Plan of the Premises

Regulations approved by the Government state that plans should show: -

1. the extent of the boundary of the building (if relevant), and any external and internal walls of the building and, if different, the perimeter of the premises;
2. the ways in and out of the premises;
3. the location of escape routes if different from he ways in and out;
4. if the premises are to be used for more than one existing licensable activity, the area for each activity;
5. where alcohol is supplied the location(s) where alcohol is consumed;
6. any structure which may interfere with any persons use of exits or escape routes;
7. if there is a stage or raised area, the location of these and their height from the floor;
8. if there are any steps, stairs, elevators or lifts - their location;
9. the location of an toilets;
10. the location of any fire fighting equipment and any other safety equipment;
11. the location of any kitchen.

The plan may include a ‘key’ which refers to the above by means of a symbol.

Colour coding of plans

In order that there is a consistent approach to the colouring of plans applicants are requested to comply with the following advice: -

1. The extent of the boundary of the building and any external and internal walls of the building and, if different, the perimeter or the premises to be edged in black.
2. The location of entrances exits and escape routes to be edged in green.
3. Fire safety and other safety equipment to be indicated by a red star.
4. Licensing activities

• Areas for supply of alcohol edged in blue.
• Areas for Provision of Regulated Entertainment edged in orange.
• Areas for Provision of late night refreshment edged in yellow.
• Fixed structures including furniture to be hatched in brown.

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