It does not even say that local authorities can't insist on premises licence conditions on grounds other than for crime and disorder or public safety - though this is the only reason they should be doing it, I don't really see the point of spelling it out - It just says such conditions would not have any effect.

As Richard points out, the premises licence first has to be obtained, so the damage would have already been done.

So expensive modifications like extra fire doors, emergency lighting or anything that can be stretched as being for public safety etc, can still be insisted on, before the entertainment licence can be issued - exactly as before.

There is a reason for introducing the amendment - I am sure we will find out what.