St Judes Brewery Tavern

69 St Matthews Street, IPSWICH, Suffolk, IP1 3EW

Completed application 050842 which is a Conversion (Grandfather Rights) for Premises Licence from 01/10/2015 to indefinite

Applicant(s)

Designated Premises Supervisor

Permitted Activities

• a performance of live music
• 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 as specified by order of the Secretary of State under S19A of the Licensing Act 2003

   

  Conditions effective from 6th April 2010

   

  1.              (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.

   

  2.              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).

   

  3.              The responsible person shall ensure that free tap water is provided on request to customers where it is reasonably available.

   

   

  Conditions effective from 1st October 2010

   

  4.              (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.

   

  5.              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

  Conditions offered by the Applicant

   

  Prevention of Crime and Disorder

   

  1.              There will be regular training and supervision of staff

  2.              We will not have popular standard lagers

  3.              We will have up-market lagers only

  4.              The lager prices will be higher than real ale prices

  5.              We will have SIA registered doorstaff

   

  Public Safety

   

  1.              We will have CCTV cameras

  2.              We will have clearly marked Fire Exits

  3.              We will restrict drinks promotions to avoid alcohol abuse

  4.              We will complete regular checks of the premises and toilet areas

  5.              We will have awareness of drink spiking

  6.              We will have an awareness discriminatory policy

   

  Prevention of Public Nuisance

   

  1.              We will restrict loud music

  2.              Deliveries will be during standard working hours

   

   

  Protection of Children from Harm

   

  1.              We will adopt Challenge 25

  2.              We will allow children in function room on the first floor under strict parental supervision

  3.              We will exclude children from the ground floor adult areas at all times

  Conditions consistent with the Operating Schedule Tool Kit

   

  CONDITIONS RELATING TO THE PREVENTION OF CRIME AND DISORDER

   

  Door Supervisors

  1.	I will use or employ door supervisors  when a licensable activity is being carried out  or during the following times/days (please tick the boxes which apply):  At all times when there are licensable activities taking place; or On the following days during the specified hours;  Monday - (From 11am/pm  until 11pm)    Tuesday - (From 11am/pm  until 11pm)    Wednesday - (From 11am/pm  until 11pm)    Thursday - (From 11am/pm  until midnight)    Friday - (From 11am/pm  until midnight)    Saturday - (From 11am/pm  until midnight)    Sunday - (From 11am/pm  until midnight)
  2.	I will make sure that a female supervisor will be available to conduct searches  on female customers.
  3.	I will ensure that all door supervisors who are on duty complete an attendance book, at the beginning of each shift that they are working (or not later than one hour after they start work), with their full name and SIA licence number.

   

  CCTV & Communication

  4.	I will install Video/CCTV equipment inside/outside the premises and ensure that it is maintained in working order.
  5.	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.

   

  Bottles and Glasses

  6. Where glass bottles are used, they will be retained or disposed of on the premises.
  7.	I shall ensure that customers are not permitted to take opened bottles or glasses out onto the public highway, during times, for example, when they are complying with the provisions of the smokefree regulations or making use of any pavement café permission held by the licensed premises.

   

  Restrictions on Drinking Areas

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

   

  Proof of Age Cards

  9. 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.

   

  Drinks Promotions

  10. I shall not permit any irresponsible drinks promotions at the licensed premises which may negatively impact on the promotion of the licensing objectives.

   

  Prohibited Substances

  11. 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”)
  12.	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, within 48 hours of such item being confiscated.

   

  Notices

  13. 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)
  14.	I will display any restrictions on the admittance of individuals according to age (e.g. Children) on or immediately outside the premises.
  15.	I will display any conditions of entry to the premises in the vicinity of any entrance to the premises.

   

  Crime Prevention Schemes

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

   

  CONDITIONS RELATING TO PUBLIC SAFETY

   

  Safety Checks

  17.	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

  18.	I will make sure that Temporary decorations are not used without prior notification to the licensing authority/fire authority.

   

  Access for Emergency Vehicles

  19.	Access for emergency vehicles is kept clear and free from obstruction

   

  First Aid

  20.	I will make sure that adequate and appropriate supply of first aid equipment and materials is available on the premises
  21.	I will make sure that at least 1 trained first aider will be on duty when the public are present
  22.	If more than one first aider is present, I will make sure that their respective duties are clearly defined

   

  Temporary Electrical Installations

  23.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.

   

  Public Liability Insurance

  24.	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.

   

  Litter and Waste

  25.	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

  26.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.

   

  Additional or alternative measures to meet the Crime & Disorder licensing objective

  List your additional proposed measures to meet the Licensing Objectives here:  To hold regular training sessions and meetings with staff to exchange views. Discuss good and bad experience and come up with a strategy on how to move forward

   

  General

  27.	I will make free drinking water available at all times the premises is open to the public;
  28.	I will provide sufficient seating to accommodate (enter proportion here …) of the maximum capacity of the premises.
  29.	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).

   

  Gangways

  30.I will make sure that sitting on floors is not permitted except where authorised in the premises licence;
  31.	I will make sure that waiting or standing is not permitted except in areas designated in the premises licence;
  32.	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;

   

   

  CONDITIONS RELATING TO PUBLIC SAFETY (Late night refreshment)

  33.I will make sure that where tables and chairs are provided, clear gangways to exits are maintained;
  34.	I will not use portable heating appliances on the premises;
  35.	I will not use any appliances utilising cylinders or containers of gas on the premises;
  36.	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

  37.I will make sure that doors and windows are kept closed (except for ingress and egress) to reduce noise nuisance from the premises;
  38.	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;
  39.	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;
  40.	I will make sure that during the final hour of opening the music is discernibly quieter;
  41.	I will not permit the playing of live or recorded music in garden areas of the premises after (please specify time here);
  42.	I will make sure that any request by an authorised officer of the Council in relation to reducing noise levels is complied with.

   

  Noxious smells

  43.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.
  44.	Ensure that receptacles for waste are emptied regularly to minimise nuisance smells.

   

  Light pollution

  45.

  External lighting shall be installed and maintained at the licensed premises in order to promote the licensing objectives and I shall liaise with the appropriate  Environmental Services department to ensure that any lighting is positioned and of such design so as to minimise the risk of causing public nuisance by light pollution.

   

  Litter

  46.I will provide adequate and suitable (lidded) receptacles to receive and store refuse from the premises/site
  47.	I will make sure that receptacles for refuse storage are maintained in a clean condition.
  48.	I will make sure litter is regularly cleared from the vicinity of the premises
  49.	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

  50.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.
  51.	A crime prevention policy agreed by the police and local authority will be in place;
  52.	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.
  53.	I will ensure an adequate risk assessment is in place with regard to the protection of children from harm whilst they may be present on the premises and while licensable activities are taking place. Such risk assessment to be produced to an authorised officer on demand.

   

  Access for children to licensed premises generally

  54.I will not permit children under the age of 18 to access the premises - No children to be allowed downstairs in 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.

  55.

  I will require that children under the age of 12 are accompanied by adults after 11pm in the evening. - Any children allowed into the upstairs function room to be accompanied by a responsible adult at all times 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.

   

  Additional or alternative measures to meet the Protection of Children from Harm Licensing objective

  List your additional proposed measures to meet the Licensing Objectives here:  All children accompanied or otherwise will be excluded from the downstairs premises at all times  Function room upstairs may be hired for private functions, birthday parties etc at which children may be in attendance. At such events the children will be accompanied by a responsible adult at all times. Separate toilet facilities are present on the first floor for the event attendees

   

   

  As detailed in Schedule 1, Part 2, Paragraph 7 - music incidental to certain other activities

   

  The provision of entertainment consisting of the performance of live music or the playing of recorded music is not to be regarded as the provision of regulated entertainment for the purposes of this Act to the extent that it is incidental to some other activity which is not itself-

   

  (a)              A description of entertainment falling within Schedule 1, Part 1, Paragraph 2 or,

  (b)              The provision of entertainment facilities

   

  Therefore the premises is entitled to the 24-hour playing of background recorded music incidental to the sale of alcohol, but as an exemption within the Act, not a licensable activity.

   

  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.