🍷 Personal and Premises Licences in Milton Keynes
Selling Alcohol in Milton Keynes – What the Law Requires
If you’re planning to sell alcohol in Milton Keynes — whether through a bar, an off-licence, or a web-based delivery service — you must apply for two separate licences:
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A Personal Licence, for the individual responsible for alcohol sales (issued by your home council)
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A Premises Licence, issued by Milton Keynes City Council for the specific location where alcohol is sold or dispatched
Every venue that sells alcohol must designate a DPS (Designated Premises Supervisor) — someone who holds a valid Personal Licence.
Before applying for your Personal Licence, you’ll need to pass the Level 2 Award for Personal Licence Holders (APLH) — the nationally recognised qualification for responsible alcohol retailing.
How to Apply for a Personal Licence in Milton Keynes
To apply, submit:
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Completed Personal Licence application
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Two passport-style photographs (one signed)
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A Basic Disclosure (DBS) certificate dated within 30 days
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Proof of your right to work in the UK
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Certificate from your APLH course
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£37 application fee
Premises Licence in Milton Keynes
If you plan to operate from a location in Milton Keynes, apply through Milton Keynes City Council.
You’ll need:
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A completed application
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A to-scale plan of the premises layout
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DPS nomination and consent
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A 28-day on-site notice
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Selling Alcohol Online from Milton Keynes
Selling alcohol online? The dispatch location must be licensed.
The Licensing Act 2003 states that the sale occurs where the alcohol is packed — not where the payment is taken.
✅ Premises Licence needed for:
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🏠 A home used for fulfilment
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🏢 Retail units, off-licences, or warehouses
❌ Not needed for:
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A website or order-taking platform
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Admin offices with no alcohol on-site
🛒 If you use platforms like Amazon or eBay, check their alcohol seller requirements — they often ask for copies of both licences.
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