The Dragonfly Hotel

Licensed to sell alcohol for consumption on and off the premises

The Dragonfly Hotel, Old Ipswich Road, Langham, Essex, CO7 7QY

Premises licence M003986

In force

The Dragonfly Hotel holds a premises licence from Colchester City Council, reference M003986. The register lists alcohol on the premises, alcohol off the premises and recorded music. It was issued on 26 August 2005. The council's register shows it as in force.

The record

Licence type: Premises Licence
Reference: M003986
Status on register: Current Licence
Issued: 26 August 2005
Venue type: Hotel
Food hygiene rating: 5 out of 5 (very good), inspected 8 April 2025 (as Dragonfly Hotel)
Licence holder: Surya Hotels Ltd, Europa House Europa Way Harwich, Essex, CO12 4PT
Licensing authority: Colchester City Council
Postcode: CO7 7QY
First seen by On Licence: 23 September 2026

Licensable activities

Alcohol on the premisesSale of alcohol for drinking on site.
Alcohol off the premisesSale of alcohol to take away.
Recorded musicPlaying recorded music to an audience.

What the licence permits

Opening hours on the licence: Mon to Sat 10:00-23:00, Sun 12:00-22:30
Alcohol Sale-On & Off Premises: Mon to Sat 10:00-23:00, Sun 12:00-22:30
Recorded Music - Indoors: Mon to Sat 10:00-23:00, Sun 12:00-22:30

Licence conditions (5)

A drugs search by consent policy under CCTV cameras as a condition of entry where door supervisors are employed should be in place to deter drugs and weapons entering the premises and an appropriate drugs safe or box kept on the premises for the security of unlawful drugs, seized or found by staff and kept secure until such time that Essex Police can dispose of those drugs lawfully. Essex Police code of practice and recommendation is that every 2 in every 10 persons are searched (minimum).,.
Where the premises open for the sale of alcohol until 02:00 there will be a minimum of 2 door supervisors on duty from 21:00 until close and the remaining number to be determined by risk assessment and at all other times by risk assessment in addition2. A digital CCTV system shall be installed at the premises and maintained in good working order and used at all times when the premises are open for licensable activities.3. Any CCTV footage shall be held for at least 31 days and shall be made available to an officer of the Licensing Authority or Police on reasonable request. Sufficient staff will be trained efficiently in the use of the CCTV system.4. Where Pubwatch exists covering the area of which the premises is situated then the DPS or other nominated employee shall participate in Pubwatch.5. The premises will use toughened glass where available.6. The company operates a written drugs and search policy which will be made available upon request by an officer of the Licensing Authority or Police.7. An incident log book shall be kept on the premises and made available on request to an authorised officer of the Council or Police Which will record the following: Any incidents of disorder Any seizures of drugs or offensive weapons Any ejections of patrons,.
Reasonable steps will be taken to recognise the rights of local residents and to encourage customers to leave the premises quietly.2. Notices will be displayed at the premises exits requesting customers to leave quietly and reminding them that they are in a residential area.3. Windows and doors to be closed by 23:00 to reduce noise levels for regulated entertainment.4. Empty bottles and glasses to be collected as soon as practicable.5. No bottles and glasses to be taken off the premises.6. Established and acceptable sound level control system for any musical entertainment so as to avoid any unreasonable disturbances for any residents in the immediate vicinity of the premises. A noise limiting device must be installed and maintained and used.7. Noise levels to be agreed in conjunction with Colchester Borough Council, Licensing Officer and Environmental Control.,.
A proof of age scheme such as Challenge 21 will be operated at the premises where the only acceptable forms of identification are photographic identification cards such as a driving licence or passport.2. A log shall be kept detailing all refused sales of alcohol. The log shall include the date and time of the refused sale and the name of the member of staff who refused the sale. The log shall be made available on request by an officer of the Licensing Authority or Police.,.
Agreed with Environmental Protection - 12 June 20141. Use of the rear outside area shall not take place outside of the following times;Monday to Thursday: 10.00 to 01.00Friday to Saturday: 10.00 to 02.00Sunday: 10.00 to 01.00,.

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