Agenda item

Members were asked to consider representations received in respect of the following application for the variation of Premises Licence made under the Licensing Act 2003.

 

Premises Name	The Other Place
Premises Address	9 Ynysderw Road, Pontardawe, SA8 4EG
Applicant Name’s	HB Pub Investments Ltd
Applicant Address	The Aubrey Arms, Gurnos Road, Ystradgynlais, SA9 2LA
DPS Name	Hans Andrei Dionisio Erive

 

Resolved: The Sub-Committee Resolved to Approve the application to vary the Premises Licence, subject to conditions consistent with the operating schedule, and as considered appropriate for the promotion of the licensing objectives. The conditions are:

 

a.    The outside bar (as identified on the plan attached to the licence) shall not be permitted to sell alcohol between the hours of 9:00pm and 7:59am;

b.    Prominent signs will be erected in the outside beer garden, requesting patrons to keep noise levels to a minimum and leave in a quiet and orderly manner, so as to minimise impact on local residents;

 

c.    A digital CCTV system shall be installed, or existing system maintained, at the Premises which will be operational at all times when the Premises is open to the public, and be capable of providing pictures of evidential quality in all lighting conditions, particularly facial identification. The CCTV recordings must be retained for a period of thirty one (31) days, and made available for viewing by the Police of an authorised officer of the Council on request:

 

The system must provide coverage of the following areas:

                                      i.        The exterior perimeter of the Premises;

                                    ii.        The entrance(s) and exit(s) of the Premises;

                                   iii.        All public areas of the Premises (with the exception of the toilets).

 

d.    A staff member from the Premises, who is conversant with the operation of the CCTV system, shall be on the Premises at all times when the Premises is open to the public. This staff member shall be able to show and provide the Police or authorised officer recent data or footage with the absolute minimum of delay following a lawful request;

 

e.    Every Friday and Saturday night, the Sunday night preceding any public holiday, Christmas Eve, Boxing Day and Good Friday, a minimum of two (2) SIA registered door supervisors will be on duty from 9:00pm until closing time;

 

f.     At all other times, the Premises Licence Holder will risk assess the need for door supervisors and provide door supervision between such times and in such numbers as is required by the risk assessment. They shall also display their SIA licence in a reflective armband whilst on duty;

 

g.    A daily register of security personnel will be maintained. The register shall show the name, address and licence number of each door supervisor, and the dates and times that they operate. The register must be kept available for inspection by the Police an authorised officer of the Council;

 

h.    A Challenge 25 policy will apply and Proof of Age will be required from any person who appears to be under the age of 25 years who attempts to purchase or consume alcohol. This means of verification should be a form of identification which bears their photograph, date of birth, and a holographic mark and should be restricted to:

                                      i.        P.A.S.S. Accredited Proof of Age Schemes e.g. Citizen Card;

                                    ii.        Proof GB;

                                   iii.        Photo card driving licence or passport.

 

i.      Premises to keep up to date records of staff training in respect of age related sales, in written or electronic format, available for inspection on request by any authorised officer of the Council or Police.

 

j.      A log shall be kept, detailing all refused sales of alcohol. The log should include the date and time of the refused sale, and the name of the member of staff who refused the sale. The log shall be available for inspection at the Premises by the Police or an authorised officer of the Council at all times whilst the Premises is open.

 

k.    The manager and/or staff shall manage the outdoor areas to ensure that customers of the Premises do not behave in a noisy, rowdy or offensive manner, and measures are put in place for staff to monitor the outdoor areas on a regular basis.

 

l.      No speakers for amplification of music shall be placed on the outside of the Premises facing Ynysderw Road and Francis Street.

 

m.  No entry or re-entry to the Premises after 11:00pm.

 

n.    All customers exiting the Premises shall be encouraged to exit via the double gates.