🍷 Personal and Premises Licences in Blackpool
Selling Alcohol in Blackpool – Including South Shore, Bispham & Layton
If you want to sell alcohol in Blackpool — from a pub in South Shore, a shop in Bispham, or an online store operating out of Layton — you’ll need two licences:
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A Personal Licence, linked to your home address
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A Premises Licence, issued by Blackpool Council for the dispatch location
Every premises must have a Designated Premises Supervisor (DPS) who holds a valid Personal Licence.
You must also complete the Level 2 Award for Personal Licence Holders (APLH).
Apply for a Personal Licence in Blackpool
Submit the following:
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Personal Licence application form
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Two endorsed passport-style photos
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Basic DBS certificate (issued within 30 days)
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Proof of your right to work
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APLH qualification certificate
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£37 application fee
Premises Licence in Blackpool (Including Marton, North Shore, Stanley Park)
If you're based in areas like Marton, Stanley Park, or North Shore, you must apply via Blackpool Council.
You'll need:
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Application form
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Premises floor plan (to scale)
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DPS nomination form
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28-day public notice
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Local newspaper advertisement
Selling Alcohol Online from Blackpool
Whether operating from a house in South Shore or a commercial unit in Bispham, you must have a valid Premises Licence.
✅ Licence required for:
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🏠 Home-based fulfilment in Blackpool
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🏬 Retail or warehouse storage units
❌ Not needed for:
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Admin-only or payment processing websites
🛒 Marketplaces like Amazon, Shopify and eBay often require copies of your licences to approve alcohol sales.
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