Cumberland CouncilCivic Centre

Grocer Hut Ltd

Unit 2, Linton House, Shaddongate, Carlisle, Cumbria, CA2 5TY

Premises Licence PL715 from from 15/12/2025 to indefinite

Licence holder(s)

Designated Premises Supervisor

Permitted Activities

• the sale by retail of alcohol

Additional Conditions

• ANNEX 1 - MANDATORY CONDITIONS

   

  Mandatory conditions are subject to amendment by central government. It is the licence holder’s responsibility to ensure that they are up to date with any changes in legislation.

   

  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.

   

  The following conditions shall apply 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)              For the purposes of the condition set out in paragraph 1 -

   

  (a)              “duty” is to be construed in accordance with the Alcoholic Liquor Duties Act 1979(6);

  (b)              “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 rate 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;

   

  (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)              “valued added tax” means value added tax charged in accordance with the Value Added Tax Act 1994(7)

   

  The following conditions shall apply from 1st October 2014

   

                (1) The premises licence holder or club premises certificate holder must ensure that an age verification policy is adopted in respect of the premises in relation to the sale or supply of alcohol.

  (2) The designated premises supervisor in relation to the premises licence must ensure that the supply of alcohol at the premises is carried on in accordance with the age verification policy.

  (3) 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 either -

                (a) a holographic mark, or

                (b) an ultraviolet feature.

   

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  ANNEX 2 - CONDITIONS CONSISTENT WITH THE OPERATING SCHEDULE

   

   

  (a)       General 

   

  GROCERHUT is committed to promoting the four licensing objectives in all aspects of its operation. Our staff will be fully trained in responsible alcohol

  sales, the legal requirements under the Licensing Act 2003, and best practices

  to ensure a safe and responsible retail environment. Clear signage will inform customers of age restrictions and store policies regarding alcohol. We will maintain a log of staff training, incident reports, and ensure that policies are regularly reviewed and updated in line with guidance from the local licensing authority.

   

  (b)              The Prevention of Crime and Disorder

   

  Alcohol will be stored securely and monitored via CCTV covering all entrances and sales areas. Proof of age checks will be mandatory for any customer appearing under 25. Acceptable ID includes passport, photo driving licence, or PASS-approved ID card. Staff will be trained to refuse service to intoxicated or underage customers. Any incidents will be logged and reported to the police if required. The store will maintain a good working relationship with local law enforcement to prevent crime or anti-social behaviour.

  A tamper proof CCTV system will be maintained at the premises and shall be used to record during all hours that a licensable activity takes place on the premises and will be used to record images to assist in the identification of individuals during all hours that the premises are open to the public.

  The images recorded by the CCTV system shall be retained in unedited format for a period of not less than 31 days (subject to the Data Protection Act 1998). These will be available for inspection by authorised officers of the council and any police officer. A member of staff trained on how to work the CCTV and be able to download the content must be on duty during opening hours.

  The CCTV system must be maintained, and all equipment attached to it or the system dependant on it; in full working order and any failure (camera / system) is reported immediately to the Licensing Authority / police.

  An incident book will be kept at the premise in which details of crime and/or disorder and refusals relating to the premises shall be recorded. The incident book shall contain the following details.

  time, date and location of incident.

  nature of the incident

  names, addresses and contact details of persons involved and brief description. If unable to obtain name and address a full description of person(s) involved.

  the result of the incident.

  each entry signed by a responsible person employed at the premises.

  The incident book will be reviewed at least weekly by a responsible person and any required incident will be reviewed with an entry on steps taken to mitigate the incident happening again.

  The incident book shall be made available to police, or authorised officers of the licensing authority, upon request. Each entry shall be retained for no less than a period of 12 months from date of completion.

  All crimes committed within the premise must be reported to the police.

  The premises will have a zero-tolerance policy towards drugs misuse.

   

  (c)               Public Safety

   

  The premises will be kept clean, well-lit, and free from hazards, ensuring safe access for customers and staff. Fire safety procedures, including extinguishers, clear exits, and emergency plans, will be in place and regularly reviewed. Staff will be trained in basic health and safety practices, including handling alcohol responsibly and preventing accidents around the store.

   

  A fire risk assessment will be completed to the satisfaction of Cumbria Fire & Rescue service. 

  All firefighting equipment will be maintained in good working order.

  All fire exits will be always kept free from any obstructions, and no locks will be used, unless approved by Cumbria Fire and Rescue Service.

  All spillages and breakages within the premises will be immediately cleaned and signed by staff in a record kept for that purpose.

   

  (d)              The Prevention of Public Nuisance

   

  As alcohol will be for off-sales only, there will be no on-site consumption, reducing the risk of noise, litter, or anti-social behaviour near the premises. Signage will ask customers to respect neighbours and the local community. Delivery or collection times will be managed to avoid early morning or late-night disturbances.

  No noise nuisance will be caused to neighbouring properties.

  Bins will be emptied at a reasonable hour.  Not after 22:00 or before 08:00.

   

  No noise nuisance will be caused to neighbouring properties.

   

   

  (e)              The Protection of Children from Harm

   

  A Challenge 25 policy will be strictly enforced to prevent underage sales. Alcohol will be displayed in a designated area, away from products targeted at children. Staff will be trained to recognise signs of underage purchasing attempts and how to refuse sales politely and legally. Records of refusals will be maintained to monitor compliance and staff performance.

   

  Children under the age of 14 will not be allowed on the premises after 21:00.

   

• ANNEX 3 - CONDITIONS AS A RESULT OF A HEARING

   

  Not applicable

   

• ANNEX 4 - PLAN OF PREMISES

   

  The plan attached to this licence DRG No 3329/4A