Statement of Licensing Policy (2008) WCC - Westminster City Council

(iii)(iv)(v)Whether the layout, lighting and fi ttings of the premises have been designedso as to minimise confl ict and opportunities for crime and disorder (seeAppendix 7).Whether the Operating Schedule includes appropriate management measuresto prevent crime and disorder (see Appendix 7).Whether the Operating Schedules for pubs and bars or for the provisionof facilities for music and dancing have taken into account: the number ofpeople who may be admitted to the premises and the possibility of crowdingincreasing the likelihood of crime and disorder, the areas set aside for drinkingwhile standing at any time when any licensable activity is taking place, and ofthe measures set out in Appendix 9 to help prevent crime and disorder andoffences under the Licensing Act 2003. Other premises may have to regardthese matters in exceptional circumstances.Reasons for Policy CD12.2.2 The Licensing Authority will expect applicants to explain in their Operating Schedulehow the operation of the premises will promote the prevention of crime and disorder.For pubs, bars and premises with facilities for music and dancing (eg night clubs), aspecifi c assessment is needed of how the risks of violence and crime in the premisesand the vicinity will be managed. This is attached as Appendix 9. Details of the issuesassociated with crime and disorder, public safety, and public nuisance are outlined inAppendix 12. Westminster Police’s policy statement is attached as Appendix 10.Conditions2.2.3 Annex D part 1 of the Secretary of State’s revised Guidance sets out matters thatmay be relevant to the imposition of conditions relating to crime and disorder onlicensed premises. The Licensing Authority will tailor appropriate and necessaryconditions for premises licences and club premises certifi cates. Since the matters setout in Guidance and this Statement of Licensing Policy cannot cover every possiblescenario, the council will liaise with the police for advice on appropriate conditionsfor particular premises. Conditions attached to premises licences and club premisescertifi cates will, as far as possible, refl ect local crime prevention strategies assuggested in revised Guidance (paragraph 13.55).22