🍷 Personal and Premises Licences in Newcastle Upon Tyne
How to Legally Sell Alcohol in Newcastle Upon Tyne
Planning to sell alcohol in Newcastle Upon Tyne? Whether you’re opening a bar on Grey Street, running an off licence in Jesmond, or fulfilling online orders from a local warehouse, you’ll need two key licences in place to trade legally.
A Personal Licence allows an individual to authorise alcohol sales and supervise licensable activities. This licence must be obtained from the licensing authority that covers your home address, regardless of where your business operates.
Meanwhile, a Premises Licence is required for the property in Newcastle Upon Tyne where alcohol will be stored, sold, or dispatched — and is issued by Newcastle City Council.
All licensed venues must appoint a Designated Premises Supervisor (DPS) who holds a Personal Licence. Without this, a Premises Licence cannot function.
The first step? Complete the Level 2 Award for Personal Licence Holders (APLH) — a nationally recognised qualification that proves you understand your legal responsibilities.
Applying for a Personal Licence in Newcastle
You’ll need to submit:
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Personal Licence application form
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Two passport photos (one endorsed)
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Basic DBS check (from the last 30 days)
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Proof of right to work in the UK
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APLH course certificate
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£37 fee
Apply through your residential council, even if your venue is in Newcastle.
Premises Licence in Newcastle Upon Tyne
To sell alcohol from any physical address in Newcastle, apply through the City Council.
You’ll need:
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Completed Premises Licence form
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Scaled plan of the premises
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Nomination of a DPS
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Public notice posted for 28 consecutive days
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Local press advertisement
No objections? The licence is typically granted.
Objections? A hearing may be required.
Selling Alcohol Online from Newcastle
Running a delivery-only business or ecommerce alcohol shop?
The Licensing Act 2003 still applies.
The sale is legally considered to happen at the dispatch location, not the website or checkout page.
You’ll need a Premises Licence for:
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🏠 A home address used to dispatch alcohol
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🏬 A warehouse or fulfilment centre
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🛍️ A retail shop that ships orders
❌ You don’t need one for:
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An ecommerce site or call centre not storing alcohol
🛒 Marketplaces like Amazon and eBay may still require you to hold your own Personal and Premises Licences to comply with seller rules.
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