East Devon District Council

Kings Arms Inn, Stockland

Stockland, HONITON, Devon, EX14 9BS

Completed application 052321 which is a New Application for Premises Licence from 17/09/2021 to indefinite

Applicant(s)

Designated Premises Supervisor

Permitted Activities

• an indoor sporting event
• the supply of alcohol

Additional Conditions

• 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.

  2.              (1)              The responsible person must 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-

  (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 in a manner which carries a significant risk of undermining a licensing objective;

  (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 in a manner which carries a significant risk of undermining a licensing objective;

  (d)              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;

  (e)              dispensing alcohol directly by one person into the mouth of another (other than where that other person is unable to drink without assistance by reason of disability).

  3.              The responsible person must ensure that free potable water is provided on request to customers where it is reasonably available.

  4.              (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.

  5.              The responsible person must 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;

  (b)              these measures are displayed in a menu, price list or other printed material which is available to customers on the premises; and

  (c)              where a customer does not in relation to a sale of alcohol specify the quantity of alcohol to be sold, the customer is made aware that these measures are available.”

  6.              (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 7(1) -

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

  (b)              “permitted price” is the price found by applying the formula -

   

  P = D + (D×V)

  where-

  (i)              P is the permitted price,

  (ii)              D is the amount 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)              “value added tax” means value added tax charged in accordance with the Value Added Tax Act 1994.

  (3)              Where the permitted price given by Paragraph (b) of paragraph 2 would (apart from this paragraph) not be a whole number of pennies, the price given by that sub-paragraph shall be taken to be the price actually given by that sub-paragraph rounded up to the nearest penny.

  (4)              (1)              Sub-paragraph (2) applies where the permitted price given by Paragraph (b) of paragraph 2 on a day (“the first day”) would be different from the permitted price on the next day (“the second day”) as a result of a change to the rate of duty or value added tax.

  (2)              The permitted price which would apply on the first day applies to sales or supplies of alcohol which take place before the expiry of the period of 14 days beginning on the second day.

  7.              (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.

  8.              Any person used to carry out a security activity as required under any condition of this licence/certificate must be licensed or authorised to do so by the Security Industry Authority.

   

• ANNEXE 2 - CONDITIONS CONSISTENT WITH THE OPERATING SCHEDULE

   

  We will work with and seek advice from, the local community, East Devon District Council, the Police and Emergency Services, CAMRA, the British Institute of Innkeeping, the Plunkett Foundation and any other relevant bodies; to obtain guidance in order to establish policies to ensure a safe and inclusive community facility that serves the needs of both locals and visitors to the area.

  INCIDENT LOG

  An incident log shall be kept and maintained at the premises which will include a log of the following, including pertinent details (select from the following):

                       Any incidents of disorder or of a violent or anti-social nature

                       All crimes reported to the venue, or by the venue to the police

                       All ejections of patrons

                       Any complaints received

                       Seizures of drugs or offensive weapons

                       Any visits by a responsible authority (under the Licensing Act 2003) or emergency service.

  Records must be completed within 24 hours of any incident, and will contain the time and date, the nature of the incident, the people involved, the action taken and details of the person responsible for the management of the premises at the time of the incident.

  The logs shall be kept for at least 12 months following the date of entry and be made available for inspection and copying upon request of an authorised officer of a responsible authority.

  No one carrying open or sealed bottles or glasses shall be admitted to the premises at any time.

   

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

   

  STAFF TRAINING

  All staff engaged in licensable activity at the premises will receive training and information in relation to the following:

                       The Challenge 25 scheme in operation at the premises, including the forms of identification that are acceptable.

                       The hours and activities permitted by the premises licence issued under the Licensing Act 2003 and conditions attached to the licence.

                       How to complete and maintain the refusal register in operation at the premises (in relation to the sale of alcohol).

                       Recognising the signs of drunkenness.

                       The operating procedures for refusing service to any person who is drunk, under-age or appears to be under-age, or appears to be making a proxy purchase.

                       Action to be taken in the event of an emergency, including reporting an incident to the emergency services.

  Training shall be recorded in documentary form and shall be regularly refreshed at no greater than 12 month intervals.

  Training records shall be made available for inspection and copying at reasonable times upon request of an authorised officer of a responsible authority.

  Training records will be retained for at least 12 months.

  Irresponsible drinks promotions shall not be permitted and the standards for the management of responsible drinks promotions including 'happy hours' produced by the British Beer and Pub Association shall be complied with.

  Free drinking water shall be made available at all times the premises is open to the public.

  The telephone numbers of local taxi operators shall be prominently displayed at the premises for the benefit of customers.

  All bottles and glasses and rubbish shall be removed from public areas on a regular and frequent basis.

  The electrical system at the premises shall be inspected and tested periodically (as determined by statute) by a competent person and a satisfactory safety report obtained. A competent person shall be a suitably qualified electrician who is registered with the ECA or NICEIC.

  The gas system, including appliances, shall be inspected periodically (as determined by statute) and tested by a Gas Safe

  Registered engineer and a satisfactory Gas Safety Certificate will be obtained.

  All safety certificates and inspection reports shall be kept on site and made available for inspection by officers of relevant statutory bodies.

  The fire safety measures provided on the premises shall be maintained in good working order, and their adequacy shall be determined on a regular basis, by carrying out of a fire risk assessment as required by, and in accordance with the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005.

  An adequate and appropriate supply of first aid equipment and materials shall be available on the premises.

  Prominent, legible notices requesting people to leave the premises and the area quietly shall be displayed at all exits.

  The license holder or persons authorised by them shall control the volume of regulated entertainment taking place at the premises.

  Suitable signage shall be displayed in the garden areas requesting patrons to respect the amenities of local residents.

  CHALLENGE 25

  There will be in place a written age verification policy in relation to the sale or supply of alcohol, which will specify a Challenge 25 proof of age requirement. This means that staff working at the premises must ask individuals who appear to be under 25 years of age, attempting to purchase alcohol, to produce identification. The only acceptable identification documents will be:

                       A photo driving licence

                       A passport

                       An identification card carrying the PASS hologram

  Unless such identification is produced the sale of alcohol must be refused.

  This policy will include documented steps taken to prevent adults from purchasing alcohol for or on behalf of children under 18.

   

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

   

  None.

   

   

• 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 plan submitted to and approved by the Licensing Authority.