Walnut Tree

Licensed under the Licensing Act

The Walnut Tree 657 Loose Road Loose Maidstone Kent . ME15 9UX

Premises licence 21/01877/LAPRE

In force

Walnut Tree holds a premises licence from Maidstone Borough Council, reference 21/01877/LAPRE. It was issued on 8 September 2021. The council's register shows it as in force.

The record

Licence type: Premises Licence
Reference: 21/01877/LAPRE
Status on register: Issued
Issued: 8 September 2021
Venue type: Pub or bar
Food hygiene rating: 4 out of 5 (good), inspected 3 October 2024 (as The Walnut Tree)
Licensing authority: Maidstone Borough Council
Postcode: ME15 9UX
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.

What the licence permits

Opening hours on the licence: Mon to Thu 10:00-00:30, Fri and Sat 10:00-01:30, Sun 10:00-00:30
Sale or Supply of Alcohol: Mon to Thu 10:00-22:00, 10:00-00:00, Fri and Sat 10:00-01:00, 10:00-22:00, Sun 10:00-22:00, 10:00-00:00
Recorded music: Every day 10:00-23:30
Opening Hours (Non-standard): Permitted (hours not listed)
Films: Every day 10:00-00:00
Indoor sporting events: Every day 10:00-23:00
Live music: Every day 10:00-23:30
Late Night Refreshment: Mon to Thu 23:00-00:00, Fri and Sat 23:00-01:00, Sun 23:00-00:00

Licence conditions (19)

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:
National Certificate for Personal Licence Holders
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 therof.
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 hours.
In the absence of adequate daylight, the lighting in any area, in which the public or club members and guests are present, shall be full operational at all times.
Prominent, clear notices shall be displayed at all exits /in the beer garden/ outside areas, requesting customer to respect the needs of local resident and leave the premises and the area quietly.
Protection of Children from Harm
No person under the age of 18 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.
The darts board shall not be made available for use to anyone under 18 years at any time the premises is open to the public.

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

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