🍷 Personal and Premises Licences in Bath
Selling Alcohol in Bath – Including Weston, Larkhall & Twerton
Selling alcohol in Bath — whether you're operating a pub in Weston, a wine shop in Larkhall, or dispatching alcohol from a home in Twerton — requires two key licences:
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A Personal Licence, issued where you live
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A Premises Licence, issued by Bath & North East Somerset Council for the business location
Every licensed premises must appoint a Designated Premises Supervisor (DPS) who holds a valid Personal Licence.
You must also pass the Level 2 Award for Personal Licence Holders (APLH) before applying.
Apply for a Personal Licence in Bath
Send your application to your residential authority, including:
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Personal Licence application
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Two endorsed passport-style photos
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A Basic DBS check (no older than 30 days)
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Right to work documentation
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APLH course certificate
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£37 fee
Premises Licence in Bath (Including Odd Down, Combe Down, Newbridge)
Apply through Bath & North East Somerset Council if you’re selling from Newbridge, Odd Down, or Combe Down.
You'll need:
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Completed application form
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Scaled premises layout plan
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DPS nomination
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Public notice displayed at the premises for 28 days
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Newspaper advertisement
Selling Alcohol Online from Bath
Dispatching orders from Twerton, Weston or Oldfield Park? Your dispatch location needs licensing.
✅ Licence required for:
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🏠 Residential alcohol dispatch (e.g., Newbridge, Larkhall)
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🏬 Shops, bars, or warehouses
❌ Not needed for:
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Non-stockholding websites
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Admin-only locations
🛒 Ecommerce platforms (like Amazon and Shopify) may suspend accounts if alcohol licences aren't provided.
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