Licensing Section -EHDCEast Hants District Council

Departure Lounge The

Basingstoke Road, Alton, Hampshire, GU34 4BH

Completed application 016798 which is a Change of Name/Address of Holder for Premises Licence from 22/10/2012 to indefinite

Applicant(s)

Designated Premises Supervisor

Permitted Activities

• the sale by retail of alcohol
• 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
• entertainment facilities for dancing
• entertainment of a similar description to that falling within entertainment facilities for making music or dancing

Additional Conditions

• Annex 1 - Mandatory Conditions

   

  1. (1) The responsible person shall take all reasonable steps to 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 in a manner which carries a significant risk of leading or contributing to crime and disorder, prejudice to public safety, public nuisance, or harm to children-

   

  (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 (other than any promotion or discount available to an individual in respect of alcohol for consumption at a table meal, as defined in section 159 of the Act);

   

  (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;

   

  (d) provision of free or discounted alcohol in relation to the viewing on the premises of a sporting event, where that provision is dependent on-

  (i) the outcome of a race, competition or other event or process, or

  (ii) the likelihood of anything occurring or not occurring;

   

  (e) 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.

   

  2. The responsible person shall ensure that no alcohol is dispensed directly by one person into the mouth of another (other than where that other person is unable to drink without assistance by reason of a disability).

   

  3. The responsible person shall ensure that free tap water is provided on request to customers where it is reasonably available.

   

  4.

  (1) The premises licence holder or club premises certificate holder shall ensure that an age verification policy applies to the premises in relation to the sale or supply of alcohol.

  (2) 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 a holographic mark.

   

  5. The responsible person shall 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: 25ml or 35ml; and

  (iii) still wine in a glass: 125ml; and

  (b) customers are made aware of the availability of these measures

   

  6. No supply of alcohol may be made under the premises licence:

   

  at a time when there is no designated premises supervisor in respect of the premises licence, or

  at a time when the designated premises supervisor does not hold a personal licence or his personal licence is suspended.

   

  7. Every supply of alcohol under the premises licence must be made or authorised by a person who holds a personal licence (Section 19, Licensing Act 2003).

   

  8. Where this licence authorises the exhibition of films the admission of children must be restricted in accordance with the British Board of Film Classification.

   

  9. Where this licence includes a condition that at specified times one or more individuals must be at the premises to carry out a security activity, these individuals must be licensed by the Security Authority (Section 21, Licensing Act 2003).

   

  Further information can be obtained from the Licensing Section, East Hampshire District Council, Penns Place, Petersfield, Hampshire, GU31 4EX

   

   

• Annex 2 - Conditions consistent with the operating schedule

   

  General licensing objectives

  There will always be an adequate amount of trained staff available for events. Food will be served all day to coincide with drinking periods. Children and the public will be protected from harm where possible. All possible precautions taken to provide a safe environment for everybody to enjoy.

   

  Prevention of crime and disorder objectives

  Over 18 drinking only. Zero tolerance of drug using or taking on/off the premises. Adequate signs displaying zero tolerance of underage drinking/drug use. If anyone suspected over an acceptable drinking limit, alcohol will not be served to them.

   

  Public safety objectives

  Notices will be displayed along the main road and surrounding area (when large events occur) of slow moving traffic and car park entrance. Will hold a zero tolerance underage drinking policy. Anyone suspected under 21 will be asked for ID if they wish to consume alcohol.

  Local reputed taxi companies advertised within the cafe.

   

  Prevention of public nuisance objectives

  The cafe is situated within 13 acres of unhabited land. The two residencies close by would be given at least a month’s prior notice of up coming events. Signs asking clientele to leave quietly.

  Bar staff will stop serving alcohol to anyone believed drunk or disorderly. Police will be informed for any unacceptable behaviour that could harm themselves or others.

   

  Protection of children from harm objectives

  Children under 16 will be accompanied by an adult. Zero tolerance under age drinking policy.

  Adequate signs to warn parents of hidden dangers within cafe site (for example slippery surfaces, car parking area).

• Annex 3 - Conditions from a hearing

   

                       That all licensed activities shall cease at 23:00 hours;

                       That no licensed activities be permitted outdoors or within an erected marquee or other temporary structure;

                       That there shall be no late night refreshments served; and

  That external windows and doors shall be kept closed, other than for access and egress in all rooms when events involving regulated entertainment are taking place.

   

   

   

• Annex 4 - The Plan

Premises Plans

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