Woolpack Inn

Licensed under the Licensing Act

The Woolpack Inn Benover Road Yalding Maidstone Kent ME18 6AS

Premises licence 14/03036/LAPRE

In force

Woolpack Inn holds a premises licence from Maidstone Borough Council, reference 14/03036/LAPRE. It was issued on 20 October 2014. The council's register shows it as in force.

The record

Licence type: Premises Licence
Reference: 14/03036/LAPRE
Status on register: Issued
Issued: 20 October 2014
Venue type: Pub or bar
Food hygiene rating: 5 out of 5 (very good), inspected 25 March 2026
Licensing authority: Maidstone Borough Council
Postcode: ME18 6AS
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
Performances of dance: Every day 10:00-00:00
Sale or Supply of Alcohol: Mon to Thu 10:00-00:00, Fri and Sat 10:00-01:00, Sun 10:00-00:00
Opening Hours (Non-standard): Permitted (hours not listed)
Recorded music: Mon to Thu 10:00-00:30, Fri and Sat 10:00-01:30, Sun 10:00-00:30

Licence conditions (29)

The supply of alcohol
1 - Where a premises licence authorises the supply of alcohol, the licence must include the following conditions:-
(a) at a time where there is no designated premises supervisor in respect of the premises licence, or
(b) at a time when the designated premises supervisor does not hold a personal licence or his personal licence is suspended.
Exhibition of films
The admission of children to any exhibition of films is restricted in accordance with the provisions of section 20 of the Licensing Act 2003
MC2.2 - Where -
(b) the relevant licensing authority has notified the holder of the licence that this subsection applies to the film in question,
admission of children must be restricted in accordance with any recommendation made by that licensing authority.
In this section -
"children" means person aged under 18; and
OC1: 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
Prevention of Crime and Disorder:-
OC2: 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.
OC3: No persons shall be admitted to, or allowed to remain on the premises who are, or are suspected of being intoxicated.
Public Safety:-
OC4: 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.
OC5: 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.
OC6: 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.
Public Nuisance:-
c.D2H29.3: Disposal of waste bottles into external receptacles where the noise will be audible to neighbouring properties must not occur between 22.00 p.m. and 10.00 a.m.
c.D2H22.1: 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.
All music shall be indoors only.
Protection of Children from Harm
OC7: No person under the age of 18 years shall be permitted on the premises unless accompanied by an adult/and taking a table meal.
OC8: Cigarette dispensing/Amusement with Prizes machines shall be situated where they can be observed by staff

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

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