East Devon District Council

Community Waffle House (The)

Trinity Square, Axminster, Devon, EX13 5AP

Premises Licence PLWA1095 from from 17/03/2026 to indefinite

Licence holder(s)

Designated Premises Supervisor

Permitted Activities

• a performance of live music
• the supply of alcohol

Additional Conditions

• ANNEX 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.              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.

• ANNEX 2 - CONDITIONS CONSISTENT WITH THE OPERATING SCHEDULE

   

  1.              Staff will receive comprehensive training on the Licensing Act 2003, responsible alcohol service, and safeguarding principles.

  2.              A Designated Premises Supervisor (DPS) will oversee all alcohol sales and staff compliance.

  3.              A calm, seated environment will be maintained, with no emphasis on vertical drinking or late-night alcohol consumption.

  4.              The management team will maintain open communication with local authorities, police, and neighbours to address any concerns promptly.

  5.              Policies and signage will promote respect, moderation, and quiet dispersal from the premises.

  6.              CCTV will be operational during opening hours, and footage retained in line with data protection requirements.

  7.              All incidents of disorder, refusal of alcohol, or suspicious behaviour will be recorded in an incident log.

  8.              Alcohol will only be sold to customers consuming food or attending supervised community events.

  9.              Staff will be trained to refuse service to anyone appearing intoxicated or behaving antisocially.

  10.              The premises will cooperate fully with the police and local authorities in any crime prevention initiatives.

  11.              The premises will comply with all relevant fire safety, health and safety, and food hygiene legislation.

  12.              Fire exits will be kept clear and properly signed, with fire extinguishers and alarms regularly maintained.

  13.              Staff will be trained in emergency evacuation procedures and first aid provision.

  14.              The layout ensures good visibility and supervision of all public areas.

  15.              Capacity will be managed to avoid overcrowding and maintain a safe environment at all times.

  16.              Alcohol service will finish at a reasonable hour, aligned with the café’s community focus rather than late-night trade.

  17.              Customers will be encouraged through signage and staff interaction to leave quietly and respect neighbours.

  18.              Windows and doors will be kept closed as far as practicable when amplified sound is used.

  19.              The premises shall operate primarily as a café/restaurant and community space.

  20.              The sale of alcohol shall be ancillary to the provision of food and non-alcoholic refreshments and shall not be the primary purpose of the premises.

  21.              The premises shall not operate as a bar or vertical drinking venue.

  22.              Alcohol shall only be sold to customers who are seated.

  23.              Alcohol shall be supplied by waiter or waitress service only.

  24.              There shall be no self-service of alcohol.

  25.              There shall be no vertical or bar-only drinking on the premises.

  26.              A designated soft play area shall be provided on the premises and shall be clearly identified on the approved premises plan.

  27.              The soft play area shall be physically separated from any bar, alcohol display, or alcohol service point.

  28.              No alcohol shall be taken into or consumed within the soft play area.

  29.              Clear and legible signage shall be displayed stating that alcohol is not permitted within the soft play area.

  30.              Children using the soft play area must be supervised at all times by a parent or responsible adult.

  31.              Staff shall regularly monitor the soft play area to ensure compliance with these conditions.

  32.              The soft play area shall be available for use by children only during daytime.

  33.              Staff shall regularly clear empty glasses and bottles from tables and floor areas to minimise risk to children.

  34.              No glassware or bottles shall be permitted within the soft play area.

  35.              A written age verification policy shall be in place, operating a Challenge 25 scheme.

  36.              Any person who appears to be under the age of 25 attempting to purchase alcohol shall be required to produce acceptable photographic identification.

  37.              The only acceptable forms of identification shall be:

                a.              A valid passport

                b.              A photo driving licence

                c.              An identification card bearing the PASS hologram

  38.              The sale of alcohol shall be refused where acceptable identification is not produced.

  39.              Clear and legible signage shall be displayed advising customers that a Challenge 25 policy is in operation.

  40.              All bar staff, supervisors, and managers engaged in the sale or supply of alcohol shall be trained in the legality and procedures relating to alcohol sales prior to undertaking such duties.

  41.              Training shall be delivered using the SWERCOTS on-line training pack or an equivalent accredited training programme.

  42.              Training shall be refreshed at intervals of no more than 12 months.

  43.              All training shall be signed, dated and documented.

  44.              Training records shall be kept on the premises and made available for inspection and copying by an authorised officer of a responsible authority upon request.

  45.              Training documentation shall be retained for a minimum period of three years and shall specify:

                a.              The name and date of the training

                b.              The name of the person providing the training

                c.              The names of all staff receiving the training

  46.              An alcohol sales refusal register shall be maintained at the premises.

  47.              The register shall include:

                a.              The date and time of refusal

                b.              The reason for refusal

                c.              The name of the staff member refusing the sale

                d.              A description of the customer

  48.              All entries shall be made within 24 hours of the refusal.

  49.              The refusals register shall be kept on the premises and made available for inspection and copying upon request by an authorised officer of a responsible authority.

   

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

   

  None.

   

• ANNEX 4 - PLAN APPROVED BY THE LICENSING AUTHORITY

   

  The licensable activities authorised by this licence will be confined to the areas that are outlined with a DASHED YELLOW line on the plan submitted to and approved by the Licensing Authority.