🍷 Personal and Premises Licences in Sheffield
Selling Alcohol in Sheffield – How to Get Licensed
If you plan to sell alcohol in Sheffield — whether from a city-centre bar, a local off-licence, or an online shop — you'll need both a Personal Licence and a Premises Licence in order to comply with UK licensing law.
A Personal Licence is issued by the council where you live and allows you (or your nominated supervisor) to legally authorise the sale of alcohol.
A Premises Licence is issued by Sheffield City Council and is required for the location where alcohol is sold or dispatched.
Each licensed business in Sheffield must appoint a Designated Premises Supervisor (DPS) who holds a valid Personal Licence.
Before you can apply, you must pass the Level 2 Award for Personal Licence Holders (APLH) — an accredited qualification required nationwide.
Applying for a Personal Licence in Sheffield
To apply, submit to your residential authority:
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Personal Licence application form
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Two passport-sized photos (one certified)
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DBS certificate (from the last 30 days)
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Proof of right to live/work in the UK
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APLH certificate
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£37 fee
Premises Licence in Sheffield
If you’re selling alcohol from a location in Sheffield, you must apply to Sheffield City Council.
You’ll need:
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A completed application
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A floor plan showing the licensed area
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Nomination of a DPS
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A site notice for 28 consecutive days
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A newspaper advertisement
Selling Alcohol Online from Sheffield
Online or distance sales must follow the same rules.
Under the Licensing Act 2003, the alcohol sale is considered to happen where the product is physically prepared for delivery — not where the order is made.
✅ You need a Premises Licence for:
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🏠 Your home, if you're dispatching from it
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🏬 A shop or warehouse storing alcohol for delivery
❌ No Premises Licence is needed for:
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A website with no stock on-site
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A remote admin office
🛒 Selling on Amazon or eBay?
These platforms often require sellers to provide proof of both a Premises and a Personal Licence.
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