🍷 Personal and Premises Licences in Hull
Selling Alcohol in Hull – Licensing Essentials
To legally sell alcohol in Hull — whether you're opening an off-licence, running a licensed café, or dispatching online orders — you'll need both a:
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Personal Licence, issued by your home authority
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Premises Licence, granted by Hull City Council for any licensed location within the city
Each alcohol-selling business must appoint a Designated Premises Supervisor (DPS) with a valid Personal Licence.
Before applying, you must also pass the Level 2 Award for Personal Licence Holders (APLH).
How to Apply for a Personal Licence in Hull
Submit to the council covering your residential address:
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Personal Licence application form
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Two passport-style photos (one countersigned)
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A DBS certificate (within 30 days)
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Evidence of right to work in the UK
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APLH qualification certificate
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£37 application fee
Premises Licence in Hull
If your alcohol business is based in Hull, apply through Hull City Council.
You’ll need:
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Completed application
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Floor plan of licensed premises
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DPS appointment form
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Public site notice (28 days)
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Press advert in local paper
Selling Alcohol Online from Hull
The Licensing Act states a sale occurs where the alcohol is packed for dispatch — not where the order is placed.
✅ You need a Premises Licence for:
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🏠 A home address used to send alcohol
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🏢 Warehouses, off-licences, or retail stores
❌ You do not need a licence for:
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Websites with no alcohol handling
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Admin-only premises
🛒 Platforms like eBay or Amazon often require licence evidence from alcohol sellers to maintain account access.
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