🍷 Personal and Premises Licences in Croydon
Selling Alcohol in Croydon – A Legal Overview
Whether you’re opening a venue in Croydon town centre, running an off-licence, or selling alcohol online, you must have two key licences:
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A Personal Licence, issued by your home council
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A Premises Licence, issued by London Borough of Croydon if your business is based there
Every licensed premises must also appoint a Designated Premises Supervisor (DPS) who holds a Personal Licence.
You must complete the Level 2 Award for Personal Licence Holders (APLH) qualification first.
Apply for a Personal Licence in Croydon
To apply, submit:
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Completed Personal Licence application form
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Two passport-style photographs (one countersigned)
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A Basic DBS certificate dated within 30 days
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Proof of right to work in the UK
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APLH course certificate
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£37 application fee
Premises Licence in Croydon
Trading from a premises in Croydon?
Apply through London Borough of Croydon.
You’ll need:
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A completed application
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A detailed premises floor plan
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DPS nomination
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Public notice at the premises for 28 days
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Advertisement in a local newspaper
Selling Alcohol Online from Croydon
Selling alcohol through ecommerce?
The sale is considered to happen where alcohol is packed for delivery.
✅ Licence needed for:
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🏠 Home-based alcohol fulfilment
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🏢 Retail shops or warehouses dispatching alcohol
❌ Not needed for:
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Websites only taking orders
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Admin offices without alcohol stock
🛒 Platforms like Amazon, eBay, and others often require sellers to upload licence copies for alcohol sales approval.
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Home exam
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