🍷 Personal and Premises Licences in Norwich
Selling Alcohol in Norwich – A Complete Licensing Guide
If you're starting a business that sells alcohol in Norwich — whether it's an off-licence in the city centre, a pub, or an online alcohol delivery service — you’ll need to hold two separate licences:
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A Personal Licence, issued by the authority covering your home address
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A Premises Licence, issued by Norwich City Council if your business address is within the city
Every alcohol-selling business must have a Designated Premises Supervisor (DPS), who is legally responsible for authorising sales and must hold a valid Personal Licence.
Before you apply for your Personal Licence, you must first pass the Level 2 Award for Personal Licence Holders (APLH) qualification — a legal requirement across England and Wales.
How to Apply for a Personal Licence in Norwich
Submit your application to your residential licensing authority, including:
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Completed application form
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Two passport photos (one certified)
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A Basic DBS certificate dated within 30 days
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Proof of your right to work in the UK
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Certificate of APLH course completion
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£37 application fee
Premises Licence in Norwich
Selling alcohol from a Norwich-based premises? Apply through Norwich City Council.
You’ll need:
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A completed application form
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A floor plan of the premises (to scale)
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A nominated DPS with a Personal Licence
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A public notice displayed at the premises for 28 days
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An advert in a local newspaper
Selling Alcohol Online from Norwich
If you’re operating an alcohol business online from Norwich, your dispatch address must still be licensed.
The Licensing Act 2003 defines the point of sale as the location where alcohol is picked and packed — not the website where orders are placed.
✅ You’ll need a Premises Licence for:
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🏠 A home used to store and dispatch alcohol
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🏬 An off-licence or warehouse used for fulfilment
❌ You don’t need a licence for:
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Websites or customer service portals
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Admin-only offices
🛒 Platforms like Amazon, eBay, and others may require you to have your own Personal and Premises Licences, even if they handle delivery.
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