Personal Licence Course Ashford, Kent

🍷 Personal and Premises Licences in Ashford, Kent

Selling Alcohol in Ashford, Kent – Local Licensing Overview

If you're starting a business that involves the sale of alcohol in Ashford, Kent — whether in person or online — you’ll need to apply for two separate licences: a Personal Licence and a Premises Licence.

The Personal Licence is tied to the individual and issued based on your residential address — even if your business is elsewhere. The Premises Licence, on the other hand, must be obtained from Ashford Borough Council for the physical premises where alcohol is sold or dispatched.

Every licensed premises must have a Designated Premises Supervisor (DPS) who holds a valid Personal Licence. This ensures that all alcohol sales are legally authorised and properly managed.

To qualify for a Personal Licence, you’ll first need to pass the Level 2 Award for Personal Licence Holders (APLH) — a short, accredited course recognised by all UK councils.


How to Apply for a Personal Licence in Ashford

Submit the following:

  • Personal Licence application form

  • Two passport-style photographs (one endorsed)

  • Basic DBS certificate (dated within 30 days)

  • Proof of right to work in the UK

  • APLH qualification certificate

  • £37 application fee


Premises Licence in Ashford, Kent

To sell alcohol from a venue in Ashford, apply through the local authority.

You’ll need:

  • A completed Premises Licence application form

  • Scaled floor plan showing licensable areas

  • A DPS nomination

  • Public site notice for 28 days

  • Newspaper advertisement


Selling Alcohol Online from Ashford

If your business dispatches alcohol orders from a property in Ashford, that address must be licensed — even if you don’t serve customers on-site.

The sale is considered to occur where the product is packed and prepared for delivery.
So you’ll need a Premises Licence for:

  • 🏠 Home-based alcohol dispatch

  • 🏬 Shops or warehouses used to store and ship alcohol

You don’t need one for:

  • A basic website

  • A non-fulfilment-based call centre

🛒 Platforms like Amazon, eBay and others may still require you to hold your own licences to remain compliant.


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