Why was Carnglaze Caverns' premises licence revoked?

The licence was revoked by Cornwall Council due to significant safety concerns, primarily related to fire safety, as identified by Cornwall Fire Service.

What were the main safety concerns at Carnglaze Caverns?

The fire service cited a lack of adequate fire warning and detection systems, and insufficient escape routes for the venue's licensed capacity of 450 people.

Can Carnglaze Caverns appeal the licence revocation decision?

Yes, the owners have expressed disappointment with the decision and are taking professional advice to explore their right to appeal.

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Cornwall Caverns Loses License Over Safety Fears

29 Jan

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Summary

Venue licence revoked due to fire safety concerns.
Fire service cited insufficient escape routes for 450 people.
Owners are exploring their right to appeal the decision.

Cornwall Caverns Loses License Over Safety Fears

A 23-year-old underground venue in Cornwall has had its premises licence revoked by Cornwall Council due to significant safety concerns. Carnglaze Caverns, near Liskeard, can no longer sell alcohol or host concerts.

Cornwall Fire Service requested the revocation, stating the venue posed a "significant risk" to public safety. Concerns included insufficient fire detection systems and inadequate escape routes for a capacity of 450 people, with the fire service suggesting a capacity of 60 would be more appropriate.

The venue's owners are disappointed and are "exploring their right to appeal." They stated that yearly checks by the Health and Safety Executive (HSE) had not raised these issues, and they believed the escape routes were adequate for the stated capacity.

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