🍷 Personal and Premises Licences in Ipswich
Selling Alcohol in Ipswich – Licences You’ll Need
Whether you're running a bar, setting up an off-licence, or launching an alcohol ecommerce business in Ipswich, you must have:
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A Personal Licence, issued by your home local authority
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A Premises Licence, issued by Ipswich Borough Council for the site where alcohol is sold or dispatched
Every licensed premises must have a DPS (Designated Premises Supervisor) who holds a valid Personal Licence.
You must also complete the Level 2 Award for Personal Licence Holders (APLH) before applying.
How to Apply for a Personal Licence in Ipswich
Submit to your home council:
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Personal Licence application form
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Two signed passport photos
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DBS check (within 30 days)
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Right to work documentation
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Certificate of APLH qualification
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£37 fee
Premises Licence in Ipswich
Selling alcohol from a premises in Ipswich? Apply via Ipswich Borough Council.
You’ll need to provide:
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Completed application
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Premises plan (to scale)
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DPS nomination
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A 28-day public notice at the premises
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A notice in the local press
Selling Alcohol Online from Ipswich
Online sellers must licence the location from which alcohol is dispatched — not just the website.
✅ You need a Premises Licence for:
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🏠 Home storage and dispatch
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🏬 Warehouses, shops, or commercial spaces
❌ Not needed for:
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Ecommerce sites only taking orders
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Offices without alcohol stock
🛒 Marketplaces like Amazon and eBay may require evidence of both licences to sell alcohol on their platforms.
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