Gosling Bridge

Kingstown Road, Carlisle, Cumbria, CA3 0AT

Rejected application 014302 which is a Minor Variation Application for Premises Licence from 17/10/2011 to indefinite

Applicant(s)

Designated Premises Supervisor

Permitted Activities

• a performance of live music
• any playing of recorded music
• entertainment facilities for dancing
• provision of late night refreshment
• the sale by retail of alcohol
• entertainment of a similar description to that falling within a performance of live music, any playing of recorded music or a performance of dance
• entertainment facilities for making music
• entertainment of a similar description to that falling within entertainment facilities for making music or dancing

Additional Conditions

• ANNEX 1 - 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)                Every 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.

   

  The following conditions shall apply from 6th April 2010

   

  (3)                            (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.

   

  (4)                            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).

   

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

   

  The following conditions shall apply from 1st October 2010

   

  (6)                            (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.

   

  (7)                            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

   

  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.

   

  Public Entertainment

   

        The Standard Conditions for Places of Public Entertainment adopted by this Council in 2002 are applicable to this licence and are attached.

        The accommodation limit of the premises, including public, staff and performers shall not exceed 350 persons.

   

  General

   

        An extended period between the cessation of the supply of alcohol and the closure of the premises has been applied for to allow more gradual dispersal of customers.

        The style and operation of the pub will not differ significantly during the extended hours.

        Where appropriate, non-alcoholic refreshment will be available in the extended period.

        The premises will respect the Spirit Group's 'Approach to Responsible Drinking'.

   

  Prevention of crime and disorder

   

        When door staff are used they will be Security Industry Authority (SIA) approved and operate in accordance with the security industry guidelines.

        A zero tolerance towards illegal drugs will be enforced at all times.

        If a disc jockey is used on any night then he/she will ask customers to leave quietly.

        All instances of crime and disorder will be reported to the Police and will be kept in an incident book.

   

  Public safety

   

        Public safety is integral to the way that the Spirit Group runs its business and is reviewed regularly through our health and safety policy.  This policy is fully briefed and trained to all management and staff and we will continue to train our staff to the standards required by relevant legislation.

        Free drinking water will be available at all times.

   

  Prevention of public nuisance

   

        Additional patrols will take place by members of staff, internally and externally , to limit any noise pollution when entertainment is being offered within the premises.

        Notices will be displayed asking our customers to respect our neighbours when leaving the premises.

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

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

        Soft drinks and non-alcoholic refreshment will be available if we decide to use the option to stay open for an extended period between the cessation of the supply of alcohol and the closure of the premises (See under general).

   

  Protection of children from harm

   

        When children are allowed upon the premises, any entertainment offered within the premises will be suitable for young persons.  Children will be required to be supervised by the accompanying adult at all times.

        A no smoking area will be provided.

        Soft drinks and non-alcoholic drinks will be available.

        A recognised Proof of Age Policy will be enforced.

   

   

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

   

  Not applicable