🍷 Personal and Premises Licences in London
Licensing for Alcohol Sales in London – What You Need
If you're selling alcohol in London — whether at a central bar, suburban off-licence, or via a home-based delivery service — you’ll need two legal licences:
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A Personal Licence issued by your home council
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A Premises Licence from the local borough where alcohol is sold or dispatched
For example, a premises in Hackney would apply through Hackney Council; in Westminster, through Westminster City Council.
Every licensed premises in London must have a Designated Premises Supervisor (DPS) holding a valid Personal Licence.
Before you can apply, you must pass the APLH qualification.
Apply for a Personal Licence in London
Submit the following:
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Personal Licence application
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Two passport-sized photos (one signed)
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DBS certificate (from the past 30 days)
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Proof of right to work
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APLH course certificate
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£37 application fee
Apply to the licensing team in the borough where you live.
Premises Licence in London
Your Premises Licence must be issued by the borough authority where your business operates.
You’ll need:
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The application form
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Premises floor plan (to scale)
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DPS nomination
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Public notice on site for 28 days
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Newspaper advertisement
Selling Alcohol Online from a London Address
Whether you're dispatching from a warehouse in Enfield or your home in Lewisham, the dispatch location must be licensed.
✅ Licence required for:
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🏠 Homes used for storing and sending alcohol
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🏬 Shops, warehouses, or commercial units
❌ Licence not required for:
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Websites only handling payment
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Call centres or admin offices
🛒 Selling through online platforms?
Amazon and eBay often require your own Personal and Premises Licences, even if they handle fulfilment.
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