Agenda item

The Panel considered an application for a premises license for the Goosedale Farm External Areas.

 

In addition to the written representations in the bundle the panel considered additional information provided by the applicant in advance of the hearing and heard live evidence from:

 

1.     Walaiti Rathore (for the Applicant)

2.     Dominic Hayer (for the Applicant)

3.     Nick Singh (for the Applicant)

4.     William Langston (Responsible Authority, Environmental Health)

5.     Robert Morton (Interested Party)

6.     Carol Glynn (Interested Party)

7.     Robert Glyn (Interested Party)

 

 

In making its decision, the Panel had regard to the Gedling Borough Council Licensing Policy, the guidance issued under section 182 of the Licensing Act 2003 and the Human Rights Act 1998 and has carefully considered all the evidence presented to it, including the agreed conditions with the police, the conditions offered by the Applicant and agreed by the Environmental Health Officer at the hearing and the proposed condition set out in the Operating Schedule in the application.

 

 

The Panel made this decision to promote the 4 Licensing Objectives:

 

1.     Prevention of crime and disorder;

2.     Public Safety;

3.     Prevention of Public Nuisance;

4.     Protection of Children from harm.

 

RESOLVED to:

 

Grant the application for a Premises Licence subject to the additional conditions as set out below:

 

The use of the licence is restricted to up to 12 one-day events per calendar year.

For the purposes of this condition, a “one-day event” is defined as a single event lasting no more than 17.5 hours, commencing at or after 9:00am and concluding no later than 2:30am the following day.

 

Conditions agreed with the Police

 

1.       There shall be CCTV coverage of the area where alcohol is sold during the sale of alcohol, using, for example, wireless cameras or bodycams, or a similar system.

 

The CCTV shall:

 

a.     be of evidential quality.

b.     display accurate time and date all year round to account for day light savings.

c.     All images to be retained for a minimum of 31 days and made available for inspection by the Police or any other authorised person upon request subject to the provisions of the Data Protection Act.

 

2.     There shall be a challenge 21 notice displayed in the area where alcohol is sold during the sale of alcohol

 

3.     All relevant members of staff authorised/employed to sell alcohol shall receive training in the sale of alcohol, including the following areas:

 

a.     preventing underage sales of alcohol

b.     preventing proxy sales of alcohol to underage persons

c.     preventing sales of alcohol to a person who is drunk

 

4.   A Challenge 21 scheme must be in operation. Any person who appears to be under 21 years of age must not be sold/supplied alcohol unless they produce an acceptable form of identification (passport, photo driving licence, Military Identity card or PASS accredited card, or a similar approved version of a digital form of identification).

 

 

5.   A Challenge 21 scheme must be in operation. Any person who appears to be under 21 years of age must not be sold/supplied alcohol unless they produce an acceptable form of identification (passport, photo driving licence, Military Identity card or PASS accredited card, or a similar approved version of a digital form of identification).

 

6.   A bound and sequentially paginated incident book or electronic record shall be kept. This book shall be made available for inspection and copying by the Police or any other authorised person upon request and all such books shall be retained for at least 6 months.

 

7.   Door supervisors shall be employed on occasions as deemed necessary by the Designated Premises Supervisor and/or premises management following a risk assessment.

 

Conditions agreed between the Applicant and Environmental Health Officer.

 

Management Plan

 

Traffic Management and Access/Egress Control:

 

Arrival Coordination: Coordianate arrivals based on mode of transportation (coaches, private vehicles, taxis) and allocate specific drop-off zones to optimise traffic flow.

 

Parking Management: Designate parking for VIPs, general guests, and staff to enhance logistical efficiency.

 

Traffic Control: Deploy marshals to manage vehicle movement for the duration of the event.

 

On-site Personnel: Position security and traffic marshals along primary routes, including Goosedale Lane and adjacent residential roads.

 

Contingency Protocols: Establish response plans for unforeseen incidents, ensuring all staff and volunteers are thoroughly briefed.

 

Security and Crowd Management.

 

Security Staffing: Deploy stewards for guest assistance.

 

SIA registered security staff shall be employed on occasions as deemed necessary by the Designated Premises Supervisor and/or premises management following a risk assessment.

Emergency Planning: Establish evacuation routes, maintain direct communication with emergency services, and implement lost child procedures.

 

Zero Tolerance Policy.

 

Communicate a strict zero-tolerance stance regarding drugs and illegal substances through event materials, signage, and announcements.

 

Security Measures: Enforce rigorous security screenings at entry points, including bag checks. Train security personnel to handle situations involving prohibited substances.

 

Collaboration with Authorities: Liaise and work with the relevant authorities regarding any drugs related issues.

 

Incident Reporting: Implement procedures for the prompt reporting and documentation of drug-related incidents, including confiscation of substances and engagement with relevant authorities.

 

Additional conditions imposed by the Panel.

 

The provision of regulated entertainment (performance of a play, exhibition of a film, indoor sporting events, performance of live music, playing of recorded music, performance of dance and entertainment similar to live music, recorded music, or dance) at any of the 12 events is permitted between the hours of;

 

10:00am – 11:30pm Sunday – Wednesday

10:00am – 12:00am Thursday and Friday

10:00am – 12:30am Saturday and Sundays (preceding a bank holiday Monday)