Torbay CouncilLicensing & Public Protection

Occombe Farm Kitchen

Occombe Farm, Preston Down Road, Paignton, Devon, TQ3 1RN

Open application 074888 which is a New Application for Premises Licence

Applicant(s)

Designated Premises Supervisor

Permitted Activities

• an exhibition of a film
• a performance of live music
• any playing of recorded music
• provision of late night refreshment
• the sale by retail of alcohol

Additional Conditions

• ANNEXE 1

   

  MANDATORY CONDITION: WHERE LICENCE AUTHORISES SUPPLY OF ALCOHOL

   

  1)              No supply of alcohol may be made under the premises licence:-
   

  ()        at a time where 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/her personal licence is suspended.

   

  2)              Every supply of alcohol under the premises licence must be made or authorised by a person who holds a personal licence.

   

  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) Subject to sub-paragraph (4) 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 age verification policy may make provision permitting a responsible person to accept identification in digital form (“relevant ID”) instead of identification of a type described in sub-paragraph (3).

   

  5)              Where provision envisaged by sub-paragraph (4) is included in the policy, the policy must make provision dealing with the circumstance described in paragraph (6).

   

  6)              The circumstance in this sub-paragraph arises where-

   

  (a)              the responsible person has reason to believe that a person (“P”) who seeks to be supplied with alcohol from a place to which the age verification policy applies has not attained the age of 18, or such greater age as the age verification policy may prescribe (“the relevant age”); and

   

  (b)              P has indicated their wish to use the relevant ID.

   

  7)              When the circumstance in paragraph (6) arises, the policy must state-

   

  (a)              that P is obliged, upon the request of the responsible person, to make available to the responsible person the means by which their relevant ID may be verified; but

   

  (b) that the responsible person may only accept P’s relevant ID where the condition in sub-paragraph (8) applies.

   

  8)              The condition in this sub-paragraph is that the responsible person is covered by an agreement with a DVSP (“the relevant DVSP”) for the provision of digital verification services where-

   

  (a)              the relevant DVSP has agreed that it will confirm, in the course of providing its services to the responsible person, whether or not P has attained the relevant age;

   

  (b)              the relevant DVSP has agreed that it will deliver identification to the responsible person that reaches at least a medium level of confidence;

   

  (c)              that level of confidence has been verified by a DVSP, whether that DVSP is the relevant DVSP or another; and

   

  (d)              the relevant DVSP is registered as a provider of those services in accordance with Version 0.4 or Version 1.0 of the DVS trust framework.

   

  9)              In this paragraph-

   

  (a)              “DVSP” means a person who provides digital verification services, and is included in the register maintained by the Secretary of State under section 32 (DVS register) of the Data (Use and Access) Act 2025 (“the 2025 Act”);

   

  (b)              “DVS trust framework” is to be construed in accordance with section 28 (DVS trust framework) of the 2025 Act;

   

  (c)              “medium level of confidence”, in respect of identification described in sub-paragraph (8)(b), is to be construed in accordance with-

   

  (i) Version 0.4 of the DVS trust framework, in the case that the relevant DVSP, or as the case may be, another DVSP provides the service described in sub-paragraph (8)(c), and is registered as a provider of that service, in the DVS register, in accordance with Version 0.4 of the DVS trust framework;

  (ii) Version 1.0 of the DVS trust framework, in the case that the relevant DVSP, or as the case may be, another DVSP provides the service described in sub-paragraph (8)(c), and is registered as a provider of that service, in the DVS register, in accordance with Version 1.0 of the DVS trust framework.

   

  10)              For the purposes of sub-paragraph (6) “supplied” is to be construed in accordance with section 14 of the Licensing Act 2003.

   

  11)              Nothing in sub-paragraphs (4) to (10) prevents the supply of alcohol to a person based upon identification of a type described in sub-paragraph (3).

   

  12)              (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).

   

  13)              The responsible person must ensure that free potable water is provided on request to customers where it is reasonably available.

   

  14)              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.

   

  Minimum Drinks Pricing

   

  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.

   

  2)              For the purposes of the condition set out in paragraph 1

   

  (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.

   

  3)              Where the permitted price given by Paragraph (b) of paragraph 2 would (apart from the 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.

   

  4)              (1) Sub-paragraph (2) applies where the permitted price given by Paragraph (b) of paragraph 2 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.

   

  MANDATORY CONDITION:  EXHIBITION OF FILMS

   

  1)       Where the film classification body is specified in the licence, admission of children must be restricted in accordance with any recommendation made by that body.

   

  2)       Where -

   

  ()        the film classification body is not specified in the licence, or
   

  ()        the relevant licensing authority has notified the holder of the licence that this condition applies to the film in question,
   

  admission of children must be restricted in accordance with any recommendation made by that licensing authority.

   

  In the case of the aforementioned conditions

                “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 (authority to determine suitability of video works for classification).

   

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  ANNEXE 2

   

  CONDITIONS CONSISTENT WITH THE OPERATING SCHEDULE

   

  General

   

  1.              All equipment, appliances and buildings will be maintained in good working order.

   

  2.              All staff engaged in licensable activity at the premises will receive training and information in relation to the following:

   

         The Challenge 25 scheme in operation at the premises, including the forms of identification that are acceptable.

         The hours and activities permitted by the premises issued under the Licensing Act 2003 and conditions attached to the licence.

         How to complete and maintain the refusal register in operation at the premises (in relation to the sale of alcohol).

         Recognising the signs of drunkenness.

         The operating procedures for refusing service to any person who is drunk, under-age or appears to be under-age, or appears to be making a proxy purchase.

         Action to be taken in the event of an emergency, including reporting an incident to the emergency services.

   

                Training shall be recorded in documentary form and shall be regularly refreshed at no greater than 12 monthly intervals. Training records shall be made available for inspection and copying at reasonable times upon request of an authorised officer of a responsible authority. Training records will be retained for at least 12 months.

   

  The prevention of crime and disorder

   

  1.              The Farm Kitchen and Farm Shop are protected by fire and intruder alarms.

   

  2.              The occupancy of all buildings will be monitored by staff at all times.

   

  3.              All staff receive training in how to deal with difficult customers.

   

  4.              The site shall be locked at the end of each days and there will be no public access after closing.

   

  5.              All cash shall be locked in safes and tills will be left empty at the end of the day.

   

  6.              The premises shall install operate and maintain a comprehensive digital colour CCTV system to the satisfaction of the Police and local authority.

   

  7.              An incident log shall be kept and maintained at the premises which will include a log of the following, including pertinent details:

   

         Any incidents of disorder or of a violent or anti-social nature.

         All crimes reported to the venue, or by the venue to the police.

         All ejections of patrons.

         Any complaints received.

         Seizures of drugs or offensive weapons.

         Any faults in the CCTV system.

         Any visits by a responsible authority (under the Licensing Act 2003) or emergency service.

   

                Records must be completed within 24 hours of any incident, and will contain the time and date, the nature of the incident, the people involved, the action taken and details of the person responsible for the management of the premises at the time of the incident. The logs shall be kept for at least 12 months following the date of entry and be made available for inspection and copying upon request of an authorised officer of a responsible authority.

   

  Public safety

   

  1.              There shall be no access to areas where machinery is stored.

   

  2.              A log book shall be kept of all accidents.

   

  3.              All entrances and exits shall be kept clear of obstructions.

   

  4.              Cleaning products shall be stored away from public areas.

   

  5.              There shall be wet surface signs for spillages and when cleaning taking place.

   

  6.              There shall be access for emergency vehicles onto the site.

   

  7.              Fire safety procedures will be in place (including incident co-ordinators) and fire extinguishers installed.

   

  8.              There shall be regular fire system checks and drills.

   

  9.              There shall be fire exits and alarms.

   

  10.              There shall be risk assessments for all events held on site.

   

  The prevention of public nuisance

   

  1.              A member of staff must assess the impact of any noisy activities on neighbouring residential properties at the start of the activity/entertainment and periodically throughout the activity/entertainment to ensure that levels of noise have not increased.

   

  2.              Prominent, clear and legible notices must be displayed at all exits requesting patrons to respect the needs of local residents and to leave the premises and the area quietly.

   

  3.              Regular maintenance must be carried out on all plant and machinery to ensure that noise disturbance from such sources is kept to a minimum.

   

  4.              The handling of beer kegs, bottles and other similar items must not take place in the late evening, at night or in the early morning, when the noise generated could cause a nuisance particularly outside buildings.

   

  5.              All rubbish produced by the premises must be stored securely in a designated area or in a bin with a tight fitting lid.

   

  The protection of children from harm

   

  1.              Staff shall be trained to prevent the sale of alcohol to under 18s and operate a Challenge 25 Policy as below.

   

  2.              The premises shall operate a Challenge 25 Policy and any individual who appears to be under the age of 25 will be required to produce an approved form of photographic ID as outlined within the Torbay Council's Licensing Statement of Principles.

   

  3.              Challenge 25 Posters will be displayed at the premises.

   

  4.              Staff training shall be recorded and regularly reviewed by the management to ensure all members of staff have received sufficient training and are aware of their responsibilities with regards to the sale of alcohol. Such records are to be kept for 12 months and be readily available for inspection by a police officer, police licensing officer or council licensing officer.

   

  5.              An alcohol sales refusal register shall be kept at the premises and be maintained to include details of all alcohol sales refused. The register will include:

   

         The date and time of refusal.

         The reason for refusal.

         Details of the person refusing the sale.

         Description of the customer.

         Any other relevant observations.

   

                The refusals register will be made available for inspection and copying on request of an authorised officer of a responsible authority. All entries must be made within 24 hours of the refusal.

   

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