Personal Licences for the Sale of Alcohol

Personal licences have to be used in conjunction with a premises licence (or temporary event notice) authorising the retail sale of alcohol.  They are not needed in clubs because alcohol is "supplied," not sold.

Any premises selling alcohol will need at least one personal licence holder - the "designated premises supervisor."   There may be any number of additional personal licence holders at premises.

This licence authorises the specified person to supply alcohol or allow the supply of alcohol, in combination with a premises licence.  Personal licences are valid for 10 years, and will be ‘portable’ between premises.

For more information, please see our fact sheets on the Licensing Act 2003 page.

Anyone suffering nuisance due to noise, smells or similar because of a commercial premises should contact the Environmental Protection team to see if we can help (email environmental.health@wychavon.gov.uk, phone 01386 565233).