Plymouth Ski & Snowboard Centre

Alpine Park, Marsh Mills, Plymouth, Devon, PL6 8LQ

Completed application 026379 which is a Minor Variation for Premises Licence from 04/03/2011 to indefinite

Applicant(s)

Designated Premises Supervisor

Permitted Activities

• an exhibition of a film
• a performance of live music
• any playing of recorded music
• entertainment facilities for making music
• entertainment facilities for dancing
• entertainment of a similar description to that falling within entertainment facilities for making music or dancing
• provision of late night refreshment
• the sale by retail of alcohol

Additional Conditions

• MINOR VARIATION

  Received 7/01/11

   

  On original licence issued licencsed trading times for Thursday through to Saturday were stated as a variation to the pre-existing licence.

  These have however been noted as the actual hours, therefore the start times each day need to revert back to the 10am start with the exception of Sunday, which should remain as it is.

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  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.

   

  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).

   

• ANNEX 2 - CONDITIONS CONSISTENT WITH THE OPERATING SCHEDULE

   

  A              Supply of alcohol

   

                Any existing conditions attached to existing justices licence

   

                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

  1.              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.

   

  B              Steps that have been taken to promote the four Licensing Objectives

   

  Prevention of Crime and Disorder

   

  Capacity Limit

  The maximum number of persons allowed on the premises will be 150 within the licensed area of the premises, that The Alpine Lodge

   

  There shall be displayed at the entrance to the premises a sign, which is clearly visible to members of the public visiting those premises containing details of the trading hours under the Premises Licence, the licensable activities permitted on those premises and any maximum occupancy level set for the premises

   

  Proof of Age Scheme

  There is in place a written admissions policy to prevent the sale or supply of alcohol to persons under the age of 18 years of age.  This policy requires that any person who appears to be under the age of 18 years to produce a recognised proof of age card accredited under the Proof of Age Standards Scheme (PASS) a citizen card supported by the home office, a photo driving licence, a passport or office HM forces or EU ID card bearing photo and date of birth

   

  A notice or notices shall be displayed in and at the entrance to the premises where they can be clearly seen and read and shall indicate that it is unlawful for persons under 18 to purchase alcohol or for any person to purchase alcohol on behalf of a person under 18 years of age

   

  Crime Prevention Notices

  These will be displayed and used to warn customers not to leave their bags unattended and to guard their property

   

  Drinking Games and Promotions

  Drinking games will not be permitted in the bar or restaurant area within Centre.  The centre reserves the right to operate promotional events on a very limited basis for a very restricted period. The Centre will not operate a ‘Happy Hour’ or similar promotions

   

  Public Safety

   

  Fire Safety

  The centre operates with a proven fire prevention policy, which is supported by a fire detection system and a full range of fire fighting equipment.  Records of all alarm checks and other statutory requirements are available for inspection at all times

   

  The centre provides a maintained emergency lighting system and clear illuminated means of escape, which are clearly identified with the appropriate signage

   

  Printed notices shall be prominently displayed in the premises detailing the essential steps that must be taken if a fire is discovered or the fire alarm goes off or other emergency arises and how to call the Fire Service

   

  All exits doors and gates from premises or enclosure(s) surrounding it shall be capable of being opened by any person without the use of a key, card, code or other similar means and be kept free from all fastening devices when the premises are open to the public

   

  A person who is nominated for the purpose of taking control in the event of a fire, fire alarm, emergency or event which may effect the safety of persons attending the premises shall be on and in charge of the premises at all times, when any licensable activity is being provided

   

  That person shall be responsible for calling the Fire Service in the event of any fire and that person shall also be responsible for meeting the Fire Service and advising them of the location of the fire.

   

  All members of staff are fully trained in Fire Health and Safety matters on a bi-annual basis and training records signed by each member of staff.  In addition to the classroom training the centre arranges a full evacuation of the building twice a year and evacuation times are recorded

   

  A Process is in place and is trained to the appropriate staff, Duty Managers, for the safe and efficient evacuation of disabled people from licensed areas.  The Centre pays proper regard to the requirements of the Disability Discrimination Act

   

  First Aid

  First aid equipment is available in all areas of the Centre including licensed areas.  First aiders are on duty at all times and the Centre ensures that its first aiders have an appropriate four-day qualification

   

  The Prevention of Public Nuisance

   

  Hours of Opening

  The licensed premises or the parts of the licensed premises edged in red on the attached plan of the premises may be open to the public between the hours of:

   

                                            09.00hrs - 01.30hrs Monday to Sunday

   

  Noise

  No nuisance shall be caused by noise coming from the premises or by vibration transmitted through the structure of the premises

   

  Notices will be displayed at all exits from the premises in a place where they can be seen and easily read by the public, requiring customers to leave the premises and the area quietly

   

  All deliveries are planned during daylight hours to avoid disturbance to local residents

   

  Offensive Smells

  There shall be no emission from the premises of any offensive smells, which are likely to cause a nuisance

   

  Waste Materials

  There shall be provided at the premises containers for the storage and disposal of waste foods and other refuse from the premises.  Those containers shall be constructed, maintained and located so that access to them by vermin and unauthorised persons is prevented and arrangements shall be made for the regular lawful disposal of their contents

   

  Protection of Children from Harm

   

  Age Restrictions

  The Centre will admit children onto the licensed premises in designated areas to enable them to attend wedding receptions, birthday parties or private functions in the Centres restaurant. Children will be permitted to dine in the restaurant when accompanied by an adult and subject to the licensing requirements.  The Centre does not offer any alcohol for sale for consumption off the premises

   

  The Centre will only permit children between the ages of 16-17 to consume limited amounts of beer, wine or cider providing they are with and adult over the age of 18 and eating a table meal.  These young people are to remain under the supervision of an adult at all times

   

  Apart from the disclosure above, the Centre will prevent the risk of children being exposed to those dangers listed under section 5.9 of the Licensing Policy by operating the tight controls currently in place and the continuous training of new members of staff

   

  The Portman Group Code of Practice on the naming, packaging and promotion of alcoholic drinks

   

  The Premises Licence holder and the designated premises supervisor shall at all times comply with The Portman Group Code of Practice and with the requirements of recommendations from any Portman Group Retailer Alert Bulletin

   

   

   

   

   

   

   

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

   

  None.

   

• ANNEX 4 - PLANS

   

  As Attached