The Green Room

23-25 Victoria Parade, Torquay, Devon, TQ1 2BD

Completed application 035719 which is a Internal Amendment/Variation for Premises Licence from 23/10/2014 to indefinite

Applicant(s)

Designated Premises Supervisor

Permitted Activities

• an exhibition of a film
• a performance of live music
• any playing of recorded music
• provision of late night refreshment
• 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 must 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:-

   

  (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 in a manner which carries a significant risk of undermining a licensing objective;

   

  (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 in a manner which carries a significant risk of undermining a licensing objective;

   

  (d) 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;

   

  (e) dispensing alcohol directly by one person into the mouth of another (other than where that other person is unable to drink without assistance by reason of disability).

   

  4)              The responsible person must ensure that free potable water is provided on request to customers where it is reasonably available.

   

  5)              (1) The premises licence holder or club premises certificate holder must ensure that an age verification policy is adopted in respect of the premises in relation to the sale or supply of alcohol.

   

  (2) The designated premises supervisor in relation to the premises licence must ensure that the supply of alcohol at the premises is carried on in accordance with the age verification policy.

   

  (3) 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 either:-

   

  (a) a holographic mark, or

   

  (b) an ultraviolet feature.

   

  6)              The responsible person must 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

                (iii) still wine in a glass: 125 ml;

   

  (b) these measures are displayed in a menu, price list or other printed material which is available to customers on the premises; and

   

  (c) where a customer does not in relation to a sale of alcohol specify the quantity of alcohol to be sold, the customer is made aware that these measures are available.

   

  7)              A relevant person shall ensure that no alcohol is sold or supplied for consumption on or off the premises for a price which is less than the permitted price.

   

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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.              A clear and legible notice shall be outside the premises indicating:-

                i. the normal hours under the terms of the premises licence during which licensable activities are permitted.

                ii.  any restriction on the admission of children at specified times or for particular events or regulated entertainments.  No children shall be allowed on the premises after 1900 hours.

   

  2.              To prevent the sale of alcohol to persons under the age of eighteen years, suitable written proof of age shall be requested from young people attempting to purchase alcohol in accordance with documents specified by Torbay Council’s "Statement of Licensing Policy".

   

  3.              Regular glass and bottle collection shall be undertaken throughout the premises.

   

  4.              Patrons shall not be permitted to leave the premises with any glass or bottles which belong to the premises.

   

  5.              Toughened glasses shall be used for serving beverages.

   

  6.              As premises adjacent to a "No Drinking Zone" specified by the Council the licensees shall take steps in the form of advertising to their patrons on exit, that they are entering a "No Drinking Zone".

   

   

  The Prevention of Crime and Disorder

   

  1.              Till drawers shall be removed at the end of the night and the till left open and empty.

   

  2.              Drunk and disorderly behaviour must not be tolerated.

   

  3.              A CCTV system of an evidential standard, covering both inside and outside, shall be installed to the satisfaction of the police, and the system shall be in operation at all times the premises are open to the public.  All recordings from that system shall be kept for a period of 14 days and the police to have access to recordings at any reasonable time.

   

  4.              On every occasion the premises sells alcohol after midnight and remains open after 12.30am, an SIA qualified door steward shall be employed at the premises from 10pm until closing.

   

  5.              Any SIA door steward employed on front of house duties shall wear high visibility reflective jackets for the entirety of their duty.

   

  6.              All drinks shall be served in toughened or strengthened glasses.

   

  7.              No drinks shall be served after midnight in glass bottles from which it is intended or likely that a person shall drink.

   

  8.              Premises shall join, maintain membership and activity participate in the Torquay Nitenet Radio Communication Scheme.

   

  9.              The premises shall join and maintain membership of the Torquay Night-time Economy Forum where a premises management representative shall attend at least two meetings per calendar year.

   

  10.              Food shall be available between 12 noon and 9pm daily.

   

   

  Public Safety

   

  1.              An accident book and first aid box must be provided.

   

  2.              Fire exits must be kept free from obstruction.

   

  3.              Fire safety equipment and emergency lighting must be in place.

   

  4.              Fire checks must be conducted annually.

   

   

  The Prevention of Public Nuisance

   

  1.              The placing of refuse into receptacles outside the premises shall take place at times that will prevent disturbance to nearby properties.

   

  2.              The handling of beer kegs, bottles and other similar items must not take place in the late evening, at night or during the early morning.

   

  3.              A taxi telephone number shall be provided to patrons.

   

  4.              Cooking, noxious or persistent smells from the premises must not cause a nuisance to nearby properties.

   

  5.              A mechanical extract system installed within the kitchen shall operate in such a manner so as not to cause a noise or odour to nearby residents.

   

  6.              Noise or vibration shall not emanate from the premises so as to cause residents of the areas any disturbance.  The main door and entrance to the premises shall remain closed after 2300 hours to ensure any noise is not distinguishable above background levels of noise.

   

  7.              Staff shall regularly check levels in the surrounding outside area in particular during live music performances.

   

  8.              During day time and up to this time noise shall be regulated and checked by the DPS or senior member of staff to ensure any noise shall be clearly distinguishable above other noise.

   

  9.              SIA trained door staff and staff on the premises shall promote noise reduction.  The area designed for smoking outside the front of the premises in the enclosed court yard shall be surveilled by CCTV.  Patrons and customers shall be advised by public notice and staff not to take their drinks outside in the smoking area.

   

  10.              Prominent clear and legible notices shall be displayed at all exits requesting the public the needs of local residents and to leave the premises and area quietly at night time.

   

  11.              Amplified music shall be under the control of the DPS or senior staff on duty.  Music shall be at background level during the day and monitored as above for noise disturbance at any other time.

   

  12.              Bottle skips shall be emptied during the day time only and not after closing time.  This also applies to rubbish bins.  Delivery and handling of bottles and beer keys shall not take place at night time or early morning.

   

  13.              Effective ventilation shall be provided in the kitchen area where food is being prepared and cooked.  The outside area shall be monitored regularly by staff for persistent or offensive smells.

   

  14.              A fire proof bin shall be in place in the enclosed court yard for the disposal of cigarettes.

   

  The Protection of Children from Harm

   

  1.              Young people who appear to be under the age of 21 shall be asked for identification before they are served alcoholic drinks.

   

  2.              Staff shall be trained in these procedures.

   

  3.              Proof of age shall normally be required by:-

                i.  Passport

                ii.  driving licence

   

  4.              Staff shall be trained in these procedures.

   

  5.              Children must be accompanied by an adult.

   

  6.              Children shall not be allowed on the premises after 1900 hours.  This shall be advised to customers who are wanting to order food when accompanied by children.

   

  7.              Film showings shall be after 1900 hours.

   

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  ANNEXE 3

   

  CONDITIONS ATTACHED AFTER A HEARING BY THE LICENSING AUTHORITY

   

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  The Prevention of Crime and Disorder

   

  1.              There shall be no entry/re-entry to the premises after 02.00 hours and from that time until closing time, at least one SIA Door Steward shall be positioned outside the main entrance of the premises in the alleyway.

   

  2.              All drinks shall be served in toughened, shatterproof, polycarbonate or plastic glasses and from 11pm daily, no drinks shall be served in glass bottles from which it is intended or likely that a person shall drink.

   

   

  The Prevention of Public Nuisance

   

  1.              No bottles must be emptied after 22.00 hours and not before 09.00 hours Monday to Sunday.

   

  2.              On every occasion the premises sells alcohol after midnight and remains open after 00.30 hours, door staff must, between 23.00 hours and closing time, monitor patrons in the immediate vicinity of the premises and take all reasonable steps to ensure that patrons leaving the premises do so quietly so as not to disturb nearby residents.

   

  3.              The premises licence holder shall take all reasonable steps to ensure that staff leaving the premises do so quietly so as not to disturb nearby residents.

   

   

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  ANNEXE 4

   

  PLANS

   

  Copy attached to Licence.