ANNEXE 3
CONDITIONS ATTACHED AFTER A HEARING BY THE LICENSING AUTHORITY
General
None
The Prevention of Crime and Disorder
None
Public Safety
None
The Prevention of Public Nuisance
1 Noise and vibration will 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. This will be assessed from the boundary to the nearset residential properties, on all sides of the licensed premises. The criteria that will be applied are;
() Before 23:00- Noise emanating from the premises will not be clearly distinguishable above other noise
() After 23:00- Noise emanating from the premises will not be distinguishable above background levels of noise.
() The local authority will reserve the right in cases of tonal noise and where premises are asttched to others (i.e. semi’s and terraced properties), to make further assessments from within the residential property.
1 The volume of amplified sound used in connection with the entertainment provided shall at all times be under the control of the Licensee/Management and the controlling mechanism shall be operated from a part of the premises not accessible to the public.
2 Noise levels within the premises resulting from the operation of any musical instrument or amplified equipment will be regulated so as to protect the hearing of any employee therein in accordance with current standards.
3 Prominent, clear and legible notices will be displayed at all exits requesting the public to respect the needs of locl residents and to leave the premises and the area quietly.
4 The placing of refuse, such as bottles, in receptacles outside the premises takes place at times that will prevent disturbance to nearby properties.
5 Deliveries of kegs, bottles, food or other materials necessary for the operation of the business will be carried out at such a time or in such a manner as to prevent nuisance and disturbance to nearby residents.
6 Doors and windows will be kept shut during entertainment. To reduce noise break out. A management scheme will be in place to ensure this situation remains.
7 Patrons will be asked not to stand around talking in the street outside the premises or any car park; and asked to leave the vicinity quickly and quietly.
8 An announcement will be made prior to closing requesting patrons cooperation in leaving the premises and the vicinity as quietly and quickly as possible.
9 Staff will check prior to entertainment, and periodically during the entertainment, that all windows and doors are shut.
10 A senior member of staff (manager) will assess the impact of any noisy activities on neighbouring residential premises at the start of the activity/entertainment and periodically throughout the activity/entertainment to ensure levels of noise have not increased.
11 Provision of mechanical ventilation and air conditioning system will not allow break out from the premises or cause a nuisance by its operation.
12 Regular maintenance will be caried out on all plant and machinary to ensure that noise disturbance from such sources is kept to a minimum.
13 The handling of beer kegs, bottles and other similar items will not take place in the late evening, at night and during the early morning, when the noise generated could cause a nuisance particularly outside buildings.
14 Bottle skips and bins containing cans or bottles will not be emptied outside after closing but will be dealt with the next day during normal office hours.
15 The movement of bins and rubbish outside the premises will be kept to a minimum after 23:00hr.
16 Cooking, noxious or persistent smells from the premises will not cause a nuisance to nearby propeties and the premises must be properly vented.
17 When food for consumption off the premises is sold, adequate waste receptacles for use by the patrons will be provided in the local vicinity. All the rubbish produced by the premises will be stored securely in a designated area or in a bin with a tight fitting lid.
18 Facilities for depositing litter and the collection of litter generated by patrons will be available and maintained, where outside areas are provided for the use of patrons.
The Protection of Children from Harm
None