ANNEX 2 - CONDITIONS CONSISTENT WITH THE OPERATING SCHEDULE
General
This is a variation application that does not represent a fundamental change in the way these premises have already been trading under its existing licences and conditions.
Having considered the four licensing objectives I do not believe that any additional steps are required to be taken as the conditions attached to the current Public Entertainment Licence will continue to apply except as below.
I wish to extend the terminal hour in order to provide customers with greater choice and flexibility.
Consideration has been given to chapter 6 of the DCMS Guidance and in particular para's 6.5 and 6.6 which contain the expression of the Government's strong belief that:-
"Fixed and early closing times promote.........rapid binge drinking close to closing times and are a key cause of disorder and disturbance when large numbers of customers are required to leave the premises simultaneously. This creates excessive pressures at places where fast food is sold or public or private transport is provided. This in turn produces friction and gives rise to disorder and peaks of noise and other behaviour". (6.5)
6.6 begins,
"the aim through the promotion of the licensing objectives should be to reduce the potential for concentrations and achieve a slower dispersal of people from licensed premises through longer opening times"
Extension of the terminal hour follows the Guidance and the licensing objectives set out in chapter 6 as well as at para 3.2.9 where the guidance expresses the Government's wish to ensure that...........
"concentration of customers leaving premises simultaneously are avoided" and
"licensing hours should not inhibit the development of thriving and safe evening and night-time local economies which are important for investment and employment locally and attractive to domestic and international tourists without compromising the ability to resource local services associated with the night time economy. Providing customers with greater choice and flexibility is an important consideration".
The prevention of crime and disorder
Door supervisors shall be provided at the premises door on Friday and Saturday from 21.00 hours to closure.
Public safety
I already understand my obligations under the existing Fire and Health & Safety Legislation and the general conditions attaching to the PEL will continue to apply.
The prevention of public nuisance
The style and nature of the operation will not differ significantly from the existing trading operation during the extended hours; indeed the grant of the additional hours will itself promote the licensing objectives as stated at para 3.29 of the Guidance in allowing customers to allow from the premises at a more gradual rate.
Reasonable steps are taken to encourage customers to leave the premises quietly.
The protection of children from harm
No risks identified.