Stonewell Tap

8-10 Lower Church Street, Lancaster, Lancashire, LA1 1LH

Completed application 044035 which is a Transfer Application for Premises Licence from 19/12/2017 to indefinite

Applicant(s)

Designated Premises Supervisor

Permitted Activities

• a performance of live music
• any playing of recorded music
• the supply of alcohol

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

   

  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

   

  Mandatory Conditions where the licence authorises the sale of alcohol

   

  1              No supply of alcohol may be made under the premise licence -

   

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

   

  (b) at a time when the designated premise supervisor does not hold a personal licence, or his licence has been suspended.

   

    2                             The supply of alcohol under a premises licence must be made or authorised by a      

  person who holds a personal licence.

   

  Irresponsible Drinks Promotions - Mandatory Conditions

   

  3.              (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).

      

  4.              The responsible person must ensure that free potable water is provided on request to customers where it is reasonably available.

   

  Age Verification Policy - Mandatory Condition

   

  5.              (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.

   

   

  Availability of different Measures - Mandatory Condition

   

  6.              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.

   

  Alcohol Pricing

   

  1.              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.

  2.              For the purpose of the condition set out in paragraph 1-

   

  (a)              “duty” is to be construed in accordance with the Alcohol Liquor duties Act (1979)

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

   

  P=D + (DxV)

                Where-

   

  (i)              P is the permitted price

  (ii)              D is the rate 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 premise licence -

   

  (i)              The holder of the premise licence

  (ii)              The designated premise 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

   

  3.              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.

   

  4.              (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

   

  Mandatory condition where Door Supervisors are provided

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

• Conditions on previous licence(s)

   

  See attached for Public Entertainment Licence conditions

• Non standard timings

   

  On Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, Boxing Day, 27th December, 28th December, 29th December, 30th December, New Year’s Eve, New Year’s Day, St. Patrick’s Day, St. George’s Day, Valentines Day and the Monday of Public Holiday weekends regulated entertainment and the sale/supply of alcohol will be permitted until 01.00 hours the following day and the premises may be open to the public until 02.00 hours the following day

  On New Year’s Eve regulated entertainment will be permitted until 01.00 hours the following day and the premises may remain open from the end of permitted hours on New Year’s Eve to the start of permitted hours on the following day

• Offered Conditions

   

  1.              At times when the designated premises supervisor is away from the premises on holiday or anticipates being away for an extended period of time then another personal licence holder shall be nominated in writing by the designated premises supervisor to be responsible for the premises in their absence. However in the event that no other personal licence holder is available then a non-personal licence holder shall be nominated in writing by the designated premises supervisor to be responsible for the premises in their absence provided that the nominated person has been made available for interview by the police licensing unit in respect of such a position and the police do not object to the proposal

  2.              In the event of doorstaff being employed at the premises the designated premises supervisor will maintain a daily record comprising of the following: start time and finish time of each door supervisor. The door supervisor will record their SIA badge number and will sign and print their name in a legible form at the beginning and end of each tour of duty. The record shall be kept securely on the premises for at least 6 months and shall be produced on request to the police or other authorised person

  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.              No entry to or re-entry to the premises one hour prior to the terminal hour by members of the public or by any guests or friends of members of staff or the premises licence holder

  6.              Free drinking water to be made available at all times from the bar

  7.              All external doors and windows shall be kept closed when regulated entertainment is being provided except in the event of an emergency

  8.              There shall be placed at all exits from the premises in a place where they can be seen and easily read by the public, (or member and their guests) notices requiring customers to leave the premises and the area quietly

  9.   Any Gaming Machines at the premises to be positioned within sight of the bar servery in order that supervision can be given to those playing on such. There will be no other 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)

   

  b) The prevention of crime and disorder

   

                        Using toughened glasses where possible.

                        A maximum capacity of 200 be applicable to the premises.

                        Use SIA registered door supervisors on Friday and Saturday evenings.

                        Not having any irresponsible drinks promotions which may encourage binge drinking.

                        All members of staff concerned with sales of alcohol will be trained in relation to sales of alcohol to persons under the age of 18 years.

                        A Zero Tolerance Drugs Policy is in place.

                        Pre-opening safety checks will be carried out at the premises before each trading session.

                        Be a member and active supporter/participant of the local Pub Watch Scheme.

                        Using a radio link/pager connected to other licensed premises.

                        CCTV is installed internally.

                       All members of the management will be trained in all relation to all of the Licensing Objectives so as to prevent crime,disorder,public nuisance,and promote public safety and the protection of children from harm.

   

  c) Public safety

   

                       A maximum capacity of 200 to be applicable to the premises.

                       SIA registered door supervisors are to be used on Friday and Saturday evenings until close at the entrance to the premises to ensure that the maximum capacity is not exceeded.

                       When door supervisors are employed at the premises the maximum capacity will be checked using "clickers" at the entrance.

                       Maintaining emergency exits and emergency escape routes to ensure that these can be used at all times.

                       Pre-opening safety checks of the premises.

                       Annual testing and inspection of the Gas Installation at the premises by a qualified engineer.

                       Annual testing and inspection of the Electrical Installation at the premises by a qualified engineer.

                       Annual testing and inspection of the Emergency Lighting at the premises by a qualified engineer.

                       Annual testing and inspection of the Fire Alarm at the premises by a qualified engineer.

                       All escape routes and exits maintained so as not to cause hindrance in the event of evacuation.

   

   

  d) The prevention of public nuisance

   

                        Doors and windows to be kept closed when entertainment is in progress, except for access/egress.

                        Persons who consistently cause a disturbance outside the premises either before or after entry to be banned from the premises and in accordance with the management practices and Admissions Policy.

                        Door supervisors are instructed to ensure customers do not leave with bottles or glasses.

                       Signs posted at the exits reminding customers to leave quietly and with respect for local residents.

   

  e) The protection of children from harm

   

                       Any S.34 gaming machines at the premises are positioned within sight of the bar servery in order that full supervision can be given as to those playing on such.

                       All members of staff concerned with sales of alcohol will be trained in relation to sales of alcohol to persons under the age of 18 years.

   

   

• Conditions attached after a hearing by the Licensing Authority

   

  1.              A personal licence holder shall be on the premises at all times after 20.00 hours 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 person, who after 20.00 hours must be a 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