East Devon District Council

Royal Beacon Hotel (The)

The Beacon, EXMOUTH, Devon, EX8 2AF

Completed application 019113 which is a Variation Application for Premises Licence from 04/12/2006 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
• a performance of a play
• an exhibition of a film
• 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.              Any person used to carry out a security activity as required under condition 12 of the conditions attached after a hearing by the Licensing Authority 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.              Those persons who hire the function room and their guests must be informed that there is limited parking within the locality and they should be advised to make arrangements to travel to and from the premises by public transport.

  2.              The Licence holder or a person authorised by them must ensure that the phone number of the premises is published and that the phone is monitored when live or amplified music takes place.

  3.              When live or amplified music is taking place within a function room after 10.00 pm, all windows in the function room must be kept shut.

  4.              Notices advising that windows must remain closed, must be prominently displayed by each function room window.

  5.              An air conditioning system must be installed and maintained in the function rooms and operated when live or amplified music takes place.

  6.              A lobby area must be constructed and maintained to the rear first floor fire escape and doors.  The lobby doors to be kept shut other than for access and egress when live or amplified music takes place at the premises.

  7.              The extent of the areas within which the various licensable activities will be permitted is as outlined in RED on the plans submitted to and approved by the Licensing Authority.

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  ANNEXE 3 - CONDITIONS ATTACHED FOLLOWING A HEARING BY THE LICENSING AUTHORITY

   

  1.              CCTV must be maintained and operated to the satisfaction of the Chief Officer of Police and Licensing Authority.

  2.              Recordings must be maintained for an appropriate period of time (generally one month - but to be agreed with Police and Licensing Authority).

  3.              If the CCTV equipment is inoperative, the Police and Licensing Authority must be informed as soon as possible and immediate steps must be taken to put the equipment back into action.

  4.              A notice must be displayed at the entrance to the premises advising that CCTV is in operation.

   

  5.              The management at the premises must ensure that staff are aware of social and legal obligations and responsibilities regarding the sale of alcohol.

  6.              The management at the premises must have regular contact with the Licensing Authority and the Devon and Cornwall Constabulary and will have involvement in local crime prevention initiatives.

  7.              A proof of age policy agreed by the police and local authority must be enforced.

  8.                            The Designated Premises Supervisor or such person as may be authorised by him must check the premises prior to opening to ensure there are no risks to patrons and that all safety precautions are in place.

  9.              Prominent clear and legible notices must be displayed at all exists requesting patrons to respect the needs of local residents and to leave the premises and the area quietly.

  10.              All children on the premises must be supervised at all times by a responsible adult over 18 years of age.

  11.              Suitable doorstaff registered with the Security Industry Authority to be employed for events/functions planned to continue after 12 midnight which involve music and dancing or live entertainment or discos and to which access is available to the general public (as opposed to a private function).

  12.              Doorstaff must be provided 30 minutes prior to the start of the event to 30 minutes after the end of the event.

  13.              All doorstaff will:

                (a) Be correctly registered with the SIA

                (b) Display the correct name badge

                (c) Carry proof of registration

                (d)              Be used at a ratio to be agreed by the Police and Local Authority, which is currently 1:75

                (e)              A female supervisor must be available if searches are to be conducted on female customers

                (f)              Will wear clothing that can be easily and clearly identifiable on CCTV - i.e. wear a reflective number between 1 and 99 (at least 100mm high) in a prominent position on the upper part of the body.

  14.              The licensable activities and permitted hours approved by this licence must not be operated until the air conditioning system to the function rooms has been installed and made operable.

Premises Plans

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