Sheffield City CouncilLicensing Services

Sheffield United Football Club

Bramall Lane, Sheffield, S2 4SU

Completed application 211262 which is a Minor Variation Application for Premises Licence from 18/05/2023 to indefinite

Applicant(s)

Designated Premises Supervisor

Permitted Activities

• a boxing or wrestling entertainment
• a performance of a play
• an exhibition of a film
• an indoor sporting event
• 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

   

  Areas included on the licence.

   

  Ground Layout:

  Playing Area (The Pitch)

   

  John Street Stand:

  Ground Floor

  First (Mezzanine) Floor

  Second Floor

  Third Floor

  Stand Seating

  The Tunnel Bar

  All Concourse Bars

   

  South Stand:

   

  Car Park (including Compound area)

  Ground Floor

  Superstore

  Legends of the Lane

  Platinum Suite

  First Floor Function Area

  Mezzanine Bar/Study Support

  Board Room/Directors Suite

  Upper Ground Floor and Concourse

  Stand Seating

  All Concourse Bars

   

  Bramall Lane Stand Upper and Lower Tiers:

   

  Stand Seating

  All Concourse Bars

   

  Kop Stand:

   

  Stand Seating

  All Concourse Bars

   

  Kop Corner Stand:

   

  Stand Seating

  All Concourse Bars

   

  Westfield Corner Stand:

   

  Stand Seating

  All Concourse Bars

   

   

   

  1. To assist in achieving the licensing objectives, the following condition in relation to the use, maintenance and accessibility of the CCTV system should be included in the licence:

   

  In all licensed concourse areas, a colour CCTV system to the specification of South Yorkshire Police (attached) will be fitted, maintained and in use for 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 the prevention and detection of crime and disorder.

   

  2. Where consumption within sight of the pitch is prohibited by law, there shall be no sale or supply of intoxicating liquor in the concourse areas except for the period commencing 35 minutes after kick off and               ending 15 minutes after the end of half time.

   

  3. In the concourse areas, alcohol will only be dispensed in plastic safety containers, not glass or cans.

   

  4. Where consumption within sight of the pitch is prohibited by law, the sale, supply and consumption of intoxicating liquor during the matchday trading period shall only take place in the areas designated on the plans   lodged with the Local Authority as detailed below

   

   

                South Stand Concourse

  SSC11 Concourse Bar

  SSC12 Concourse Bar

  SSC13 Concourse Bar

  SSC14 Concourse Bar

   

  Westfield Upper Concourse

  WC 09 Concourse Bar

   

  Bramall Lane Upper Concourse

  BLU 04 Concourse Bar

   

  Bramall Lower Upper Concourse

  BLL 04 Concourse Bar

  BLL 05 Concourse Bar

  BLL 06 Concourse Bar

   

  John Street Concourse

  JSGF 13 Concourse Bar

  JSGF 16 Concourse Bar

  Real Ale Bar Concourse Bar

  Superstore Concessions Concourse Bar

  JSGF 19 Concourse Bar

  JSGF 20 Concourse Bar

  JSGF 24 Concourse Bar

   

  Kop Concourse

  Beer and Food Kiosk Concourse Bar (Drawing ASP11)

  Beer and Food Kiosk Concourse Bar (Drawing ASP12)

   

  5. Where consumption within sight of the pitch is prohibited by law, there shall be no off sales from any of the bars on the concourse areas during the matchday trading period.

   

  6. In the concourse areas intoxicating liquor shall only be sold or supplied to persons attending football matches, other sporting events or other pre-arranged events at the stadium to which members of the public are admitted only on payment or by pre-issued tickets save that liquor may be sold in such areas to those attending the club's annual open day.

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  7. Where consumption within sight of the pitch is prohibited by law, during the match day trading period stewards shall be stationed at each of the points marked "access to vomitories" and the main entrance/exit to the stand as shown on the deposited plan to prevent persons taking intoxicating liquor into the seating area or viewing of the pitch out of the concourse area.

   

  8. Where consumption within sight of the pitch is prohibited by law, signs will be posted at each of the accesses and entrance/exits to the stand stating clearly that persons may not take intoxicating liquor into the seating area or out of the concourse area.

   

  9. Screens will be erected or floor areas hatched yellow showing where spectators must not stand to prevent persons from viewing the game from areas within the concourse where alcohol is consumed. Stewards shall ensure that spectators do not stand in the yellow-hatched areas to watch matches.

   

  10. Occupancy limits for the following areas

   

       John Street Stand Dining / Function Area 1                             400 

       John Street Stand Dining / Function Area 2                             400

       South Stand (Cherry Street) Platinum Suite                             450

               

       South Stand (Cherry Street) Directors Guest Lounge and Sponsors Lounge

       Area based on the escape capacity                                          220

       Tunnel Bar                                                                                    150

   

  11. No more than 80 covers shall be provided in the Directors’/Sponsers’ area when the premises are used for restaurant purposes. At other times the occupancy shall be as specified by South Yorkshire Fire Service.

   

  12. The additional concourse area in the South Stand and the two concessions areas at the Shoreham Street end of the ground shall be designated as ‘concourse areas’ and conditions 1 to 6 shall apply to them.

   

  The following conditions apply to the Tunnel Bar on John Street:

   

  13.  A colour CCTV system to the specification of South Yorkshire Police will be fitted, maintained and in use at all times the additional licensed 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 the prevention and detection of crime and disorder.  This system will be self contained and independent of the other CCTV systems at the ground.

   

  14. Except when sales of alcohol are required during half time as provided for in Condition 3 below entry and exit from the premises will be restricted to the John Street entrance only (except in emergencies, when exit will also be allowed via the fire exits into the concourse.

   

  15. In order to control entry and exit to and from the premises during the match day trading period, both the John Street entrance and the Fire Exit to the concourse must be covered at all times the premises are open by at least one steward on each entry/exit.

   

  In order to maintain the standards and numbers of persons attending within the additional licensed area, either of the following must occur on match days:

   

  i.          No sales of alcohol are made at half time.

  ii.              If sales are required during half time, then the Fire Exit to the concourse will become the entrance and the door to John Street will become the Fire Exit.  Both doors will be covered at all times the premises are open by at least one steward on each entry/exit and no additional entry will be allowed via John Street (all subject to Fire Service and Health & Safety approval).

   

  In these conditions “the match day trading period “ means the period starting two hours before kick-off and ending one hour after the final whistle.

   

  16.        No persons under the age of 18 years to be on the premises:

  i.           on match days during the match day trading period;

  ii.              after 8pm on any day unless:

  4.2.1      attending a pre-booked private function to which the general public are not allowed and must be accompanied by a responsible adult; or

  4.2.2              the premises are being used for an event where alcohol is not being sold or supplied.

  4.2.3              (unless) the premises are being used solely for the use of players families and friends and those under 18 are the children of said persons accompanied by a responsible adult.

   

  17.  During the match day trading period, persons shall not be allowed to remove drinks from the premises.  At other times drinks may only be removed in sealed containers.

   

  18.  During the match day trading period, all sales will be made in plastic glasses.  Any bottled products must be decanted into a plastic vessel prior to sale or supply.

   

  19.  The part of the premises subject to the alteration is not to be traded until it has been inspected by all authorities, and is found to be satisfactory.

   

  20.  The part of the premises subject to the alteration is not to be traded, until it has been inspected by all authorities, and is found to be satisfactory.

   

  21.  The Designated Premises Supervisor or some such other person will be assigned to act as “Lead Safeguarder” for Children’s Issues at the public house.

   

  22.  The unit shall only be open to the public only between 08:00 and 24:00 hours (midnight) on any day.

   

  23.  No deliveries to the public house shall be carried out between the hours of 21:00 to 07:00 hours Monday to Saturday and 20:00 to 08:00 hours Sundays and public holidays.

   

  24.  On match days the premises will operate in accordance with any requirements set out within the Safety Certificate issued under the Safety of Sports Ground Act 1975 (as amended).

   

  The following conditions apply to the corner stand between the Bramall Lane Stand and South Stand:

   

  25. The requirements of Building control, the Fire Officer and Environmental Health Officer Shall be incorporated and the variation will not become effective in relation to that part of the premises until such time as that area has been inspected by the Police and other authorities and they have been satisfied that their requirements have been met.

   

  The following conditions apply to the playing area (The Pitch):

   

  26. The electrical supply serving amplified music equipment for live entertainment on the playing area shall be protected by a residual current device (RCD).

   

  27.  A suitable and sufficient risk assessment shall be carried out for all licensable activities on the playing surface.

   

  The following conditions apply to Bramall Legends of the Lane:

   

  28. A colour CCTV system to the specification of South Yorkshire Police will be fitted, maintained and in use at all times the additional licensed 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 the prevention and detection of crime and disorder.

   

  29. All reasonable requirements of the Fire Officer and Environmental Health Officer shall be incorporated and no licensable activities shall take place until such time as the area has been inspected by the Police and the other responsible authorities.

   

  30. Proof of age scheme to be operated to ensure no sales to under 18’s.

   

  31. When dancing is to take place in an area known as the Hall of Fame, a suitable and adequately sized dance floor shall be provided.

   

  32. A permanent fixed residual current device (RCD) must protect the electrical supply serving all amplified music equipment used for the purpose of live music.

   

  33. All reasonable requirements of the South Yorkshire Fire and Rescue Service shall be incorporated and no licensable activities shall take place until such time as the area has been inspected by South Yorkshire Fire and Rescue Service.

   

  The following conditions apply to the Club Car Park adjacent to the South Stand:

   

  34.  To allow regulated entertainment and sale of alcohol only.

   

  35.  Sale of alcohol in the car park (as shown on the plan) shall only take place from a specially erected bar or vehicle suitable for the purpose.

   

  36.  Alcohol may only be sold between the hours of 09:00 hours and 20:00 hours and shall be restricted to the club’s annual open day and not more than 10 other occasions per calendar year.

   

  37.  Regulated Entertainment shall only take place between the hours of 09:00 hours and 20:00 hours and shall be restricted to the club’s annual open day and not more than 10 other occasions per calendar year.

   

  38.  Of the 10 events or occasions 28 days notice in writing shall be given to South Yorkshire Police.

   

  39.  Proof of age scheme to be operated to ensure no sales to under 18’s.

   

  40.  On any occasion that regulated entertainment takes place in the car park, the applicant will give 28 days prior written notice to the Environmental and Regulatory Services of Sheffield City Council.

   

  41. When dancing is to take place on the premises in an area not previously approved for dancing by the Authority, at least 14 days notice must be given to Environment and Regulatory Service (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.

   

  42.  A permanent fixed residual current device (RCD) must protect the electrical supply serving all amplified music equipment used for the purpose of live music.

   

  43.  All reasonable requirements of the South Yorkshire Fire and Rescue Service shall be incorporated and no licensable activities shall take place until such time as the area has been inspected by South Yorkshire Fire and Rescue Service.

   

  The following conditions apply to the Club Superstore:

   

  44.  To allow the sale of alcohol only.

   

  45.  A colour CCTV system to the specification of South Yorkshire Police will be fitted, maintained and in use at all times the additional licensed 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 the prevention and detection of crime and disorder.

   

  46.  Sale of alcohol, will be restricted to gift packs and Sheffield United brand products and other similar special items only.

   

  47.  Alcohol may only be sold between the hours of 09:00 hours and 22:00 hours on any day.

   

  48.  All reasonable requirements of the Fire Officer and Environmental Health Officer shall be incorporated and no licensable activities shall take place until such time as the area has been inspected by the Police and the other responsible authorities.

   

  49.  Proof of age scheme to be operated to ensure no sales to under 18’s.

   

  50.  All reasonable requirements of the South Yorkshire Fire and Rescue Service shall be incorporated and no licensable activities shall take place until such time as the area has been inspected by South Yorkshire Fire and Rescue Service.

   

   

   

   

   

   

   

   

   

   

   

   

   

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

• Annex 4 - Plans

   

  Ground Layout:

  Playing Area (The Pitch) - ?????????

   

  John Street Stand (changed from North Stand (Desun Family Stand):

  Ground Floor -15-101-SP06- JULY 11

  First (Mezzanine) Floor - 15-101-SP06- JULY 11

  Second Floor -15-101-SP06- JULY 11

  Third Floor - 15-101-SP06- JULY 11

  Stand Seating - 15-101-SP06- JULY 11

  The Tunnel Bar - ????????

  All Concourse Areas - 15-101-SP06- JULY 11

   

  South Stand (changed from South Stand( Laver Stand):

   

  Car Park (including Compound area) - ???????

  Ground Floor - 15-010-SP02-JULY 11

  Superstore - 15-010-SP02-JULY 11

  Legends of the Lane - 15-010-SP02-JULY 11

  Platinum Suite - 15-010-SP02-JULY 11

  First Floor Function Area - 15-010-SP02-JULY 11

  Mezzanine Bar/Study Support - ???????

  Board Room/Directors Suite - 15-010-SP02-JULY 11

  Upper Ground Floor and Concourse -15-010-SP02-JULY 11

  Stand Seating - 15-010-SP02-JULY 11

  All Concourse Areas - 15-010-SP02-JULY 11

   

  Bramall Lane Stand Upper and Lower Tiers (changed from West Stand (Gordon Lamb Stand):

   

  Stand Seating -15-010-SP02-JULY 11

  All Concourse Concessions - 15-010-SP02-JULY 11

   

  Kop Stand (changed from Hallam FM Kop):

   

  Stand Seating - 15-010 - SP04-JULY 11

  All Concourse Concessions - 15-010 - SP04-JULY 11

   

  Kop Corner Stand:

   

  Stand Seating - ??????

  All Concourse Concessions- ???????

   

  Westfield Corner Stand:

   

  Stand Seating - 15-010 - SP05-JULY 11

  All Concourse Concessions - 15-010 - SP05-JULY 11