Plymouth City CouncilLicensing Office

Barbican Waterfront

The Barbican, Plymouth, Devon

Premises Licence PNA1001 from from 22/02/2024 to indefinite

Licence holder(s)

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

Additional Conditions

• ANNEX 1 - MANDATORY CONDITIONS

   

  Exhibition of films

   

  (1) Where a premises licence authorises the exhibition of films, the licence must include a condition requiring the admission of children to the exhibition of any film to be restricted in accordance with this section.

   

  (2) Where the film classification body is specified in the licence, unless subsection (3)(b) applies, admission of children must be restricted in accordance with any recommendation made by that body.

   

  (3) Where-

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

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

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

   

  (4) In this section-

  "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 (c.39) (authority to determine suitability of video works for classification).

   

  Plays

   

  (1) In relation to a premises licence, which authorises the performance of plays, no condition may be attached to the licence as to the nature of the plays, which may be performed, or the manner of performing plays, under the licence.

   

  (2) But subsection (1) does not prevent a licensing authority imposing, in accordance with section 18(2)(a) or (3)(b), 35(3)(b) or 52(3), any condition which it considers necessary on the grounds of public safety.

   

  Door supervision

   

  (1) Where a premises licence includes a condition that at specified times one or more individuals must be at the premises to carry out a security activity, the licence must include a condition that each such individual must be licensed by the Security Industry Authority.

   

  (2) But nothing in subsection (1) requires such a condition to be imposed-

  (a) 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), or

  (b) in respect of premises in relation to-

  (i) 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

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

   

  (3) For the purposes of this section-

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

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

   

   

   

• ANNEX 2 - CONDITIONS CONSISTENT WITH THE OPERATING SCHEDULE

   

  a) General - all four licensing objectives (b,c,d,e)

   

  Events will be planned in accordance with the Purple outdoor events guide in line with this have the relevant safety, welfare and support infrastructure in place.

   

  Any external partner wishing to use Plymouth City Councils licence will have to meet a strict set of conditions drawn up by PCC in line with its licence and application.

   

   

  b) The prevention of crime and disorder

   

  Events will be brought to the attention of Plymouth's event safety advisory group for approval and any events will have to comply with relevant legislation.  Events will include the use of SIA qualified secureity on a radio system, both SIA and security stewarding staffing levels will be adequately sought in conjunction with the guidance as laid out in the Purple Guide.  An Events log will be maintained by the Event Organiser to capture any issues and collate any evidence that may be required at a later date.

   

  c) Public safety

   

  The authority will, calculate potential capacities of areas used and profile potential crowds and attendance, consider deep water risks and if these areas need to be fenced off, to have appropriate medical cover present in line with the Purple Guide.  To put in place operationally and physically any recommendations from ESAG in line with legislation.  To have a comprehensive events plan in place with all associated risk assessments insurances.

   

  d) The prevention of public nuisance

   

  To operate events mainly between 10:00 - 20:00 to minimize noise disruption to residents and ensure that any generators are hush/silent and conform to the recognised noise regulations.  To have security on site to monitor crowds, deal with anti-social behaviour or noise.  To work with the public protection team on noise levels.  To have officers present and contactable by residents and businesses to address and act on any reportable issues.  To ensure any cleaning arrangements are in place to stop any odours, attraction of rodents and to work with our public protection and street scene teams.   

   

  The occupiers of premises detailed, shall be informed before the event detailing the exact times that the event will operate (including sound checks) and a contact name and telephone number should they wish to make a complaint of noise.

   

  Details of the time, date and duration of set up and dismantling of the stage and other associated noise generating activities (refuse disposal, provision and emptying of toilets, generators etc) outside the times of the performances shall be submitted to, and approved by the Licensing Authority no later than 10 working days before the events.

   

  During the events the noise consultant shall monitor noise levels at any sites deemed necessary by the Council during the event.

   

  A written log will be kept of all noise complaints received and reference to any remedial action taken to control noise and other disturbance. The written log will be kept by the event organiser at all times and be available for inspection by any relevant responsible authority

   

   

  No adult entertainment.

   

• ANNEX 3 - CONDITIONS ATTACHED AFTER A HEARING BY THE LICENSING AUTHORITY

   

  None

   

• ANNEX 4 - PLANS

   

  As Attached

   

Premises Plans

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