for vigilance and the premises have enjoyed a good reputation as being well run and free from crime and disorder issues.
2 There have been no issues as to the use of illegal drugs on the premises although the applicants are well aware of the potential problems and remain aware at all times.
3 In view of the customer base and trading history of these premises, no requirement for door staff has been identified by our risk assessment.
4 Customers in the dining area are normally seated at all times.
5 Staff are trained and aware of their duties under the Licensing Act 2003 and in particular the importance of complying with the Act and ensuring that customers comply with the requirements of the criminal law.
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c) Public safety
7 The applicants have considered the terms of the local licensing policy in preparing the application.
8 There are no specific issues other than those which are covered by existing provisions and statutory regulations.
9 Fire precautions in place comply with all the requirements of the Fire Officer.
10 The clientele in the hotel are normally predominantly resident which limits the numbers present at any one time.
11 Existing PEL conditions.
d) The prevention of public nuisance
12 The majority of guests stay in the hotel. People attending the predominantly private functions will normally leave reasonably quickly and quietly at the end of those functions rather than moving on towards other licensed premises in the vicinity.
13 No new steps have been identified by risk assessment in relation to the four licensing objectives.
14 The applicants will provide a 30 minute winding down period at the end of the permitted hours in order to ensure non-residents leave in a quiet and orderly manner.
15 Premises cater for the more mature customer and there has been no previous history of problems arising when customers leave the premises.
16 The solid construction and location of the hotel ensures that there is unlikely to be a disturbance to passers by or residents in the area.
17 Existing PEL conditions.
e) The protection of children from harm
18 No additional requirements other than the statutory obligations imposed under Licensing Act 2003.
19 Staff are trained to remain vigilant in ensuring that underage persons do not have access to alcohol.
20 The applicants have considered the terms of the local licensing policy in preparing this application.
21 No new steps have been identified by the risk assessment in relation the 4 licensing objectives, except as indicated.
22 The nature and style of the premises and the service provided do not appeal to younger people.