Belle Vue Social Club

Licensed to supply alcohol to members and guests

Belle Vue Social Club, Colne Bank Avenue, Colchester, Essex, CO1 1UU

Club premises certificate M003636

In force

Belle Vue Social Club holds a club premises certificate from Colchester City Council, reference M003636. The register lists sale of alcohol, recorded music, live music, dance and indoor sporting events. It was issued on 9 June 2005. The council's register shows it as in force.

The record

Licence type: Club Premises Certificate
Reference: M003636
Status on register: Current Licence
Issued: 9 June 2005
Venue type: Members' club
Food hygiene rating: 5 out of 5 (very good), inspected 20 August 2026
Licensing authority: Colchester City Council
Postcode: CO1 1UU
First seen by On Licence: 23 September 2026

Licensable activities

Sale of alcoholThe register does not say whether on or off sales.
Recorded musicPlaying recorded music to an audience.
Live musicPerformances of live music.
DancePerformances of dance.
Indoor sporting eventsSport held wholly inside a building.

What the licence permits

Opening hours on the licence: Every day 12:00-00:30
Alcohol Sales - On Premises: Every day 12:00-00:00
Alcohol Sales - On Premises, non-standard times: The premises will close 30 minutes after last orders supplied within the authorised hours. Non-Standard Times Christmas Eve and Boxing Day 12.00 to 24.00. Christmas Day 12.00 to 16.00. From 10.00 New Year's Eve until 00.00 New Year's Day. Bank Holiday Weekends (Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays) 12.00 to 01.30
Indoor Sports Event: Mon to Thu 12:30-23:30, Fri and Sat 12:30-00:00, Sun 12:30-23:30
Indoor Sports Event, non-standard times: Cribbage/Darts/Dominoes/Snooker with guest very occasionally dependant on club premises being a selected venue.
Live Music - Indoors: Mon to Fri 19:00-23:00, Sat 12:00-00:00, Sun 12:00-23:00
Live Music - Indoors, non-standard times: Occasional private parties in function room (subject to committees approval) with live music.
Activity like Music/Dance - In: Mon to Fri 19:00-23:00, Sat 12:00-00:00, Sun 12:00-23:00
Activity like Music/Dance - In, non-standard times: Occasional private parties in function room (subject to committees approval) with live music.
Recorded Music - Indoors: Every day 12:00-00:00
Recorded Music - Indoors, non-standard times: Occasional private parties in function room (subject to committees approval) with a disco.

Licence conditions (8)

Club management, steward & bar staff are informed of the 2003 Act objectives and statutory requirement to comply with all the relevant provisions of the Act.,.
Club rules covering the conduct of members and their guests within and adjacent to the premises.3. Admission to the Club is confirmed to members & bonnna fida guest and controlled by a computerised door entry system.4. There is CCTV covering the Club.5. Misconduct is reported to the managing committee and action taken on any misconduct according to the club's disciplinary code.,.
The Club complies with health & safety and fire precautions regulations.7. The Club complies with fire precautions and capacity levels as advised by the Fire Authorities.8. All fire extinguishers, exits and emergency escape routes are clearly signposted.,.
Signs are displayed at exits requesting all members & guests to respect our neighbours and the needs of local residents by leaving the premises & car park quietly.10. When live music or recorded music is played all reasonable steps are taken to avoid any disturbance to neighbouring properties.,.
Persons under age 18 are only allowed in the club if accompanied by an adult or under rule 39 junior members rule, they cannot drink intoxicating liquor, or play the gaming machines.12. Staff & committee are instructed in the offence provisions of the Licensing Act 2003, relating to alcohol and protection of children.,.
Conditions 1-6 were imposed by the Licensing Sub-Committee on 9 December 2011:1. Customers must wait inside the building for taxis after 23.00.2. No tables and chairs permitted in the Smoking Areas.3. No drinks to be taken outside the building.4. No more than 5 people in each Smoking Area at any one time.5. Professional guidance must be sought on measures to be taken and implemented to reduce noise emanating from the Smoking Areas.6. The Management Committee to take effective action to monitor compliance with the conditions 1-5 above.,.
Conditions 1-4 were agreed with Environmental Control on 23 November 2011:1.The external areas must not be used by customers after the hours of 24.00, except for smoking. No glasses to be taken outside after 24.00.2. All external doors/windows must be kept closed, other than for access and egress, in all rooms when events involving amplified sound are taking place.Note to applicant - mechanical ventilation or air conditioning may be required in warm weather.3.A noise limiting device shall be installed, fitted and maintained in such a manner as to control all sources of amplified music at the premises. The noise limiting device shall be connected to all permanent music and public address equipment and all available mains power sockets within the area of the stage/music equipment. Once set such a device should be inaccessible to the licensee or staff.Note to applicant: The use of noise limiters does not necessarily solve or prevent noise nuisance. To be wholly effective they must be used in conjunction with other measures and structural attenuation, and need regular calibration / checking by the owner or operator. Maintenance records must be kept for 12 months.4. Prominent and clear notices will be displayed at all exits (and external areas) requesting the public to respect the needs of local residents and to leave the premises and the area quietly.,.
Condition 1 was agreed with Interested Parties on 21 November 2011:1. Recorded music to be reduced in sound level so that it is inaudible outside of the building after 00.00.,.

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