APPENDIX C
BP CON ENDS 29.06.20 VALID PCD & PPN (A)
Representation to Licensing Application.
Name & address of premises subject to application.
The Rottingdean Club
89 High Street Rottingdean Brighton BN2 7HE
1445/3/2020/01352/LAPREV
Your name & address (residence or business).
Leo Day
Golden Lion Group
c/o Hove Place
35/37 First Avenue
Hove
BN3 2FH
Operator of;
Plough Inn
Vicarage Lane
Rottingdean
BN2 7HD
Note: Whether or not your representation can be considered depends upon whether your residence or business is likely to be directly affected by disorder and disturbance occurring or potentially occurring on the premises or immediately outside the premises.
Please state the substance of your representation within one (or more) of the following categories (representations outside these categories cannot be considered).
The Prevention of Crime & Disorder
Rottingdean already has an unusually high number of ‘typical’ A4 licensed premises in proportion to the local population and size of the village. Adding another venue of a similar trading style gives rise to the potential of additional demands on local policing and public services. An application to convert a highly restricted license based upon a member’s club model to that of a loosely restricted pub/bar model, under previous licensing policies, would be highly unpalatable. It is our opinion that this application should be refused.
Should the council be minded to grant the variation then we would expect a robust approach to the application. We would consider an application to convert a ‘members only’ premises license (that would have been achieved under the 2003 Licensing Act under a ‘grandfather rights’ principle) to a standard A4 premises (pub/bar) to involve a comprehensive and exhaustive inclusion of conditions in the operating schedule. We understand this is common practice with newer premises license applications. Such is the drastic nature of the change from ‘members club’ to A4 pub/bar that we would expect the application to be treated as if it were a new premises application. In that event, whilst the premises is out of the CIZ, we would expect a view from authorities that there are considerable conditions imposed to ensure the additional premises does not add to potential crime & disorder in the village.
Public Safety
No Comments
The Prevention of Public Nuisance
Comments made in The Prevention of Crime and Disorder section are relevant to this section also.
Whilst ‘need’ is no longer a criteria that needs to be met for a premises license application or variation it is still relates to the number of people that frequent a certain geographical area. For the size of the stretch of land that runs from the location of this premises down to the White Horse and Coach House public houses at the opposite end of the Rottingdean High Street, to add another A4 drink led (potentially solely drink) operation to the five that are already can only add to the potential for public nuisance.
The Protection of Children from harm
No conditions have been offered in this variation, save the standard ‘proof of age policy’ that would support this licensing condition.
Signed: Leo Day
Date: 03/06/2020
Name: Leo Day
SUPPORTING REPRESENTATIONS
From: Claire bilton
<claire_bilton@hotmail.com>
Sent: 25 June 2020 14:11
To: EHL Safety <EHL.Safety@brighton-hove.gov.uk>
Subject: Re: Support for Rottingdean Club License
BP CON ENDS 29.06.20 VALID PCD & PPN (S1)
I recently noticed an application for revised public license for the Rottingdean Club in Rottingdean ( Ref 1445/3/2020/01352/laprev)
As a member of the club, a resident of Rottingdean and a customer of other licensed premises within the village I would like to offer my support to this application. I do not feel that a change in license will have an detrimental impact to other venues or private residences within the village. Our village has a strong neighbourhood culture and allowing the Rottingdean Club to become an inclusive venue will benefit the community.
I have no concerns that this application if granted would create any risk under the prevention of crime and disorder or prevention of public nuisance catagories.
Like all other venues within the village, events at this venue that encourage larger crowds, such as entertainment events, are well managed with door/security staff if required.
I see no reason why a change in license would prompt a behavioural change in existing cliental or change the profile of the club that would result in any increase in crime or nuisance to the immediate or surrounding neighbourhood.
Many Thanks
Claire Bilton
7 Burnes Vale
Rottingdean
Brighton
BN2 7DW
From: cynthia howe
<aries-of-wick@hotmail.co.uk>
Sent: 26 June 2020 17:52
To: EHL Safety
Subject: Further Support for application
Dear Dean Love
BP Con ends 29/6 Valid PCD and PPN (S2)
No 1445/3/2020/01352/LAPREV
The Rottingdean Club 89 High Street Rottingdean BN2 7HE
Cynthia Howe 12 Cownwy Court Park Crescent Rottingdean BN2 7JB
Member since 2018
in support of this application I would like to add to my support .
Prevention of Crime and Disorder and Prevention of Public Nuisance and Public Safety
Rottingdean has been a respectable establishment for many years, to my knowledge has been serving alcohol and food under licence since at least 2003. It is not a new licence application, , so would not be increasing the amount of licenced premises already in the village .
The present owners and an established loyal membership , are already mindful of theirs and their guest's behaviour at all times. Particularly when leaving the Club after 2200. If it was any less, I wouldn't be the regular member I am .
They are always mindful of public safety and prevention of harm to children .
Therefore, there wouldn't be any extra demands on local policing or increased crime and disorder in the village .
I agree with all the changes applied for
To remove terms that only members can be served alcohol ,.would be beneficial to members and guest alike
Members cannot join on Fridays and Saturdays is outmoded , probably alluding to previous owners .
Change of licence to fullon/off licence less restrictive than present one
Removal of guests must sign the guest book to my knowledge wouldn't be necessary under new licence.
Your sincerely
Cynthia Howe
From: Joe Miller
<Joe.Miller@brighton-hove.gov.uk>
Sent: 29 June 2020 16:53
To: EHL Safety <EHL.Safety@brighton-hove.gov.uk>
Subject: Support The Rottingdean club application
BP CON ENDS 29.06.20 VALID PCD, PPN, PCH & PS (S3)
Hi,
I wish to support the above application as I believe it will add to the licensing objectives.
Best,
Joe
Councillor Joe Miller
Conservative Member for Rottingdean Coastal Ward on Brighton and Hove City Council.
Member of the Policy and Resources Committee, Policy and Resources COVID-19 City Recovery Sub-Committee and Planning Committee Spokesperon.
Member of the Procurement Advisory Board, Key Performance Indicator Oversight Group and the Waterfront and Madeira Terraces Project Board.
Corporate Parent
AGREED CONDITIONS WITH SUSSEX POLICE
Annex 2 - Conditions consistent with the Operating Schedule:
General:
- Authorised staff employed by Sussex Police in the role of licensing officer shall have the right of access to the licensed premises during hours of operation for the purpose of inspection of the premises and premises records in order to ensure the promotion of the licensing objectives.
For the Prevention of Crime and Disorder:
- (a)Digital CCTV and appropriate recording equipment to be installed in accordance with Home Office Guidelines relating to UK Police Requirements for Digital CCTV System (PSDB Publication Number 09/05), operated and maintained throughout the premises internally and externally to cover all public areas, including the entrance to the premises. The system shall be on and recording at all times the premises licence is in operation.
(b)The CCTV cameras and recording equipment must be of sufficient quality to work in all lighting levels inside the premises at all times.
(c)CCTV footage will be stored for a minimum of 31 days
(d)The management will give full and immediate cooperation and technical assistance to the Police in the event that CCTV footage is required for the prevention and detection of suspected or alleged crime.
(e)The CCTV images will record and display dates and times, and these times will be checked regularly to ensure their accuracy.
(f)Subject to GDPR guidance and legislation, the management of the premises will ensure that key staff are fully trained in the operation of the CCTV, and will be able to download selected footage onto a disk (or other electronic portable device acceptable to Sussex Police) for the police without difficulty or delay and without charge to Sussex Police.
(g)Any breakdown or system failure will be notified to the police immediately & remedied as soon as practicable.
(h)In the event of the CCTV system hard drive being seized as evidence as part of a criminal investigation by Sussex Police or for any other reason, the premises will be expected to install a replacement hard drive or a temporary replacement drive as soon as practicable.
3. (a) An incident log will be maintained by the premises showing a detailed note of incidents that occur in the premises. The log will be inspected and signed off by the DPS (or a person with delegated authority) at least once a week.
(b) The log book should be kept on the premises and be available for inspection at all times the premises are open by authorised officers of the Licensing Authority or the police. An incident will be defined as being one which involves an allegation of a criminal offence.
(c) Any refusals made for alcohol service e.g. underage, will also be recorded (either in electronic or written form) and feedback given to staff as relevant. The log will be kept for a minimum of twenty four (24) months.
4. SIA licensed door supervisors shall be employed on any occasions when a requirement is identified by the licence holder's written risk assessment or requested by Sussex Police in writing at least 48 hours in advance. The written risk assessment will take into account information or guidance offered by the police, and also taking into account busy periods such as Bank Holidays, Seasonal Variations and other City Centre Events e.g. Pride. Any such assessment will be available on the premises for inspection by authorised officers and staff of the Licensing Authority or the police.
For Public Safety: None
For the Prevention of Public Nuisance:
5. Amplified live music in the Marquee will be held on a maximum of 5 occasions per year.
6. Usually amplified live music inside the premises will be held on 5 occasions per year.
For the Protection of Children from Harm:
7. The premises will operate a "Challenge 25" policy whereby any person attempting to buy alcohol who appears to be under 25 will be asked for photographic ID to prove their age. The recommended forms of ID that will be accepted are passports, official photographic Identity Cards issued by EU states bearing a hologram or ultraviolet feature, driving licences with a photograph, photographic military ID or proof of age cards bearing the ‘PASS’ mark hologram. The list of recommended forms of ID may be amended or revised with the prior written agreement of Sussex Police, the Licensing Authority and Trading Standards without the need to amend the licence or conditions attaching to it.
8. (a) The Premises Licence Holder shall ensure that all staff members engaged or to be engaged, in selling alcohol at the premises shall receive the following induction training. This training will take place prior to the selling of such products:
· The lawful selling of age restricted products
· Refusing the sale of alcohol to a person who is drunk
(b) Further verbal reinforcement/refresher training covering the above will be carried out thereafter at intervals not to exceed 8 weeks, with the date and time of the verbal reinforcement/refresher training documented.
(c) All such training undertaken by staff members shall be fully documented and recorded. All training records shall be made available for inspection by authorised officers and staff of the Licensing Authority or the police and officers from the Trading Standards team upon request.