The Cotton Mill

Licensed under the Licensing Act

10 Station Road Swanley Kent BR8 8ET

Premises licence 21/00341/LAPRE

In force

The Cotton Mill holds a premises licence from Sevenoaks District Council, reference 21/00341/LAPRE. It was issued on 31 March 2021. The council's register shows it as in force.

The record

Licence type: Premises Licence
Reference: 21/00341/LAPRE
Status on register: Issued
Issued: 31 March 2021
Venue type: Pub or bar
Food hygiene rating: 4 out of 5 (good), inspected 1 March 2025
Licensing authority: Sevenoaks District Council
Postcode: BR8 8ET
First seen by On Licence: 23 September 2026

Licensable activities

Sevenoaks District Council's register does not list activities for this licence. The full licence, with its conditions and hours, is held by the council.

What the licence permits

Opening hours on the licence: Mon to Sat 12:00-23:00, Sun 12:00-22:00
Sale or Supply of Alcohol: Mon to Sat 12:00-23:00, Sun 12:00-22:00
Recorded music: Mon to Fri 07:00-22:00, Sat and Sun 12:00-22:00
Opening Hours (Non-standard): Permitted (hours not listed)

Licence conditions (13)

All licensing objectives are to be visible in the back of house areas to all staff.
The interior and exterior of the premises shall be covered by CCTV to monitor public behaviour and safety. The CCTV images shall be stored for thirty one (31) days and be of evidential standard that shall be acceptable to the Police Service. The footage shall be made available upon request to the police or other responsible authority.
All matters relating to drugs shall be in accordance with the "Metropolitan Police Best Practice Guide" on the handling of drugs in pubs and clubs.
All incidents shall be recorded in a log and reported to the appropriate authorities. These records will remain on site.
Management will ensure regular checks are being carried out during the hours of operation to ensure all areas remain rubbish and clutter free regardless of the source.
An accident book should be kept to record all accidents and/or incidents and made available for inspection.
Display prominent notices close to the exit doors, requesting patrons to leave the premises quickly and quietly.
A twenty (20)-minute "drinking-up time" shall allow an orderly and calm departure from the building and shall be incorporated within the licensed hours.
The premises shall operate a "Challenge 25" Policy, whereby customers purchasing alcohol who look or appear to be under 25 years of age shall be asked for an approved form of proof-of-age to verify their age - those being: (i) Photo driving licence (ii) Passport, or (iii) 'PASS' card.
A refusals log shall be kept on the premises and ensure that it is filled out whenever a sale is refused to a person who cannot prove they are over the age of
Following Operating Schedule conditions agreed with Environmental Protection
The premises Licence Holder or Nominated person shall control the levels of noise in the outside area and advise customers of the need to respect local residents where appropriate. Any patrons continuing to cause any disturbance or disorder will be asked to leave the premises.
The removal of empty kegs to external areas after 21:00 hours will not be permitted nor the emptying of bottle skips until the following day after 08:00 hours.

Licensed hours are the most a premises may open or trade under its licence, not its actual opening times.

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