Gallagher's

St Nicholas, Carlisle, Cumbria, CA1 2EE

Completed application 007483 which is a Change of Supervisor for Premises Licence from 10/04/2008 to indefinite

Applicant(s)

Designated Premises Supervisor

Permitted Activities

• a performance of live music
• any playing of recorded music
• the sale by retail of alcohol

Additional Conditions

• ANNEX 1 - MANDATORY CONDITIONS

   

  Licensing Act 2003 Mandatory Conditions

   

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

   

  Mandatory condition where Door Supervisors are provided

   

  Any individual employed on the premises to carry out a security activity must be licensed by the Security Industry Authority.

   

  Embedded Conditions

   

  Alcohol shall not be sold or supplied except during permitted hours.

  In this condition, permitted hours means the hours outlined in this licence.

   

  The above restrictions do not prohibit:

  (a) during the first twenty minutes after the above hours the consumption of the alcohol on the premises;

  (b) during the first twenty minutes after the above hours, the taking of the alcohol from the premises unless the alcohol is supplied or taken in an open vessel;

  (c)               during the first thirty minutes after the above hours the consumption of  the alcohol on the premises by persons taking meals there if the alcohol was supplied for consumption as ancillary to the meals;

  (d) consumption of the alcohol on the premises or the taking of sale or supply of alcohol to any person residing in the licensed premises;

  (e) the ordering of alcohol to be consumed off the premises, or the despatch by the vendor of the alcohol so ordered;

  (f)               the sale of alcohol to a trader or club for the purposes of the trade or club;

  (g) the sale or supply of alcohol to any canteen or mess, being a canteen in which the sale or supply of alcohol is carried out under the authority of the Secretary of State or an authorised mess of members of Her Majesty’s naval, military or air forces;

  (h) the taking of alcohol from the premises by a person residing there; or

  (i)               the supply of alcohol for consumption on the premises to any private friends of a person residing there who are bona fide entertained by him at his own expense, or the consumption of  alcohol by persons so supplied; or

  (j)               the supply of alcohol for consumption on the premises to persons employed there for the purposes of the business carried on by the holder of the licence, or the consumption of liquor so supplied, if the liquor is supplied at the expense of their employer or of the person carrying on or in charge of the business on the premises.

   

  Off Sales

   

  Alcohol shall not be sold or supplied except during permitted hours.

  In this condition, permitted hours means the hours outlined in this licence.

   

  The above restrictions do not prohibit:

  (a)               during the first twenty minutes after the above hours, the taking of the alcohol from the premises, unless the alcohol is supplied or taken in an open vessel;

  (b)               the ordering of alcohol to be consumed off the premises, or the despatch by the vendor of the alcohol so ordered;

  (c)               the sale of alcohol to a trader or club for the purposes of the trade or club;

  ()             the sale or supply of alcohol to any canteen or mess, being a canteen in which the sale or supply of alcohol is carried out under the authority of the Secretary of State or an authorised mess of members of Her Majesty’s naval, military or air forces.

   

  Alcohol shall not be sold in an open container or be consumed in the licensed premises.

   

  On-licence, no Children’s Certificate

   

  No person under 14 years of age shall be in the bar of the licensed premises during the permitted hours unless one of the following applies;

  (1)              He is the child of the holder of the premises licence;

  (2)              He resides in the premises, but is not employed there;

  (3)              He is in the bar solely for the purpose of passing to or from some part of the premises which is not a bar and to or from which there is no other convenient means of access or egress;

  (4)              The bar is in the railway refreshment rooms or other premises constructed, fitted and intended to be used bona fide for any purpose to which the holding of the licence is ancillary.  In this condition “bar” includes any place exclusively or mainly used for the consumption of intoxicating liquor.  But an area is not a bar when it is usual for it to be, and it is, set apart for the service of table meals and alcohol is only sold or supplied to persons as an ancillary to their table meals.

   

  Sections 145 to 154 Licensing Act 2003, relates to the presence of children in licensed premises.

   

  In this condition “bar” includes any place exclusively or mainly used for the consumption of intoxicating liquor.  But an area is not a bar when it is usual for it to be, and it is, set apart for the service of table meals and alcohol is only sold or supplied to persons as an ancillary to their table meals.

   

  Sections 145 to 154 Licensing Act 2003, relates to the presence of children in licensed premises.

   

  Private Entertainment

   

  The provision of regulated entertainment, that is, the provision of dancing, music or any other entertainment of the like kind, is prohibited (unless it is a licensable activity included in this licence) with the exception of pre-booked private events limited to pre-invited guests only.

   

   

• ANNEX 2 - CONDITIONS CONSISTENT WITH THE OPERATING SCHEDULE

   

  General

   

  Following an assessment of the premises and its surrounding area the following is proposed:

  30 minute "drinking up" time will allow appropriate dispersal, use of lavatories etc

  In order to further the licensing objectives the licensee reserves the right to move the fire appliances, AWP machines, cigarette machines and or any other similar objects temporarily in a fixed location which may impact on the ability of individuals on the premises to use exits or escape routes without impediment.

  ALL LICENCING LAWS AND POLICIES AS CODED BELOW TO BE ADHERED TO.

   

  The prevention of crime and disorder

   

  CD1             

   

  A method of communicating with other participating licensed premises by way of text / pager or radio links shall be provided at the premises.

   

  CD2             

   

  Any text / pager or radio link provided for communication with the other licensed premises shall be kept in good working order at all times.

   

  CD3             

   

  When the premises are open to the public, the communications link with other participating licensed premises shall be switched on and available to and monitored by the Designated Premises Supervisor or a nominated member of staff.

   

  CD4             

   

  Every incident of crime or disorder in the premises shall be reported via the text / pager or radio link to other participating licensed premises by the Designated Premises Supervisor or a nominated member of staff.

   

  CD5             

   

  The Designated Premises Supervisor, when present, and all members of staff shall ensure that all lawful instructions and/or directions given by the Police are complied with.

   

  CD9             

   

  No person in possession of a drink in a sealed or unsealed container shall be allowed to enter the premises except for the purposes of delivery.

   

  CD11             

   

  No drink shall be removed from the premises in an unsealed container.

   

  CD18             

   

  There shall be in place for the premises a written admissions policy to prevent the sale or supply of alcohol to persons under 18 years of age.   That policy shall require any person who appears to be under the age of 18 years to produce a recognised proof of age card accredited under the Proof of Age Standards Scheme (PASS), a citizen card supported by the Home Office, a photo driving licence, a passport or official HM Forces or EU ID card bearing photo and date of birth.

   

  CD19             

   

  A notice or notices shall be displayed in and at the entrance to the premises where they can be clearly seen and read and shall indicate that it is unlawful for persons under 18 to purchase alcohol or for any person to purchase alcohol on behalf of a person under 18 years of age.

   

  CD22             

   

  There shall be displayed at the entrance to the premises a sign, which is clearly visible to members of the public visiting those premises containing details of the trading hours under the premises licence, the licensable activities permitted on those premises and any maximum occupancy level set for the premises.  (See also CD17).

   

  CD27

   

  The licence holder and/or the designated premises supervisor or a person nominated by them shall actively participate and be a member of a Pubwatch scheme for the area within which the premises is located.

   

  CD29

   

  Incidents of crime and disorder which occur on or near to the premises which, cause concern to DPS or other employees of the venue will be recorded in writing and reported to the Pubwatch committee in line with the Pubwatch constitution.

   

   

  Public safety

   

  PS3             

   

  All parts of the premises shall at all times be kept free from defect and no changes, alterations of any kind to the surface finish or coverings including furniture and flooring on any part of the premises shall be made without the prior approval of the Council.

   

  PS6             

   

  All exits and escape routes to those exits (including external escape routes) from the premises shall be provided with slip resistant even surfaces and shall be maintained in good repair, correct working order and kept free from all obstructions when the public are on the premises.  External escape routes shall also be kept free from ice and snow.

   

  PS7             

   

  The nosings on all steps and landings shall be maintained so that they are clearly visible by painting them in contrasting colours or other similar means.

   

  PS8             

   

  All doors or gates both inside and outside the premises which are on an escape route shall be fitted only with approved fasteners and shall at all times be properly maintained, free from obstruction and be capable of being opened easily and fully so that they do not restrict the public leaving the premises and shall open in the direction of the escape route.

   

  PS9             

   

  Where a door on an escape route opens against the direction of exit travel, it shall be locked in the open position by a tamper-proof fastening when the public uses the premises and there shall be a clearly visible notice in capital letters which contains the following words, “THIS DOOR SHALL BE KEPT LOCKED IN THE OPEN POSITION WHEN THE PREMISES ARE OCCUPIED” displayed in a clearly visible position next to the door.

   

  PS11             

   

  All exit routes and doors on such routes shall be checked on every occasion before the premises is used for purposes of a licensable activity and at regular occasions when the premises are open to the public to ensure that they are free from defect, obstruction, trip hazards and surfaces are not slippery.  A record of such inspections, any defects discovered and the remedial action taken shall be made in writing in a logbook kept for that purpose. That logbook shall be made available for inspection on demand to an Authorised Officer of the Council, a Fire Officer or a Police Constable.

   

  PS12             

   

  The method of opening any exit door or gate from the premises or enclosure(s) surrounding it shall be clearly displayed immediately above or below the fastening in white block lettering on a green background in letters not less than 50 mm high.

   

  PS16             

   

  Any door or gate in the premises which is not an exit door or gate shall have a sign bearing the word "PRIVATE" in block letters not less than 50 mm high.

   

  PS18             

   

  The furniture or seating in premises shall be arranged so that it does not obstruct any exit, route to any exit or to any facility within the premises.

   

  PS20

   

  Before the premises are opened for the purposes authorised by the licence an inspection shall be carried out to ensure that the premises are safe for use.  Details of the inspection, defects discovered and remedial action taken shall be recorded in writing in a logbook kept for that purpose. That logbook shall be made available for inspection on demand to an Authorised Officer of the Council, a Fire Officer or a Police Constable.

   

  PS21

   

  The premises shall be maintained so that the following fire retardancy standards are complied with:

   

                (i)              All upholstered seating meets on a continuous basis the pass criteria for                                           smouldering ignition source 1 and crib ignition source 5 when tested in                                           accordance with section 5 of BS 5852:1990.

   

                (ii)              All repairs or refurbishment of existing seating or upholstery shall include                                           the removal of untreated polyurethane foam and its replacement by fillings                             which conform to the Furniture and Furnishings (Safety) Regulations 1988                             (as amended).

   

                (iii)              Carpets - B.S.4790 low radius of spread.

   

                (iv)              Walls and Ceilings - Circulation areas, Building Regulations. Class O                                           General Areas, B.S.476 Class1. 

   

  (v)              All artificial foliage, floral decorations or any other decoration provided on the premises shall be of inherently flameproof material.

   

  PS22             

   

  Where any furnishing or fitting in the premises including wall, floor and ceiling linings, requires further periodic treatment to maintain the surface spread of flame qualities, they shall be treated in accordance with the manufacturers specifications.  When such treatment is carried out, a written record shall be made in the logbook kept for that purpose and a certificate showing the treatment has been carried out shall be obtained and retained for inspection by the Fire Authority.

   

  PS23

   

  No curtain, hanging or any other decoration shall be positioned so as to obstruct any exit, sign or fire fighting equipment.  Curtains covering doorways should be divided down the middle and so hung that the lower edge of the curtain does not touch the floor.  They should not obstruct notices, exit signs, fire fighting equipment etc.

   

  PS24             

   

  At all times when the premises are used for the purpose of the *licence/or certificate, the licence holder, a club official, manager or designated premises supervisor who is responsible for the management of the premises shall at all times be aware of the number of persons on the premises and shall if requested to do so give that information to an Authorised Officer of the Council, a Fire Officer or a Police Constable. (*delete as appropriate).  (See also CD17).

   

  PS27             

   

  Any outbreak of fire of any kind shall be reported to the Fire Service immediately and a written record shall be made in a logbook kept for that purpose.

   

  PS28             

   

  Where the water supply to any hydrant, hose reel, sprinkler, drencher or any other fire extinguishing installation is cut off or restricted the Fire Service shall be notified immediately.

   

  PS29             

   

  Clear and unobstructed access shall be available to the premises for use by the emergency services and emergency service vehicles at all times.

   

  PS30             

   

  There shall be maintained on the premises at all times an adequate and appropriate supply of first aid equipment and materials.

   

  PS32             

   

  When the public, members or guests are present, the lighting levels in all parts of the premises shall be capable of providing sufficient illumination for the public, members or guests to leave the premises safely and there shall be at least one person who is nominated to switch on the house lights in an emergency situation. (Note where the premises are a theatre or cinema, a complete or substantially complete blackout may be permitted for production reasons provided that the exit signs shall be kept lit at all times).

   

  PS34             

   

  The controls for the emergency lighting shall be protected from unauthorised use and accidental operation and the system designed so that the emergency lighting cannot be altered.

   

  PS35             

   

  Every battery which is used to power an emergency light or exit sign shall be maintained in a fully charged condition at all times.

   

  PS37             

   

  No temporary electrical wiring or distribution system shall be installed in the premises unless, the installation is carried out by a suitably qualified and competent person.  The premises licence holder or Club Premises Certificate holder shall obtain a certificate from that person that the installation is fit for purpose and complies with British Standard 7671 and where applicable, British Standard 7909.  A copy of that certificate shall be produced by the Premises Licence Holder or the Club Premises Certificate Holder if requested to do so by an Authorised officer of the Council or an Officer of the Cumbria Fire and Rescue Service.

   

  PS38             

   

  Where any temporary electrical wiring or distribution system has been installed in any premises by a person who is not competent to do so, the premises licence holder or Club Premises Certificate holder installation shall have the installation inspected and certified in writing by a suitably qualified and competent person that it is fit for purpose and complies with British Standard 7671 and where applicable, British Standard 7909.  A copy of that certificate shall be produced by the Premises Licence Holder or the Club Premises Certificate Holder if requested to do so by an Authorised officer of the Council or an Officer of the Cumbria Fire and Rescue Service.

   

  PS40             

   

  The premises shall be provided with adequate  and accessible lavatory accommodation which shall at all times when the premises are in use be kept clean, ventilated, disinfected and supplied with hot and cold water, soap, toilet tissue, hand drying and sanitary towel disposal facilities as appropriate.

   

  The prevention of public nuisance

   

  PPN3

   

  No nuisance shall be caused by noise coming from the premises or by vibration transmitted through the structure of the premises.

   

  PPN4

   

  All external doors and windows shall be kept closed when regulated entertainment is being provided except in the event of an emergency.

   

  PPN5

   

  The noise level from the premises whilst being used for public entertainments purposes, shall not cause nuisance to noise sensitive dwellings in the vicinity.

   

  PPN8

   

  Refuse such as bottles shall be disposed of from the premises at a time when it is not likely to cause a disturbance to residents in the vicinity of the premises.

   

  PPN9             

   

  There shall be no emission from the premises of any offensive smells, which are likely to cause a nuisance.

   

  PPN10

   

  Where there are any offensive smells created on the premises, provision shall be made for such smells to be vented from the premises so that they do not cause a nuisance to nearby premises.

   

  PPN11

   

  There shall be provided at the premises containers for the storage and disposal of waste foods and other refuse from the premises.  Those containers shall be constructed, maintained and located so that access to them by vermin and unauthorised persons is prevented and arrangements shall be made for the regular lawful disposal of their contents. 

   

  PPN14

   

  No light from or on the premises and any other light under the control of the premises shall be provided where that light causes a nuisance to any nearby premises.

   

  The protection of children from harm

   

  PCH 2

   

  No person under the age of 12 years, unless they are accompanied by a person over 18 years, shall be shall be permitted on the premises at any time between 10.00 p.m. and 7.00 a.m.* when the premises are being used for the purposes of a licensable activity other than the supply of alcohol. (* insert appropriate times)

   

  PCH16

   

  The Premises licence holder and the designated premises supervisor shall at all times comply with the Portman Group Code of Practice and with the requirements or recommendations of any Portman Group Retailer Alert Bulletin.

   

   

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

   

  Not applicable