Creeting House

All Saints Road, Creeting St Mary, IPSWICH, Suffolk, IP6 8PR

Completed application 010309 which is a New Application for Premises Licence from 01/04/2009 to indefinite

Applicant(s)

Designated Premises Supervisor

Permitted Activities

• a performance of a play
• an exhibition of a film
• 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:

  The following conditions in Annex 1 are mandatory under the provisions of the Licensing Act 2003:

   

  1.              Alcohol shall not be sold or supplied:

   

  (a)               At any time when there is no designated premises supervisor in respect of the

                premises licence, or

   

  (b)              At any time when the designated premises supervisor does not hold a personal licence or his/her personal licence is suspended

   

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

   

  3.              The admission of children to the exhibition of any film shall be restricted in accordance with the film classification awarded by the British Board of Film Classification (BBFC), or any successor person or persons designated as the authority under section 4 of the Video Recordings Act 1984.

   

  5.              The responsible person shall take all reasonable steps to ensure that staff on relevant premises do not carry out, arrange or participate in any irresponsible promotions in relation to the premises.

   

  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 in a manner which carries a significant risk of leading or contributing to crime and disorder, prejudice to public safety, public nuisance, or harm to children -

   

  (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 (other than

  any promotion or discount available to an individual in respect of alcohol for

  consumption at a table meal, as defined in section 159 of the Act);

   

  (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;

   

  (d) provision of free or discounted alcohol in relation to the viewing on the premises of a

  sporting event, where that provision is dependent on -

  (i) the outcome of a race, competition or other event or process, or

  (ii) the likelihood of anything occurring or not occurring;

   

  (e) 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.

   

  6.              The responsible person shall ensure that no alcohol is dispensed directly by one person into the mouth of another (other than where that other person is unable to drink without assistance by reason of a disability).

   

  7.              The responsible person shall ensure that free tap water is provided on request to customers where it is reasonably available.

   

  8.              (a) The premises licence holder or club premises certificate holder shall ensure that an age verification policy applies to the premises in relation to the sale or supply of alcohol.

   

  (b) 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 a holographic mark.

   

  9.              The responsible person shall 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; and

  (b) customers are made aware of the availability of these measures.

   

  Annex 2 - Conditions consistent with the operating schedule

   

  General

  Employ additional staff for non guest house events where and when necessary to acheive the four Licensing Objectives.

   

  The prevention of crime and disorder

  Nothing beyond existing Health and Safety & Fire Safety etc. requirements.

  I will ensure that any Door Supervisors used are registered by the Security Industry Authority. (N.b. This is a mandatory condition where Door Supervisors are employed or used on a licensed premises)

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

  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 or sealed bottles or glasses

  I will ensure that the maximum occupancy of the licensed premises is restricted at any one time to:120

  I will ensure that any person selling or supplying alcoholic drink under the authority of a personal licence holder asks for a photo ID proof of age where they have reason to suspect that the individual may be under 18 years of age

  shall ensure that public information notices about crime and disorder issues are displayed at the requested of the Council or the Suffolk Constabulary.

  (e.g. Customer Code of Conduct)

  I will display any restrictions on the admittance of individuals according to age (e.g. Children) on or immediately outside the premises.

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

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

  I will ensure that lighting is provided outside the premises (and in my private car park) during the hours of darkness when any licensable activity takes place on the premises.

  Capacity limits - will vary and be set dependent on the nature of activitywhich is to be undertaken and whether to residents of the guest house or to members of the public at hospitality events.

  Maximum capacity 120 guests and 20 sleeping gusets.

   

  Public safety

  Nothing beyond existing Health and Safety & Fire Safety etc. requirements.

  I will make sure that escape routes and exits, including external exits, are maintained to ensure that 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 where chairs and tables are provided, internal gangways are kept unobstructed.

  I will make sure that all exit doors are easily openable and do not require  the use of a key, card, code or similar means

  I will make sure that doors at such exits are regularly checked to ensure that they function satisfactorily and a record of the check is kept.

  I will make sure that any removable security fastenings are removed whenever the premises are open to the public or occupied by staff.

  I will make sure that all fire doors are maintained effectively self-closing and not held open other than by approved devices (for example, electromagnetic releases operated by smoke detectors).

  Safety checks are carried out before the admission of the public or club members and guests; and details of such checks are kept in a Log-book.

  I will make sure that Hangings, curtains and temporary decorations are maintained in a flame-retardant condition.

  I will make sure that any upholstered seating meets on a continuous basis the pass criteria for smouldering ignition source 0, flaming ignition source 1 and crib ignition source 5 when tested in accordance with section 5 of Bs 5852:1990.

  I will make sure that 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 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 is kept clear and free from obstruction

  I in the event of an emergency, and that patrons are made aware of these arrangements; will make sure that when disabled people are present, adequate arrangements exist to enable their safe evacuation

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

  I will make sure that at least 1 trained first aider(s) will be on duty when the public are present

  If more than one first aider is present, I will make sure that their respective duties are clearly defined

  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

  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 battery has a capacity of one hour, I will make sure that evacuation of the premises is possible within 20 minutes;

  Where the emergency lighting battery has a capacity of three hours, I will make sure that evacuation of the premises is possible within one hour;

  Temporary electircal works will be carried out by competent persons.

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

   

  Building Electrical Installation

  Emergency Lighting System

  Fire Warning System

  Gas boiler, calorifier or appliance

  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 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.

  (N.B  This will enable you to propose the amendment of any conditions that you would not be able to comply with upon completion of works)

  I will give prior notification to the Licensing and/or Fire Authority when I intend to use any of the following special effects:

  Dry ice machines and cryogenic fog;

  Smoke machines and fog generators;

  Foam cannon/snow machine;

  Pyrotechnics, including fireworks;

  Real flame;

  Firearms;

  Motor vehicles;

  Strobe lighting;

  Explosives and highly flammable substances;

  Lasers; (see HSE Guide The Radiation Safety of lasers for display purposes [HS(G)95] and BS EN 60825;Safety of laser products)                         

  I will make free drinking water available at all times the premises is open to the public;

  I will provide sufficient seating to accommodate 40% of the maximum capacity of the premises. 

  I will make sure that staff on the premises monitor and record the number of patrons within the premises.

  (NB: this condition would not be relevant where there is no maximum capacity).

  I will make sure that sitting on floors is not permitted except where authorised in the premises licence;

  I will make sure that waiting or standing is not permitted except in areas designated in the premises licence;

  I will make sure that in no circumstances is anyone permitted to:-

  (i)  sit in any gangway;

  (ii) stand or sit in front of an exit; or

  (iii) stand or sit on any staircase including any landings;

  I will make sure that no flammable films are allowed on the premises without prior notification to the fire and/or licensing authority;

  I will make sure that where tables and chairs are provided, clear gangways to exits are maintained;

  I will not use any appliances utilising cylinders or containers of gas on the premises;

  I will not use any paraffin or other mineral oil in any lamp, stove or other appliance except for cooking purposes;

   

  The prevention of public nuisance

  Nothing beyond existing Health and Safety & Fire Safety etc. requirements.

  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 and the area quietly;

  I will make sure that the placing of bottles into receptacles outside the premises takes place at times that will minimise disturbance to nearby properties;

  I will not permit the playing of live or recorded music in garden areas of the premises that is amplified

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

  I will nominate a person to be responsible for monitoring noise levels and instruct that person to implement changes in noise levels in accordance with any request by an authorised officer of the Council immediately and ensure that volume is maintained at the reduced level.

  (Note: this may be more relevant at an outdoor event)

  I will ensure that no amplified sound (including public announcements) in connection with the event continues beyond the permitted hours of the entertainment.

  (Note: this may be more relevant at an outdoor event)is

  I will ensure that offensive smells from the licensed premises are not permitted so as to cause a nuisance to nearby properties and the premises are properly vented.

  Ensure that receptacles for waste are emptied regularly to minimise nuisance smells.

  I will provide adequate and suitable (lidded) receptacles to receive and store refuse from the premises/site.

  I will make sure that receptacles for refuse storage are maintained in a clean condition.

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

   

  The protection of children from harm

  Nothing beyond existing Health and Safety & Fire Safety etc. requirements.

  Children (under age 18) to be accompanied by family or responsible adult to both guest house and hospitality events.

  I will implement a  proof of age policy agreed by the police and local authority;

  Note: Proof of age cards are dealt with in the pool of conditions relating to the crime and disorder objective. However, it may be appropriate to consider the production of proof of age cards to ensure that appropriate checks can be made where the presence of children is restricted by age at certain time.

  I will require that children under the age of 12 are accompanied by adults after 11pm in the evening.

  Note:              The above condition may be appropriate for any premises NOT serving alcohol for consumption on the premises, but where the public are allowed on the premises after 11pm in the evening. Applicants wishing to allow access to premises to unaccompanied children under the age of 12 after 11pm should address in their operating plan their reasons and explain the steps that they intend to take to protect children from harm.

  I will exclude children under the age of 18 will be excluded from the premises unless accompanied by an adult

  I will make sure that attendant(s) are stationed in the area(s) occupied by the children and in the vicinity of each exit, at a ratio of one attendant per 50 children (or part thereof);

  I will make sure that the backstage facilities are large enough to accommodate safely the number of children taking part in any performance;

  I will make sure that all chaperones and production crew on the show receive instruction on the fire procedures prior to the arrival of the children;

  I will make sure that special effects, including smoke, dry ice, rapid pulsating or flashing lights, are not used in performances involving children;

  I will make sure that children performing in productions are kept under adult supervision at all times including transfer from stage to dressing room and anywhere else on the premises;

  I will make sure that children are accounted for at all times in case of an evacuation or emergency;

  Children will not be permitted to rent DVD's of films except with parental guidance.