Sheffield City CouncilLicensing Services

Sheffield Wednesday Football Club

Penistone Road, Sheffield, S6 1SW

Premises Licence SY003432 from from 01/09/2026 to indefinite

Licence holder(s)

Designated Premises Supervisor

Permitted Activities

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

   

  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. 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. No alcohol shall be served to anyone who appears to be under the age of 21 unless they have photographic identification showing they are over 18 years of age.

  3. There will be an appropriate number of S.I.A registered door staff and qualified stewards in attendance at any event.

  4. Children under 13 shall be accompanied by an adult.

  5. To comply with the reasonable requirements of South Yorkshire Fire Service.

  6. 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 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.

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

  8. The clubs stewarding operations will be amended to reflect the earlier opening times in the various bars around the ground. SIA staff, as opposed to safety stewards, will be used commensurate with the identified risks associated with the alcohol sales area. South Yorkshire Police will be provided with a copy of the amended stewarding plan.

  9. There shall be no adult entertainment or services, activities, other entertainment or matters ancillary to the use of the premises save for the use of authorised AWP machines and cigarette machines.

  Outdoor Events (on the pitch)

  10. The licensed activity on the pitch, shall be conducted in accordance with a suitable and sufficient site specific Health and Safety management plan, which must be submitted to the Health Protection Service 21 days prior to the event taking place.

  11. A site inspection may be undertaken before the licensed activity, in respect of condition 11, takes place and the activity shall not proceed unless the responsible authorities are satisfied with the provisions made for the event.

  Planning for the event :

  12. The licensee/promoter shall appoint a named responsible person to coordinate noise issues, to the approval of the Licensing Authority, no later than 4 weeks prior to the event. The noise coordinator shall liaise between all parties DPS promoter, Sound System Suppliers, Sound Engineers, Licensing Authority and Environmental Protection Service, on all matters relating to noise control prior to and during the event.

  Prior to the event :

  13. A noise propagation test shall be undertaken with the Environmental Protection Service present, prior to the start of the event in order to set appropriate control limits at the sound mixer position, or other appropriate position. The sound system shall be configured and operated in a similar manner as intended for the event. The sound source used for the test shall be similar in character to the music likely to be produced during the event.

  14. The licensee/promoter shall ensure that prior to the event during any testing of equipment, minimum noise levels are emitted from the sound equipment to reduce to its lowest level any noise nuisance to local residents.

  During the event :

  15. The licensee shall comply with any request made by a nominated officer of the Environmental Protection Service to reduce or remix sound emanating from the amplification system.

  16. Facilities shall be provided on the mixing desk, or other appropriate position, for a nominated officer of the Environmental Protection Service to monitor and where necessary secure a reduction in noise level to a reasonable level.

  17. A point for lost children will be fully supervised by qualified staff with approved CRB checks.

  18. First aid will attend all events and there shall be a medical room provided.

  19. Ticket sales will be restricted to a suitable audience, following event specific consultation with the responsible authorities.

  20. A search policy will be imposed at all entry points to the premises.

  21. Operation of all outdoor events will be that similar to match days with the control room in operation.

  22. Appropriate risk assessments will be carried out accordingly before each event is due to take place.

  23. Pitch tickets will be colour coded to prevent migration.

  24. Any event on the pitch that includes boxing, wrestling, live bands and entertainment must be subject to consultation with the South Yorkshire Fire & Rescue Service with 30 days advance notification.

  25. An evacuations policy will be in place at events.

  26. Admission to events will be ticket only.

  1867 Lounge

  27. Any event in the exhibition hall that includes live bands and entertainment must be subject to consultation with the South Yorkshire Fire & Rescue Service with 30 days advance notification.

  28. An evacuations policy will be in place at events.

  29. Admission to events will be ticket only.

  30. When the concourse toilet facilities are not available for use for private functions in the 1867 Lounge, all of the toilet facilities next to Dooley's Lounge shall be made available and Dooley's Lounge shall not operate separate to the 1867 Lounge.

  31. Access to the pitch shall be prevented when concourse facilities are used for private functions.

  32. Use of the 1867 Lounge on match days must be in accordance with the Safety Certificate issued to the stadium.

  33. A written management procedure should be submitted to the Safety Advisory Group for comment regarding the evacuation procedure for this proposed area when used on non-match days. Specifically for persons on the concourse and using concourse toilet facilities.

  34. The capacity of the 1867 Lounge shall be a maximum of 300 persons at any one time.

  35. No amplified sound shall be played within the 1867 Lounge except through an in-house amplified sound system fitted to a sound limiter. The settings of which shall have received prior written approval of the Environmental Protection Service.

  36. The DPS must take a pro active approach to noise control, checking outside the premises to ensure that noise is kept to a reasonable level and manage noise levels internally so as not to cause a nuisance to the nearest noise sensitive building.

  37. The DPS shall promptly display an A4 notice on the exit of the 1867 Lounge reminding patrons to leave the premises in a quiet and orderly fashion and respect the needs of local neighbours.

  38. Noise from regulated entertainment shall be inaudible at the nearest noise sensitive property.

  39. All windows and doors shall be closed, except for access and egress, when regulated entertainment is present in the exhibition hall.

  Lounge Suite

  40. The room detailed below can be used subject to a maximum capacity of Lounge Suite - Fully open 100 persons - Divided 60 persons in each room.

  Board Room

  41. The room detailed below can be used subject to a maximum capacity of Boardroom - Fully open 100 persons - Divided 60 persons in each room, subject to fire risk assessment.

  42. Events where spectators are permitted onto the pitch shall be under the auspices of a special safety certificate, application for which shall be made to the Certifying Authority for Safety at Sports Grounds (The Council) not less than 3 months prior to the planned event.

  43. Planning for any events where spectators are permitted on the pitch shall comply with the Purple Guide for Events in conjunction with the latest edition of The Guide to Safety at Sports Grounds (The Green Guide).

  44. A suitably qualified and experienced safety officer shall be employed at events where spectators are permitted on the pitch.

  45. Licensable activities in Springett, Charlton, Quixall, Dooleys and 1867 rooms shall cease 240 minutes after the final whistle. This condition shall not apply to bona fide pre booked events.

  Fanzone

  46. All music and amplified sound broadcast within the Fanzone shall be restricted to three hours before kick-off, and one hour post final whistle.

  47. No outdoor music or amplified sound shall continue after 2300 hours on any day.

  48. All live music played within the Fanzone shall be of an acoustic or semi-acoustic nature. All live and recorded music and any other amplified sound shall be restricted to a modest, background sound level unless discussed and agreed in writing with SCC Environmental Protection Service no later than 4 weeks prior to the Fanzone event.

  49. The capacity for the Fanzone is to be set at 691, any increase to this will have to be agreed in consultation with the certifying authority.

  50. The licensee shall devise and implement a suitable queuing system for customers using the Fanzone, ensuring their safety from moving vehicles, and no licencing activity shall take place in this area until there is full agreement from the certifying authority.

  51. The licensee shall devise and implement a suitable system using barriers of sufficient strength to ensure separation between the public and vehicles when entering the Fanzone. No licensable activity shall take place in this area until there is full agreement from the certifying authority.

  52. No licensable activities will take place on the pitch.

   

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

   

  None

   

• ANNEX 4 - Plans

   

  Date Received: 10.06.26

   

  North Stand Ground & First Floor - 42482/011 Rev E

   

  Leppings Lane External Areas (Ground & First Floor) - 42482/010 Rev D

   

  West Stand Ground & First Floor - 42482/008D  Rev D

   

  Spion Kop Ground Floor - 42482/013 Rev D

   

  South Stand Ground Floor  - 42482/002 Rev D

   

  South Stand Second Floor - 42482/004 Rev D

   

  South Stand Third Floor - 42482/005 Rev D

   

  South Stand Fourth Floor - 42482/006 Rev C

   

  Ground Layout Licensing Plan - 42482/001 Rev D