Little Hut Ipswich

11B Eagle Street, IPSWICH, Suffolk, IP4 1JA

Completed application 049902 which is a Conversion (Grandfather Rights) for Premises Licence from 29/07/2015 to indefinite

Applicant(s)

Designated Premises Supervisor

Permitted Activities

• 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.

   

  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.

   

  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).

   

  Conditions effective from 1st October 2010

   

  (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.

   

   

   

   

   

  New Mandatory Conditions  - Below Cost Alcohol Sales

   

   

   

  Conditions as specified by order of the Secretary of State under S19A of the Licensing Act 2003

   

  Conditions effective from 28th May 2014

   

  (1)              A relevant person shall ensure that no alcohol is sold or supplied for consumption on or off the premises for a price which is less than the permitted price.

   

  (2)              In this condition:-

  (a)              “permitted price” is the price found by applying the formula P = D + (D x V), where-

  (i)              P is the permitted price,

  (ii)              D is the amount of duty chargeable in relation to the alcohol as if the duty were charged on the date of the sale or supply of the alcohol, and

  (iii)              V is the rate of value added tax chargeable in relation to the alcohol as if the value added tax were charged on the date of the sale or supply of the alcohol;

  (b)              “duty” is to be construed in accordance with the Alcoholic Liquor Duties Act 1979;

  (c)              “relevant person” means, in relation to premises in respect of which there is in force a premises licence-

  (i)              the holder of the premises licence,

  (ii)              the designated premises supervisor (if any) in respect of such a licence, or

  (iii)              the personal licence holder who makes or authorises a supply of alcohol under such a licence;

  (d)              “relevant person” means, in relation to premises in respect of which there is in force a club premises certificate, any member or officer of the club present on the premises in a capacity which enables the member or officer to prevent the supply in question; and

  (e)              “value added tax” means value added tax charged in accordance with the Value Added Tax Act 1994.

   

  (3)              Where the permitted price would not be a whole number of pennies, the permitted price shall be taken to be the price rounded up to the nearest penny.

   

  (4)              1) Where the permitted price on a day (“the first day”) would be different from the permitted price on the next day (“the second day”) as a result of a change to the rate of duty or value added tax.

  2) The permitted price which would apply on the first day applies to sales or supplies of alcohol which take place before the expiry of the period of 14 days beginning on the second day.

   

• Annex 2 - Conditions consistent with the Premises Operating Schedule

   

  Conditions offered by applicant

   

  General

   

  1.              Sale of alcohol to be consumed off the premises

  The Prevention of Crime and Disorder

   

  1.              CCTV

  2.              Age Restriction

  Public Safety

   

  1.              Age restriction

  2.              Fire Exit

  3.              Staff training

  4.              Fire alarm

   

  The Prevention of Public Nuisance

   

  1.              Disposal of waste in proper manner

  2.              Health and Safety measures

   

  The Protection of Children from Harm

   

  1.              Age Restriction

  2.              Checking ID

  3.              Staff training

   

   

  Conditions consistent with the Operating Schedule Toolkit and agreed through mediation with Suffolk Police Constabulary

   

   

  CONDITIONS RELATING TO THE PREVENTION OF CRIME AND DISORDER

   

  CCTV & Communication

  	I will provide a means of two way communication to report incidents between  the premises and the local police or CCTV monitoring centre.
  	I will install Video/CCTV equipment inside/outside the premises and ensure that it is maintained in working order.
  	I will set Video/CCTV equipment to record from the time that the premises open to the public until the premises close and all members of the public have left.
  	I will ensure that any cameras covering the exterior of the premises are left to record for the duration of the tape and for a period not less than …. (please specify). (Where members of the public congregate outside the premises after they are closed)
  	I will ensure that monitoring tapes are retained for at least twenty eight days and are produced to an authorised officer on demand.
  	I will put up notices advising that CCTV has been installed on the premises so that they are clearly visible to the public within the licensed premises.

   

  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.

   

  Prohibited Substances

  I will implement a policy agreed by the Police and local authority (for more information on this you can refer to the “Safer Clubbing Guide”)
  	I will ensure that a secure deposit box is kept on the premises for the retention of confiscated items and ensure that the Police are advised of any items which require safe disposal.

   

  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 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.

   

  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 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.

   

  Loss of Water

  I will notify the local Fire Control Centre as soon as possible if the water supply to any hydrant, hose reel, sprinkler, drencher or other fire extinguishing installation is cut off or restricted.

   

  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;

   

  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;

   

  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

  38.

  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

  39.	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

  40.

  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

  41.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;

   

  Scenery

  42.I shall make sure that all scenery is maintained fire retardant

   

  Safety Curtain

  43.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.
  44.	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

  45.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.

   

  Attendants - premises with a staff alerting system

  46.I will make sure that the staff alerting system is maintained in working order;
  47.	I will make sure that attendants are wherever possible evenly distributed throughout all parts of the premises to which the public have access;
  48.	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

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

   

  Lighting

  50.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)

  51.I will not use portable heating appliances on the premises;
  52.	I will not use any appliances utilising cylinders or containers of gas on the premises;
  53.	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

  54.	I will make sure that Noise or vibration is not noticable at the façade of any noise sensitive premises;
  55.	I will make sure that doors and windows are kept closed (except for ingress and egress) to reduce noise nuisance from the premises;
  56.	I will install and use a noise limiters on amplification equipment in accordance with guidance from the Council’s Environmental Health Officers;
  57.	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;
  58.	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
  59.	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;
  60.	I will make sure that during the final hour of opening the music is discernibly quieter;
  61.	I will not permit the playing of live or recorded music in garden areas of the premises after (please specify time here);
  62.	I will make sure that any request by an authorised officer of the Council in relation to reducing noise levels is complied with.
  63.	I will ensure that any ventilation system has suitable sound attenuation.
  64.	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)
  65.	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

  66.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.
  67.	Ensure that receptacles for waste are emptied regularly to minimise nuisance smells.

   

  Light pollution

  68.	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

  69.I will provide adequate and suitable (lidded) receptacles to receive and store refuse from the premises/site
  70.	I will make sure that receptacles for refuse storage are maintained in a clean condition.
  71.	I will make sure litter is regularly cleared from the vicinity of the premises
  72.	I will provide for the removal, within 24 hours of the finish of the event, of: All refuse (including litter picking across the site). Off site litter within one mile of the site along access and egress routes to the event (Note: this is in respect of outdoor events only)

   

  CONDITIONS RELATING TO THE PROTECTION OF CHILDREN FROM HARM

   

  General

  73.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.
  74.	A crime prevention policy agreed by the police and local authority will be in place;
  75.	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.

   

  Access for children to licensed premises generally

  76.I will not permit children under the age of 18 to access the premises Note:  the above condition may be appropriate where the premises are used for gambling or any activity or entertainment (whether regulated entertainment or not) of a clearly adult or sexual nature. Applicants wishing to allow access for children to premises where these associations may be relevant should address in their operating plan their reasons and explain the steps that they intend to take to protect children from harm.
  77.	I will require that children under the age of 12 are accompanied by adults after 11pm in the evening. Note: The above condition may be appropriate for any premises NOT serving alcohol for consumption on the premises, but where the public are allowed on the premises after 11pm in the evening. Applicants wishing to allow access to premises to unaccompanied children under the age of 12 after 11pm should address in their operating plan their reasons and explain the steps that they intend to take to protect children from harm.
  78.	I will exclude children under the age of 18 from the premises Note: If this condition is appropriate, the operating schedule does not need to detail steps that will be taken to promote the protection of children from harm. Otherwise, where entry is to be permitted, the operating schedule should outline steps to protect children from harm while on the premises.

   

  Age Restrictions - Specific

  79.

  I will apply age restrictions during the following hours (State hours when this condition will apply) Note: The above condition may be appropriate where a wide variety of licensable activities will take place at the premises and at different times of the day and night. It may not be appropriate to allow children unrestricted access in these circumstances. The following considerations may be relevant: The hours of day during which age restrictions should and should not apply eg if adult entertainment is to be presented only after 8pm it may not be necessary to impose age restrictions for earlier parts of the day. Types of event or activity where no age restrictions will be necessary, such as family entertainment or non-alcoholic events for young age groups, such as under 18s dances. Types of event or activity which gives rise to a more acute need for age restrictions, such as “Happy Hours” or on drinks promotion nights or other events where the entertainment is not suitable for those aged under 18.

   

  Performances especially for children

  80.	I will make sure that attendant(s) are stationed in the area(s) occupied by the children and in the vicinity of each exit, at a ratio of one attendant per 50 children (or part thereof);

   

  Children in performances

  81.I will make sure that the backstage facilities are large enough to accommodate safely the number of children taking part in any performance;
  82.	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;
  83.	I will make sure that special effects, including smoke, dry ice, rapid pulsating or flashing lights, are not used in performances involving children;
  84.	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;
  85.	I will make sure that children are accounted for at all times in case of an evacuation or emergency;

   

   

  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.