Sheffield City CouncilLicensing Services

Woody's

52-54 West Street, Sheffield, S1 4EP

Closed application 149188 which is a Transfer Application for Premises Licence from 19/12/2016 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
• provision of late night refreshment
• the supply of alcohol

Additional Conditions

• Annex 1A - Mandatory Conditions

   

  Mandatory Condition 1 (Section 19 ss 2)

   

  Where a licence authorises the sale of alcohol then no supply of alcohol may be made under the premises licence -

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

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

   

  Mandatory Condition 2 (Section 19 ss 3)

   

  Where a licence authorises the sale of alcohol then every supply of alcohol under the premises licence must be made or authorised by a person who holds a personal licence.

   

  Mandatory Condition 3 (Section 20)

   

  1.              Where a premises licence authorises the exhibition of films, the licence includes the following conditions relating to the admission of children to the exhibition:

  (a)              The admission of children (under 18) to the exhibition of any film must be restricted in accordance with the classification set by the film classification body (currently the BBFC).

  (b)              In a case where there is no classification given by the classification body (the BBFC) the admission of children to the exhibition of any film must be restricted in accordance with any recommendation given by the Licensing Authority.

  2.              In this section -

                “children” means persons aged under 18; and

                “film classification body” means the person or persons designated as the authority under               section 4 of the Video Recordings Act 1984 (c.39) (authority to determine suitability of video               works for classification).

   

  Mandatory Condition 4 (Section 21)

   

  Where a premises licence includes a condition that at specified times one or more individuals must be at the premises to carry out a security activity each such individual must be licensed by the Security Industry Authority.

   

  Annex 1B - Mandatory Condition effective from 28th May 2014:

   

  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.

   

  Annex 1C - Mandatory Conditions effective from 1st October 2014:

   

  1.-(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).

   

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

   

  3.-(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.

   

  4. 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.

   

• Annex 2 - Conditions consistent with the operating schedule

   

  1. From 1st May 2012, the C.C.T.V system shall be maintained in operation whenever the premises are open to the public and for two hours thereafter. C.C.T.V images will be stored and retained for 31 days and the Police and Authorised officers of the Council will be given access for the purpose of connection with Prevention of Crime and Disorder. Any modifications to the system shall be done after consultation with the Police save for any reduction capacity shall be agreed with the Police in advance.

   

  2. Zero tolerance with regards to drugs.

   

  3. The Premises Licence Holder, Designated Premises Supervisor or other such nominated person will be a member of the Sheffield Licence Watch, maintain annual membership and attend regularly

   

  4. All staff members will be trained in relation to Health and Safety issues.

   

  5. The use of plastic drinking vessels to be risk assessed according to the event.

   

  6. In-depth risk assessments will be carried out in relation to the operation of the premises and will be available for inspection by the Responsible Authorities.

   

  7. The number of the public who may be present at any one time on the premises as specified below shall not exceed;  Area - for the whole of the premises, 335 persons.

   

  8. All doors and windows shall be closed, save for access and egress, when regulated entertainment is present in the premises.

   

  9. The Designated Premises Supervisor or designated member of staff must take a pro-active approach to noise control, checking outside the premises to ensure that noise is kept to a reasonable level from patrons using the external area and manage noise levels internally so as not to cause a nuisance to the nearest noise sensitive property.

   

  10. The Premises Licence Holder shall prominently display A5 notices on all exits reminding patrons to leave the premises in a quiet and orderly fashion to respect the local neighbours needs.

   

  11. No amplified sound shall be played in the premises except through an in house amplified sound system fitted with a sound limiter and a cut off device connected to all emergency fire doors. The settings shall have received the prior written approval of the Environmental Protection Service.

   

  12. All ventilation outlets, which serve the licensed area, are to be acoustically baffled and there after retained.

   

  13. 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.

   

  14. Security staff will wear high visibility clothing (selected in liaison with SYP) inside and outside the venue at all times, in an effort to reduce the incidence of violence.

   

   

  Added following Minor Variation Granted 26/2/14

   

  15. The premise will complete a risk assessment to evaluate the need for door staff on a Sunday evening.

   

• Annex 3 - Conditions attached after a hearing by the licensing authority

   

  1.There shall be no emptying of bottle bins between 2300 and 0700 hours Monday to Saturday inclusive and between 2300 and 0900 hours Sundays and Bank Holidays.

   

  2. Customers wishing to smoke must remain in the designated areas and be monitored by security staff.

   

  3. The DPS continue to work closely with representatives from the Environmental Protection Service.

   

  Conditions attached after a hearing by the licensing authority on 30.12.11, following a review of the premises licence.

   

  1. The DPS and management are to receive the appropriate safeguarding children training.

   

  2. The DPS and management are to undertake training on the violent crime protocol (and training records are to be kept).

   

  3. The Challenge 25 scheme is to be operated. Staff must be trained, records of training must be kept, and refresher training provided

   

  4. All members of staff at the premises must seek "credible photographic proof of age evidence" from any person who appears to be under the age of 18 years and who is seeking access to the premises or is seeking to purchase or consume alcohol on the premises. Such credible evidence, which shall include a photograph of the customer, will include a passport, photographic driving licence, or proof of age card carrying a "PASS" logo.

   

  5. CCTV face recognition must be used.

   

  6. The management of the premises are to acquire a suitable number of radio set(s) for the premises and take the CCRAC Radio Scheme into use at all times when trading, and continue to be a user whilst the system/facility is in use in Sheffield.

   

  7. No under 18's to be on the premises at any time.

   

  8. No entry to the premises after 01:00am hours.

   

  9. Door Staff will risk assess the need to conduct a full security check on those leaving the premises to smoke in the designated area and re-entering the premises during normal operating hours. Full security checks are to be completed on all individuals re-entering the premises during an event.

   

  10. No alcohol to be taken outside the premises in open vessels.

   

   

   

   

   

   

   

  Conditions attached after a Summary Review of premises licence - 1st March 2012

   

  (a) at least two members of the management team are to attend the next available session of Sheffield Safeguarding Children Training and successfully complete the course;

   

  (b) External promoters are to be vetted by the premises, including DJ's , and there is to be no external promotion of the venue except on authorisation  of the management . All details of promoters will be suppliedto South Yorkshire Police prior to any event being held.

   

  (c) a full background check must be conducted all on DJs playing at the premises prior to booking, and records kept of these checks, and once booked full details of the DJ's including name, address, date of birth and contact details, to be obtained and records kept for six months along with details of dates on which DJs played at the venue, and Dj's booked to play at the venue to be instructed not to promote events at the premises.

   

• Annex 4 - Plans

   

  Icons Proposed Ground Floor

  52-54 West Street

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  Icons Proposed First Floor

  52-54 West Street

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