Agenda item
Marble Arch Theatre, Western Traffic Island, Marble Arch, W1
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Ward/ Cumulative Impact Area |
Site Name and Address |
Application |
Licensing Reference Number |
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Hyde Park Ward / not in cumulative impact area |
Marble Arch Theatre, Western Traffic Island, Marble Arch, W1 |
New Premises Licence |
17/05472/LIPN
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Minutes:
LICENSING SUB-COMMITTEE No. 1
Thursday 6th July 2017
Membership: Councillor Angela Harvey (Chairman), Councillor Julia Alexander and Councillor Murad Gassanly.
Legal Adviser: Horatio Chance
Policy Adviser: Chris Wroe
Committee Officer: Andrew Palmer
Presenting Officer: Heidi Lawrence
Relevant Representations: The Metropolitan Police Environmental Health, and the Licensing Authority.
Present: Mr Jack Speaker (Solicitor representing the Applicant),
Ms Sarah Fleming (Operations Manager, Underbelly Ltd - Applicant), Mr Ed Bartlam (Director, Underbelly Ltd – Applicant), Mr Richard Brown (on behalf of the South Ease Bayswater Residents’ Association), Ms Sally Thomas (Environmental Health), PC Sandy Russell (Metropolitan Police)and Mr David Sycamore (Licensing Authority).
Councillor Angela Harvey, Julia Alexander and Murad Gassanly declared that they had attended productions staged by Underbelly Ltd as paying customers.
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Marble Arch Theatre, Western Traffic Island, Marble Arch, W1H (“The Premises”) 17/05472/LIPN
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Performance of a Play (indoors) |
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Proposed Hours:
Monday to Saturday 13:30 to 23:00 Sunday: 13:30 to 22:30
Seasonal variations/ Non-standard timings
From the end of permitted hours on New Year's Eve to the beginning of permitted hours on New Year's Day.
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Amendments to application advised at hearing:
None |
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The Presenting Officer outlined the nature of the application submitted by Underbelly Limited, which was for a new Premises licence to operate a temporary ‘Spiegeltent’ theatre venue, with ancillary bar facilities. The Premises would operate for up to 6 days per week with no performances on Sunday evenings, for no more than 40 weeks in any one calendar year. The Applicant had considerable experience operating similar entertainment venues and other large scale events throughout the country, which included the Edinburgh Festival. In London, it had operated a Spiegeltent at the Southbank for a number of years, and more recently at Leicester Square over Christmas. The Applicant had drawn up comprehensive management and security plans, which sought to cover all of the Licensing Objectives.
The Sub-Committee noted that the Premises were located in Knightsbridge & Belgravia Ward, and not in Regents Park Ward as stated in the report that was before the Sub-Committee. The application site was also outside of the Cumulative Impact Area.
Mr Speaker addressed the Sub-Committee on behalf of the Applicant, and confirmed that the vast majority of the scope of the application had been discussed with the Responsible Authorities and agreed. The proposed conditions that would be attached to the licence had also been agreed, with the exception of two which related to the number of SIA Supervisors to be provided at the Premises and the wearing of high-visibility jackets.
Mr Speaker also commented on the concerns raised by the South East Bayswater Residents’ Association, which the Applicant considered could be dealt with by the comprehensive schedule of conditions and the event management plan.
Mr Bartlam outlined the history of Underbelly Ltd, together with the ‘Three Men Called Mo’ theatrical production which would be staged at the Marble Arch Theatre.
The Applicant acknowledged concerns relating to crowd management and evacuation in the event of an emergency, but stated that it would have difficulty in providing the required number of 1 SIA trained staff member per 50 people that was being sought by the Police. The Applicant advised that it had gained practical experience in crowd management issues from events staged in similar tents on the South Bank and at the Edinburgh Festival, and had its own team of staff who had been trained to manage seated audiences and any possible evacuation. Mr Bartlam accordingly suggested that the requirements for crowd control could be met by the operator providing 1 SIA door steward per 100 people, supported by the existing trained staff and employees. The capacity of the venue would be 608, with a maximum figure of 620 excluding staff.
The Sub-Committee highlighted the need for staff at the Premises to be easily identifiable to customers in an emergency for the purposes of promoting the Public Safety licensing objective. Mr Bartlam confirmed that staff members would be clearly seen by their uniforms, and that high-visibility or similar clothing could be carried for quick access.
Ms Fleming commented on the proposed management plan for the venue, which she considered was robust, and which would be supported by a staff handbook that would enable any emergency situation to be dealt with. Provision would also be made for an SIA supervised bag search upon entry to the Premises.
PC Russell informed the Sub-Committee that the Police had maintained their representations on the grounds of public safety, and expressed concern over security and the location of the Premises on a traffic island. Although the Police had requested that the SIA Supervisors wore high visibility jackets inside and outside of the Premises, the Applicant had requested that they were only worn by staff outside of the venue. The Police acknowledged that fluorescent clothing could affect lighting within the auditorium, and agreed that high-visibility or similar clothing that would not have to be florescent could be carried by staff for quick access. PC Russell confirmed that all bags would need to be searched, and that an SIA manager should also be present at the entrance who could direct discretionary personal searches.
From an evacuation perspective, the Police had asked that no glass would be taken into the auditorium.
The Sub-Committee sought clarification of the provision of crossing monitors and assistance for people gaining access to the traffic island. The Applicant acknowledged their obligation to ensure people were escorted safely over the crossing points, and gave reassurance that they would consult with the necessary agencies involved in other events in Hyde Park such as Winter Wonderland, to enable stewards and security staff to be shared during such busy times.
Ms Thomas outlined the concerns expressed by Environmental Health that the application would cause public nuisance, and confirmed that a noise management plan had been discussed with the Applicant. The Sub-Committee noted that the sale of alcohol would be to ticket holders only.
Mr Sycamore confirmed that further conditions that had been sought by the Licensing Authority regarding a search policy when people arrived at the Premises and dispersal management post entry had been included in the application.
Mr Brown outlined the concerns that had been raised by the South East Bayswater Resident’s Association, which included the proposed scheduling of performances and closing time, and sought a terminal hour of 23:00. The Residents’ Association had also highlighted the need for security both inside and outside of the Premises.
The Sub-Committee had listened very carefully to all of the submissions, and welcomed the application as this would re-vitalise the area which had suffered from anti-social behaviour. The Sub-Committee took comfort from the fact that the Applicant was an experienced operator which had hosted similar events in the past and were reassured that the key measures they had highlighted to the Sub-Committee in respect of crowd safety and dispersal would promote all four licensing objecives, particularly the Public Safety licensing objective. The application was therefore granted, subject to conditions, the key points of which were:
- The terminal hour as applied for would aid safe dispersal. - A lower number of SIA Supervisors will be supplemented by fully trained and directly employed staff - Glass material, whether bottles, drinking vessels or other, will not be allowed into the auditorium on the grounds of public safety. - The conditions imposed on the Licence by the Sub-Committee are considered to be appropriate and proportionate. |
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Exhibition of films (indoors) |
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Proposed Hours:
Monday to Saturday 13:30 to 23:00 Sunday: 13:30 to 22:30
Seasonal variations/ Non-standard timings
From the end of permitted hours on New Year's Eve to the beginning of permitted hours on New Year's Day.
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Amendments to application advised at hearing:
None.
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Decision (including reasons if different from those set out in the report):
The application was granted subject to conditions; see Section 1 for further details.
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Performance of Live Music (indoors) |
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Proposed Hours:
Monday to Saturday 13:30 to 23:00 Sunday: 13:30 to 22:30
Seasonal variations/ Non-standard timings
From the end of permitted hours on New Year's Eve to the beginning of permitted hours on New Year's Day.
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Amendments to application advised at hearing:
None.
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Decision (including reasons if different from those set out in the report):
The application was granted subject to conditions; see Section 1 for further details.
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Playing of recorded music (indoors) |
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Proposed Hours:
Monday to Saturday 13:30 to 23:00 Sunday: 13:30 to 22:30
Seasonal variations/ Non-standard timings
From the end of permitted hours on New Year's Eve to the beginning of permitted hours on New Year's Day.
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Amendments to application advised at hearing:
None.
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Decision (including reasons if different from those set out in the report):
The application was granted subject to conditions; see Section 1 for further details.
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Performances of Dance (indoors) |
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Proposed Hours:
Monday to Saturday 13:30 to 23:00 Sunday: 13:30 to 22:30
Seasonal variations/ Non-standard timings
From the end of permitted hours on New Year's Eve to the beginning of permitted hours on New Year's Day.
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Amendments to application advised at hearing:
None.
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Decision (including reasons if different from those set out in the report):
The application was granted subject to conditions; see Section 1 for further details.
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Anything of a similar description |
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Proposed Hours:
Monday to Saturday 13:30 to 23:00 Sunday: 13:30 to 22:30
Seasonal variations/ Non-standard timings
From the end of permitted hours on New Year's Eve to the beginning of permitted hours on New Year's Day.
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Amendments to application advised at hearing:
None.
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Decision (including reasons if different from those set out in the report):
The application was granted subject to conditions; see Section 1 for further details.
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Sale by retail of alcohol (on sales) |
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Proposed Hours:
Monday to Saturday 13:30 to 23:00 Sunday: 13:30 to 22:30
Seasonal variations/ Non-standard timings
From the end of permitted hours on New Year's Eve to the beginning of permitted hours on New Year's Day.
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Amendments to application advised at hearing:
None.
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Decision (including reasons if different from those set out in the report):
The application was granted subject to conditions; see Section 1 for further details.
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Hours premises are open to the public |
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Proposed Hours:
Monday to Saturday 12:00 to 23:00 Sunday: 12:00 to 23:00
Seasonal variations/ Non-standard timings
From the end of permitted hours on New Year's Eve to the beginning of permitted hours on New Year's Day.
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Amendments to application advised at hearing:
None.
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Decision (including reasons if different from those set out in the report):
The application was granted subject to conditions; see Section 1 for further details.
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Conditions attached to the Licence |
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Mandatory Conditions
1. No supply of alcohol may be made at a time when there is no designated premises supervisor in respect of this licence.
2. No supply of alcohol may be made at a time when the designated premises supervisor does not hold a personal licence or the personal licence is suspended.
3. Every supply of alcohol under this licence must be made or authorised by a person who holds a personal licence.
4. (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 a disability).
5. The responsible person must ensure that free potable water is provided on request to customers where it is reasonably available.
6. (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.
7. 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.
A responsible person in relation to a licensed premises means the holder of the premise licence in respect of the premises, the designated premises supervisor (if any) or any individual aged 18 or over who is authorised by either the licence holder or designated premises supervisor. For premises with a club premises certificate, any member or officer of the club present on the premises in a capacity that which enables him to prevent the supply of alcohol.
8(i) 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.
8(ii) For the purposes of the condition set out in paragraph 8(i) above -
(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+(DxV)
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.
8(iii). Where the permitted price given by Paragraph 8(ii)(b) above 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.
8(iv). (1) Sub-paragraph 8(iv)(2) below applies where the permitted price given by Paragraph 8(ii)(b) above 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.
9. Admission of children to the premises must be restricted in accordance with the film classification recommended by the British Board of Film Classification or recommended by this licensing authority as appropriate.
10. All persons guarding premises against unauthorised access or occupation or against outbreaks of disorder or against damage (door supervisors) must be licensed by the Security Industry Authority.
11. The premises shall install and maintain a comprehensive CCTV system as per the minimum requirements of the Westminster Police Licensing Team. All entry and exit points will be covered enabling frontal identification of every person entering in any light condition. The CCTV system shall continually record whilst the premises is open for licensable activities and during all times when customers remain on the premises. All recordings shall be stored for a minimum period of 31 days with date and time stamping. Viewing of recordings shall be made available immediately upon the request of Police or authorised officer throughout the entire 31 day period.
12. A staff member from the premises who is conversant with the operation of the CCTV System shall be on the premises at all times when the premises is open. This staff member must be able to provide a Police or authorised council officer copies of recent CCTV images or data with the absolute minimum of delay when requested
13. There shall be a personal licence holder on duty on the premises at all times when the premises are authorised to sell alcohol.
14. No glass containers or drinking vessels shall be taken into the auditorium area.
15. There shall be a ratio of 1 SIA licensed door supervisor per 100 customers on duty at the premises at all times while it is open for business, subject to a minimum of 3 SIA door supervisors including at least 1 female at any one time, and a minimum of 1 member of directly employed staff per 100 customers who shall be conspicuously identifiable as members of staff.
16. All bags entering or re-entering the premises shall be searched by SIA licensed members of staff.
17. All members of SIA staff employed outside of the venue shall wear high visibility yellow jackets or vests.
18. Public admission to the auditorium shall be through the premises lobby area only
19. An incident log shall be kept at the premises, and made available on request to an authorised officer of the City Council or the Police. It must be completed within 24 hours of the incident and will record the following: (a) all crimes reported to the venue (b) all ejections of patrons (c) any complaints received concerning crime and disorder (d) any incidents of disorder (e) all seizures of drugs or offensive weapons (f) any faults in the CCTV system, searching equipment or scanning equipment (g) any refusal of the sale of alcohol (h) any visit by a relevant authority or emergency service.
20. Patrons permitted to temporarily leave and then re-enter the premises, e.g. to smoke, shall not be permitted to take drinks with them.
21. Queuing outside the premises shall be restricted to a designated part of the licensable area
22. The approved arrangements at the premises, including means of escape provisions, emergency warning equipment, the electrical installation and mechanical equipment, shall at all material times be maintained in good condition and full working order.
23. The means of escape provided for the premises shall be maintained unobstructed, free of trip hazards, be immediately available and clearly identified in accordance with the plans provided.
24. No licensable activities shall take place at the premises until the premises has been assessed as satisfactory by the Westminster Police Licensing Team and a Metropolitan Police Counter Terrorism Security Advisor at which time this condition shall be removed from the Licence by the licensing authority
25. The licensable activities authorised by this licence and provided at the premises shall be ancillary to the main function of the premises as a theatre.
26. Licensable activities at events on the premises shall only be provided to persons who are ticket holders for that event.
27. Licensable activities shall be restricted to a maximum of 40 weeks per calendar year.
28. Unless otherwise agreed, no later than 28 days prior to the event the Premises Licence Holder must submit an Event Management Plan to the parties listed in the Applicant’s operating schedule for their comments. The Event Management Plan shall include, but not be limited to the following;
a) Emergency and Evacuation procedures;
b) Crowd management and stewarding arrangements;
c) A detailed plan showing site layout and emergency egress points;
d) A detailed plan showing CCTV locations installed by the Premises License Holder;
e) Risk Assessments, which shall include an assessment in relation to pedestrian crossings
f) A schedule detailing types and locations of emergency equipment
g) Sanitary accommodation
h) A contingency plan detailing staff action, expectation and requirements in the event of a suspect device / bomb threat/firearms incident/bladed weapon attack/suspect vehicle or an incident whereby a vehicle is used as a weapon
i) Full written records of all staff training given in relation to points a-h.
29. A Counter Terrorism awareness session for all staff employed at the venue shall be arranged (through Westminster Police Licensing Team) prior to the venue opening to the public. Any new staff employed by the venue who did not attend the initial session shall be fully updated by a member of the management team prior to the commencement of their role.
30. Throughout the duration of this licence the Premises Licence Holder shall be responsible for full implementation of the Hostile Vehicle Mitigation Plan
31. The Premises Licence Holder shall ensure that the event is run in accordance with the Event Management Plan.
32. A full walk through and check of the whole premises will be undertaken by the security manager prior to and immediately after each performance.
33. All emergency exit doors shall be available at all material times without the use of a key, code, card or similar means.
34. Details of all marquees, tented structures and temporary structures should be provided including emergency exits and signage, fire warning and fire-fighting equipment.
35. At least (1) SIA licensed door supervisor shall be on duty at each entrance of the premises at all times when it is open for business.
36. No alcohol shall be taken outside of the boundary of the licensable area.
37. Notices shall be prominently displayed at all exits requesting patrons to respect the needs of local residents and businesses and leave the area quietly.
38. Non-intoxicating beverages, including drinking water, shall be available in all parts of the premises where alcohol is sold or supplied for consumption on the premises.
39. In relation to the sale of alcohol, a Challenge 25 proof of age scheme shall be operated at the premises where the only acceptable forms of identification are recognised photographic identification cards, such as a driving licence, passport or proof of age card with the PASS Hologram.
40. The age of the audience members to the Spiegeltent shall be appropriate to the performance.
41. Any special effects or mechanical installations shall be arranged, operated and stored so as to minimise any risk to the safety of those using the premises. The following special effects will only be used on 10 days’ prior notice being given to the licensing authority where consent has not previously been given. · dry ice and cryogenic fog · smoke machines and fog generators · pyrotechnics including fireworks · firearms · lasers · explosives and highly flammable substances. · real flame. · strobe lighting.
42. No person shall give at the premises any exhibition, demonstration or performance of hypnotism, mesmerism or any similar act or process which produces or is intended to produce in any other person any form of induced sleep or trance in which susceptibility of the mind of that person to suggestion or direction is increased or intended to be increased. NOTE: (1) This rule does not apply to exhibitions given under the provisions of Section 2(1A) and 5 of the Hypnotism Act 1952.
43. The number of persons accommodated in the Spiegeltent (excluding staff and performers) shall not exceed 620.
44. The edges of the treads of steps and stairways shall be maintained so as to be conspicuous.
45. All fabrics, curtains, drapes and similar features including materials used in finishing and furnishing shall be either non-combustible or be durably or inherently flame-retarded fabric. Any fabrics used in escape routes (other than foyers), entertainment areas or function rooms, shall be non- combustible.
46. The certificates listed below shall be submitted to the licensing authority upon written request: a) Any permanent or temporary emergency lighting battery or system b) Any permanent or temporary electrical installation c) Any permanent or temporary emergency warning system
47. No waste or recyclable materials, including bottles, shall be moved, removed from or placed in outside areas between 23.00 hours and 07.00 hours on the following day.
48. No deliveries to the premises shall take place between 23.00 and 07.00 on the following day.
49. Flashing or particularly bright lights on or outside the premises shall not cause a nuisance to nearby properties (save insofar as they are necessary for the prevention of crime).
50. No fumes, steam or odours shall be emitted from the licensed area so as to cause a nuisance to any persons living or carrying on business in the area where the premises are situated.
51. A sufficient number of easily identifiable, readily accessible receptacles for refuse must be provided, including provisions for concessions. Arrangements must be made for regular collection. Public areas must be kept clear of refuse and other combustible waste prior to, and so far as is reasonably practicable, during the licensed event.
52. A minimum of 28 days prior to the event a Noise Management Plan to promote the prevention of public nuisance shall be provided to Westminster City Council's Environmental Health Consultation Team for approval. The Noise Management Plan shall state the maximum permitted music noise level applicable at the nearest noise sensitive premises. Once approved in writing it shall be implemented by the Premises Licence Holder.
53. Residential properties and the relevant amenity group(s) in the immediate vicinity of Marble Arch will be contacted as soon as reasonably practicable (and in any event no later than 28 days) prior to the event.
54. Event advising them of the times of the Event and any sound check or rehearsal times and giving them a telephone number to contact in the event that they have any complaints.
55. Any generators, refrigerators or other machinery running overnight will be silenced, screened or sited so as not to be audible outside the boundary of the Gardens.
56. Electrical generators, where used, must be: · Suitably located clear of buildings, marquees and structures, and free from flammable materials; · Enclosed to prevent unauthorised access; · Able to provide power for the duration of the event; · Backed up electrical generators are to be provided to power essential communications, lighting and safety systems in the event of primary generator failure.
57. The minimum number of toilet accommodation shall include: a) Women’s Cubicles (16) b) Men’s Cubicles (2) c) Urinals (7)
58. Details of all marquees, tented structures and temporary structures should be provided including emergency exits and signage, fire warning and firefighting equipment.
59. Full structural design details and calculations of all and any structures to be erected within the licensed area must be submitted to the Westminster City Council Building Control. A certificate from a competent person or engineer that a completed structure has been erected in accordance with the structural drawings and design specification must be available for inspection prior to a relevant structure being used during the licensed event.
60. All fabric, including curtains and drapes used on stage for tents and marquees, or plastic and weather sheeting, shall be inherently or durably flame retardant to the relevant British Standards. Certificates of compliance must be available upon request by an authorised officer of Westminster City Council, The London Fire Brigade.
61. Any moving flown equipment must contain a device or method whereby failure in the lifting system would not allow the load to fall. All hung scenery and equipment must be provided with a minimum of two securely fixed independent suspensions such that in the event of failure of one suspension the load shall be safely sustained.
62. The Premises Licence Holder must maintain a regular safety patrol at all times when the public are present in the licensed area to check for and guard against possible emergency hazards. The area underneath any stage and fixed seating areas is to be kept clear of flammable materials.
63. The Premises Licence Holder must ensure that competent persons are employed to assess the electrical requirements at the event and the compatibility of the electricity supply with the equipment to be used. Appropriate safety devices (such as 30mA Residual Current Devices at Source) must be used for electrical apparatus, particularly for any electrical equipment exposed to adverse conditions or electrical equipment to be used in association with hand held devices (e.g. microphones). The competent person must make a certificate of inspection of the electrical installation available for inspection.
64. All spare fuel, including LPG, must be kept and stored safely in accordance with relevant Health and Safety legislation and suitable safety signage and firefighting equipment provided.
65. No licensable activities shall take place at the premises until the licensing authority are satisfied that the premises are constructed or altered in accordance with the appropriate provisions of the District Surveyor's Association - Technical Standards for Places of Entertainment and the reasonable requirements of Westminster Environmental Health Consultation Team, at which time this condition shall be removed from the licence by the licensing authority.
66. There shall be at least one personal licence holder on site during operational hours. Details of the personal licence holder (including name and contact number) shall be displayed in a prominent position on site.
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