The Prevention of Public Nuisance
1. Noise or vibration shall not emanate from the premises such as to cause persons in the neighbourhood to be unreasonably disturbed. In general terms, noise from the premises should not be audible within any noise sensitive premises (e.g. dwelling) with windows open for normal ventilation especially after 23.00 hrs. This will be assessed from the boundary to the nearest residential properties, on all sides of the licensed premises. The criteria that shall be applied are:-
(i) Before 23.00 hrs - Noise emanting from the premises shall not be clearly distinguishable above other noise.
(ii) After 23.00 hrs - Noise emanting from the premises shall not be distinguishable above background levels of noise.
(iii) The local authority shall reserve the right in cases of tonal noise and where premises are attached to others (i.e. semi's and terraced properties), to make further assessments from within the residential property.
2. Doors and windows shall be kept shut during entertaiment to reduce noise break out. A management scheme will be in place to ensure this situation remains.
3. The placing of refuse, such as bottles, into receptacles outside the premises shall take place at times that will prevent disturbance to nearby properties.
4. The handling of beer kegs, bottles and other similar items shall not take place in the late evening, at nigth and during the early morning, when the noise generated could cause a nuisance particulary outside buildings.