SEALANDS

ROMAN BANK, INGOLDMELLS, SKEGNESS, PE25 1JU

Completed application 074029 which is a Transfer Application for Premises Licence from 08/10/2020 to indefinite

Applicant(s)

Designated Premises Supervisor

Permitted Activities

• a performance of live music
• any playing of recorded music
• a performance of dance
• provision of late night refreshment
• the supply of alcohol

Additional Conditions

• Annex 1 - Mandatory conditions

  MC1

  Only individuals licensed by the Security Industry Authority may be used at the premises to guard against:

   

  a)              unauthorised access or occupation (e.g. door supervision) or,

  b)              outbreaks of disorder, or

  c)              damage

   

  S21 Licensing Act 2003

   

  MC2

  No supply of alcohol may be made under this licence:

   

  a)              at a time when there is no designated premises supervisor in respect of it, or

  b)              at a time when the designated premises supervisor does not hold a personal licence or his personal licence is suspended.

   

  S19(1) Licensing Act 2003

   

  MC3

  Every retail sale or supply of alcohol made under this licence must be made or authorised by a person who holds a personal licence.

   

  S19(2) Licensing Act 2003

   

  MC6

  (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).

   

  The Licensing Act 2003 (Mandatory Licensing Conditions) (Amendment) Order 2014

   

  MC8

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

   

  The Licensing Act 2003 (Mandatory Licensing Conditions) (Amendment) Order 2014

   

  MC9

  (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 licences 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.

   

  The Licensing Act 2003 (Mandatory Licensing Conditions) (Amendment) Order 2014

   

  MC10

  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; and

   

  (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.

   

  The Licensing Act 2003 (Mandatory Licensing Conditions) (Amendment) Order 2014

   

  MC11

  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 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.

   

  The Licensing Act 2003 (Mandatory Conditions) Order 2014

   

   

• Annex 2 - Conditions Consistent With the Operating Schedule

  General

   

  The provision of late night refreshment includes the provision of late night refreshment from the fish and chip shop which is part of the licensed premises.

   

  The Prevention of Crime and Disorder

   

  The Licensee must provide SIA registered door supervisors at the licensed premises.

   

  Door supervisors must display their SIA identification badge at all times whilst on duty at the licensed premises.

   

  The Licensee shall maintain a record of the name, address and registration number of each SIA door supervisor, the time and date of commencement of periods of work together with a brief record of any incident.  The record shall be retained for a period of eighteen months following the last entry in the book.

   

  A drugs policy to be in place and signs to be displayed within the premises advising customers of the policy.

   

  A drugs policy in respect of the premises must be submitted the Licensing Authority.  Such policy will set out the procedures to be carried out for searching customers for drugs on entry to the licensed premises, the procedure for dealing with drugs found within the licensed premises and for dealing with anyone found using or supplying drugs on the premises. 

   

  The Licensee shall at all times ensure that the drugs policy referred to above is complied with.

   

  A hard-bound record book or register must be kept by the Licensee on the licensed premises to record all drugs seizures, finds and collections together with details of the member(s) of staff involved, police officer(s) to whom the drugs are released and if known details of the user or dealer involved.  The register must be made available to the Licensing Authority and to the Police upon request.

   

  The Licensee shall have on the licensed premises a deposit box approved by the Police and this shall be used for the storage of any drugs found within the premises pending collection of the drugs by the Police.

   

  An appropriate storage facility shall be provided by the Licensee at the licensed premises for the storage of needles or sharps pending collection by the Police.

   

  The Licensee shall inform the Police of any drugs seizures or finds within the licensed premises as soon as practicable thereafter.

   

  An appropriate cool room/area with seating shall be provided by the Licensee within the licensed premises which must be cooler and quieter than the dancing areas.

   

  A pure and wholesome cold water supply which is free of charge shall at all times be provided to not less than one drinking water tap or fountain within each unit of sanitary accommodation provided for the use of patrons within the licensed premises.  The cold water supply shall not exceed 25C when derived direct from the mains supply and should not exceed 20C when derived from the approved water storage system.  Each drinking water point shall be clearly identified by a conspicuous legible notice stating "drinking water".  The water shall be sufficient to allow both hygienic use of the facility and an adequate flow.  The Council reserves the right to carry out an analysis of the cold water supply to the licensed premises to test whether it is pure and wholesome.  Supplies of water to wash hand basins shall not be delivered to wash hand basins by a single tap providing warm water without prior approval of the Council.

   

  The Licensee must operate an effective counting system to monitor the numbers of patrons entering the licensed premises.

   

  The Licensee shall ensure that adequate first aid and medical provision is available on the licensed premises.

   

  A closed circuit television camera shall be located at the licensed premises in a position agreed with the Council in consultation with the Police.

   

  The camera shall be:

   

                (a)              secured in a manner approved by the Council in consultation with the Police as to prevent movement, damage or interference whether inadvertent, accidental or malicious;  and

   

                (b)              positioned to provide a clear field of view of patrons as they enter and leave the licensed premises with the object of achieving a full face and full height picture of patrons as they enter the premises;

   

  The video surveillance shall be carried out using a colour recording system;

   

  A colour camera shall be used having a high resolution of not less than 400 lines and preferably 450 lines or greater;

   

  The camera shall either: -

   

                (i)              have an electronic iris (E1) system;  or

   

                (ii)              be capable of driving a motorised iris lens system

   

  The lens of the camera shall be of good quality.  The aperture shall have a minimum size of f.1.4 or better and the focal length of the camera lens shall be capable of providing a picture with a vertical component showing the full height of patrons as they enter the premises.

   

  The video recorder shall be of good VHS standard having the capability of providing high grade recording using a minimum of two rotary heads;

   

  The video recorder shall be used in a real-time, long play mode for all occasions of up to six hours when the public are on the licensed premises;

   

  If recording periods in excess of six hours are required, either: -

   

                (i)              a twelve or twenty-four hour time lapse mode shall be used as appropriate, or

   

                (ii)              two video recorders, both operating up to six hour real-time, long play mode, shall be used.  The second recorder shall be set to commence recording at least fifteen minutes prior to the time that the first recorder is due to finish.

   

  If the signal for both recorders is derived from the same camera then split during the period that both recorders are operating, an amplifier shall be provided to enhance the signal in order that the signal strength being received by both operating recorders is of the same quality as that when only one recorder is operating.

   

  A time/date generator shall be provided and used for each period of operation, showing the correct information on the recording.

   

  Tape changes during recording periods are not permitted unless the Council or the Police have been informed in accordance with the verbal notification procedure details in paragraph 62 below.

   

  The tapes used for recording shall be of 180 minute recording time (i.e. E180) and they shall be of good VHS standard of high grade quality.

   

  There shall be provided one tape for each period of operation and each tape shall be clearly identified by the day of commencement of use.

   

  Unless previously specified in writing by the Licensing Authority each tape shall be used for recording a maximum of thirty times before being replaced.

   

  The cassette of each tape shall be permanently and indelibly marked with the date upon which it is brought into use and a label shall be provided on the tape upon which shall be clearly marked the date mentioned above and the projected date which will be the last operational use of the tape for video surveillance purposes.

   

  The recording of each period of operation shall be preserved for a period of not less than twenty-eight days after completion of recording.

   

  Tapes used for these surveillance purposes shall be made immediately available upon request by the Council or any police officer.

   

  The lighting levels in the field of view of the camera shall be sufficient to illuminate the front of patrons as they enter the licensed premises to a value of not less than 25 lux.

   

  The lighting shall be arranged so as to avoid excessive shadow or glare in the field of view of the camera.

   

  Back or external lighting shall be eliminated, reduced or compensated for so as not to adversely affect the pictures resolution or a back light compensating camera shall be used.

   

  A colour monitor shall be provided at the licensed premises to enable the procedures detailed below to be carried out.

   

  The monitor shall be available to the Council or the Police when carrying out inspections of the equipment.

   

  Where facilities are provided for split screen monitoring it shall be ensured that this does not interfere with the continuous recording of the entrance(s) exit(s) as detailed below during the time that the public is on the premises.

   

  Maintenance of all the equipment shall be carried out on a regular basis so as to ensure that the equipment is at all times kept in proper working order in accordance with the above specifications.

   

  In the event of failure of the video surveillance system the Licensee shall verbally inform the Council and the Police.  If the staff of both the Council and Police are unavailable the Police Control Room at the East Division, Police Headquarters shall be informed and an incident number for the notification shall be requested.

   

  Documented management procedures shall be utilised to ensure the efficient and satisfactory use of the video surveillance equipment.  These procedures shall include defined instructions in connection with: -

               

                (a)              switching on the lighting

   

                (b)              switching on the equipment

   

                (c)              insertion of the correct tape for the period of operation

   

                (d)              testing the satisfactory working order of all the equipment and ensuring the accuracy of the time/date generator information on the tape before the commencement of the period when the public will be allowed admittance to the licensed premises and

   

                (e)              signing of the appropriate daily records and confirmation of the above actions.

   

  Public Safety

   

  Not Applicable

   

  The Prevention of Public Nuisance

   

  The premises are sound proofed, all windows have been blocked off to reduce noise and the premises abut a public road thereby causing no nuisance to neighbours.

   

  The licensee shall not permit the use of the licensed premises to become a nuisance to persons in the neighbourhood and, in particular, shall take all necessary precautions to prevent persons in the neighbourhood being disturbed by noise.  The licensee shall comply with any noise standard specified by the Licensing Authority.

   

  When required by the Licensing Authority, automatic control of the volume output from any musical equipment shall be installed and set at a level as directed by the Licensing Authority.

   

  All doors and window to be kept closed at the rear of the premises (except for normal access and egress) during periods of entertainment.

   

  The Protection of Children from Harm

   

  Adult entertainment will not be provided.

   

  A proof of age policy to be applied with the accepted means of proof being:

   

  Passport

  Photo Driving Licence

  A recognised valid photo-id card bearing the PASS hologram

  Any future accredited and accepted proof of age as defined by Lincolnshire Police.

   

   

• Annex 3 - Conditions Attached After a Hearing by the Licensing Authority

  The following conditions relate to the whole of the venue known as Sealands (27 April 2009).

   

  Music/amplified sound should not be audible within any noise sensitive property/caravan with the windows open in a typical manner for ventilation (This condition will relate to the period of time covered by the extension in hours for regulated entertainment contained in the premises licence variation applications granted on 3 May 2006 and 27 April 2009 respectively).

   

  There shall be placed at all exits from the premises (and in any outside area/beer garden used for consumption) in a place where they can be seen and easily read by the public, notices asking customers to respect the needs of local residents and requiring customers to leave the premises and the area quietly.  (Note, this may also include a reference to vehicles).

   

  Door supervisors and other members of staff to request customers to leave quietly and have respect for their residential neighbours.

   

   

• Annex 4 - Plan for Sealands, Roman Bank, Ingoldmells, Skegness, PE25 1JU is attached to this Premises Licence.