🍷 Personal and Premises Licences in Brighton
Selling Alcohol in Brighton – Including Hove, Kemptown & Patcham
If you're planning to sell alcohol in Brighton — whether from a venue in Kemptown, an off-licence in Hove, or a home-based setup in Patcham — you’ll need two core licences:
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A Personal Licence, issued by the council where you live
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A Premises Licence, issued by Brighton & Hove City Council for the property where alcohol is stored or sold
A Designated Premises Supervisor (DPS) must be appointed at every licensed premises, and must hold a valid Personal Licence.
You’ll also need to complete the Level 2 Award for Personal Licence Holders (APLH) before applying.
Apply for a Personal Licence in Brighton
Submit to your home council:
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Completed Personal Licence application
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Two passport-style photos (one certified)
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A Basic DBS check (less than 30 days old)
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Proof of your right to work in the UK
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APLH qualification certificate
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£37 application fee
Premises Licence in Brighton (Including Hanover, Preston Park, Saltdean)
If your alcohol-selling business is in Hanover, Seven Dials, or even further out in Saltdean, apply through Brighton & Hove City Council.
Requirements include:
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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 on-site notice
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Local newspaper advert
Selling Alcohol Online from Brighton
Dispatching alcohol from a home in Woodingdean or a lock-up in Portslade? That property needs to be licensed.
✅ Required for:
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🏠 Residential fulfilment (e.g. Patcham, Coldean)
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🏢 Shops, cafes or units storing stock
❌ Not required for:
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Admin-only websites
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Customer service offices without alcohol stock
🛒 Amazon, eBay, and similar platforms may suspend or restrict alcohol sellers without valid licences.
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