APPLICATION FOR USE OF THE OLD COAL WHARF POLRUAN

Please complete all sections of this form. If you require any assistance, please contact the Clerk.
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NOTE: IF STATING THAT AMPLIFICATION WILL BE USED WE NOTE THAT NOTIFICATION  REGARDING INTENDED USAGE ETC. HAS TO BE GIVEN AS DETAILED IN THE LETTING  CONDITIONS AND THIS WILL BE COMPLIED WITH.

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TERMS & CONDITIONS FOR USE OF THE OLD COAL WHARF, POLRUAN 

  • No Individual or organisation will be able to make use of the premises without holding valid  Public Liability cover which is valid for “events in other locations in addition to those on own  premises” and providing a photocopy of the valid certificate attached to the application. 
  • The user states and agrees by signing the application form that: 
  • They will risk assess the event they propose to hold on the premises 
  • They will have sufficient helpers present during the event to manage and supervise the  running of the event for the protection of the Public present. 
  • That it is accepted that the area is a Public Open Space and therefore no person can be  required to pay a fee for access to the premises or stopped from entering the premises. 
  • That is any item (bench etc) is moved to facilitate the running of the event it will be  replaced at the end of the event in its original position 
  • That is any “open flame” appliance (barbecue, pig roaster, etc) is used on the premises,  then a suitable fire extinguisher with “in date” servicing history will be present on the  premises at all times that such appliance is present on the premises.  
  • That any item bought onto the premises for use in connection with the event will be  removed from the premises at the end of the event and the safety / condition of any such  item is the entire responsibility of the individual or organisation bringing the item onto the  premises.
  • That, before leaving the premises at the end of the emitted event, the individual or  organisation will clear up and leave the premises in clean and tidy order. 
  • That any additional areas which are used will be locked up at the end of the event and the  keys returned to the Clerk of the Trustees no later than the morning of the day after the  event. 
  • That it is realised that there are residential premises in the locality and therefore best  endeavours will be made to be responsible neighbours with regard to noise etc. especially  with regard to the volume of live / recorded music particularly when amplified. 
  • That where the activity proposed is licensable and involves the use of amplification the  event will be advertised locally for at least 10 working days in advance and notification to  both the Environmental Health and Licensing Departments at Cornwall Council will be  made in writing at least 10 days in advance providing details relating to the nature of the  event, start and finish times and details of the organisation holding the event (copying  such notification to the Clerk of the Trustees) 
  • That the usage for which the premises are required is either exempt from the Licensing  Act 2003 or permitted under the License that Polruan Town Trust hold under such act  (copy available for inspection on request) and it is noted that any such usage of the  premises, whether under the terms of the act or not, will cease no later than 11:30pm  having started no earlier than 9:00am or 10:00am in the case where amplification of any  sort is being used 
  • As a general rule, Polruan Town Trust WILL NOT be in favour of licensed bars on the Old Coal  Wharf. However, if any organisation is considering having a bar, notification must be in writing  when making the initial enquiry to book The Old Coal Wharf.
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