🍷 Personal and Premises Licences in Derby
Selling Alcohol in Derby – What You Need
Planning to sell alcohol in Derby? Whether you're operating a pub, an off-licence, or an online alcohol store, you must secure two essential licences:
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A Personal Licence, issued by the council covering your home address
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A Premises Licence, issued by Derby City Council for any property in Derby where alcohol is sold or dispatched
All alcohol-selling venues must appoint a Designated Premises Supervisor (DPS) who holds a valid Personal Licence.
To get a Personal Licence, you must first complete the Level 2 Award for Personal Licence Holders (APLH).
Apply for a Personal Licence in Derby
Submit the following to your residential council:
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Completed application form
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Two certified passport-sized photos
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A Basic DBS certificate (issued within the past 30 days)
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Proof of right to work in the UK
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APLH qualification certificate
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£37 application fee
Premises Licence in Derby
If you are trading from a property in Derby, you must apply through Derby City Council.
You’ll need:
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Premises Licence application
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Floor plan (to scale)
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DPS nomination form
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A public site notice for 28 days
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A newspaper advertisement
Selling Alcohol Online from Derby
Running an online business? You still need a Premises Licence for your dispatch address.
✅ Required for:
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🏠 Home-based dispatch operations
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🏢 Warehouses, off-licences, or fulfilment centres
❌ Not required for:
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Websites without stock
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Administrative offices
🛒 Marketplaces like Amazon and eBay often require proof of both your Personal and Premises Licences to sell alcohol online.
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