🍷 Personal and Premises Licences in Warrington
How to Sell Alcohol in Warrington – Legal Requirements Explained
If you're thinking of selling alcohol in Warrington — whether it’s through a bar, convenience store, or ecommerce business — you’ll need to be properly licensed before you begin.
There are two main licences you must have:
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A Personal Licence, which is issued by the council where you live
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A Premises Licence, granted by Warrington Borough Council for the physical site where alcohol is stored, sold, or dispatched
This applies to pubs, restaurants, shops, and even online sellers operating from a home or warehouse.
To comply with the law, every premises must have at least one Designated Premises Supervisor (DPS) who holds a Personal Licence. Every sale must be made or authorised by someone with this qualification.
Before applying for a licence, you must first pass the Level 2 Award for Personal Licence Holders (APLH).
Personal Licence in Warrington
To apply, you’ll need:
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Completed application form
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Two endorsed passport-sized photos
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Basic DBS certificate (less than 30 days old)
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Proof of right to work in the UK
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Certificate of APLH qualification
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£37 fee
Your application must be submitted to your home authority, not necessarily Warrington Council unless you live there.
Premises Licence in Warrington
To sell alcohol from any property in Warrington, apply for a Premises Licence via Warrington Borough Council.
You’ll need:
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Premises Licence application
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Scaled premises plan
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A Designated Premises Supervisor (DPS) with a Personal Licence
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A 28-day public site notice
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A newspaper advert in a local paper
Licensing for Online Alcohol Sales from Warrington
Selling alcohol online? The Licensing Act 2003 applies to you too.
The law states that the point of sale in distance selling is where the alcohol is packed and prepared for dispatch — not the website.
✅ You must have a Premises Licence for:
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Your home (if dispatching from there)
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A retail unit or warehouse
❌ You do not need a licence for call centres or websites that don’t handle alcohol
🛒 If you use Amazon, eBay, or another platform, you’ll likely need your own Premises and Personal Licence to meet seller requirements.
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