Plymouth Argyle Football Ground

Home Park, Plymouth, Devon, PL2 3DQ

Completed application 027414 which is a Transfer Application for Premises Licence from 14/04/2011 to indefinite

Applicant(s)

Designated Premises Supervisor

Permitted Activities

• the sale by retail of alcohol
• any playing of recorded music
• a performance of live music
• a performance of dance
• entertainment facilities for making music
• entertainment facilities for dancing

Additional Conditions

• ANNEX 1 - MANDATORY CONDITIONS

   

  1. The first condition is that no supply of alcohol may be made under the premises licence: -

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

  (b) At a time when the designated premises supervisor does not hold a personal licence or his personal licence is suspended.

   

  2. The second condition is that 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

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

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

• ANNEX 2 - CONDITIONS CONSISTENT WITH THE OPERATING SCHEDULE

   

  A              Supply of alcohol

   

                Any existing conditions attached to existing justices licence

  1.              the sale and supply of intoxicating liquor shall be limited to those attending the Home Park Stadium areas in connection with organised events, whether sporting, social or business, but subject to the conditions for the Sporting Events (Control of Alcohol etc) Act 1985.                                

   

                The authorised hours for the sale of alcohol do not prohibit:

   

  1.              during the first twenty minutes after the end of authorised hours the consumption of the alcohol on the premises;

  2.              during the first twenty minutes after the end of authorised hours, the taking of the alcohol from the premises unless the alcohol is supplied or taken in an open vessel;

  3.              during the first thirty minutes after the end of authorised hours the consumption of the alcohol on the premises by persons taking meals there if the alcohol was supplied for consumption as ancillary to the meals;

  4.              consumption of the alcohol on the premises or the taking of sale or supply of alcohol to any person residing in the licensed premises;

  5.              the ordering of alcohol to be consumed off the premises, or the despatch by the vendor of the alcohol so ordered;

  6.              the sale of alcohol to a trader or club for the purposes of the trade or club;

  7.              the sale or supply of alcohol to any canteen or mess, being a canteen in which the sale or supply of alcohol is carried out under the authority of the Secretary of State or an authorised mess of members of Her Majesty’s naval, military or air forces;

  8.              the taking of alcohol from the premises by a person residing there; or

  9.              the supply of alcohol for consumption on the premises to any private friends of a person residing there who are bona fide entertained by him at his own expense, or the consumption of alcohol by persons so supplied; or

  10.              the supply of alcohol for consumption on the premises to persons employed there for the purposes of the business carried on by the holder of the licence, or the consumption of alcohol so supplied, if the liquor is supplied at the expense of their employer or of the person carrying on or in charge of the business on the premises.

   

  Conditions that have been agreed with The Environmental Health & The Licensing Police Authority

   

  Prior to the event

   

  Plymouth Argyle will have an events team for planning and managing any major event except football to be held at the ground.

   

  The events team will consist of              

  Head of Operations

  Stadium Manager

  Safety officer

  Designated Premises Supervisor

  Other persons seconded by the events manager for the event.

   

  The names of the aforementioned will be given to the police, local authority and Devon Fire and Rescue Service annually and updated as and when there is a change in personnel.

   

  Plymouth Argyle events team will plan for events by considering, assessing all of the following;

  Early stage planning

  Venue and site design

  Major incident planning 

  Communication

  Crowd management

  Transport management

  Planning barriers

  Children and the protection of children from harm

  Performers

  Information and welfare

  Supply of alcohol

   

  The statutory consultees must be consulted at least three months (less on agreement of consultees) in advance of any non-sport related event taking place.

   

  The consultation will include:

  The details of the proposed event

  Design and layout of the event

  Management controls

  Traffic management plans

  Safety assessments and plans

  Crowd management Plans

  Welfare arrangements

  Attendance figures and occupancy controls

  Emergency plan

  First Aid provision

  Timing of event

   

  One month (less on agreement of consultees) prior to the event, a plan will be forwarded to the statutory consultees outlining the proposed location and number of:

  Stages

  Back stage facilities

  Speakers

  Temporary structures

  Position of alcohol sales

  Seating/standing areas - location and capacity

  Audience traffic routes

  Exit and entrance positions and through capacity

  Barrier position and construction

  Toilet facilities

  First aid points and staff

  Concessions locations

  Waste disposal arrangements

  Noise producing sources (eg generators)

  emergency vehicle access

   

  In addition to the above the events management team will furnish the statutory consulties with:

  A crowd management plan detailing the number and types of stewards, methods of working, chains of command, the numbers of SIA stewards that will be required.

  The chain of command for each event will be notified in advance to the police, local authority and Devon Fire & Rescue to ensure there is a point of contact prior to the event;

  Information obtained from a ticket audit to have the correct assessment of ticket sales and attendance figures will be passed on to the local authority, the police and other interested bodies;

  A transport management plan detailing parking arrangements, highway management issues and public transport arrangements;

  An emergency plan detailing action to be taken by designated people in the event of a major incident or contingency;

  Prior to smaller events involved in marquees, discussion with the local authority, emergency services and police will only be considered necessary for events where there are in excess of 1500 persons attending.
   

  Transport Management
  
  The event team at the early planning stage will consider the event, the likely attendance and;

  Public transport - liaison with public transport;

  Ensure traffic marshalling and liaise with the police for traffic marshalling;

  Coaches / buses - The event team will recognise that coaches need wide and easily

  accessible entrance and exits points as well as large turning areas;

   

  Vehicle parking management
  
  The event team will include in its plan for the event the likely resources required for traffic marshals, equipment, parking and parking management.
  
  Vehicular access, the event team will ensure that road signs are appropriate and easily visible and that the capacities of parking areas are adequate and the services capable of withstanding the anticipated traffic volume.
  
  The event team will consider parking areas for general audience, vehicles for people with special needs (close to the event site), coaches, shuttle buses, guests / VIPS, artistes, emergency service workers and event workers. Overspill parking facilities will be provided. Car and coach parks will be sign posted.
   

  Major Incident Planning
   

  Three months (less on agreement of consultees) prior to the event, the events team will prepare, in consultation with the statutory consultees, an emergency incident plan.
   

  A major incident is an emergency that requires the implementation of special arrangements by one or more of the emergency services, the NHS or local authority for the need for a large scale combined resources of two or more of the emergency services with the involvement either directly or indirectly of large numbers of people.

  The team will comply with all relevant Health and Safety legislation.

  The event risk assessment will include a major incident plan including:

  The type of event, nature of performance, time of day and duration;

  Audience profile including age, previous or expected behaviour, special needs etc;

  The existence or absence of seating;

  Geography of the location and venue;

  Fire / explosion;

  Terrorism;

  Structural failure;

  Crowd surge / collapse;

  Disorder;

  Lighting or power failure;

  Weather, e.g. excessive heat / cold / rain;

  Delayed start, curtailment and abandonment of the event.

   

  Preparation of major incident plans the events team will consider:

  Stopping the event;

  Identification of emergency routes and access for emergency services;

  Identification of holding areas for performers, workers and audience;

  Details of the script of coded messages to alert and stand down stewards;

  Alerting procedures;

  Public warning mechanisms;

  Evacuation and containment measures and procedures;

  Details of the script of PA announcements to the audience;

  Identification of rendezvous points for emergency services;

  Identification of ambulance loading points and triage areas;

  Details of temporary mortuary facilities;

  Location of hospitals in the area prepared for major incidents and traffic routes secured to such hospitals;

  An outline of roles of those involved including contact list and methods to alert them;

  Details of emergency equipment, location and availability; and

  Documentation and message pads.
   

  Emergency access
  
  The event team will ensure that there is provision for the entry and exit of emergency vehicles, ideally ensuring that the routes are separate and safeguarded and provide access by the fire brigade to within 50 metres of any structure.

  
  The event team will ensure that there is provision for the entry and exit of emergency vehicles, ideally ensuring that the routes are separate and safe guarded and provide access by the fire brigade to within 50 metres of any structure.
   

  The event team will liaise with the fire authority and the police prior to an event on the provision of emergency service vehicles.

  
  The event team will no less than 14 days before an event, inform the police of the location / locations of emergency accesses.
   

  Prior to opening to the public

   

  Prior to public entry, the event team will ensure checks are made on all fire and emergency facilities and that:

  All exits are unlocked

  Escape routes are clear

  Emergency lighting is in working order

  Fire fighting equipment and alarms are in full working order

  Adequate numbers of security/safety staff are in position and have been briefed/trained

  The PA system for use in emergencies can be heard clearly in all parts of the venue

  Entrances and exits are clearly signposted and operate efficiently

  The needs of children and people with mobility difficulties are considered

  The provision of separate entrances and exits for pedestrian access from entry routes used by emergency vehicles and concession vehicles.
   

  Communication
  
  The event team will understand that effective communication is of prime importance if an event is to run smoothly and safely, this includes examining the general and operational management of the event, handling routine health, safety and welfare information and communicating effectively in the event of a major incident.
  
  Communication starts during the early stage planning;

  Communication includes communications with relevant authorities including the licensing authority, fire authority and police;

   During the events, there will be radio communication, telephone communication and communication lines will be arranged between the relevant authorities and the event team.

   

  PA Systems

   

  When PA systems are needed and required, the events team understand such systems are a vital channel of communication for the audience

   

  Loud Hailers

   

  Loud hailers will be provided at strategic points for use by stewards and police for urgent communication as back up in the case of a PA system failure. Batteries will be fully charged.

  
  Coded announcements may be needed to alert workers so as they can take up emergency positions. All coded announcements will be provided to stewards, police and emergency personnel prior to an event. The code will not be changed and will not be used during the event unless an emergency takes place.

   

  CCTV

   

  CCTV should be used where applicable to identify problems in a crowd resulting from surges, sways, excessive densities or public disorder.

   

  Opening times

   

  The event team will ensure that problems do not occur by many people seeking admission at the same time, potentially resulting in crushing, by:

  Opening entrances sufficient time before the event (minimum of 1 to 2 hours) is due to start (based on the occupancy)

  Staging admission by providing early supporting acts or other activities when possible

   

  Crowd pressure at entrances

   

  The event team will reduce crowd pressure by:

  Keeping all other activities, including mobile concessions, well clear of entry points

  Arranging for adequate queuing areas away from entrances

  Creating holding areas away from entrances to relieve the pressure on these points, where necessary

  Ensuring that barriers, fences, gates and turnstiles are suitable and sufficient for numbers of people using them

  Locating ticket sales and pick up points away from the entrance

  Providing a sufficient number of trained and competent stewards

  Where a capacity, or near capacity, attendance is expected, admission should be by advanced ticket only

   

  Ticketing
  
  The event team consider that ticketing policies can have a direct effect on safe management considering:

  Where a capacity, or near capacity, attendance is expected, admission

  should be by advanced ticket only;

  A suitable and workable ticket audit

  Tickets for seats with severely restricted views are not sold;

  All aisles, rows, and individual seats, are clearly marked or numbered as per

  the ticketing information.  

   

  Searching
  
  Searching at entrances may be necessary to prevent prohibited items from being brought onto the site;

  The event team will ensure that searching is only carried out by properly trained

  and supervised stewards.
   

  Sight lines

   

  The events team will consider the sight lines for vision to the stage and will avoid movement of an audience towards the centre. The widest possible sight lines help to reduce audience density in front of the stage and will minimise surging and the possibility of crushing injuries.
   
  Seating Arrangements
  
  Upon loose seating being provided, a risk assessment will be undertaken in relation to

  the same.
  

  Production, infrastructure and back stage requirements
  
  Assessment and consideration of planning will be considered for back stage equipment including refreshment facilities, accommodation (for worker and artists), dressing rooms, storage space, equipment and fire hazards, access in relation to back stage will be assessed.
  
  Artists and workers will be kept separate where possible to minimise risk.
  
  Electrical Installations and Lighting

   

  The event team will ensure the electrical installation is safe by ensuring that:

  All electrical works are undertaken by a competent electrician

  All electrical installations and equipment comply with the general requirements of the Electricity at Work Regulations and associated guidance, BS standards for temporary events

  Certificated upon completion

   

  Factors to be considered will include:

  The total power requirements of the site

  Access to a network power supply

  The use of generators

  Earthing

  Position of temporary overhead or underground cables

  Location of stages

  Power supplies required for hoists and portable tools

  Electrical requirements for emergency lighting and exit signs

  Power supplies for catering equipment, first aid points, incident room

  Power supplies for heating or air conditioning

   

  Barriers

   

  The events team will consider:

  Whether a barrier is needed in front of the stage. In the majority of cases it is envisaged that a barrier will be required

  The area between stage and front of stage barrier. This will be designed to assist the work of stewards, first aiders and paramedics

  The shape and type of the front-of-stage barrier. This must be considered and planned for in the early planning stages.

   

  When planning the type and design of the barriers, the events team will consider:

  The type and probable loading it will deal with

  Audience density

  The likely behaviour of the audience

  The size of audience

  The seating profile

   

  Structures

   

  The events team will chose an appropriate design, correctly site and position, and properly plan and control work practices associated with structures. The finished structure will be carefully inspected. The event team will:

  Chose a competent supplier who is able to demonstrate a knowledge and understanding of the work involved

  Employ suitably trained staff who understand the design

  Upon completion of the erection of a structure a competent person will provide a completion certificate which states the works have been completed in accordance with the designer’s specification

   

  Merchandising
   

  Merchandising will be positioned so as to not obstruct, cause annoyance or cause crowd build-up at strategic points and will:

  Have safe power supplies if they are required

  Have adequate waste disposal and collection facilities

  Take place from properly erected structures that will satisfy any structural integrity requirements.
   

  Food, Drink and Water
   

  The events team will:

  Identify and control potential health and safety hazards posed by all catering operations

  Assess the suitability of all premises used for the production and sale of food

  Assess the suitability of equipment being used

  Assess the storing and disposing of food waste

  Assess the provision of drinking water

  Ensure that gas and electrical supplies comply with current standards

  At the early planning stage will ensure that all catering operations are sited so as to:

  Prevent any obstruction that may affect the health and safety of people attending or working at the event

  Prevent, as far as possible, access to the rear of catering operations by the audience

  Allow entry and exit for emergency vehicles

  Provide readily accessible and preferably lockable facilities for the storage and disposal of solid and liquid waste

  Allow for the efficient removal of refuse
   

  Drinking water

   

  The events team will ensure that drinking water is available from a main supply. or bottled water, depending on event profile.

   

  Sanitary Facilities

   

  The events team will ensure that adequate sanitary provision is made for the number of people expected to attend an event, and consideration will be given to location, access, construction, queuing, type of temporary facilities, lighting and signage.

   

  The events team will construct and locate toilets so as people are protected from bad weather and trip hazards. The floors, ramps and steps of the units will be stable and of non slip surface construction and connecting pipe work will be protected to avoid damage.

   

  Toilets will be readily visible, lit, and clearly signed from all parts of the venue.

   

  Toilets will be regularly maintained, repaired and serviced using suitably experienced, competent workers where necessary throughout the event to ensure that they are kept safe.

   

  Where possible, for larger concerts, toilets will be located at different points around the venue rather than concentrating in one small area to minimise crowding and queuing

   

  The numbers of toilets and wash hand basins will be governed by the numbers attending events. For larger events, the numbers and location of toilets will be agreed with the local authority before hand.

   

  The split of toilets will usually be 50:50 male and female depending on the nature of the event.

   

  The events team will provide one toilet per 100 females and 1 toilet per 500 males plus one urinal per 150 males for events with a gate opening time of 6 hours or more.

   

  For events with a gate opening time of less than six hours duration, toilets will be provided in the ratio of:

  1 toilet per 120 females

  1 toilet per 600 males, plus one urinal per 175 males.
   

  The events team will provide hand washing facilities in the ratio of 1 per 5 toilets and with no less than one hand washing facility per 10 toilets provided.
   

  Or sanitary facilities will be provided in line with the most current version of the event safety guide HSG 195 (Purple Book)

   

  Waste Management

   

  The events team will provide suitable numbers of waste receptacles. When considering what is a suitable number of receptacles the events team will have regard to:

  The waste generated by concessionaries

  The waste generated by audience

  The risk associated with accumulation, collection and final disposal.

   

  The events team will consider the potential for nuisance and the hazards posed by waste and methods of collection, times of collection and methods of removal to ensure compliance with the four licensing objectives.

   

  Special Effects, Fireworks and Pyrotechnics

   

  Special effects, fireworks and pyrotechnics may have an effect on the health and safety of persons attending, working at and being part of an event.  Full assessments will therefore be carried out in connection with the following and in consultation with the statutory consultees prior to the event:

  Special effects

  Fireworks

  Pyrotechnics
   

  To ensure public safety:

  All manufacturers instructions will be complied with

  Fireworks will be the subject of an assessment regarding their storage, display site, set up and firing and clearing up

   

  Safety considerations will include:

  Whether the effects are safe in their chosen position

  Whether there is enough safe distance between the set, the audience, other equipment, and any workers on stage

  The types of effect and any particular problems associated

  The noise levels of the effects

  Whether there is any fall out generated by the devices and if so, where it will end up

  Whether the fall out will be hot 

  The storage of the device / effect

  Ensuring that adequate and suitable fire extinguishers are readily available and that workers know how to use them

   

  A method statement will be forwarded to the LA and must be to their satisfaction
   

  Medical, Ambulance and First Aid Management
   

  The provision of medical, ambulance and first aid services will be considered at early stage planning:

  Medical assistance, first aid and ambulances will be considered for queuing, during and after the event

  Ensure effective communication between first aiders, ambulances and medical assistance and communication with stewards will be available.

   

  Medical, ambulance and first aid provisions will be considered in line with:

  Size of audience

  Nature and type of events and entertainment

  Nature and type of audience, including age range

  Duration of event - hours

  Seasonal / weather factors

  Possible major incident

  Access and egress for vehicle

   

  On site medical facilities

   

  The number, location and suitability of medical facilities will be planned by the events team prior to an event, having consideration of all the above.

   

  The events team will consider retaining a medical practitioner for larger event.

   

  The events team will keep under constant review medical, ambulance and first aid management for each event, large or small.

   

  Police involvement
  
  The event team will liaise with the police prior to an event to consider which particular posts are to be staffed by stewards or by police officers and who will assume responsibility in particular circumstances.
  
  Stewarding
  
  The event team will discuss, no less than 28 days prior to an event, with the local authority and the police, agreed numbers of Security Industry Authority qualified stewards.
   

  Where one or more individuals are carrying out security activities, each individual must be licensed, according to their role, by the Security Industry Authority.

  
  Stewards who are not carrying out security activities will still be required to assist with traffic control, welfare issues, litter and maintenance, and to generally assist.

  
  The event team will ensure the main responsibility of stewards is crowd management. Stewards will be reminded that they are there to assist the police and other emergency services if necessary.

  
  A risk assessment for each event will establish the number of stewards necessary to manage the audience safely. Stewarding will therefore be based on the risk assessment rather than on precise mathematical formulae that will allow full account to be taken of the relevant circumstances including previous experience.
  
  Organisation of the stewards. The event team recognises that an established chain of command of stewards is appropriate and therefore a chief steward will be appointed ensuring that stewards receive a written statement of their duties and a plan showing key features.
  
  All stewards need to be fit to carry out their allotted duties, aged 18 years and over, and while on duty they should concentrate on their duties and not the performance. Stewards will not leave their place without permission, consume or be under the influence of alcohol or drugs, and remain calm and courteous to all members of the audience.
  
  Welfare of the Stewards. The event team recognises that steward’s welfare is important. They will not be stationed for long periods near to loud speakers, and they are provided with ear protection in accordance with the Noise at Work Regulations. With adequate rest breaks.
  
  Supply of alcohol
  
  Alcohol will be supplied in the areas shown on the final plan provided 1 month prior to any event.

  
  There will be sufficient personal licence holders to supervise the alcohol outlet, to be agreed with the Police and Local Authority prior to the event.

  
  Alcohol will only be supplied to persons over 18.

  
  Proof of age will be asked for if there is any doubt in respect of age

  
  The events team should be aware that alcohol comes under the definition of food and should meet the requirements of the relevant food safety legislation. 

  
  The bar areas will be designed to allow the free flow of people to and from the bar servery areas to prevent congestion and crushing hazards (this may involve the use of suitable barriers providing consideration has been given to the barriers becoming a hazard in themselves).

  
  The electrical installation complies with requirements as detailed.

  
  Suitable and sufficient lighting is provided. 

  
  Risk assessments for both food and health and safety have been carried out.

  
  Carbon dioxide cylinders are suitably secured.

  
  Chemicals to clean pipe lines are properly handled and stored.

  
  The type of containers that drinks are served in conform to any site / event specification e.g. no glass policy for concerts (see below).

  
  Bar areas are kept free of litter and the floors are cleared of spillages.

  
  Drinking water is available.

  
  Alcohol for major events other than marquees (corporate events / smaller events) will be served in plastic or polycarbonate containers.

   

  There will be suitable means of disposal for glass bottles, used to decant drinks before serving for concerts. 
  
  Service of Alcohol in marquees. Glasses and bottles will be used for smaller events such as corporate entertainment and wedding receptions and a risk assessment in relation to bottles and glasses used will be carried out before the event.

  
  Adequate facilities for clearing broken glass will be made available by the event team.
   

  Sound Noise and Vibration

   

  High sound levels present a risk to hearing, both for those working at the event and for the audience. High levels of vibration can have serious consequences on the integrity of temporary and permanent structures. Both sound and vibration can lead to noise nuisance outside the venue. Therefore, proper control and management of sound and vibration levels will be in effect both in rehearsal and during the event.

   

  The events team will ensure that the sound levels will not cause the audience discomfort or damage to hearing.

   

  The event equivalent continuous sound level (Event Leq) in any part of the audience area will not exceed 107dB(A) and the peak pressure  level will not exceed 140 dB
   

  Noise assessments will be undertaken to include:

  Sound levels likely in the audience area

  Consultation with the local authority on sound levels at the pre-planning stage and before and during the event

  Sound levels likely outside the venue

  Ensuring that the design, composition, array and positioning of sound systems will abate noise to the nearby local community

  The possibility of sound vibration.

   

  The event team will, during the event, monitor the noise levels and work with the local authority to ensure compliance with agreement for sound and vibration levels.
  
  Sound , Noise and Vibration affecting Local Community
   

  In order to comply with the licensing objective to prevent public nuisance, the events team will, at any event at which sound levels are likely to affect the local community, agree with the local authority prior to that event:

  The appropriate sound levels

  The appropriate sound levels for rehearsals and sound checks and the times allowed for rehearsals and sound checks

  The speaker position and control limits 
   

  The system shall be configured and operated in accordance with instructions from the local authority;

   

  Late leavers
  
  At the end of the event, and most of the audience have left, if practicable, stewards will form a line in front of the stage and slowly walk to the further most exit moving the remaining audience out of the area
   

  Amusements and attractions

   

  No secondary entertainment  such as fairground rides or amusements will be provided which may pose a risk to public safety unless the statutory consultees have been consulted and given their consent

   

  Camping

   

  No camping linked with any event will take place unless all the statutory consultees have been consulted and given their consent

   

  Facilities for people with special needs

   

  Where members of the audience attending the event have special needs, the events management team will make special arrangements to ensure the four licensing objectives are met.

   

  Children and the Protection of Children from Harm

  
  The events team consider that there should be provision for children, even if the event itself is not necessarily aimed at children as they may accompany adults. It is not envisaged that events will be unsuitable for children but where they are, a clear indication on publicity will confirm the event is not suitable for children and further, if they are required to be accompanied by an adult then the same will be specified.

  Consideration will be given to the following:

  Dedicated play areas;

  Children with special needs;

  Activities involving early teenagers;

  Temporary arrangements for the safe care of lost children.

  The events team will consider the presence of children in risk assessment and major incident and contingency plans
   

  Performers
  
  The events team will include in their early stage planning consideration of the performers, their arrival and departure time, their entry and exit points which should be different from those used by the audience;

  
  They will also consider their workers and guests;

  
  Security of performers will also be considered as part of the risk assessment to ensure no injuries by rushing or mobbing of performers

   

  Information and Welfare
  
  The provision of information and welfare services at any event not only contributes to the safety and well being of the audience but also acts as an early warning system to detect any potential breakdown of services or facilities on site.
  The events team will provide as much information, including site layout and facilities.

   

  Consider provision of information points according to scale and duration of the event to cover all times the audience are on site and locate them in prominent places well displayed and lit;

   

  Display the site plan prominently at entrances, information points, car parks, first aid points and in the event programme (if there is one) ensuring plans are large, clear, water proof and show the following information:

  Toilets

  Performance areas

  Exits and entrances

  Car parks

  Main roads

  First aid points

  Emergency services

  Fire points

  Welfare points

  Information points

  Police point

  Catering facilities

  Lost people meeting point

  Lost children facility

  Lost property

  Drinking water
   

  For welfare services, the events team will consider providing specialist services such as a tent providing services for people who find themselves in difficulties whether lost, unwell or needing assistance.
  Consideration will also be given for a meeting point and personal messages for persons who are lost. 
   

  General conditions

   

  General - all four licensing objectives

   

  The applicant will ensure that the premises do not become overcrowded.  Plymouth Argyles event management will be used for the purpose of weddings and corporate functions and other entertainment requiring premises licence for the supply of alcohol, the provision of late night refreshment, the provision of entertainment facilities and provision of regulated entertainment. The applicant will ensure orderly conduct. The premises are and will be adequately lit, ventilated and all fire precautions are and will be observed. The premises are currently suitable for the sale of alcohol, the provision of food and occasional entertainment.  

   

  The prevention of crime and disorder
  
  Event management, as detailed below, will assist in the prevention of crime and disorder.  

   

  An incident book and recorded details of all instances of public disorder will be kept.
   

  Staff will be trained to be vigilant and regularly supervise the premises and check orderly conduct.
   

  Proof of age will be asked for and necessary for the supply or alcohol to patrons, where there is suspicion of the patron's age.
   

  Public safety
  
  The Applicant will understand that the safety of occupants is also influenced by numbers of persons present, their disposition and the activities taking place, and therefore undertake to maintain a safe occupancy level.

  
  First Aid - The applicant will ensure that at all times there are adequate first aid arrangements.
  
  The prevention of public nuisance.
  
  Noise - Noise or vibration will not emanate from the premises such as to cause persons in the neighbourhood to be unreasonably disturbed. (Special consideration apply for concerts)
  
  The protection of children from harm
  
  Alcohol will only be supplied in accordance with the Licensing Act 2003. 

   

  Conditions during Football Match Days

   

  Executive Suite and the Green Room

   

  The sale, supply and consumption of alcohol shall be restricted to fully paid members of the club and their guests and personally invited guests of Plymouth Argyle Football Club.

   

  There shall be no admission to the general public on match days for one and quarter hours after the termination of the match, except in the case of persons attending private functions not connected with any sporting event when the bar areas for such private functions will remain in use.

   

  Directors Room

   

  The sale, supply and consumption of alcohol shall be restricted to the Directors of Plymouth Argyle Football Club and their invited guests, except in the case of persons attending private functions not connected with any sporting event when the bar areas for such private functions will remain in use.

   

  The Chisolm Lounge, Executive Lounge and Private executive Boxes 

   

  The sale, supply and consumption of alcohol shall be restricted to:-

  Official Sponsors of the Plymouth Argyle Football Club and their personally invited guests

  Private box holders and their personally invited guests.

   

  The permitted hours shall be as stated other than no sale or supply commencing 15 minutes before the match and 5 minutes before half time and 10 minutes after half time and until after the match.

   

  Screens shall be place in front of the windows to preclude the view from the pitch to these areas.

   

  Concourse Bars

   

  The sale and supply of alcohol shall cease 5 minutes before the commencement of the match until 5 minutes before half time and then cease again 5 minutes after the start of the second half until 5 minutes after the end of the match.

   

  No alcohol will be permitted to be taken into the seated areas (arena)

   

  All alcohol will be provided in either plastic / polycarbonate receptacles or Plastic bottles.
   

   

   

   

• Annex 3 - Conditions attached after a hearing by the licensing authority

   

  None.

   

• ANNEX 4 - PLANS

   

  As Attached

   

Premises Plans

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