Walnut Tree Inn

Licensed under the Licensing Act

Walnut Tree Inn Forge Lane East Farleigh Maidstone Kent ME15 0HJ

Premises licence 25/02477/LAPDPS

In force

Walnut Tree Inn holds a premises licence from Maidstone Borough Council, reference 25/02477/LAPDPS. It was issued on 9 July 2025. The council's register shows it as in force.

The record

Licence type: Premises Licence - Change DPS
Reference: 25/02477/LAPDPS
Status on register: Issued
Issued: 9 July 2025
Venue type: Pub or bar
Food hygiene rating: 5 out of 5 (very good), inspected 30 September 2025 (as Refresh At The Walnut Tree)
Licensing authority: Maidstone Borough Council
Postcode: ME15 0HJ
First seen by On Licence: 23 September 2026

Licensable activities

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

History

9 July 2025Premises Licence - Change DPS

What the licence permits

Opening hours on the licence: Every day 10:00-01:00
Live music: Every day 10:00-23:30
Recorded music: Every day 10:00-01:00
Performances of dance: Every day 10:00-23:30
Sale or Supply of Alcohol: Every day 10:00-00:00
Late Night Refreshment: Every day 23:00-00:45
Opening Hours (Non-standard): Permitted (hours not listed)

Licence conditions (24)

At the time the Premises Licence has been granted and whilst it is in force, the DPS in situ must have completed and attained the following qualifications;
Basic Food Hygiene Course
National Certificate for Personal Licence Holders
Cellar Management Course
All staff shall be trained in Licensing Law and Health and Safety.
Prevention of Crime and Disorder
No persons shall be admitted to, or allowed to remain on the premises who are or are suspected to be under the influence of, or in possession of, any illegal/illicit substance.
No persons shall be admitted to, or allowed to remain on the premises who are, or are suspected of being intoxicated.
Staff shall carry out regular checks of the toilet areas and other areas identified, to counter the use, selling or possession of drugs or other illegal or illicit substances.
The DPS, manager or other responsible person in charge of the premises shall liaise and comply with the Local Police Authority regarding their drugs policy, and will allow the use of IONTRAK machines or other drug/illicit substance detection device or method, at all times.
Public Safety
Health and Safety Risk assessments shall be carried out prior to the Premises licence being effective and a copy retained for inspection upon request by an officer of the local Licensing Authority, Police or Fire Authority or other relevant person.
Fire Risk assessments shall be carried out prior to the Premises Licence being effective and a copy retained for inspection upon request by an officer of the local Fire Authority, Licensing or Police Authority or other relevant person.
On occasions of special events where audience members exceed normal limits, there shall be adequate staff/stewards available to ensure safety of patrons. The number of staff/stewards shall be near to or equivalent to:- One member of staff per one hundred persons or part thereof.
Annual Charity Events which include the facility for Live Music to be played outdoors shall be limited to 1 event per year, and shall limit the audience capacity to no more than 450 persons.
Public Nuisance
Disposal of waste bottles into external receptacles where the noise will be audible to neighbouring properties must not occur between 23:00 and 10:00.
In the absence of adequate daylight, the lighting in any area, in which the public or club members and guests are present, shall be fully operational at all times.
Prominent, clear notices shall be displayed at all exits / in the beer garden/outside areas, requesting customers to respect the needs of local residents and leave the premises and the area quietly.
Protection of Children From Harm
No person under the age of 18 years shall be permitted on the premises unless accompanied by an adult.
Cigarette dispensing machines shall be situated where they can be observed by staff at all times the premises is open to the public.
No persons under the age of 18 years, shall be permitted to remain on the premises after 21.00, unless they are the child of the DPS, are residing at the premises or passing through the premises to gain access to a place of accommodation.
Embedded Conditions and Restrictions Removed.

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

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