Silver Star

37-39 Vernon Street, IPSWICH, Suffolk, IP2 8JA

Completed application 051234 which is a Conversion (Grandfather Rights) for Premises Licence from 06/11/2015 to indefinite

Applicant(s)

Designated Premises Supervisor

Permitted Activities

• 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
• provision of late night refreshment
• 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 Premises Operating Schedule

   

  Conditions offered by applicant

   

  CCTV and 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 monitoring tapes are retained for at least twenty eight days and are produced to an authorised officer on demand in a viewable format.

           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.

           A person will be trained to download from CCTV.

   

  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 200.

  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.

  Drinks Promotions

  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

  I will implement a policy agreed by the police and local authority.

  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 otems 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.

  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/nightsasfe 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 during the hours of darkness when any licensable activity takes place on the premises.

   

   

  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.

  Access for Emergency Vehicles

  Access for emergency vehicles is kept clear and free from obstruction.

  First Aid

  I will make sure that adequate and appropriate supply of first aid equipment and materials is available on the premises.

  Temporary Electrical Installations

  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

  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.

  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.

  Noise and Vibration

  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 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 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.

  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

  External lighting shall be installed and maintained at the premises in order to promote the licesnsing 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 minimize the risk of causing public nuisance by light pollution.

  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.

  General

  I will comply with Retailer Alert Bulletins issued by Portman Group.

  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.

   

  Conditions agreed through mediation with Suffolk Police Constabulary

   

  Fully auditable training records should be maintained for all staff in respect of the sale of alcohol. These will be made available for inspection upon request to the Police and all other Responsible Authorities.

   

  To implement the Challenge 21 Scheme, and require photo I.D. proof of age where there is reason to suspect that the individual may be under 21 years of age.

   

  A refusal book will be kept at the premises and maintained at all times. This will be provided to police on request.

   

   

  Conditions agreed through mediation with Ipswich Borough Council’s Environmental Protection department  (November 2013)

   

  1.        I will nominate a person to be responsible for monitoring noise levels and instruct that person to implement changes in noise levels to ensure that the noise level measured at any point on the dance floor does not exceed 90dB LAeq,5mins.

   

  2.        Whenever amplified music is being played:

  a)        The front door giving access to Vernon Street shall be closed except for emergency use after 21:00hrs, and at all other times shall be kept closed except to allow ingress and egress of patrons and staff.

  b)        All other doors and windows shall be kept closed except to allow ingress and egress of patrons and staff.

   

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

   

  The Premises Licence Holder should publish a contact telephone number on the Premises website for use by members of the public should they wish to make a complaint about noise level at the Premises

   

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

   

  Conditions yet to be entered.