ANNEXE 2
CONDITIONS CONSISTENT WITH THE OPERATING SCHEDULE
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 11pm. This shall 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 11pm - Noise emanating from the premises shall not be clearly distinguishable above other noise.
ii. After 11pm - Noise emanating from the premises shall not be distinguishable above background levels of noise.
The local authority shall reserve the right in cases of tonal noise and where premises are attached to others (i.e. semis and terraced properties), to make further assessments from within the residential property.
2. 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.
3. Doors and windows shall be kept shut during entertainment to reduce noise breakout. A management scheme shall be in place to ensure this situation remains.
4. Staff shall check prior to entertainment, and periodically during the entertainment, that all windows and doors are shut.
5. The movement of bins and rubbish outside the premises shall be kept to a minimum after 11.00pm. This shall help to reduce the levels of noise produced by the premises.
6. Live music shall be limited to solos and duets.