St Nicholas Centre

4 Cutler Street, IPSWICH, Suffolk, IP1 1UQ

Completed application 049879 which is a Conversion (Grandfather Rights) for Premises Licence from 28/07/2015 to indefinite

Applicant(s)

Designated Premises Supervisor

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
• the sale by retail of alcohol

Additional Conditions

• Annex 1 - Mandatory Conditions

   

  Where licence authorises the supply of alcohol

   

  (1) 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) Every supply of alcohol under the premises licence must be made or authorised by a person who holds a personal licence.

   

  Where the licence authorises the exhibition of Films

   

  	(1) The admission of children to the exhibition of any film must 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).

   

   

  Door Supervision

   

  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, each such individual must be licensed by the Security Industry Authority.

   

• Annex 2 - Conditions consistent with the Operating Schedule

               

  1.              Free drinking water will be available at all times the public are present.

  2.              The restaurant will provide a chill out area for the dancing areas.

  3.              Numbers of the public present will be monitored by staff using tally counters.

  4.              Maximum occupancy will be restricted to 280 in the main centre, 30 in the boardroom and 50 in the restaurant.

  5.              Proof of age identification will be requested when any person supplying alcoholic drink has reason to believe that the individual may be under 18.

  6.              Door supervisors will b employed for all public events and for the service of any alcohol at the centre after 10:00pm until members of the public have left the premises.

  7.              A representative of the premises will participate in the local Pubwatch scheme.

  8.              A trained first aider will be on site at all times the public are present.

  9.              Adequate arrangements will be in place to ensure the safe evacuation of disabled people should they be present.

  10.              A member of staff will be nominated to monitor noise levels.

  11.              Notices will be provided requesting patrons to respect the needs of local inhabitants when leaving the premises.

  12.              Bottles will only be emptied into waste receptacles during normal office hours.

  13.              Child protection strategy in place as defined by the Diocesan Youth and Childrens advisers.

  14.              Sale of alcohol will be restricted when the event taking place is predominantly aimed at a young audience.

   

   

  Conditions consistent with the Operating Schedule Toolkit

   

  CONDITIONS RELATING TO THE PREVENTION OF CRIME AND DISORDER

   

  Door Supervisors

  	I will use or employ door supervisors at all times when a licensable activity is being carried out and I consider them necessary to: Prevent the admission and ensure the departure from the premises of drunk and disorderly persons, without causing further disorder; Keep out excluded individuals (subject to court or pub watch bans)  Search and exclude persons suspected of carrying illegal drugs or offensive weapons; or Maintain an orderly queue outside the venue.
  	I will ensure that any Door Supervisors used are registered by the Security Industry Authority. (N.b. This is a mandatory condition where Door Supervisors are employed or used on a licensed premises)
  	I will use or employ at least two door supervisors on each floor or tier, in addition to those located in any access/egress point, during the whole of the time any licensable activity takes place.
  	I will make sure that a female supervisor will be available if searches are to be conducted on female customers.
  	I will make sure that where there are 5 or more door supervisors, at least one of these will be female.

   

  Bottles and Glasses

  Where glass bottles are used, they will be retained or disposed of on the premises.
  	No customers will be admitted, or permitted to leave when carrying open or sealed bottles or glasses

   

  Restrictions on Drinking Areas

  I will ensure that the consumption of alcohol is restricted to the areas identified on the plan attached to the operating schedule.

   

  Capacity Limits

  I will ensure that the maximum occupancy of the licensed premises is restricted at any one time to: 360
  	I will provide Door Supervisors to ensure that the capacity limit is enforced.

   

  Proof of Age Cards

  I will ensure that any person selling or supplying alcoholic drink under the authority of a personal licence holder asks for a photo ID proof of age where they have reason to suspect that the individual may be under 18 years of age.

   

  Notices

  I shall ensure that public information notices about crime and disorder issues are displayed at the request of the Council or the Suffolk Constabulary. (e.g. Customer Code of Conduct)
  	I will display any restrictions on the admittance of individuals according to age (e.g. Children) on or immediately outside the premises.
  	I will display any conditions of entry to the premises in the vicinity of any entrance to the premises.

   

  Crime Prevention Schemes

  I shall participate in the local pubwatch/nightsafe scheme operating in the Borough/District

   

  Litter and Waste             

  I will be responsible for the disposal of waste on the frontage of the premises and make provision for the emptying of litter bins in the vicinity of the premises

   

  Lighting             

  I will ensure that lighting is provided outside the premises (and in my private car park) during the hours of darkness when any licensable activity takes place on the premises.

   

  CONDITIONS RELATING TO PUBLIC SAFETY

   

  Escape Routes

  I will make sure that escape routes and exits, including external exits, are maintained to ensure that they are not obstructed, in good order with non-slippery and even surfaces, free of trip hazards and clearly identified.
  	I will make sure that where chairs and tables are provided, internal gangways are kept unobstructed.
  	I will make sure that all exit doors are easily openable and do not require  the use of a key, card, code or similar means
  	I will make sure that doors at such exits are regularly checked to ensure that they function satisfactorily and a record of the check is kept.
  	I will make sure that any removable security fastenings are removed whenever the premises are open to the public or occupied by staff.
  	I will make sure that all fire doors are maintained effectively self-closing and not held open other than by approved devices (for example, electromagnetic releases operated by smoke detectors).
  	I will make sure that fire resisting doors to ducts, service shafts, and cupboards are kept locked shut.
  	I will make sure that the edges of the treads of steps and stairways are maintained so as to be conspicuous.

   

   

  Safety Checks

  Safety checks are carried out before the admission of the public or club members and guests; and details of such checks are kept in a Log-book.

   

  Curtains, Hangings, Decorations and Upholstery

  I will make sure that hangings, curtains and temporary decorations are maintained in a flame-retardant condition.
  	I will make sure that any upholstered seating meets on a continuous basis the pass criteria for smouldering ignition source 0, flaming ignition source 1 and crib ignition source 5 when tested in accordance with section 5 of Bs 5852:1990.
  	I will make sure that Hangings, curtains and temporary decorations are arranged so as not to obstruct exits, fire safety signs or fire-fighting equipment.
  	I will make sure that Temporary decorations are not used without prior notification to the licensing authority/fire authority.

   

  Fire Action Notices

  I will make sure that notices detailing the action to be taken in the event of fire or other emergencies, including how the fire brigade should be summoned, are prominently displayed and protected from damage and deterioration.

   

  Outbreaks of Fire

  The fire brigade will be called at once to any outbreak of fire, however slight, and the details recorded in a Fire Log-book.

   

  Access for Emergency Vehicles

  Access for emergency vehicles is kept clear and free from obstruction

   

  Disabled People

  I will make sure that when disabled people are present, adequate arrangements exist to enable their safe evacuation in the event of an emergency, and that patrons are made aware of these arrangements;

   

  First Aid

  I will make sure that adequate and appropriate supply of first aid equipment and materials is available on the premises
  	I will make sure that at least (please specify …..) trained first aider(s) will be on duty when the public are present
  	If more than one first aider is present, I will make sure that their respective duties are clearly defined

   

  Lighting

  In the absence of adequate daylight, I will make sure that the lighting in any area accessible to the public is fully operational;
  	I will make sure that Fire safety signs are adequately illuminated;
  	I will not alter Emergency lighting without prior notification to the Licensing Authority
  	I will make sure that Emergency lighting batteries are fully charged before admission of the public;
  	In the event of failure of normal lighting, where the emergency lighting battery has a capacity of one hour, I will make sure that evacuation of the premises is possible within 20 minutes;
  	Where the emergency lighting battery has a capacity of three hours, I will make sure that evacuation of the premises is possible within one hour;

   

   

   

   

   

   

  Temporary Electrical Installations

  I will not provide temporary electrical wiring and distribution systems without  [notification to the licensing authority at least ten days before commencement of the work] or [prior inspection by a suitably qualified electrician];  (delete as applicable) Note: It may not be possible to give ten days notice where performers are supported by external technical teams (for example where temporary electrical installations are made in theatres for television show performances). In such cases the key requirement is that competent persons undertake the work).
  	I will make sure that any temporary electrical wiring and distribution systems comply with the recommendations of BS 7671 or where applicable BS 7909.
  	I will make sure that where temporary electrical wiring and distribution systems have not been installed by a competent person, they are inspected and certified by a competent person before they are put to use.

   

  Safety Certificates

  I will make sure that the following systems are maintained and inspected by suitably qualified professional persons in accordance with any British Standards and at intervals recommended in national guidance, and will keep the records of such inspections available for inspection by authorised officers on request:  Building Electrical Installation Emergency Lighting System Fire Warning System Gas boiler, calorifier or appliance Oil fired boiler or appliance Suspended ceilings Portable fire fighting equipment Temporary Electrical Installation

   

  Public Liability Insurance

  I will make sure that I have valid public liability insurance in force and that a copy of the schedule is available for inspection by an authorised officer on request.

   

  Alterations to the premises

  I will not alter the premises in such a way as to make it impossible to comply with an existing licence condition, without first seeking a variation of the premises licence. (N.B  This will enable you to propose the amendment of any conditions that you would not be able to comply with upon completion of works)

   

  Special Effects

  I will make sure that the use of special effects or mechanical installation is arranged and stored so as to minimise any risk to the safety of the audience, performers and staff;

  I will give prior notification to the Licensing and/or Fire Authority when I intend to use any of the following special effects: Dry ice machines and cryogenic fog; Smoke machines and fog generators; Foam cannon/snow machine; Pyrotechnics, including fireworks; Real flame; Firearms; Motor vehicles; Strobe lighting; Explosives and highly flammable substances; Lasers; (see HSE Guide The Radiation Safety of lasers for display purposes [HS(G)95] and BS EN 60825;Safety of laser products)

   

  General

  I will make free drinking water available at all times the premises is open to the public;
  	I will provide a chill out which is  cooler and quieter than the dancing areas;
  	I will provide sufficient seating to accommodate (enter proportion here …) of the maximum capacity of the premises.
  	I will make sure that staff on the premises monitor and record the number of patrons within the premises. (NB: this condition would not be relevant where there is no maximum capacity).

   

  THEATRES, CINEMAS, CONCERT HALLS & SIMILAR PLACES

  Premises used for closely seated audiences

   

  Attendants

  	The number of attendants on each floor in a closely seated auditorium will be as set out below:
  	Members of the audience present on a floor	Minimum number of attendants required to be present on that floor
  	1-100	One
  	101 - 250	Two
  	251 - 500	Three
  	501 - 750	Four
  	751 - 1000	Five
  	Each additional 250 persons (or part thereof)	One
  	I will make sure that attendants are not engaged in any duties that would hinder the prompt discharge of their duties in the event of an emergency or entail their absence from the auditorium where they are on duty;
  	I will make sure that attendants will be readily identifiable to the audience;
  	I will not use the premises for a closely seated audience except in accordance with seating plans.  A copy of the plan will be displayed at the premises;
  	I will make sure that no article are attached to the back of any seats  which reduce the clear width of seatways or cause a tripping hazard or obstruction;
  	I will keep a copy of any certificate relating to the design, construction and loading of any temporary seating available so that it can be shown to any authorised person on request

   

  Gangways

  I will make sure that sitting on floors is not permitted except where authorised in the premises licence;
  	I will make sure that waiting or standing is not permitted except in areas designated in the premises licence;
  	I will make sure that in no circumstances is anyone permitted to:- (i)  sit in any gangway; (ii) stand or sit in front of an exit; or (iii) stand or sit on any staircase including any landings;

   

  Safety Curtain

  I will make sure that the safety curtain is installed and maintained in such a way as to protect the audience from the effects of a fire or smoke on stage for sufficient time to enable the safe evacuation of the auditorium.
  	I will make sure that any curtains provided between the stage and the auditorium are heavyweight and of non-combustible material or inherently or durable treated flame-retardant fabric.  (N.b: for a stage with a proscenium arch which is not equipped with a safety curtain)

   

   

   

  Ceilings

  All ceilings in those parts of the premises to which the audience are admitted should be inspected by a suitable qualified person who will decide when a further inspection would be necessary and a certificate concerning the condition of the ceiling forwarded to the licensing authority.

   

  PREMISES USED FOR FILM EXHIBITIONS

  Attendants - premises without a staff alerting system

  	The following number of attendants will be present during film exhibitions (as set out in the tables below):
  	Number of members of the  audience present on the premises	Minimum number of attendants  required to be on duty
  	1-250	Two
  	Each additional 250 members of the audience present (or part thereof)	One additional attendant
  	Where there are more than 150 members of an audience in any  auditorium or on any floor
  	At least one attendant shall be present in any auditorium or on any floor

   

  Attendants - premises with a staff alerting system

  	I will make sure that the following number of attendants are present during film exhibitions (as set out in the tables below):
  	Number of members  of the audience  present on the premises	Minimum number of  attendants required to be on duty	Minimum number of other  staff on the premises who are available to assist in the event of an emergency
  	1 - 500	Two	One
  	501 - 1000	Three	Two
  	1001 - 1500	Four	Four
  	1501 or more	Five + one for every 500 (or part thereof) persons over 2000 on the premises	Five + one for every 500 (or part thereof) persons over 2000 on the premises
  	I will make sure that the staff alerting system is maintained in working order;
  	I will make sure that attendants are wherever possible evenly distributed throughout all parts of the premises to which the public have access;
  	I will not consider the following persons available to assist in the event of an emergency: (i)  the holder of the premises licence or manager of the premises; (ii) a member of staff whose normal duties are likely to affect or delay his response in an emergency situation; (iii) a member of staff whose usual location when on duty is more than 60 metres from the location he would be required to go to on being alerted to an emergency situation;

   

  Flammable films

  I will make sure that no flammable films are allowed on the premises without prior notification to the fire and/or licensing authority;

   

  Lighting

  I will make sure that the level of lighting in the auditorium is as great as possible, consistent with the effective presentation of the film.  This will normally be in compliance with BS CP 1007 (Maintained Lighting for Cinemas);

   

  CONDITIONS RELATING TO PUBLIC SAFETY (Late night refreshment)

  I will make sure that where tables and chairs are provided, clear gangways to exits are maintained;
  	I will not use portable heating appliances on the premises;
  	I will not use any appliances utilising cylinders or containers of gas on the premises;
  	I will not use any paraffin or other mineral oil in any lamp, stove or other appliance except for cooking purposes;

   

  CONDITIONS RELATING TO THE PREVENTION OF PUBLIC NUISANCE

   

  Noise and vibration

  	I will make sure that Noise or vibration is not noticable at the façade of any noise sensitive premises;
  	I will make sure that doors and windows are kept closed (except for ingress and egress) to reduce noise nuisance from the premises;
  	I will install and use a noise limiters on amplification equipment in accordance with guidance from the Council’s Environmental Health Officers;
  	I will display prominent, clear and legible notices at all exits requesting patrons to respect the needs of local residents and to leave the premises and the area quietly;
  	I will seek approval from the Licensing Authority (by means of a variation application) prior to the use of explosives, pyrotechnics and fireworks of a similar nature which could cause disturbance in surrounding areas
  	I will make sure that the placing of bottles into receptacles outside the premises takes place at times that will minimise disturbance to nearby properties;
  	I will make sure that during the final hour of opening the music is discernibly quieter;
  	I will not permit the playing of live or recorded music in garden areas of the premises after (please specify time here);
  	I will make sure that any request by an authorised officer of the Council in relation to reducing noise levels is complied with.
  	I will ensure that any ventilation system has suitable sound attenuation.
  	I will nominate a person to be responsible for monitoring noise levels and instruct that person to implement changes in noise levels in accordance with any request by an authorised officer of the Council immediately and ensure that volume is maintained at the reduced level. (Note: this may be more relevant at an outdoor event)
  	I will ensure that no amplified sound (including public announcements) in connection with the event continues beyond the permitted hours of the entertainment. (Note: this may be more relevant at an outdoor event)

   

  Noxious smells

  I will ensure that offensive smells from the licensed premises are not permitted so as to cause a nuisance to nearby properties and the premises are properly vented.
  	Ensure that receptacles for waste are emptied regularly to minimise nuisance smells.

   

  Light pollution

  I will ensure that flashing or particularly bright lights on or outside the licensed premises do not cause a nuisance to nearby properties, whilst balancing the need for lighting in the interests of prevention of crime and disorder.

   

  Litter

  I will provide adequate and suitable (lidded) receptacles to receive and store refuse from the premises/site
  	I will make sure that receptacles for refuse storage are maintained in a clean condition.
  	I will make sure litter is regularly cleared from the vicinity of the premises

   

  CONDITIONS RELATING TO THE PROTECTION OF CHILDREN FROM HARM

   

  General

  	I will comply with Retailer Alert Bulletins issued by  Portman Group  Note: This condition may be appropriate for licensed premises selling alcohol products in a manner that may appeal to or attract minors.
  	A crime prevention policy agreed by the police and local authority will be in place;
  	I will implement a  proof of age policy agreed by the police and local authority;  Note: Proof of age cards are dealt with in the pool of conditions relating to the crime and disorder objective. However, it may be appropriate to consider the production of proof of age cards to ensure that appropriate checks can be made where the presence of children is restricted by age at certain time.

   

  Children in performances

  100.	I will make sure that the backstage facilities are large enough to accommodate safely the number of children taking part in any performance;
  101.	I will make sure that all chaperones and production crew on the show receive instruction on the fire procedures prior to the arrival of the children;
  102.	I will make sure that special effects, including smoke, dry ice, rapid pulsating or flashing lights, are not used in performances involving children;
  103.	I will make sure that children performing in productions are kept under adult supervision at all times, including transfer from stage to dressing room and anywhere else on the premises;
  104.	I will make sure that children are accounted for at all times in case of an evacuation or emergency;

   

  ADDITIONAL MEASURES:

  A significant number of the events taking place at the St Nicholas Centre are suitable for family and groups and for the sale of alcohol. The restaurant will provide meals for young people accompanied by adults

  Provision of alcohol will be in accordance with the licensing laws and therefore young people will only be allowed to partake of alcohol in accordance with those laws

  Certain types of events will be for young people and therefore only non-alcoholic drinks will be served

   

   

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

   

   

  N/A

   

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

   

  Conditions yet to be entered.