🍷 Personal and Premises Licences in Peterborough
How to Sell Alcohol Legally in Peterborough
Whether you're opening an off-licence near the city centre, managing a licensed restaurant, or fulfilling alcohol orders online from a storage unit, you’ll need two key licences to operate legally in Peterborough:
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A Personal Licence for the individual authorising alcohol sales
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A Premises Licence for the location in Peterborough where alcohol is sold, stored, or dispatched
Your Personal Licence must be issued by the council covering your home address, while your Premises Licence (if the business operates locally) must be granted by Peterborough City Council.
Every licensed premises must appoint a Designated Premises Supervisor (DPS) — a person who holds a valid Personal Licence.
Before applying, you'll need to complete the Level 2 Award for Personal Licence Holders (APLH) qualification.
Applying for a Personal Licence in Peterborough
Submit the following to your home council:
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Completed application form
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Two passport-sized photos (one certified)
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A Basic DBS certificate (dated within the last 30 days)
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Proof of your right to work in the UK
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Certificate showing APLH completion
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£37 application fee
Premises Licence in Peterborough
If your business operates from a premises in Peterborough, apply through Peterborough City Council.
Requirements:
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Completed application
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Scaled premises plan
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DPS nomination form
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Public notice displayed for 28 days
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Local newspaper advertisement
Selling Alcohol Online from Peterborough
The law treats online alcohol sales the same as in-person sales — you still need a Premises Licence for the location where alcohol is packed and dispatched.
✅ You’ll need a Premises Licence for:
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🏠 A home used for fulfilment
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🏬 A storage unit, shop, or warehouse
❌ You don’t need one for:
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A website alone
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A virtual office or call centre without stock
🛒 Marketplaces like Amazon and eBay often require sellers to submit copies of both their Personal and Premises Licences.
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