Occombe Farm

Preston Down Road, Paignton, Devon, TQ3 1RN

Completed application 026827 which is a Minor Variation Application for Premises Licence from 03/10/2011 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 facilities for dancing
• the sale by retail of alcohol

Additional Conditions

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  ANNEXE 1

   

   

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  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.

   

  3)              .               (1)  The responsible person shall take all reasonable steps to ensure that staff on relevant  premises do not carry out, arrange or participate in any irresponsible promotions in relation to the premises.

   

                                   (2)   In this paragraph, an irresponsible promotion means any one or more of the following activities, or substantially similar activities, carried on for the purpose of encouraging the sale or supply of alcohol for consumption on the premises in a manner which carries a significant risk of leading or contributing to crime and disorder, prejudice to public safety, public nuisance, or harm to children -

   

                                   (a) games or other activities which require or encourage, or are designed to require or encourage, individuals to -

   

                              (i) drink a quantity of alcohol within a time limit (other than to drink alcohol sold or supplied on the premises before the cessation of the period in which the responsible person is authorised to sell or supply alcohol), or

   

                        (ii)   drink as much alcohol as possible (whether within a time limit or otherwise);

   

                            (b) provision of unlimited or unspecified quantities of alcohol free or for a fixed or discounted fee to the public or to a group defined by a particular characteristic (other than any promotion or discount available to an individual in respect of alcohol for consumption at a table meal, as  defined in section 159 of the Act);

   

                                (c) provision of free or discounted alcohol or any other thing as a prize to encourage or reward the purchase and consumption of alcohol over a period of 24 hours or less;

   

                      (d) provision of free or discounted alcohol in relation to the viewing on the premises of a sporting event, where that provision is dependent on -

   

                                 (i)        the outcome of a race, competition or other event or process, or

   

                                  (ii)               the likelihood of anything occurring or not occurring;

   

                  (e) selling or supplying alcohol in association with promotional posters or flyers on, or in the  vicinity of, the premises which can reasonably be considered to condone, encourage or glamorise anti social behaviour or to refer to the effects of drunkenness in any favourable manner.

   

  4)              The responsible person shall ensure that no alcohol is dispensed directly by one person into the mouth of another (other than where that other person is unable to drink without assistance by reason of a disability).

   

  5)              The responsible person shall ensure that free tap water is provided on request to customers where it is reasonably available.

   

  6)                             (1) The premises licence holder or club premises certificate holder shall ensure that an age verification policy applies to the premises in relation to the sale or supply of alcohol.

   

                                     (2) The policy must require individuals who appear to the responsible person to be under 18 years of  age (or such older age as may be specified in the policy) to produce on request, before being served alcohol, identification bearing their photograph, date of birth and a holographic mark.

   

  7).               The responsible person shall ensure that -

   

                            (a) where any of the following alcoholic drinks is sold or supplied for consumption on the premises (other than alcoholic drinks sold or supplied having been made up in advance ready for sale or supply in a securely closed container) it is available to customers in the following measures     -

   

                                (i) beer or cider: ½ pint;

   

                                (ii) gin, rum, vodka or whisky: 25 ml or 35 ml; and

   

                                (ii) still wine in a glass: 125 ml; and

   

              (b) customers are made aware of the availability of these measures.

   

   

   

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  ANNEXE 2

   

  CONDITIONS CONSISTENT WITH THE OPERATING SCHEDULE

   

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  General

   

  1.              All equipment, appliances and buildings must be maintained in good working order.

   

  Prevention of Crime and Disorder

   

  1.              There shall be a full fire and burglar alarm in the main building.

   

  2.              The occupancy of the building shall be monitored at all times by staff.

   

  3.              All staff shall be trained to deal with difficult customers.

   

  4.              The site shall be locked at the end of each day and there will be no public access after closing.

   

  5.              All cash shall be locked in safe and tills left empty and open at the end of the day.

   

  6.              Drunken and disorderly behaviour shall not be permitted and people shall be asked to leave the site if causing a disturbance.

   

  7.              SIA door stewards shall be employed at the site on occasions of large outdoor events which involve sale of alcohol and live entertainment at the discretion of the management.

   

  8.              Where an event is planned where the major inducement is the sale of alcohol (from a bar and for consumption on the premises) or the major inducement is the performance of live amplified music, and it is anticipated that 500 more shall be in attendance at any given moment the following conditions shall apply:

   

                a.              STA stewards shall be employed at the site.  The number and duties shall be determined by Risk Assessment however, the minimum ratio of door stewards to members of the public shall be 1 per 200.  A               minimum of 18 such stewards shall be employed on site throughout the duration of the event.

   

                b.              SIA stewards must be suitably deployed around the perimeter, entrances and exits of the premises, to prevent persons from gaining free entry to the event.

   

                c.              All SIA stewards at outdoor events shall wear high visibility reflective jackets for the entirety of their duty.

   

                d.              At all outdoor events all drinks shall be served in cans, polycarbonate or plastic glasses.

   

                e.              There shall be irresponsible drink promotions and at large outdoor events alcohol shall be served in quantities of no more than one pint measures.

   

  Public Safety

   

  1.              There shall be no public access to areas where machinery is stored.

   

  2.              A log book shall be kept of all accidents.

   

  3.              All entrances and exits shall be kept clear of goods.

   

  4.              Cleaning products shall be stored away from public areas.

   

  5.              There shall be wet surface signs for spillages and when cleaning takes place.

   

  6.              There shall be access for emergency vehicles onto the farm.

   

  7.              Fire safety precautions shall be in place (designated incident controllers and floor marshals) and fire extinguishers installed.

   

  8.              There shall be an annual fire system check and drills.

   

  9.              There shall be fire exits and alarm.

   

  10              There shall be complete risk assessments for all events held on site.

   

  11.              Where an event is planned where the major inducement is the sale of alcohol (from a bar and for consumption on the premises) or the major inducement is the performance of live amplified music, and it is anticipated that 500 people or more shall be in attendance at any given moment the following conditions shall apply:

   

                a.              A detailed risk assessment shall be carried out and submitted to the relevant Responsible Authorities including the Police at least 3 months prior to any planned event.

   

                b.              Management shall ensure that there are suitable numbers of staff on duty at large events, to control persons entering and leaving the event and that queues are dispersed as quickly as possible.

   

                c.              Readily identifiable marshals shall be employed in Preston Down Road to manage the queues and to assist with the safe arrival and exit of those attending outdoor events, but in particular the annual beer               festival.

   

                d.              Car parks must be monitored and there must be sufficient lighting provided to prevent accidents from occurring.

   

                e.              Clear and conspicuous signage shall be erected at either side of the pedestrian underpass at the roundabout at the junction of the Torbay Ring Road with Preston Down Road, to encourage pedestrians to use               this route when entering and leaving events on foot.  Stewards shall be on hand to ensure that the underpass is used as the event closes.

   

  Prevention of Public Nuisance

   

  1.              Refuse shall be in a designated and secure area at the rear end of the building.  There shall be a contract in place for collection of recycling and Torbay Council collection for main waste.

   

  2.              Noise levels shall be monitored by staff at evening events.

   

  3.              The car park shall be locked each day after closing to avoid people loitering.

   

  4.              Volume of amplified sound must be under the control of a designated member of staff and monitored from the opposite side of Preston Down Road (residents side).

   

  5.              Where an event is planned where the major inducement is the sale of alcohol (from a bar and for consumption on the premises) or the major inducement is the performance of live amplified music, and it is anticipated that 500 people or more shall be in attendance at any given moment the following conditions shall apply:

   

                a.              Noise from the premises shall not be audible within any 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 is as follows:-

   

                              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.

                              iii.              The local authority shall reserve the right in cases of tonal noise and where premises are attached to others, to make further assessments from within the residential property.

   

                b.              The DPS or a senior member of staff shall 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 the level of noise has not increased.

   

                c.              In respect of the Beer Festival, or similar event, clear and unobstructed signs must be displayed at all points of exit, to encourage patrons to leave quietly and respect local residents.

   

                d.              Announcements shall be broadcast by way of loudspeaker system, at least 30 minutes prior to closing, requesting patrons co-operation in leaving the premises and vicinity as quickly and quietly as possible.

   

  The Protection of Children from Harm

   

  1.              Staff shall be trained to prevent sale of alcohol to under 18's - proof of age policy for any customer purchasing alcohol who looks under 21 years of age.

   

  2.              Theatre performances and films that are unsuitable for children shall be promoted as such in advance.

   

  3.              Where an event is planed where the major inducement is the sale of alcohol (from a bar and for consumption on the premises) or the major inducement is the performance of live amplified music, and it is anticipated that 500 people or more shall be in attendance at any given moment the following conditions shall apply:

   

                a.              All staff, including casual staff employed for outdoor events, shall be suitably trained to prevent the sale of alcohol to under 18's - proof of age policy for any customer purchasing alcohol to looks under 21 years of               age.

   

                b.              Staff training shall be recorded and regularly reviewed by the management to ensure all members of staff have received sufficient training and are aware of their responsibilities with regards to the sale of alcohol.                Such records must be kept on the premises for at least 12 months and be readily available for inspection by a police officer, police licensing officer or council licensing officer.

               

                c.              At large outdoor events, where alcohol is on sale, all children under the age of 16 must be accompanied by a parent or a responsible adult.

   

                d.              In respect of the Occombe Farm Beer Festival, or similar event, no person under the age of 18 will be permitted on site after 6pm.

   

   

   

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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.

   

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