Sheffield City CouncilLicensing Services

Don Valley Bowl

Coleridge Road, Sheffield, S9 3TL

Completed application 177443 which is a New Application for Premises Licence from 13/09/2019 to indefinite

Applicant(s)

Designated Premises Supervisor

Permitted Activities

• a performance of live music
• any playing of recorded music
• 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

  Conditions agreed with South Yorkshire Police 20.8.2019

  1. The sale of alcohol is to cease half an hour before close.

  2. A minimum of 6 weeks’ notice will be provided in writing to South Yorkshire Police Licensing Department, South Yorkshire Fire & Rescue Service and those Responsible Authorities responsible for public safety and public nuisance prior to any event taking place on the premises which will involve the carrying on of licensable activities.  The application will serve as the notice period for the first event in September 2019.

  3. No customers carrying open bottles upon entry shall be admitted. 

  4. 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.

  5. Drinks to be provided in glass alternative drinking vessels.  The use of glassware is not permitted.

  6.A Challenge 25 scheme must operate including a refusals log, signage and the maintenance of staff training records.

  7. The event is a one day event taking place on one occasion per year.

  8. Persons exiting the event will do so in a peaceful, non-confrontational manner and under the direction of event security.

  9. Clear legible and conspicuous notice shall be displayed at each public exit requesting customers leave the event and area quietly.

   

  Standard Event Conditions

   

  1. The Designated Premises Supervisor/Promoter shall appoint a named person to co-ordinate noise issues, to the approval of the Environmental Protection Service, no later than 4 weeks prior to the event. The noise co-ordinator shall liaise between all parties - Environmental Protection Service, DPS, Promoter, sound system suppliers, sound engineers and Licensing Authority, on all matters relating to noise control prior to and during the event.

   

  2. 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. 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 most likely to be produced during the event.

   

  3. The noise co-ordinator 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.

   

  4. The licensee shall ensure that sound testing is only carried out between the hours of 10:00 and 19:00 and is of the shortest duration practicable.

   

  5. The noise co-ordinator shall ensure that noise is monitored at the perimeter of the site (or other appropriate noise sensitive location) throughout the event, and at least during each different artist.

   

  6. The noise co-ordinator 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.

   

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

   

  8. A minimum of one children’s safeguarder will be assigned to duty at events involving children and young people. This member of staff must act in compliance with the guidance and training provided by the Sheffield Safeguarding Children Board including a children and young peoples risk assessment for each event.

   

  9.  Written Risk assessment(s) will be provided to and discussed at the Safety Advisory Group Meetings meeting.

   

  10. The licensed activity shall be conducted in accordance with a suitable and sufficient site specific Event Health and Safety Plan in agreement with the Safety Advisory Group.

   

  11. Any reasonable requirements of the Safety Advisory Group will be complied with in order to ensure that the event site is suitable for its intended use.

   

  12. There shall be no special effects (eg pyrotechnics, lasers, strobes, etc) without prior approval of the Safety Advisory Group.

               

  13. Any annual events that take place under this licence must not take place until they have been discussed and agreed through the Safety Advisory Group.

   

  14. Any structures, screens, platforms, fences etc. must be agreed by the Safety

  Advisory Group and full written details including plans and calculation must be provide when requested by the Safety Advisory Group.

   

  15. Detailed Stewarding and Policing Plans will be provided to the Safety Advisory Group for discussion and agreement.

   

  16. Detailed Medical and First Aid proposals and plans will be provided to the Safety Advisory Group for discussion and agreement.

   

  17. Site inspection(s) will be co-ordinated by the Safety Advisory Group before the licensed activity takes place and the activity shall not proceed unless the Safety Advisory Group is satisfied with the provisions made for the event.

   

  18. At the end of the final site inspection the Licence holder will provide any certification that is required by the Safety Advisory Group such as Electrical Certificates, Fire Certificates, Erection Certificates and Completion Certificates etc.

   

  19. The capacity for each event will be discussed and agreed at a Safety Advisory Group Meeting.

   

  20. The method of ticketing will be discussed and agreed at a Safety Advisory Group Meeting.

   

  21. The Licence Holder will ensure that there is a detailed fit for purpose written Contingency Plan in place for each event that has been agreed by the Emergency Services and the safety Advisory Group.

   

  22. The Licence Holder will ensure that they give the Chair of the Safety Advisory Group a minimum eight weeks notice of any events held under this licence.

   

  23. Events involving persons under the age of 18 years will be planned in compliance with the guidance issued by the Sheffield Safeguarding Children Board.

   

  24. At events where age restrictions apply, or where alcohol is on sale, an age verification scheme must operate in compliance with the partnership guidance issued by the Sheffield Safeguarding Children Board, South Yorkshire Police and Trading Standards. This scheme must also apply to persons accessing the event using V.I.P/Guest list privileges.

   

  25. The applicant will produce an Event Management Plan which will include the name, address and telephone number of lead person(s) responsible for safeguarding children at an event.

   

   

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

   

  None

   

• ANNEX 4 - Plans

   

  Plan 15/8/19