Sheffield City CouncilLicensing Services

D'Ahni's Bar & Grill

123 London Road, Sheffield, S2 4LE

Open application 227816 which is a New Application for Premises Licence

Applicant(s)

Designated Premises Supervisor

Permitted Activities

• 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. A professionally installed and maintained CCTV system will cover all key areas of the premsies, including entry points, the indoor space, and the beer garden. Footage will be recorded and stored for a minimum of 30 days and made available to the authorities upon request to assist with any investigations.

   

  2. SIA-licensed security staff will be employed during late-night hours and other peak times to manage access to the premises, monitor patron behaviour, and prevent disturbances. Security personnel will conduct routine checks in the beer garden and monitor entry points to deter unauthorised access.

   

  3. An incident logbook will be maintained on-site to document any reports of crime, disorderly behaviour, or complaints. This will include details of actions taken by staff to address these issues.

   

  4. Alcohol will only be served to individuals over the legal drinking age, verified through strict enforcement of the Challenge 25 policy.

   

  5. Staff will be trained to recognise signs of intoxication and will refuse service to any patron deemed overly intoxicated.

   

  6. We will maintain open communication with local police and community groups to address any crime prevention concerns promptly and collaboratively.

   

  7. Indoor and outdoor areas will be monitored to avoid overcrowding, Clear signage will display occupancy limits for both the building and the beer garden. During peak times, additional staff or security will be deployed to ensure that patrons are managed safely.

   

  8. Amplified music and live performances will be restricted to the indoor areas to prevent noise disturbances to neighbouring properties. Sound levels will be managed through a noise-limiting system. The beer garden will be subject to strict noise controls, particularly during late-night hours, with staff monitoring the area to address any concerns promptly.

   

  9. Notices will be prominetly displayed reminding patrons to leave the premsies quietly and respect local residents. Staff will engage with customers at closing time to encourage orderly and quiet dispersal.

   

  10. Regular waste collection will be scheduled to avoid litter accumulation. Outdoor areas, including the beer garden, will be checked and cleared of litter frequently.

   

  11. All staff willbe trained to identify vulnerable individuals, including minors, and to take appropriate actions to ensure their safety. Clear policies will also be in place to address situations involving unaccompanied minors or attempts by minors to purchase alcohol.

   

  Agreed EPS Conditions - 24.02.25

   

  12. All doors and windows shall be closed, save for access and egress of the general public and/ or than in case of emergency, when amplified sound or live music is present in the premises.

  13. Amplified sound or live music should only be played within the building such that:

  (i) Noise breakout from the building to the street should not exceed the ambient* noise levels by more than 3 dB(A) when measured as a 15 minute LAeq;

  (ii) Noise breakout from the building to the street should not exceed the ambient* noise levels in any octave band centre frequency by more than 3dB when measured as a 15 minute LZeq;        

  *Where ambient noise level is the LAeq, 15 mins in the absence of the specific noise source (breakout from the premises).

  14. No speakers shall be fixed externally nor directed to broadcast sound outside the building at any time.

  15. No amplified sound shall be played within the building except through an in-house amplified sound system fitted with a sound limiting facility capable of limiting the sound level output of the system to a pre-set level which may then be secured in a tamper-resistant manner, the design and settings of which shall have received the prior written approval of the Environmental Protection Service.

  16. 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 neighbour’s needs.

  17. The premises licence holder shall prominently display A5 notices in all external areas reminding patrons to be quite whilst using the facilities provided and respect the local neighbour’s needs.

  18. The Premises Licence Holder shall submit for written approval by the Environmental Protection Service a Noise Management Plan providing details of operational procedures to protect the occupiers of nearby dwellings from noise of amplified sound, patrons in the external area, and dispersion.  Such details shall include, inter alia, operational procedures, monitoring of customer activities, smoking and/ or consuming alcohol policy, good relationship with responsible taxi services, relevant signage, CCTV consideration, complaints handling procedure, practical policy of noise complaint monitoring, staff training relating to noise awareness etc.

  Agreed SYP Conditions - 24.02.25

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

  20. There shall be a zero-tolerance policy in relation to drugs at the premises and there shall be regular checks to include the external perimeter and all internal areas, including toilets by management to prevent the use of drugs by patrons. Records of checks to be kept for 12 months and made available on request to the authorities. Drugs seized shall be stored securely and handed to the Police.

  21. 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 July 2020) . 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).  The CCTV footage will be controlled and kept in a secure environment to prevent tampering or unauthorised viewing. A record will be kept of who has access the system, the reason why and when.  The CCTV system will contain the correct time and date stamp information.

  22. The use of glass alternative drinking vessels shall be utilised in accordance with the premises assessment of risk.

  23. No customers carrying opened bottles upon entry shall be admitted to premises.

  24. 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

  -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%7Cf257aad5d945425d5def08dd54dda28f%7Ca1ba59b9720448d8a3607770245ad4a9%7C0%7C0%7C638760033362266483%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&sdata=k%2Fq5%2Byq2v2Gg05C4RU%2Fl5zHMWloaU4rl22EZw5UF3vo%3D&reserved=0> or any relevant government approved training following a change in name)

  -CCTV operation (authorised staff only)

  -Dispersal 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.

   

  25. Customers are not permitted to utilise the external frontage of the premise for drinking or smoking purposes. Nominated member of staff to conduct regular checks of this area.

   

  26. To acquire a suitable number of radio sets for the premises and to take the CCRAC Radio Scheme (City Centre Retails Against Crime) into use at all times when trading, and continue to be a user whilst this system is in use within Sheffield.

   

  27. SIA door staff will be employed when operating during a first team men’s fixture at Bramall Lane Stadium. SIA staff will be present at least 2 hours prior to kick off until the end of trade. A minimum of 2 door staff positioned on entry to the premise. The use of security staff to be risk assessed at all other times.

   

  28. The premise will clearly communicate their entry policy with regards football fans in a clear written format on entry and via the premises online platforms.  Any change to this policy will be communicated to South Yorkshire Police at least 10 days prior to any amendments being made.

   

  29. Clear and legible notices shall be displayed at all exits requesting that the public respect the needs of local residents and to leave the premises and area quietly.

   

  30. A copy of the South Yorkshire Police Violent Incident Protocol to be displayed within the premises, in sight of staff. This protocol should also form part of staff training and training records to reflect such input.

   

  31. Persons under the age of 18 years are not permitted after 20:00 hours.

   

   

   

   

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

   

  None

   

• ANNEX 4 - Plans

   

  Date Received: 24.01.25

   

  Plan Ref: 22/12/01/00-4A

                  22/12/01002A