Oldway Mansion

Torquay Road, Preston, Paignton, Devon, TQ3 2TY

Completed application 010980 which is a New Application for Premises Licence from 20/02/2007 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
• entertainment facilities for making music
• entertainment facilities for dancing
• entertainment of a similar description to that falling within entertainment facilities for making music or dancing
• provision of late night refreshment
• the sale by retail of alcohol

Additional Conditions

• ANNEXE 1

   

   

  MANDATORY CONDITION:  WHERE LICENCE AUTHORISES SUPPLY OF ALCOHOL

   

  1)       No supply of alcohol may be made under the premises licence:-
   

  ()        at a time where there is no designated premises supervisor in respect of the premises licence , or
   

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

   

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

   

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  MANDATORY CONDITION: DOOR SUPERVISION

   

  1)       Where one or more individuals are carrying out security activities, each individual must be licensed by the Security Industry Authority.

   

  2)       But nothing in the aforementioned conditions requires such a condition to be imposed in respect of a) and b) and (b)(i) and (b)(ii)

   

  ()        in respect of premises within paragraph 8(3)(a) of Schedule 2 to the Private Security Industry Act 2001 (c. 12) (premises with premises licences authorising plays or films), are exempt.
   

  ()        In respect of premises in relation to-

  ()        any occasion mentioned in paragraph 8(3)(b) or (c) of that Schedule (premises being used exclusively by club with club premises certificate, under a temporary event notice authorising plays or films or under a gaming licence), or

  ()        any occasion within paragraph 8(3)(d) of that Schedule (occasions prescribed by regulations under that Act).

   

  3)              For the purposes of the aforementioned conditions:-

   

  ()        “security activity” means an activity to which paragraph 2(1)(a) of that Schedule applies, and
   

  ()         paragraph 8(5) of that Schedule (interpretation of references to an occasion) applies as it applies in relation to paragraph 8 of that Schedule.

   

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  MANDATORY CONDITION:  EXHIBITION OF FILMS

   

  1)       Where the film classification body is specified in the licence, admission of children must be restricted in accordance with any recommendation made by that body.

   

  2)       Where -

   

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

  ()        the relevant licensing authority has notified the holder of the licence that this condition applies to the film in question,
   

  admission of children must be restricted in accordance with any recommendation made by that licensing authority.

   

  In the case of the aforementioned conditions

                “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 (authority to determine suitability of video works for classification).

   

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  ANNEXE 2

   

  CONDITIONS CONSISTENT WITH THE OPERATING SCHEDULE

   

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  General

   

  1.              The event organiser or designated deputy must be on site at all times during the event.

   

  2.              All events shall be planned taking into consideration the guidelines laid down in the HSE's Event Safety Guide.

   

  Prevention of Crime and Disorder

   

  1.              All drinks must be served in toughened or strengthened glasses and no drinks must be served in bottles from which it is likely or intended that a person shall drink when there is an event with alcohol.

   

  2.              The emergency lighting shall at all times when the public are upon the Premises be maintained in working order and so kept in use (except in such parts as are for the time being adequately lit by daylight) that it is adequate to enable the public to see their way out of the Premises and clear of the building.

   

  3.              No disorderly behaviour shall be tolerated.

   

  4.              The Hirer shall be responsible for the security of cash/monies taken at the event.

   

  5.              The suppliers of the Bar shall be responsible for monies taken over the bar.

   

  6.              Re-admission to public dances after 11.00pm shall not be permitted.

   

  7.              Stewards - The Hirer, or a responsible person nominated by him in writing for the purpose, not being a person under 21 years of age, shall be in attendance during the whole period the hall is open to the public and shall provide at his own expense a staff of sufficient and proper attendants or stewards of who must be competent to fulfill the responsibilities detailed in the General Conditions of Hire.  At every performance to which Section 12 of the Children's and Young Persons Act, 1933 applies, the number of attendants or stewards shall not be less than four per cent of the seating capacity, provided that where the children are in the change of school teachers, such teachers may be regarded as attendants or stewards in respect of not more than one-half of the number of attendants or stewards required.  At every performance where children are accommodated above ground level, there shall be an attendant or steward at the foot of each stairway used for entrance while the audience is entering the hall, and at the head of each stairway used for exit throughout the performance and while the audience is leaving the hall.  The Hallkeeper shall have the right to provide at his discretion any attendants or stewards that may be required in the hall, cloakrooms or bars of the hall and shall charge the cost thereof on the hirer.

   

                NO. ATTENDING                            NO. OF STEWARDS

                without a liquor licence                            with a liquor licence

               

                1-75                                          1              1

                76-150                                          1              2

                151-225                                          1              3

                226-250                                          1              4

                251-300                                          2              4

                301-375                                          2              5

                376-450                                          2              6

                451-500                                          2              6

                501-525                                          3              6

                526-600                                          3              7

                601-675                                          3              8

                676-750                                          3              9

                751-825                                          4              10

                826-900                                          4              11

   

  8.              Entry - The Hirer of any hall being used for dances and/or concerts shall not be allowed to enter the hall until 5pm unless with prior consent of the Council's officers.  No music or sound checks shall take place before 5.30pm on weekdays.

   

  Public Safety

   

  1.              Event Supervisor and stewards shall be briefed on Fire Exits and evacuation procedure.

   

  2.              A responsible member of staff shall be designated to take charge of a situation, call an ambulance and administer first aid in an event of any patron or member of staff becoming badly injured or taken seriously ill whilst on the premises.

   

  3.              The exits in the premises shall be clearly indicated and maintained to afford the public ready and ample means of safe escape.

   

  4.              All exit doors shall be kept unlocked and available for exit during the whole time that the public are on the premises, provided that any person leaving during a performance of exhibition may be directed to certain exits at the discretion of the management.

   

  5.              Exit routes shall be maintained free from obstruction at all times, and in particular, no provision for hanging clothing or storing any article shall be made in corridors, passageways, gangways or exit ways.

   

  6.              Curtains shall not be hung across gangways, exit ways or over staircases.  Where hung over doorways or across corridors, they shall draw easily from the centre and slid freely and shall be clear of the floor.

   

  7.              The Licensee shall take all possible steps to eliminate the danger of fire occurring and shall ensure that all members of staff, stewards and attendants are fully instructed in their duties in the event of fire.

   

  8.              Fire fighting equipment and a suitable approved alarm system shall be installed within the premises and in such a way as shall be required by the Council and the Fire Officer.  All such equipment shall be maintained in good and efficient working order and kept ready for use and regularly tested.  Portable fire extinguishers should be discharged at regular intervals in accordance with Clause 10:2 of British Standard Code of Practice 5306 : Part 3 : 1980.  Any backstage automatic sprinkler installations must be designed, installed and maintained in accordance with the latest requirements of the Fire Officer's Committee by a company entered on that Committee's Approved List of Installers Parts I, II or III.  All tests shall be recorded in a log book to be produced as required by the Council.

   

  9.              Signage shall be available for spillages and wet floors.

   

  10.              Smoke and Strobe Lighting - The production of smoke for purposes of effect within the hall shall be prohibited.  No means for the production of smoke or flame for effect purposed shall be permitted within the hall.  The Licensee shall provided to the Council at least 28 days notice of his intention to install strobe or laser equipment and such equipment shall not be used without the express consent of the Council.

   

  11.              Fitting and Decorations including helium balloons must not be used in any venue.  No exterior decorations, flags, emblems or notices shall be allowed except with special permission. 

                No person shall:-

                              i)              bring, place or erect any furniture, fitting, erections or structures, or

                              ii)              place or fix any additional or decorative lighting or any decorations, shrubs, plants or similar things, or

                              iii)              place, fix or exhibit any advertisement.

                in or upon any part of Council property without previous consent.

   

  12.              Any fittings or fixtures that shall be permitted must be fixed under the direction of and to the satisfaction of the Hallkeeper.  No nails, screws, pins, drawing pins or other means of fastening shall be attached, driven or screwed into the walls, floors, doors or other surfaces of the hall.  Any decoration of the hall with flags, electric lights and such like, in connection with dances or such like, must be carried out during times agreed with the Hallkeeper.  It is not part of the Hallkeeper's duty to assist hirers in decorating the room.

   

  13.              Powder - While no objection is raised to the use of paper streamers, the use of powder, confetti, rose leaves, rice and similar, must be prohibited.  The use of powder, or any colouring substance, whether abrasive or otherwise, on the floors is prohibited.

   

  14.              Public Safety - It must be the responsibility of the hirer to hire and place barriers to include the stage and bar area and to keep proper control of queues.

   

  15.              Statutory Regulations - Where the hall is engaged for a concert or other entertainment in connection with which the floor of the hall is used for seating an audience, the seats shall be set out by the Hallkeeper and shall not be altered either as to arrangement or number.  The seats as arranged shall be designed to comply with the requirements of the Fire Authority.

   

  16.              All scenery, decorations and property used in any performance must be completely flame proofed and must comply with the Fire Prevention Regulations applicable to the hall concerned.

   

  17.              A cinematograph or other similar instrument and all apparatus in connection therewith, must at all times when in use in the hall be enclosed in housing approved by the Council.  If the hall hired is one not licensed for the purpose of cinematograph shows, only non-inflammable films may be used.

   

  18.              Numbers - In order to comply with the Home Office "Manual of Safety Requirements in Theatres and Other Places of Entertainment" the maximum number of persons to be admitted to the under-mentioned halls for the public events including the balcony (if any) shall be the number set against such under mentioned hall.

   

  19.              Fire fighting equipment and a suitable approved alarm system shall be installed within the premises and in such as way as shall be required by the Council and the Fire Officer.  All such equipment shall be maintained in good and efficient working order and kept ready for use and regularly tested.  Portable fire extinguishers should be discharged at regular intervals in accordance with Clause 10:2 of British Standard Code of Practice 5306 : Part 3 : 1980.  Any backstage automatic sprinkler installations must be designed, installed and maintained in accordance with the latest requirements of the Fire Officers' Committee by a company entered on that Committee's Approved List of Installers Parts I., II., or III.  All tests are to be recorded in a log book to be produced as required by the Council.

   

  20.              Signage shall be available for spillages and wet floors.

   

  The Prevention of Public Nuisance

   

  1.              Construction and derig of events must not be carried out at an unsociable hour.

   

  2.              Post event litter arrangements shall be in place.

   

  3.              Silent Generators shall be used.

   

  4.              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 11.00pm.  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 distinguished above other noise.

                ii)              After 11pm - Noise emanating from the premises shall not be distinguishable above background levels of noise.

   

  5.              There shall be signage asking patrons to leave the premises in a quiet manner.

   

  The Protection of Children From Harm

   

  1.              Evidence of suitable staff training and age identification scheme must be in place and adhered to, by the bar company.

   

  2.              Signs must be provided informing customers that under 18's shall not be served and that proof of identification and age may be required, to be provided by the bar company.

   

  3.              There shall be tighter restrictions of under 18's.

   

  4.              Suitability and number of supervisors including care of children as they move from stage to dressing room etc and to ensure that all children can be accounted for in case of an emergency shall be provided by the hirer.

   

  5.              The venue must be suitable to safely accommodate the intended number of children.

   

  6.              Fire safety - The hirer must ensure that all chaperones and crew receive instruction on the fire procedures applicable to the venue prior to the arrival of any children.

   

  7.              Staff training and age identification procedures - There shall be signage to explain that children will not be admitted to film showings which are not suitable for their age group, and that adults should not purchase tickets on behalf of children shall be adhered to by the hirer.

   

                             

   

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  ANNEXE 3

   

  CONDITIONS ATTACHED AFTER A HEARING BY THE LICENSING AUTHORITY

   

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  None

   

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  ANNEXE 4

   

  PLANS

   

  Copy attached to Licence.