🍷 Personal and Premises Licences in Coventry
Selling Alcohol in Coventry – How to Get Licensed
If you're planning to sell alcohol in Coventry — from an off-licence, pub, takeaway or online delivery service — you must obtain:
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A Personal Licence, issued by the council covering your home address
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A Premises Licence, issued by Coventry City Council for the property where alcohol is stored, sold, or dispatched
Every licensed premises must appoint a Designated Premises Supervisor (DPS) who holds a valid Personal Licence.
You must complete the Level 2 Award for Personal Licence Holders (APLH) course before applying.
Apply for a Personal Licence in Coventry
You’ll need:
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A completed Personal Licence application
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Two endorsed passport-style photos
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A Basic DBS certificate (within 30 days)
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Proof of your right to work
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Certificate showing APLH completion
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£37 application fee
Premises Licence in Coventry
If you’re selling or dispatching alcohol from a Coventry address, apply through Coventry City Council.
You must submit:
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A completed Premises Licence form
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Scaled floor plan showing licensed areas
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DPS nomination form
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Public site notice (28 days)
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Advertisement in a local newspaper
Selling Alcohol Online from Coventry
The Licensing Act requires a Premises Licence for the location where alcohol is dispatched, not just where orders are placed.
✅ Required for:
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🏠 Dispatching alcohol from home
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🏢 Retail, storage or warehouse facilities
❌ Not required for:
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Non-stockholding websites
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Offices with no alcohol on-site
🛒 Marketplaces like Amazon and eBay often require sellers to present proof of both Personal and Premises Licences for alcohol sales.
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