Redgrave Activities Centre

Churchway, Redgrave, DISS, Norfolk, IP22 1RL

Completed application 010509 which is a New Application for Premises Licence from 24/11/2005 to indefinite

Applicant(s)

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

Additional Conditions

• ANNEX 1  -  MANDATORY CONDITIONS:

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

   

  (1)  The admission of children to the exhibition of any film is 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-

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

                (b)              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:

  The following conditions in Annex 2 are conditions consistent with the operating schedule submitted by the applicant within the application:

  The Prevention of Crime and Disorder

  Redgrave is a fairly crime free village and since the Amenities Centre, some 5 years has been in use no problems have occurred and the R.A.T Committee hope and intend that things should continue the same.

   

  Public Safety

  As the Amenities Centre is a fairly new establishment all safety requirements have been taken on board during development: Fire Regs - Wheelchair Ramps - Fire doors etc.

   

  The Prevention of Public Nuisance

  Premises are on very edge of village and will not affect village residents.

   

  The Protection of Children from harm

  Stewards to cover any children's functions, where parents are not already in control.

   

  Public Safety

   

  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

  I will make sure that fire resisting doors to ducts, service shafts, and cupboards are kept locked shut.

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

  I will make sure that Temporary decorations are not used without prior notification to the licensing authority/fire authority.

  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.

  I will notify the local Fire Control Centre as soon as possible if the water supply to any hydrant, hose reel, sprinkler, drencher or other fire extinguishing installation is cut off or restricted.

  Access for emergency vehicles is kept clear and free from obstruction

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

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

  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 make sure that Fire safety signs are adequately illuminated;

  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;

  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

  Portable fire fighting equipment

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

   

  I will provide a chill out which is  cooler and quieter than the dancing areas;

   

  I will provide sufficient seating to accommodate (enter proportion here …) of the maximum capacity of the premises.  70%

  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). 

  The number of attendants on each floor in a closely seated auditorium will be as set out below:

  Members of the audience present on a floor

  Minimum number of attendants required to be present on that floor

  1-100 

  One

  101 - 250

  Two

  251 - 500

  Three

  501 - 750

  Four

  751 - 1000

  Five

  Each additional 250 persons (or part thereof)

  On

  I will make sure that attendants are not engaged in any duties that would hinder the prompt discharge of their duties in the event of an emergency or entail their absence from the auditorium where they are on duty;

  I will make sure that attendants will be readily identifiable to the audience;

  I will make sure that no article are attached to the back of any seats  which reduce the clear width of seatways or cause a tripping hazard or obstruction;

  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

   

  Example measures to meet the licensing Objective

  Tick if applicable

   

  The following number of attendants will be present during film exhibitions (as set out in the tables below):

  Number of members of the

  audience present on the premises

  Minimum number of attendants

  required to be on duty

  1-250

  Two

  Each additional 250 members of the audience present (or part thereof)

  One additional attendant

  Where there are more than 150 members of an audience in any

  auditorium or on any floor

  At least one attendant shall be present in any auditorium or on any floor

  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;

   

  Prevention of Public Nuisance

   

  I will make sure that Noise or vibration is not noticable at the façade of any noise sensitive premises;

  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 seek approval from the Licensing Authority (by means of a variation application) prior to the use of explosives, pyrotechnics and fireworks of a similar nature which could cause disturbance in surrounding areas (see 69);

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

  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 from the vicinity of the premises

   

  I will provide for the removal, within 24 hours of the finish of the event, of:

  All refuse (including litter picking across the site).

  Off site litter within one mile of the site along access and egress routes to the event

  (Note: this is in respect of outdoor events only)

  I will not exhibit any film unless -

  It has received a "U", "PG", "12A", "15" or "18" certificate from the British Board of Film Classification; or

  It is a current newsreel which has not been submitted to the British Board of Film Classification

  Where films are classified by the film classification body, (British Board of Film Classification) I will make sure that children (persons under 18) are only admitted in accordance with the classification of the film:

  U – Universal – suitable for audiences aged 4 years and over;

  PG – Parental Guidance – some scenes may be unsuitable for young children;

  12A – viewing by persons aged 12 years or older or persons younger than 12 when accompanied by an adult;

  15 – viewing by persons aged 15 years and over;

  18 – viewing by persons aged 18 years and over;

  I will make sure that, Immediately before each exhibition of a film classified by the BBFC, there is a reproduction of the certificate of the Board for at least five seconds so as to be easily ready by all persons in the auditorium or, as regards a trailer advertising a film, a statement approved by the Board indicating the classification of that film;

  Where the Licensing Authority has made a recommendation on the restriction of admission of children to a film, I will make sure that notices are displayed both inside and outside the premises so that persons are aware of the classification;

  I will make sure that a representation or written statement of the terms of any certificate given by the British Board of Film Classification is shown on the screen immediately before the showing of any film to which it relates and the representation or statement shall be shown for at least 5 seconds and in a form large enough for it to be read from any seat in the auditorium.

   

  The Protection of Children from harm

   

  Where the admission to film performances is restricted by age, I will display a notice to the effect below:

  PERSONS UINDER THE AGE OF (INSERT APPROPRIATE AGE) CANNOT BE ADMITTED TO ANY PART OF THE PROGRAMME

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

   

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

  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 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;

  Note: The above considerations may be appropriate when a cast includes large numbers of children, in addition to the requirements in the Children (Performances) Regulations 1968.