Old Toms

40 - 42 North Hill, Plymouth, Devon, PL4 8ET

Completed application 014197 which is a Variation Application for Premises Licence from 21/10/2008 to indefinite

Applicant(s)

Designated Premises Supervisor

Permitted Activities

• entertainment facilities for making music
• entertainment facilities for dancing
• the sale by retail of alcohol
• provision of late night refreshment
• an indoor sporting event
• a performance of live music
• any playing of recorded music

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.

   

  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              Conditions agreed with Environmental Health Authority

   

  Public Nuisance

  The outside area shall not to be used by patrons after 22.00 hrs for the purpose of an external drinking area. It may be used for the purpose of an outside smoking area after the 1st July 2007. This area must be supervised by staff to ensure patrons do not congregate. Staff must ensure that patrons disperse back into the venue after smoking to prevent disturbance to neighbouring residential accommodation.

   

   

  B              Regulated Entertainment

   

  Standard National conditions applying to the existing [public entertainment licence]

  Existing special conditions.

   

   

  C                             Steps that have been taken to promote the Four Licensing Objectives

   

  1.              Staff banned from drinking on duty

  2.              Records maintained of any material incidents within or in immediate vicinity of premises

  3.              Drugs warning notices on display

  4.              Zero tolerance to drugs use and dealing

  5.              Policy of banning customers for misbehaviour within or in vicinity of premises where deemed necessary and appropriate

  6.              Availability of soft drinks, non-alcoholic and/or low alcohol beverages at all times

  7.              Food available as necessary if occasion demands

  8.              Specific staff training and supervision in assessment of customer consumption and condition

  9.              CCTV system installed both internally and externally

  10.              Retention of tapes/discs etc for a minimum of 30 days

  11.              Licensed door staff to appropriate levels as necessary

  12.              No cheap alcoholic drinks promotions, cut-price drinks, ‘package deals’

  13.              No drinks hoarding

  14.              Pro-active policy against ‘binge’ drinking

  15.              Zero tolerance to offensive conduct

  16.              Toughened glassware for draught products

  17.              Air conditioning provided

  18.              Regular dedicated cleaning of premises

  19.              Limit on number in premises (250)

  20.              Advisory notices re. noise on leaving premises

  21.              Freephone or similar taxi facility

  22.              Nominated staff to deal with complaints from neighbours

  23.              CCTV and/or regular monitoring of external areas of premises at night

  24.              No entry to anyone under the age of 18 years

  25.              Warning notices in place in relation to under-age drinking

  26.              Full training for staff in law specifically relating to minors and alcohol and specific photo I/D proof of age requirements

  27.              No adult entertainment.

  28.              Pool Lounge: the pool cues Balls are all secured behind the bar, ID and corresponding credit card is taken for those using the pool tables.

  29.              Roof Terrace: there are no areas where customers can lean over, this reduces the risk of drinks being dropped accidental or deliberately. The roof terrace will only be used until 11pm and then locked. A zero tolerance policy is adopted for unacceptable behaviour.

  30.              Supervision - additional staff will be put on the rota when the pool lounge or roof terraces are open. The staff have been instructed to maintain a presence in both areas and the management are able to shut either area if necessary.

  31.              There will be no live or recorded music on the roof terrace at any time - other than background music, the volume of which is to be separately controlled.

   

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

   

  There being no increase in capacity

  Capacity to be as follows:

  1.              roof terrace be 70 persons

  2.              ground floor be 140 persons

  3.              lower ground floor be 40 persons

  the windows will be shut by 11pm each night

  the roof terrace be closed to patrons from 11pm and to be cleared by 11.30pm

  Suitable signage positioned on the Roof Terrace to request the co-operation of patrons, to make as little noise as possible when using the area.

  Music speakers positioned on the roof terrace will have a separate volume control to other music speakers within the building.

  A senior member of staff (manager) will assess the impact of any noisy activities on neighbouring residential premises at the start of the activity/entertainment and periodically throughout the activity/entertainment

  Management will control the sound levels of the music/entertainment

  drink and food were only to be consumed at tables and chairs which are to provided by the Premises Licence Holder

  the roof terrace is frequently cleared of glasses and bottles;

  CCTV - A new 1.5 gb hard drive which can record onto CD or memory stick. A total of 16 cameras covering the inside and outside of the bar including:

  o              2 cameras covering the roof terrace

  o              5 cameras covering the pool lounge

  o              1 camera on entrance for facial recognition

  o              2 cameras outside

  There are 2 monitors behind the bar. One is exclusively for the pool lounge and roof terrace cameras.

   

• ANNEX 4 - PLANS

   

  As Attached