Sheffield City CouncilLicensing Services

The Old Forge

Hillfoot Steel, Herries Road,, Sheffield, S6 1HP

Open application 234956 which is a New Application for Premises Licence

Applicant(s)

Designated Premises Supervisor

Permitted Activities

• an indoor sporting event
• a boxing or wrestling entertainment
• a performance of live music
• any playing of recorded music
• 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.

   

  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.

   

  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. There will be a zero-tolerance policy toward drugs and violence.

   

  2. The licence holder shall ensure safe capacity levels are not exceeded.

   

  3. Good lighting will be provided in and around the premises.

   

  4. Noise will be managed with soundproofing, double glazing, or volume limiters on music systems.

   

  5. Delivery times and waste collections will be restricted to avoid late-night disturbance.

   

  6. Signs asking customers to leave quietly will be displayed around premises.

   

  7. Outside areas will be managed (smoking zones, beer gardens) to reduce noise and litter.

   

  8. 'Challenge 21/25' policy shall be in operation to prevent underage sales.

   

  9. Alcohol will be kept behind the counter to reduce self-service.

   

  10. Access will be restricted to age-inappropriate films, games, or entertainment.

   

  11. Staff shall receive training on how to check and verify ID.

   

  12. The premises licence holder shall ensure children are not exposed to strong language, nudity, or unsafe environments.

   

  Agreed SYP Conditions 20.10.25

   

  13. A CCTV system to the specification of South Yorkshire Police will be fitted, maintained and in use at all times whilst the premises are open (in line with specification March 2025) .  The CCTV images will be stored for 30 days and police and authorised officers of the council will be given access to images for purposes in connection with the prevention and detection of crime and disorder, in line with GDPR guidance.   Members of the management team will be trained in the use of the system.

  CCTV systems installed after 2021 should be full digital systems with wide dynamic range IP cameras (WDR).

   

  14. An incident log shall be kept at the premises, and made available for inspection on request to an authorised officer of the Council or the Police, which will record the following:

                a. all crimes reported to the venue

                b. all ejections of patrons

                c. any complaints received

                d. any incidents of disorder

                e. all seizures of drugs or offensive weapons

                f. any faults in the CCTV system or searching equipment or scanning equipment

                g. any visit by a relevant authority or emergency service.

   

  15. Such records to be retained for at least 12 months and available for inspection on request.

   

  16. Staff will receive training concerning , but not limited to,

                -Vulnerability awareness

                -Crime scene preservation

                -Drugs policies

                -Underage sales/Challenge 25 scheme /Proxy Sales/Fake ID’s

                -CCTV operation (authorised staff only)

                -Dispersal policies

                -Counter terrorism (available on https://www.protectuk.police.uk/catalogue <https://eur03.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.protectuk.police.uk%2Fcatalogue&data=05%7C02%7Clicensingservice%40sheffield.gov.uk%7C02e844883a464fbb61e308de0fb35407%7Ca1ba59b9720448d8a3607770245ad4a9%7C0%7C0%7C638965460090265034%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&sdata=OjYKJ0wzt9bU3ZA6HWuwEspKwVCFHRcEOQLylOmE3eo%3D&reserved=0> or any relevant government approved training following a change in name)

   

  17. Suitable refresher training to be completed at least once per calendar year commencing the year after their date of employment.  A written record to be retained for a minimum of 12 months and shall be made available to the Police and/or Licensing Authority upon request.

   

  18. There shall be a zero tolerance policy in relation to drugs at the premises and there shall be regular checks by management to prevent the use of drugs by patrons.  Drugs seized shall be stored securely and handed to the Police.

   

  19. At least 2 SIA registered door staff will in place from 20:00 hours until the premises closes on Fridays, Saturdays, Sundays, prior to bank holidays, and during all boxing events. At all other times the need for SIA registered door staff is to be risk assessed by the premises taking into account anticipated capacity and Police advice. 

   

  20. All drinks to be supplied in non-glass vessels during all boxing events, the use at all other times will be in accordance with the premises assessment of risk.

   

  21. Persons under the age of 18 years must be accompanied and supervised by a responsible adult at all times and be off the premises by 19:00 hours unless attending a private, pre-booked family type function.

   

  22. The Designated Premises Supervisor or other such responsible member of staff must be assigned to act as the Safeguarding co-ordinator for ensuring that all staff are fully trained in the risks to children and vulnerable adults.  This person must act in compliance with the training and guidance provided by the Sheffield Children’s Safeguarding Partnership.  They must undertake a written safeguarding risk assessment relevant to the nature of the premises and its activities.  Records to be retained for a minimum of 12 months and shall be made available to the Police and/or Licensing Authority upon request.

   

  Large scale events

   

  23.An Event Management Plan in accordance with appropriate event industry guidance shall be prepared for all events over 499 people, and must be available to Responsible Authorities upon request. Each event must be assessed upon its own merits.

   

  24.              The Event Management Plan, shall comprise off, but not be limited to:                           

                              -Event Safety Management Plan

                              -Event Risk Assessment

  a.                            -Site Schedule

                              - Site Plan

  c.                            - Site Safety Plan

  d.                            - Emergency Plan (Including Emergency Evacuation plan and Show Stop Procedure)

  29.                            -Security and Stewarding Plan (including ingress and egress plans, searching as agreed with local police, deployment   plan and terrorism risk assessment) as agreed with Sheffield Police.

  a.                            -Drugs Policy - Noise Management Plan (including residents hot line information and designated off site monitoring locations as agreed with Environmental Health Team)

  b.                            - Fire Safety Assessment and Plan

  c.                            -Adverse Weather Plan

  d.                            - Medical Needs & Management Plan

  e.                            - Concessions Management Plan( if applicable)

  f.                            - Alcohol Management Plan,

  g.                            - Transport and Traffic Management Plan

  h.                            - Construction Phase Plan, Risk Assessments and Method Statements (when applicable)

  i.                            - Sanitation Plan - Waste and Litter Management Plan (including litter management on & offsite/residential)

  j.                            - Welfare Plan (including Children and Vulnerable Adults Safeguarding Policy)

  30.              No customers carrying opened bottles upon entry shall be admitted, drinks may not be removed outside of the perimeter of the event site. 

  31.              The event security firm to operate in accordance with a formal events search policy.

  32.              The Designated Premise Supervisor, management team and relevant staff to be trained via online e learning package “Action Counters Terrorism” available on https://www.protectuk.police.uk/catalogue <https://eur03.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.protectuk.police.uk%2Fcatalogue&data=05%7C02%7Clicensingservice%40sheffield.gov.uk%7C02e844883a464fbb61e308de0fb35407%7Ca1ba59b9720448d8a3607770245ad4a9%7C0%7C0%7C638965460090308861%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&sdata=qNST%2Bnx6%2FYR1gALj1rd9ZjpahMdO%2BqncpvmagSS%2FE1k%3D&reserved=0> or any relevant government approved training following a change in name.

  33.              A suitably qualified and experienced event safety officer shall be employed for all major events, with details provided in the Event Management Plan.

  34.              A final version of the Event Management Plan to be submitted to the following authorities no later than 28 days before the First Event Day:

  Sheffield.liquor@southyorks.pnn.police.uk <mailto:Sheffield.liquor@southyorks.pnn.police.uk>

  Health.protection@sheffield.gov.uk <mailto:Health.protection@sheffield.gov.uk>

  licensingservice@sheffield.gov.uk <mailto:licensingservice@sheffield.gov.uk>

   

   

  Agreed EPS Conditions 10.11.25

   

   

  34. No amplified sound shall be played in the licensed event area of the premises (i.e., excluding the gym use area) unless controlled by a sound limiter capable of limiting the amplified sound level output to a pre-set level which may then be secured in a tamperproof manner. The design and settings of the limiter shall have received the prior written approval of Sheffield City Council’s Environmental Protection Service.

   

  35. A management plan shall be held on site detailing the importance of monitoring and controlling the behaviour of customers in the immediate vicinity of the premises (including smokers), and the dispersion of customers towards the close of trading.  Staff shall be suitably trained to implement the management plan and a copy of the plan, and any referenced policies, shall be made available upon request by the Licensing Authority.

   

  36. The premises licence holder shall prominently display notices on all exits reminding patrons to leave the premises in a quiet and orderly fashion and to respect the local neighbours’ needs.

   

  37. No external doors, including any doors forming part of an acoustic lobby, shall be held or propped open during events featuring amplified live or recorded music. 

   

  38.Any ventilation outlets serving the licensed area are to be acoustically baffled.

   

  Agreed Health & Safety Conditions 12.11.25

   

  39. For boxing and wrestling events, a suitable and sufficient assessment of the risks associated with each event shall be undertaken.

  40. Notice of any boxing or wrestling events shall be given by email to the Public Safety Responsible Authority and South Yorkshire Police not less than 21 days prior to the planned event.

  41. Only Boxing events affiliated with professional bodies such as ‘The British Boxing Board of Control’ shall take place under the provision of this licence.

  42. A Building Regulation Completion Certificate shall be submitted to the responsible authority for public safety within a reasonable time period after the premises has opened for business.

  43. A permanent fixed residual current device (RCD) must protect the electrical power serving all amplified music equipment used for the purposes of live music or similar entertainment.

  44. A satisfactory Electrical Installation Condition Report (EICR) or an Electrical Installation Certificate (EIC) in accordance with the current edition of the Wiring Regulations shall be provided.

  45. The maximum number of public attending the premises at any one time, shall not exceed 800 persons (subject to the Fire Risk Assessment which may deem a lower number)

   

   

   

   

• ANNEX 3 - CONDITIONS ATTACHED AFTER A HEARING BY THE LICENSING AUTHORITY

   

  None

   

• ANNEX 4 - Plans

   

   

  Date Received: 12.11.25

   

  Plan Ref: 25-046

   

  Date Drawn: 14.10.25