Sheffield City CouncilLicensing Services

The Four Leaf

53-59 West Street, Sheffield, S1 4EQ

Completed application 1028777 which is a Transfer Application for Premises Licence from 03/07/2012 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
• the supply of alcohol

Additional Conditions

• 1. A colour CCTV system to the specification of South Yorkshire Police will be fitted, maintained and in use at all times the premises are open. CCTV images will be stored for 28 days. Police will be given access to, and copies of images for purposes in connection with prevention and detection of crime and disorder. 2. To acquire a suitable number of radio set(s) for that premise and take the CCRAC Radio Scheme into use at all times when trading, and continue to be a user whilst this system / facility is in use in Sheffield. 3. The Designated Premises Supervisor for these premises must be a registered member of Sheffield Licence Watch. Annual membership and meeting attendance should be maintained. 4. A designated dance floor for public dancing to be situated on the raised area on the ground floor as discussed on site with the premises manager on 12th October 2005, as highlighted on the plan. 5. When public dancing is to take place elsewhere on the premises, in an area not previously approved for dancing by the Authority, at least 14 days notice must be given to Environment & Regulatory Services (Health Protection Service) and the Licensing Authority, identifying the area to be used which should be suitable and adequate in size as the designated dance floor for the intended use, and dancing must not take place in that area unless approved by the Authority. 6. A permanent fixed residual current device (RCD) must protect the electrical power supply serving all amplified music equipment used for the purpose of public live music. 7. When dancing takes place, all furniture shall be removed from the designated dance floor within a safe operating period, which is not detrimental to public safety and stored in a suitable location/room. 8. All licensed activities are to cease 30 minutes before the close of premises. 9. All windows and doors are to be closed at all times, except for access and egress, when amplified sound is present in the premises. 10. The outside of the premises is well lit. 11. There are a minimum of two staff on duty at any one time. 12. One entrance and exit will be used in order to improve the monitoring of potential 'trouble makers' and reduce noise, crime and disorder developing in or from the venue. 13. Zero tolerance drug policy. 14. Involved with Sheffield City Centre 'Working Forum' with the Police, which involves being updated regularly on licensing / crime & disorder issues. 15. All fire doors will be maintained effectively self-closing and shall not be held open other than by approved devices. 16. Notices detailing the actions to be taken in the event of fire or other emergencies, including how the fire brigade shall be summoned, are to be prominently displayed. 17. Staff are trained in first aid. 18. Gas and electrical certificates are in place and appliances are tested annually. 19. An accident and incident booklet is kept on the premises. 20. Signs will be displayed in the premises stating "Please be respectful of neighbours on departure". 21. When required, staff organise taxis to transport customers home. 22. At the end of each evening a member of staff will stand at the exit door to ensure that they depart in a quiet and orderly manner. 23. Strictly over 18's. 24. ID is required where there is any doubt over a customer's age - only Passport or photo ID driving licence will be accepted. 25. A maximum of two pool cues per table are allowed in the public area at any one time, and any remaining cues are kept behind the bar. Possession of the cues should be limited to within 2 metres of the pool tables, except for when collecting from or returning them to a servery on the first floor. Notices to this effect should be displayed in prominent positions on the relevant floor where the tables are situated. 26. The applicant shall comply with the requirements of the South Yorkshire Fire & Rescue Service. 27. The varied Premises Licence shall not become effective until the premises has been inspected by a representative of the Sheffield City Council's Health Protection Service so as to ensure that the provisions made for the variation are satisfactory. 28. A queuing system will be used during busy periods to control the flow of people into the premises, so that underage people and potential trouble makers can be more easily indentified by door staff. Any person found with false ID will be handed over to South Yorkshire Police. 29. The rear entrance to the premises, which is used as a smoking area, will be solely used for egress to help to limit the level of noise caused by music. 30. There shall be no adult entertainment or services, activities, other entertainment or matters ancillary to the use of the premises that may give rise to concern in respect of children. 31. All members of Security Staff who are on duty will wear hi-visibility distinctive clothing at all times. 32. Polycarbonate drinking vessels will be used to ensure that glass bottles and glass drinking vessels are not given to customers. 33. To employ a minimum of eight, S.I.A. approved door staff on Friday and Saturday nights from 20:00 hours as well as Bank Holiday Sundays. Four S.I.A. approved door staff will be on duty from 20:00 hours Sunday to Thursday when the permitted sale of alcohol is later than 01:00 hours. 34. The DPS shall maintain, at the premises, a register containing the following details of all persons present on the premises whose duties wholly or mainly consist of deciding who is admitted to the premises, and the direction or control of those persons. • Full name. • Address. • Date of Birth. • Photograph - portrait style, minimum passport size. • Physical description. • Photocopy of Security Industry Authority Licence. The details of each person shall be entered prior to that person commencing such duties. 35. A signing in book will be maintained, at the premises, and completed by each member of the Security Staff prior to the start of their duties each day. The entry will contain detail of name, start and finishing time in block capitals. 36. Both register and signing book shall be open for inspection at any time by any Police Officer or Authorised Officer of the Council. These records are to be kept on the premises for a period of not less than twelve months.
• Annex 3 – Conditions attached after a hearing by the licensing authority 19th March 2009. 1. Any increase in hours will not take effect until an internal acoustic lobby has been installed to the satisfaction of the Responsible Authorities 2. No additional persons shall be allowed to enter the premises after 01:00 hours on Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sundays preceding Bank Holiday Mondays.