🍷 Personal and Premises Licences in Plymouth
Alcohol Licensing in Plymouth – A Step-by-Step Guide
Thinking of selling alcohol in Plymouth? Whether it's through a pub, an off-licence, or an online delivery business, the law requires you to hold two separate licences:
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A Personal Licence, linked to your home address
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A Premises Licence, required for any address in Plymouth where alcohol is stored, sold, or dispatched
You’ll need to apply for your Personal Licence from your residential council, while a Premises Licence for a venue in Plymouth must be issued by Plymouth City Council.
Every licensed premises must have a Designated Premises Supervisor (DPS) with a valid Personal Licence.
Before starting your application, you’ll need to pass the Level 2 Award for Personal Licence Holders (APLH).
Personal Licence Application – Plymouth
Apply via your home authority and provide:
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Completed application
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Two passport-style photographs (one certified)
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DBS certificate issued within the last 30 days
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Proof of the right to work in the UK
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Certificate of APLH course completion
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£37 fee
Premises Licence in Plymouth
Selling alcohol from a business in Plymouth? Apply through Plymouth City Council.
You’ll need:
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Premises Licence application
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Detailed floor plan of the venue
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DPS nomination
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Public notice displayed for 28 days
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Newspaper advert
Selling Alcohol Online from Plymouth
Running a web-based alcohol business from Plymouth? The dispatch location must still be licensed.
The Licensing Act 2003 states that the legal sale takes place at the point of dispatch — not when a customer checks out online.
✅ Premises Licence required for:
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🏠 Homes used to store/ship alcohol
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🏢 Warehouses and retail spaces dispatching orders
❌ No Premises Licence needed for:
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Websites without alcohol on-site
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Offices used only for admin or customer service
🛒 Marketplaces like Amazon or eBay may also ask sellers to submit proof of both Personal and Premises Licences.
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