Annex 2 - Conditions consistent with the Operating Schedule
1 Noise from any regulated entertainment, mechanical ventilation or refrigeration plant shall be inaudible within the nearest sensitive premises or, at the discretion of the Local Authority, shall not exceed some other pre-agreed limit, which does not cause unreasonable disturbance to neighbouring residents or their guests.
Any noise limit agreed with the Local Authority for noise arising from regulated entertainment will only be permitted up to 2300 hours each night, and must be controlled by a noise limiter / cut out device which has been installed and is maintained by a reputable sound engineer. Any noise after 2300 hours must be inaudible at the nearest sensitive premises.
2 There shall be no audible noise or perceptible vibration through the fabric of the building or structure to any habitable part of any adjoining property. (Habitable part means any part of the building or outdoor space, in substantial use at the time of the entertainment and does not include bathrooms, toilets, corridors or access lobbies).
3 All external windows and doors in the function room will be kept closed during regulated entertainment except in the event of an emergency.
4 The volume of amplified sound used in connection with entertainment shall at all times be under the control of the licensee or management and the controlling mechanism shall be operated from a part of the premises inaccessible to the public.
5 Prominent, clear and legible notices shall be displayed at all exits requesting the public to respect the needs of local residents and to leave the premises and the area quietly.
6 The licensee shall ensure that staff arriving before 0900 or departing late at night when the business has ceased trading conduct themselves in such a manner to avoid disturbances to nearby residents.
7 The licensee shall ensure that cooking, noxious or persistent smells generated at the premises do not cause nuisance to nearby properties, and that the premises shall be adequately ventilated to the satisfaction of the Head of Environmental Services.
8 The premises are operated in accordance with the principles outlined by the 'Nightsafe' Scheme, as are relevant to those premises, and indicated in the associated leaflet.
9 All staff to have received suitable training in relation to the proof of age scheme to be applied upon the premises. Records to evidence this will be made available to an authorised officer upon request.
10 Appropriate measures will be taken to ensure staff prevent the removal of bottles or glasses from the curtilage and grounds of the licensed premises.
11 The premises are to be equipped with a closed circuit television system, which is appropriate to its purpose and provided and maintained to the satisfaction of the enforcement authorities.
12 Only toughened glasses are used to dispense beer to customers.
13 At least one personal licence holder will be available while the supply or sale of alcohol is being undertaken (whose identity will be known to all other staff engaged in the supply or sale of alcohol) except in the case of emergency.
14 Another member of staff shall be nominated to act for the Designated Premises Supervisor, in their absence, whose identity is known to all other staff when such absence occurs.
15 Risk assessments carried out by or on behalf of the Licence Holder which relate to a licensing objective will be available for inspection by an officer or a Responsible Authority.
16 Frequent collection of glasses or bottles will be undertaken to ensure that empty containers do not accumulate in or around the licensed premises.
17 No children are permitted on the premises unless accompanied by an adult.
18 No children are permitted on the premises after 2100 unless attending a privately organised party.
19 The sale by retail of alcohol for consumption on the premises beyond 1.00am is restricted to persons attending pre-booked functions or events not organised by the licence holders or their agents.
20 Alcohol 'off' sales will be ancillary to the purchase of meals only, whether by take-out or delivery and will be subject to proof of age or registration to ensure no underage purchase.
21 The Licence holder is to support and rigorously enforce the Challenge 21 proof of age policy.
Any person who looks or appears to be under the age of 21 shall be asked to provide identification that they are over the age of 18. The following are the only forms of identification acceptable:
i. UK photo driving licence
ii. Passport
iii. Proof of Age Standards Scheme Card