East Devon District Council

Imperial Hotel (The)

Esplanade, EXMOUTH, Devon, EX8 2SW

Completed application 023542 which is a Variation Application for Premises Licence from 18/02/2009 to indefinite

Applicant(s)

Designated Premises Supervisor

Permitted Activities

• 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
• an exhibition of a film

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

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  VARIATION IS FOR INTERNAL ALTERATIONS ONLY - NO CHANGE IN LICENSABLE ACTIVITIES OR TIMES

   

   

  ANNEXE 2 - CONDITIONS CONSISTENT WITH THE OPERATING SCHEDULE

   

  1.              The maximum occupancy of the Entertainment Room will be 150.

  2.              The manager or senior member of staff will monitor the behaviour of customers to ensure that there are no crime and disorder issues.

  3.              There have been no issues as to the use of illegal drugs on the premises although the licence holders are well aware of the potential problems and will remain aware at all times.

  4.              Customers in the dining area are normally seated at all times.

  5.              Staff will be trained and are aware of their duties under the Licensing Act 2003 and in particular the importance of complying with the Act and ensuring that customers comply with the requirements of the criminal law.

  6.              The fire safety measures with which the premises are provided will be maintained in good working order and their adequacy is determined on a regular basis by the carrying out of a fire risk assessment (as required by and in accordance with the fire precautions (workplace regulations).  The applicant understands that the fire safety of occupants is also influenced by numbers of persons present, their disposition and the activities taking place, and therefore undertakes to maintain a safe occupancy limit.

  7.              The clientele in the hotel are normally predominantly resident which limits the numbers present at any one time.

  8.              Non residents will normally leave the premises quickly and quietly at the end of any of the infrequent functions held in the hotel.  The management will use their best endeavourers to ensure that these customers leave the hotel quickly and quietly.

  9.              There will be a 30 minute wind down period at the end of permitted hours in order to ensure non-residents leave in a quiet and orderly manner.

  10.              Staff will be trained to remain vigilant in ensuring that underage persons do not have access to alcohol.

  11.              The licensable activities authorised by this licence will be confined to the areas that are hatched in PINK on the plan deposited with and approved by the Licensing Authority.

Premises Plans

• Plan - Imperial Hotel - Page 1 of 1