Carnforth Station Visitor Centre

Platform 1, Carnforth Station, Warton Road, Carnforth, Lancashire, LA5 9TR

Completed application 061626 which is a Variation Application for Premises Licence from 26/02/2026 to indefinite

Applicant(s)

Designated Premises Supervisor

Permitted Activities

• an exhibition of a film
• the supply of alcohol
• a performance of a play
• 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

Additional Conditions

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• Embedded Conditions

   

  On New Year’s Eve alcohol may be sold from the end of permitted hours on New Year’s Eve to the start of permitted hours on the following day (or, if there are no permitted hours on the following day, 00.00 hours (midnight) on 31st December)

   

  Credit Sales

  Alcohol shall not be sold or supplied unless it is paid for before or at the time when it is sold or supplied, except alcohol sold or supplied with and for consumption at a meal supplied at the same time, consumed with the meal and paid for together with the meal

   

  NO Children’s Certificate

  No person under fourteen shall be in the bar of the licensed premises during the permitted hours unless one of the following applies:

  a)              He is the child of the holder of the premises licence.

  b)              He resides in the premises, but is not employed there.

  c)              He is in the bar solely for the purpose of passing to or from some part of the premises that is not a bar and to or from some part of the premises where there is no other convenient means of access or egress.

  d)              The bar is in railway refreshment rooms or other premises constructed, fitted and intended to be used bona fide for any purpose to which holding of the licence is ancillary.

  In this condition “bar” includes any place exclusively or mainly used for the consumption of intoxicating liquor.  However, an area is not a bar when it is usual for it to be, and it is, set apart for the service of table meals and alcohol is only sold or supplied to persons as an ancillary to their table meals.

   

  Mandatory conditions where licence authorises the supply of alcohol

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

  (a)              at a time when there is no designated premises supervisor in respect of the premises licence, or

  (b)              at a time when the designated premises supervisor does not hold a personal licence or his personal licence is suspended

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

   

  Mandatory condition where Door Supervisors are provided

  All individuals who carry out security activities must be licensed by the Security Industry Authority (SIA)

   

  Mandatory condition where the licence permits the performance of Films

  Where a programme includes a film in the 12A, 15 or 18 category, as classified by the British board of Film Classification, no person appearing to be under the age of 12 (and unaccompanied in that case),15 or 18 as appropriate shall be admitted to any part of the programme; and the licence holder shall display in a conspicuous position a notice in the following terms-

  PERSONS UNDER THE AGE OF [INSERT APPROPRIATE AGE] CANNOT BE ADMITTED TO ANY PART OF THE PROGRAMME

  Where films of different categories form part of the same programme, the notice shall refer to the oldest age restriction.

  This condition does not apply to members of staff under the relevant age while on duty provided the prior written consent of the person’s parents or legal guardian has first been obtained.

  Immediately before each exhibition of a film passed by the British Board of Film Classification there shall be exhibited on screen for at least five seconds a in such a manner that it can be easily read by all persons in the auditorium a reproduction of the certificate of the Board or, as regards a trailer advertising a film, of the statement approved by the Board indicating the category of the film

• Conditions on previous licence(s)

   

  Alcohol shall only be sold or supplied to:

  )          Persons attending the visitors centre and exhibition area

  Persons attending bona fide private functions or meetings held in any part of the area edged pink on the accompanying plan provided such function or meeting shall have been booked at least 48 hours before the holding of such function or meeting

• Offered Conditions

   

  See attached Operating Schedule

   

  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        The provision of off-sales to terminate at 23.00 hours

  5        Before the premises are opened for the purposes authorised by the licence an inspection shall be carried out to ensure that the premises are safe for use. Details of the inspection, defects discovered and remedial action taken shall be recorded in writing in a logbook kept for that purpose. That logbook shall be made available for inspection on demand to an Authorised Officer of the Council, a Fire Officer or a Police Constable

  6        The fire alarm, emergency lighting system and electrical installation shall be tested on a regular basis, at a frequency determined by a competent person. Certificates should be issued showing the results of the tests. The certificates shall be made available for inspection on demand to an Authorised Officer of the Council, a Fire Officer or a Police Constable

  7        A person who is nominated for the purpose of taking control in the event of a fire, fire alarm, emergency or event which may effect the safety of persons attending the premises shall be on and in charge of the premises at all times when any licensable activity is being provided. That person shall be responsible for calling the Fire Service in the event of any fire and that person shall also be responsible for meeting the Fire Service and guiding them to the fire

  8        No temporary electrical wiring or distribution system shall be installed in the premises unless, the installation is carried out by a suitably qualified and competent person. The premises licence holder shall obtain a certificate from that person that the installation is fit for purpose and complies with British Standard 7671 and where applicable, British Standard 7909. A copy of that certificate shall be produced by the Premises Licence Holder if requested to do so by an Authorised officer of the Council or an Officer of the Lancashire Fire and Rescue Service

  9        The level of lighting in any auditorium during the showing of films shall be maintained at a level which complies with the standards set out in BS CP 1007 (Maintained lighting for cinemas)

  10. 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 for licensing objectives

  as b,c,d and e.

   

  b) The prevention of crime and disorder

  CCTV cameras are placed around the perimiter of the building.The monitor is at the offices of Carnforth Connect who moniter the CCTV tapes. There has never been an incident of disorder within the premises. These premises pose a low risk of crime and disorder. The additional hour is sought to enable private functions predominately to be held.

   

  c) Public safety

  The premises when open are staffed by at least 3 members of staff and more if a function requires it. Fire extinguishers are inspected and passed on a yearly basis as is the Fire and Burglar systems. The premises present a low risk to public safety. The management takes it's responsibilites seriously.

   

  d) The prevention of public nuisance

  There are no immediate neighbours due to the location of the premises. Noise levels will be maintained at a reasonable degree consistent with the locality.

   

  e) The prevention of children from harm

  There are no issues arising here. If children under the age of 16 attend they must be accompanied by adults, in any event a temporary bar area is restricted to the function and meeting room.

   

• A documented Challenge 25 Scheme (aka Check 25) will be the adopted Age Verification Policy. The Challenge 25 Scheme will be actively promoted and advertised at the premises. Any person purchasing alcohol, who appears to be under 25 years of age, shall be asked to provide acceptable identification to prove that they are 18 years of age or over. Failure to supply such identification will result in no sale or supply of alcohol to that person.

  Acceptable forms of identification shall be:

  A PASS accredited hologram proof of age card

  Photo driving licence

  Passport

  National, including EU Cards

  Any electronic or biometric age verification technology approved by the licensing authority.

   

  At commencement of employment all members of staff must undergo training in relation to the Check 25 policy. All staff must undergo refresher training at least every 6 months. All training must be held in writing at the premises for at least 12 months and made available for inspection to Responsible Authorities upon request.

   

  “Challenge 25” posters shall be displayed in prominent positions at the premises.