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The Licensing Sub-Committee
(“LSC”) considered an application made by Rebecca
McLeish and Glenville Butcher for the grant of a premises licence
in relation to the 4 Corners Music Festival 2025, Circus Field,
Blackheath, London, SE3 7AP.
 
The application requests the
following licensable activities, namely, the supply of alcohol for
consumption on the premises only, and outdoor live
music,  outdoor recorded music, and
outdoor performance of dance, to take place from noon to 22:00 on
two days, Saturday 24th and Sunday 25th May
2025.
 
The LSC had regard to the s.182
Guidance, particularly paragraphs 1.17, 2.21 to 2.27, 8.43, 9.37 to
9.38, 11.2, 16.52, 9.42 to 9.44, and the Royal Borough of Greenwich
Licensing Policy, in particular, paragraphs 4.1 to 4.6, 4.30 to
4.31, 4.34, and 12.3. The LSC recognises its duty to consider each
application on its own merits and did so for the purposes of this
application.
 
The LSC were mindful that the
only representations they can consider under the Licensing Act 2003
are those which are relevant to the licensing objectives,
namely:
i. Prevention of Crime and
Disorder
ii. Prevention of Public
Nuisance
iii. Public Safety
iv. Protection of Children from
Harm.
 
Further, the LSC may only
impose conditions on a licence which are considered appropriate for
the promotion of the licensing objectives. The conditions will
relate to the premises and other places being used for licensable
activities, and the impact of those activities in the near vicinity
of the premises. Any conditions attached to licences will be
focused on matters that are within the control of individual
licensees.
The LSC noted that the premises
are not located in a cumulative impact zone and noted that it is
only if the LSC is satisfied that the licensing objectives will be
undermined such that the impact cannot be mitigated, even with
amendments and conditions, that the application should be
refused.
 
The LSC had read the papers and
noted the written representations as well as the oral submissions
of those attending.
 
Written representations were
submitted by the Council’s Licensing team, the
Council’s Community Protection team, and the Council’s
Events and Culture team, as well as 8 households of residents
living within the vicinity of the Premises.
 
Each of the representations
save the Council’s Events and Culture team’s
representation referred to the 4 Corner’s Event held on
Circus Field on the 1 June 2024. The Licensing team identified its
concerns arising from that Event as relating, in summary, to the
Event’s Event Manager Competence, section 30 Consent under
the Buildings (Amendment) Act 1939 being applied for
retrospectively rather than in advance of the Event, the quality of
Signage relating to directions to the Welfare point and the
printing of Challenge 25 signage on the day following the
Council’s inspection, the level of Contractor Responsiveness
to the Council’s Officers health and safety concerns, the
lack of cordoning of the BBQ Area, and inconsistent Noise
Management, which included several breaches of the agreed noise
limits. These representations concerned each of the four licensing
objectives.
 
The Community Protection Team
noted that there were complaints from residents regarding noise in
respect of the 2024 Event, which principally concerned the
licensing objective of the prevention of public nuisance.
Similarly, the 8 household objections addressed the level of noise
during the 2024 Event including that it was “unacceptable”, “disturbing”, and
“disruptive”. One resident noted that “We have
had several pop festivals on the heath, but this had by far the
greatest impact on us in terms of noise levels”. All but one
of the residents do not want the Event to proceed. The other asks
that the Council “confer with acoustic specialists and set
lower than national limits particularly in the lower
frequencies”. Further, one resident noted the lack of
leafleting to warn of the Event on their street, which is not in
the Council’s borough.
As regards the conditions
sought by the Council’s three teams, the Applicant had
agreed to all of the proposed conditions in writing
prior to the LSC’s hearing. 
 
As to the oral representations,
these were made on behalf of the Applicants, and by each of the
Council’s three teams.
On behalf of the Applicants, it
was noted that an Events Safety Advisor had been engaged. An events
safety and management plan had been prepared and specifically, a
noise management plan had been submitted to the Council’s
Safety Advisory Group (“SAG”). It was stated, amongst
other things, that there would be monitoring of the lower 1/3
octave band to monitor in particular bass noise nuisance, and that
the sound levels for the crowd speakers would be controlled by a
sound engineer, and would be within the sound level of 65dB LAeq
15mins, which was the limit imposed within the Noise Management
Plan.  The Events Safety Advisor would
monitor the conditions and if it was considered that the sound
engineer was not responding appropriately, the Events Safety
Advisor would override the sound engineer.
 
Further, the Applicant had
engaged, separately to the designated premises supervisor
(“DPS”), an Events Manager.
 
On behalf of the Licensing
team, it sought an amendment to a condition it sought by its
written representation, namely to remove the reference to drones in
Condition 25 as the reference to drones had been included by
mistake. It was noted that there was a Safety Advisory Group
meeting on the 11 February, another scheduled for the 22 February,
and there would be one more further SAG meeting thereafter. It was
stated that the SAG is satisfied with the co-operation of 4 Corners
personnel are showing to date. 
 
On behalf of the Community
Protection team, it clarified its written representation that there
were two contemporaneous complaints regarding noise received during
the 2024 Event and noted further that it considered that the
conditions sought and noise management plan addressed that issue,
minimised community disruption and increased community engagement.
For oversight, officers from the Community Protection team would
have unrestricted access to the 2025 Event. 
On behalf of the Events and
Culture team it was noted further to the written submission that
there was a meeting of the Blackheath Joint Working Party which
noted that there noise complaints from the residents in LB
Lewisham, and in response there was to be a map of streets to be
leafleted warning of the Event and a requirement for a public
meeting for residents to attend in advance of the Event with good
communication of that public meeting.
 
The LSC noted the issues
arising from the 2024 Event, which related to the four licensing
objectives. The LSC considered the amendment to the Condition 25,
which sought to remove the reference to drones, and determined that
this would be accepted because the use of drones was not necessary
to promote a licensing objective.
 
The LSC carefully considered,
in particular, the representations in respect of noise nuisance.
The LSC focused on the effect of the Event on persons living and
working in the area around the Premises and whether it may be
disproportionate and unreasonable. The objections demonstrated that
the licensing objective of protection from public nuisance would be
undermined without appropriate and sufficient proposals to address
the issues raised. 
 
The LSC reviewed the conditions
proposed, and agreed, to mitigate noise nuisance, and in
particular, Conditions 1 to 4, 11 to 13, and 52 to 60 (“the
Noise Nuisance Conditions”).
Condition 55, amongst other
things, prohibits the use of the Premises for licensable activities
until the Community Protection Team approve a Noise Management
Plan, and the licensable activities must be conducted in accordance
with the terms of that plan. In respect of overall volume and bass
frequencies, the LSC scrutinised, in particular, Condition 56 which
addresses the local noise limit of 65dB LAeq 15 mins (measuring
points defined within the Noise Management Plan) and provides some
controls on noise. Further, the LSC considered the issue of bass
frequency noise nuisance from the Event, which has multiple and
changing DJs, specifically on people living and working in the
local vicinity, and noted that no specified limit or setting had
been recommended for particular frequencies as a condition of the
Premises Licence. It was proposed to address bass frequency noise
nuisance through the Noise Management Plan, for example, by
requiring the lower third octave frequencies to be monitored during
the Event, and managed through the professional sound
crew.  
 
The LSC had regard to the
complexity/speciality of measuring noise, including bass
frequencies, and its consequences on people living and working in
the local vicinity from the Event. Also, the LSC had regard, in
particular, to the proposals relating to community engagement i.e.
Condition 13 - a public consultation meeting to hear
residents’ concerns surrounding the Event, Condition 12
– a letter drop notifying of the Event, and Condition 58 - a
letter drop to specified streets in the local vicinity that are
noise sensitive to the Event that provides the details for the
noise complaints’ process.
 
The LSC determined that the
noise limit, as set, at 65dB LAeq 15 mins (measuring points defined
within the Noise Management Plan, was necessary and proportionate
to promote the licensing objective of preventing public nuisance.
The LSC was satisfied it was not necessary for the promotion of the
licensing objectives to set either a different limit on noise, or
specific limits on bass frequencies, as a condition of the Premises
Licence because of the Noise Nuisance Conditions (with the
modifications set out below). In particular, the LSC considered the
Noise Management Plan, which is required to be approved by the
Council’s Community Protection team, coupled with the
community engagement conditions, namely, Conditions 13, 12, and 58
as modified below, would be effective in mitigating the noise
nuisance issues raised, because, for example, of the sensitivity of
the Noise Management Plan to the issues raised, such as, bass
frequencies; the notification of the event to those who live and
work in the vicinity who may participate in the consultation
meeting; and the provision of details of the complaints process to
residents of noise sensitive properties, who may complain during
the Event to trigger monitoring of the issue, and where
appropriate, mitigation or amelioration of it. The modifications to
the community engagement conditions are to require the production
of a record of the letter drops and minutes of the public
consultation meeting to be submitted to the Community Protection
Team. The modifications mitigate the issues of some residents in
the local vicinity not receiving notification and/or information of
the Event, and/or not having an opportunity to have questions
answered and/or their views considered by either the Event, and/or
by the Community Protection Team.
 
In LSC’s determination it
was appropriate, proportionate, and necessary to the promotion of
the licensing objective to modify Conditions 13, 12, and 58 in the
following ways, respectively:
 
(13) A public consultation
meeting shall be held in advance of the event to hear
residents’ concerns surrounding the event, which shall be
minuted by the Premises Licence Holder, and a copy of the minutes
shall be submitted to the Council’s Community Protection Team
within 14 days of the meeting.
(12) A letter drop must go to
residents in the streets surrounding Blackheath on the Greenwich
and Lewisham sides, notifying them of the event, on streets, as
agreed with the ELSAG. The Premises Licence Holder shall submit
a record of residential properties where the letters were dropped
and the relevant date(s) when the letter drop(s) took place, no
later than 14 days prior to the event, or other timescale as
defined by the SAG chair
(58) The  Premises Licence Holder shall conduct a letter
drop to the nearest noise sensitive properties advising them of the
event and complaints process. The nearest noise sensitive
residential properties include properties on:
(a)      St Germans
Place;
(b)     Vanbrugh Terrace;
(c)      Vanbrugh Park;
(d)     Langton Way.
A copy of the template letter
provided to residents shall be included in the Noise Management
Plan. The Premises Licence Holder shall submit a record of
residential properties where the letters were dropped and the
relevant date(s) when the letter drop(s) took place, no later than
14 days prior to the event, or other timescale as defined by the
SAG chair.
 
With the above modifications,
the LSC considered that the Noise Nuisance Conditions addressed the
issues that would undermine the prevention of public nuisance, and
the set of conditions promotes the licensing objective of
preventing public nuisance.
 
As to other issues of concern,
save one, the LSC considered that the conditions sought, and
agreed,  addressed the issues
appropriately, sufficiently, and proportionally; further they were
necessary for the promotion of the licensing objectives. For
example, the concern regarding the competence of the Events Manager
for the 2024 Event was that they were not competent during either
the planning of the event or the build so as to take responsibility
and ensure the event’s smooth running. The Licensing
Team’s representations specifies issues of concern identified
during the inspection of the 2024 Event.  However, another, competent, person took control
on the day of the event rather than the specified Events
Manager.
 
The LSC has determined that the
concerns over the events manager’s competence - and the
issues of concern that arise from a lack of competence, which
engage each of the four licensing objectives, - have been addressed
appropriately by Conditions 1 and 2; and notes that a named
professional Events Manager was appointed, has attended SAG
meetings, and SAG is satisfied with the co-operation of 4
Corner’s including that of the appointed Events
Manager.
 
However, the LSC notes with
concern that in 2024, the Events Manager also held the role of
designated premises supervisor (“DPS”), and this same
person is specified as the DPS in this application for the grant of
a Premises Licence. The LSC considered the differences in role
between an Events Manager and a DPS, considered the Licensing
Team’s representations carefully, and also reviewed the
debrief letter dated the 25 October 2024.
 
The LSC noted with concern that
one of the issues addressed on the day, following inspection by
Council officers, was the lack of Challenge 25 signage, and that
the specified DPS was not present, or available, to engage with
Council officers inspecting the premises, nor available to resolve
the issue identified; another person stepped into this role to
remedy the issue. Further, while the other matters raised related
to the role of Events Manager, they involved similar duties,
namely, supervising and arranging compliance with conditions
imposed principally to promote the licensing objectives, and in
particular, Public Safety and the Protection of
Children from Harm.
 
In response to a question as to
the DPS during oral representations, the LSC was told that the
specified person was proposed as DPS for this application and that
they would be working in more of a front of house role, and that
two personal licence holders would be managing or supervising their
own bars.
 
The LSC noted the absence of
representations against the proposed DPS as the specified DPS, in
particular, on behalf of the Council’s Responsible
Authorities, including the Licensing Team, and on behalf of the
police as a relevant representation as defined under s. 18(9) of
the Licensing Act 2003.
 
However, the information
provided to the LSC caused it to consider that the specification of
the proposed person as DPS would undermine the promotion of the
four licensing objectives, and in particular Public
Safety, and the Protection of Children from Harm, having
regard to the role of the DPS in managing the premises in
compliance with the Licensing Act 2003, the Premises Licence, and
the licensing objectives.
The LSC determined that it was
necessary, appropriate and proportionate to refuse to specify the
proposed person in the application as the premises supervisor in
order to promote the licensing objectives.
 
ACCORDINGLY, THE LSC RESOLVED AND DECIDED:

1.  
that the application for the grant of a Premises Licence for 4 Corners Music Festival 2025, Circus
Field, Blackheath, London, SE3 7AP for
the following licensable activities, namely, the supply of
alcohol for consumption on the premises only, outdoor live
music,  outdoor recorded music, and
outdoor performance of dance, to take place from noon to 22:00 on
two days, Saturday 24th and Sunday 25th May
2025.is GRANTED subject to the conditions set out
below and the conditions mandated by the Licensing Act 2003 in
respect of the supply of alcohol;

2.  
to refuse to specify the proposed person in the
application as the premises supervisor pursuant to section 18(3)(b)
and 18(4)(c) of the Licensing Act 2003
 
The
following conditions apply to the Premises Licence
General Event Management &
Planning

(1)        
An appropriately qualified (IOSH or NEBOSH
Qualified) Event Manager in health & safety legislation,
approved by the Royal Borough of Greenwich (RBG) Entertainment and
Licensing Safety Advisory Group (ELSAG), shall be appointed to run
the event, and shall attend all the SAG meetings prior to the
event.

(2)        
The final draft of the Event Safety Management Plan
(ESMP), Risk Assessments (RA) and Contractor Risk Assessments must
be submitted to the Royal Borough of Greenwich (RBG) Entertainment
and Licensing Safety Advisory Group (ELSAG) for approval at least
28 days prior to the commencement of the event, or other such
timescale as agreed with the SAG chair. Once approved, the Premises
Licence holder and the appointed Event Manager must implement the
Event Safety Management Plan and associated Risk Assessments for
the duration of the event.

(3)        
A comprehensive site plan delineating the layout and
positioning of all event structures, stalls, facilities, entrances,
and exits shall be provided as part of the ESMP. This plan will
undergo review and approval by the RBG Entertainment and Licensing
SAG to ensure alignment with the safety standards, crowd flow
management, and emergency evacuation procedures.

(4)        
Stages, roof structures, and any further temporary
or special structures shall possess adequate strength and
stability, both in service and in construction, and their assembly
shall be carried out in accordance with plans, calculation and
specifications drawn up by a competent designer. Details of these
structures, including their construction together with any
necessary calculations shall be submitted for approval
under  Section 30 of the London Building
Act 1939 to the Royal Borough of Greenwich Building Control
Department at least 30 days prior to the commencement of the event.
All temporary structures shall be included in the site
plan.

(5)        
Comprehensive health and safety plans shall be
shared with all staff and contractors to ensure adherence to
festival safety protocols.

(6)        
Contractors shall provide public liability insurance
documents and detailed risk assessments for all structures and
activities on-site.

(7)        
An Emergency Response Plan shall be developed in
collaboration with local authorities and emergency services to
ensure swift and coordinated action in the event of any security
threats, medical emergencies, or natural disasters.

(8)        
Risk Assessments shall be carried out to identify
potential safety risks to the public associated with the event site
and its operations, including fire safety, structural safety, and
crowd management.

(9)        
A suitable number of toilets, including accessible
toilets, shall be provided for the duration of the event, with
calculations provided within the ESMP, and guidance used. The
location of the toilets shall be clearly indicated on the site
plan.

(10)     
Medical provision shall be supplied in accordance
with a Medical Needs Assessment, with details provided within the
ESMP and/or separate Medical Plan.

(11)     
All event staff shall have clearly defined roles and
responsibilities, with a hierarchy of control, and contact details
for all staff, as specified within the ESMP.

(12)     
A letter drop must go to residents in the streets
surrounding Blackheath on the Greenwich and Lewisham sides,
notifying them of the event, on streets, as agreed with the ELSAG.
The Premises Licence Holder shall submit a record of residential
properties where the letters were dropped and the relevant date(s)
when the letter drop(s) took place, no later than 14 days prior to
the event, or other timescale as defined by the SAG
chair

(13)     
A public consultation meeting shall be held in
advance of the event to hear residents’ concerns surrounding
the event which shall be minuted by the Premises Licence Holder,
and a copy of the minutes shall be submitted to the Council’s
Community Protection Team within 14 days of the
meeting.
 
Alcohol Sales and
Management

(14)     
The Challenge 25/Think 25 or contemporary equivalent
proof of age scheme shall be operated at the premises. All
customers who appear under the age of 25 will be challenged to
prove that they are over 18 when attempting to purchase alcohol.
Acceptable forms of ID include a photo driving licence, passport,
or home office approved identity card bearing the holographic
‘PASS’ mark. If the person seeking alcohol is unable to
produce an acceptable form of identification, no sale or supply of
alcohol shall be made to or for that person.

(15)     
All bar-staff shall be trained in the law about the
sale of alcohol. Such training will include challenging every
individual who appears to be under 25 years of age and to refuse
service where individuals cannot produce acceptable means of
identification, acceptable forms of ID and using the refusal
register. Training shall be conducted prior to the
event.  A training log shall be made
available for inspection by Police and “authorised
persons” (as defined in the Licensing Act 2003) immediately
upon request.

(16)     
The following posters, or their contemporary
equivalent shall be displayed conspicuously on the premises in
customer facing areas:

(a) 
‘Think 25’ to advise potential
purchasers that suitable proof of age will be required for all
purchasers who appear to be under 25.

(b)Any
updated and relevant posters which highlight child protection and
safeguarding measures as given by Police and “authorised
persons”.

(17)     
A refusals log shall be kept at the premises and
made immediately available on request to the Police or an
"authorised person". The log must record all refused sales of
alcohol and include the following:

(a) 
the identity of the member of staff who refused the
sale;

(b)the
date and time of the refusal;

(c) 
the alcohol requested and reason for refusal;
and

(d)description of the person refused alcohol.

(18)     
An Alcohol Management Plan will be produced and
contained in the ESMP and shall set out procedures to prevent crime
and disorder arising from the consumption of alcohol.

(19)     
Drinks will not be served in glasses or glass
bottles on site. Polycarbonate or paper drinking vessels shall be
used for all alcoholic and soft drinks served to attendees and all
drinks supplied in glass bottles will be decanted into
polycarbonate serving and drinking vessels or other non-glass
(plastic, paper, etc.) materials.

(20)     
No alcohol shall be permitted to be taken off the
licensed site.

(21)     
Customers shall only be permitted to consume alcohol
that has been purchased from the premises.

(22)     
Each Bar/Tent shall be individually managed by a
personal licence holder and have a minimum 2 SIA security officers
assigned to it, during licensable hours.
 
 
Security, Surveillance &
Incident Response:

(23)     
Professional security personnel trained in crowd
management, conflict resolution, and emergency response protocols
to maintain a secure environment shall be employed and present
throughout the duration of the event. There shall be a minimum of
75 SIA licensed security officers employed for the duration of the
event, and at least 5 additional stewards.

(24)     
Body worn video cameras shall be worn by SIA staff
holding key positions including Search, Response, Eviction,
Perimeter, as well as the Supervisory team. When SIA Security staff
are deployed the event organiser shall ensure that records are kept
by the Designated Premises Supervisor (DPS), at the event site, of
the following details of any door-supervisor employed at the
premises: Name and date of birth, full 16 digit SIA badge number
and dates and times employed. These records must be made available,
in useable form, to the Metropolitan Police, Greenwich Council
officers or authorised officers of the Security Industry Authority
upon request.

(25)     
CCTV cameras shall be deployed strategically across
the event grounds to monitor crowd behaviour, deter criminal
behaviour, and provide evidence in the event of any criminal
activity or disorderly conduct.

(26)     
The CCTV unit shall be deployed from 08:00 hours on
both days of the event, until midnight. All recordings made by the
CCTV system shall be retained and stored in a suitable and secure
manner for a minimum of 31 days and shall be made available on
request to the Metropolitan Police, the Licensing Authority or
other Responsible Authorities. A minimum of one member of staff on
duty will be able to operate the CCTV system.

(27)     
SIA Security staff wearing Body Worn Video Cameras
(BWVC) shall begin recording should there be any incidents of Crime
and Disorder, or if they deem it appropriate when an incident
occurs. In the event that body worn cameras are switched on, these
will only be turned off once the incident has been defused and
brought under control. All recordings shall be stored securely for
a minimum period of 31 days with date and time stamping. Viewing of
recordings shall be made available immediately upon demand by the
Metropolitan Police or an authorised officer of the Licensing
Authority.

(28)     
The event will operate a “zero-tolerance
policy” towards any forms of antisocial behaviour, illegal
drug use, violence, or vandalism. Security staff shall be
authorised to remove any individuals found engaging in such
activities, from the premises. In the event of any criminal
behaviour occurring, all perpetrators shall be detained until the
police arrive.

(29)     
An incident log shall be kept at the premises, and
made available on request to an authorised Local Authority or
Police Officer, which will record the following:

(a) 
All crimes reported to the venue;

(b)All
ejections of patrons.

(c) 
Any complaints received;

(d)Any
incidents of disorder.

(e)All
seizure of drugs or offensive weapons;

(f)  
Any refusal of the sale of alcohol;

(g) 
Any visit by a relevant authority or emergency
service.

(30)     
Clearly marked and signage for emergency contact
points shall be stationed across the site for attendees to report
issues.

(31)     
The Premises License Holder shall operate an
admission search policy for all staff, artists, promotors and
entourage. The search will operate a 3-stage process: Passive Drug
Detection Dogs (minimum of 2 K9), Wand Metal Detector, Visual &
Physical Search (hands on). All bags will be searched and all those
entering will pass through the metal detector and/or wands search
area.

(32)     
Security personnel will remain on-site overnight to
protect equipment, vendor stalls, and site security during the
two-day event.

(33)     
A secure and robust accreditation system must be in
place for VIP’s, guest list, artists, staff/ crew. Backstage
areas, access onto stages, back of house and non-public areas must
be controlled at all times by security who must maintain the
accreditation system.
 
Search Policy & Drug
Control

(34)     
Random bag checks and metal detectors will be used
at all entry points to prevent prohibited items from entering the
site.

(35)     
Strategically placed amnesty bins will allow
attendees to safely dispose of prohibited items without facing
consequences.

(36)     
A weapons sweep must be conducted of the event site
following completion of the event build up but prior to the event
opening to the public. Regular weapon sweeps shall be carried out
of the event site and shall be recorded in the Security and
Incident log.

(37)     
All attendees to the event will be subject to
search. The search will operate a 3-stage process: Passive Drug
Detection Dogs (minimum of 2 K9), Wand Metal Detector, Visual &
Physical Search (hands on). All bags will be searched on entry.
Searches will be carried out by SIA Registered staff of the same
sex.

(38)     
A clear visible notice shall be placed at the
entrances to the premises advising those attending, that it is a
condition of entry that all customers agree to being searched and
the Metropolitan Police will be informed of anyone who is found in
possession of a controlled substance or weapons. Anyone found with
drugs will be refused entry, more than the agreed quantities for
personal consumption (as outlined in the drugs policy) of
controlled substances or NPS the Metropolitan Police will be
informed immediately. The Drugs Policy will include New
Psychoactive Substances (NPS) and No2/NOS/Nitrous Oxide. No2 will
not be permitted on site and any found on entry will be
confiscated.

(39)     
Anyone found with an offensive weapon will be
ejected/refused entry to the event, detained by SIA security staff,
the Metropolitan Police informed immediately, and the attendee
detained until police arrival. The Premises Licence Holder shall be
responsible for the implementation and operation of  a weapons policy in conjunction with search and
seizure. Any amendments to the policy must be agreed in writing
with South East Police Licensing Team 14 days prior to any
event.

(40)     
The Premises Licence Holder will operate an
anti-drugs policy in conjunction with a search and seizure policy
in compliance with agreed memorandum of understanding with the
Metropolitan Police. This will also include storage and disposal
procedures. Signage will be displayed throughout the premises. Any
amendments to the policy must be agreed in writing with South East
London Police Licensing Team.

(41)     
Passive Drug Detection Dogs shall carry out a sweep
of the event site following completion of the event build up but
prior to the event opening to the public. The catering, merchandise
stalls and any customer lockers will be included within the drug
detection sweep.
 
Ticketing & Attendance:

(42)     
On any advertising material it must state
‘subject to licence’. No advertising material is to go
out before 31st January 2025.

(43)     
There will no admission of attendees after 19:00
hours.

(44)     
Every 5 days the venue will provide Police Licensing
with an update of how many tickets have been sold from the date of
issue of the Premises Licence.
 
Dispersal Policy:

(45)     
The Premises Licence Holder shall display clear and
visible signage to direct all event attendees towards the nearest
transport for the duration of the event.

(46)     
There shall be a written dispersal policy, which
will include a deployment plan for SIA at transportation hubs (Maze
Hill, Greenwich and Blackheath), as agreed with the relevant
responsible authorities, implemented at the premises and a copy
shall be lodged with the South East Police Licensing Team. Any
amendments to the policy must be agreed in writing with the South
East London Police Licensing Team.
 
Welfare & Vulnerable
Persons:

(47)     
The Premises Licence Holder shall operate a
Vulnerable Person Policy which must include Welfare and Ask for
Angela training for all members of staff.

(48)     
The venue shall have a designated welfare area as
required and approved by the Licensing Authority.

(49)     
The venue will employ welfare officers during the
event. These will be in addition to the agreed number of SIA and
stewards.
 
Counter Terrorism
Measures

(50)     
The Premises Licence Holder shall engage with freely
available counter terrorism advice and guidance through Counter
Terrorism Protect Officers and Counter Terrorism Security
Advisors.

(51)     
All members of customer facing staff, including
those involved in the sale or supply of alcohol, shall undertake
and complete the Action Counters Terrorism (ACT) Awareness
eLearning, before the commencement of the Festival Event. Such
training is available at https://www.gov.uk/?government/?news/?act-awareness-elearning?
or https://www.protectuk.
?police.uk/?group/?84.
 
Noise Management &
Control:

(52)     
A qualified noise management team will monitor sound
levels throughout the event to ensure compliance with local noise
regulations and any locally set limit agreed with the Royal Borough
of Greenwich.

(53)     
Audio systems will utilise directional speakers to
focus sound on the festival grounds and minimize noise spill to
surrounding areas.

(54)     
Soundproofing measures, including noise barriers,
shall be placed strategically to protect nearby residents from
disturbance before the commencement of the Festival
Event.

(55)     
The Premises shall not be used for licensable
activities under the terms of this Premises Licence until an
appropriate Noise Management Plan has been approved by the Royal
Borough of Greenwich Environmental Health, Community Protection
Team. The Noise Management Plan shall be submitted no later than 14
days prior to the event, or other timescale as defined by the SAG
chair. Thereafter, Regulated Entertainment falling within the ambit
of the Noise Management Plan must be conducted in accordance with
the terms of that Plan. Any amendments or changes to the Noise
Management Plan shall have to be approved in writing by the Royal
Borough of Greenwich.

(56)     
Sound checks shall be conducted before and during
the event to ensure compliance with local noise levels, set at 65dB
LAeq 15 mins (measuring points defined within the Noise Management
Plan). The licence holder shall appoint a qualified Sound Control
Manager with demonstrable experience in sound engineering and noise
control. The Sound Control Manager shall have the authority to
control music volume, including lowering or stopping performances
to comply with the noise limit. The Sound Control Manager shall
adjust the overall volume and equalisation as needed. If noise
levels exceed the limit, the Sound Control Manager shall take
immediate action to reduce the volume.

(57)     
The event organisers shall provide to the
Council’s Community Protection Team, unrestricted access to
the event and provide contact details for the site management team
in the event the Council receives complaints of noise nuisance.
Contact Details to be provided in writing prior to the commencement
of the festival event.

(58)     
The  Premises Licence
Holder shall conduct a letter drop to the nearest noise sensitive
properties advising them of the event and complaints process. The
nearest noise sensitive residential properties include properties
on:

(a) 
St Germans Place;

(b)Vanbrugh Terrace;

(c) 
Vanbrugh Park;

(d)Langton Way.
A copy of the template letter
provided to residents shall be included in the Noise Management
Plan
The
Premises Licence Holder shall submit a record of residential
properties where the letters were dropped and the relevant date(s)
when the letter drop(s) took place, no later than 14 days prior to
the event, or other timescale as defined by the SAG
chair.
 

(59)     
The Premises Licence holder shall provide a clear
written outline of the direction of the speakers for the event
& the points they intend to conduct their noise measurements.
These shall include points on:

(a) 
St Germans Place;

(b)Vanbrugh Terrace;

(c) 
Vanbrugh Park;

(d)Langton Way.
A diagram of the layout of the
event including the direction of the speakers to be included in the
Noise Management Plan.

(60)     
Within 28 days following conclusion of the event the
event organiser shall provide to the Council’s Community
Protection Team:

(a) 
A copy of the complaints Log made by residents
during 4 Corners Festival; and

(b)A
copy of the DB readings captured at the separate points.
 
Medical Provision & Emergency Response:

(61)     
A professional medical team  shall be stationed at a well-equipped first aid
point to respond to minor injuries or serious
emergencies.

(62)     
A detailed written plan will outline protocols for
handling medical emergencies, including communication channels and
designated routes for emergency vehicles.
 
Public Safety & Infrastructure:

(63)     
Fire extinguishers shall be placed near potential
hazard areas, and fire marshals shall be designated to monitor
compliance.

(64)     
Security and stewarding staff shall be trained in
crowd control techniques and emergency evacuation
procedures.

(65)     
Emergency exits shall be illuminated and clearly
signposted, with staff stationed nearby to assist in an evacuation
if necessary.
 
Traffic Management & Parking:

(66)     
Attendees shall be encouraged, including through
marketing material to use public transport to reduce congestion and
traffic, and environmental impact. The licence holder shall
facilitate coaches / buses to accommodate increased demand, as
required.

(67)     
No guest parking will be permitted on site. Limited
on-site parking will be permitted to event staff/ contractors and
artists with an accreditation system in place.

(68)     
Stewards and security personnel will direct vehicle
movement on and off-site, preventing unauthorized parking and
reducing congestion.

(69)     
Clearly marked no-parking zones shall be enforced
around the venue to discourage improper use of local
streets.
Crowd
Management & Code of Conduct:

(70)     
A published code of conduct will outline acceptable
and prohibited behaviours, including guidelines on respect for
others, safety, and prohibited items. The code of conduct will be
prominently included in all promotional materials, on tickets, and
on signage across the site. Non-compliance with the code of conduct
will result in corrective action by staff, which may include
removal from the site and, in severe cases, referral to law
enforcement.

(71)     
Event messaging shall encourage attendees to respect
local residents and businesses when traveling to and from the
festival.

(72)     
A robust security team, both on-site and in
surrounding areas, shall manage crowd behaviour, ensure site
security, and liaise with local law enforcement.

(73)     
Two-way radios and a central command hub will enable
real-time communication between stewards, security, and event
management teams.
 
 
 RIGHT OF APPEAL
The Applicant and any person
who has made a relevant representation may appeal the decision of
the Licensing Sub-Committee by written notification to the
Magistrates’ Court within 21 days of receipt of the decision
notice and reasons.