East Devon District Council

Q Club (The)

Elm Grove, EXMOUTH, Devon, EX8 1DJ

Completed application 030991 which is a Minor Variation Application for Premises Licence from 14/04/2008 to indefinite

Applicant(s)

Designated Premises Supervisor

Permitted Activities

• an exhibition of a film
• 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
• entertainment facilities for making music
• entertainment facilities for dancing
• entertainment of a similar description to that falling within entertainment facilities for making music or dancing
• provision of late night refreshment
• the sale by retail of alcohol

Additional Conditions

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  ANNEXE 1 - MANDATORY CONDITIONS

   

  1.              a)              There shall be no sale or supply of alcohol when there is no designated premises supervisor in respect of this premises licence or at a time when the said premises supervisor does not hold a personal licence or when his/her licence is suspended.

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

  Source: Section 19 Licensing Act 2003

  2.              a)              Admission of children (under the age of 18) to any exhibition of films must be restricted in accordance with the film classification applied by the body designated as the authority under Section 4 of the Video Recordings Act 1984.

  b)              Where the film classification is not specified or where the Licensing Authority notifies the licence holder that Section 20(3) (b) applies to the film in question, admission of children must be restricted in accordance with any recommendations made by the Licensing Authority.

  Source: Section 20 Licensing Act 2003

  3.                            Any person used to carry out a security activity as required under conditions 4 and 7 of the premises operating schedule (Annexe 2) must be licensed by the Security Industry Authority.

  Source: Section 21 Licensing Act 2003

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  ANNEXE 2 - CONDITIONS CONSISTENT WITH THE OPERATING SCHEDULE

   

  1.              CCTV must be installed, operated and maintained to the satisfaction of the Chief Officer of Police.

  2.              CCTV recordings must be maintained for one month unless a different period is agreed in writing with the Chief Officer of Police.

  3.              Notices must be prominently displayed at the entrance to the premises stating that a CCTV system is in operation.

   

  This condition applies to the Ground Floor only

   

  4.              Suitable doorstaff must be employed from when the premises are opened until 30 minutes after the end of licensing hours.  All doorstaff must be employed at a ratio of 1:75 unless the licensing authority direct otherwise in writing to the premises licence holder.  In addition a female door supervisor must be employed if searches are to be conducted on female customers.

   

  These conditions apply to the First Floor Bar Area only

   

  5.              The existing digital CCTV system must be extended to cover the First Floor bar area and data to be kept for fourteen (14) days.

  6.              Should the CCTV equipment become inoperative the Police and Licensing Authority must be informed within seven (7) days and immediate steps to be taken to restore the equipment to full working order.

  7.              Suitable doorstaff must be employed when licensable activities are taking place from when the premises are opened until 30 minutes after the premises close.

  8.              When doorstaff are employed a minimum of one doorstaff to be employed on the entrance with a ratio of 1:75 inside the premises.

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  ANNEXE 3 CONDITIONS ATTACHED AFTER A HEARING BY THE LICENSING AUTHORITY

   

  1.               If the CCTV equipment is inoperative the Licensing Authority must be informed as soon as possible and immediate steps must be taken to restore the equipment to full working order.

  2.               Irresponsible drinks promotions must not be permitted, and the Standards for the Management of Responsible Drinks promotions including Happy Hours produced by the British Beer and Pub Association will be complied with.

  3.               A proof of age policy agreed in writing by the Licensing Authority must be enforced.

  4.               The licence holder must ensure that staff regularly patrol the premises both indoors and out to supervise the orderly conduct of patrons.

  5.              Prominent, legible notices requesting people to leave the premises and the area quietly must be displayed at all exists.

  6.              No person carrying open or sealed bottles or glasses will be admitted to the premises at any time.

  7.              No customers will be permitted to take open containers of alcoholic or soft drinks from the premises.

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  ANNEXE 4 - PLAN APPROVED BY THE LICENSING AUTHORITY

   

  The licensable activities authorised by this licence will be confined to the areas that are outlined in RED on the plans submitted to and approved by the Licensing Authority.