Premises licences

If you own a premises that supplies alcohol, you must have a designated premises supervisor to authorise the sale of alcohol.

View designated premises supervisor guidance

The designated premises supervisor has day-to-day responsibility for the running of the business.

• they must be a personal licence holder
• they must give their consent to be the designated premises supervisor
• you will need to complete a designated premises supervisor consent form
• there is a fee of £23
• after you have submitted the application, it will take immediate effect
• but please note the police will be consulted and have the right to object within 14 days of your application

Apply for designated premises supervisor consent

You can apply to change your designated premises supervisor at any time.

Download the designated premises supervisor variation form

Or ask for the requirement for a designated premises supervisor to be removed.

Apply to remove the need for a designated premises supervisor