Apply for variation of a premises licence to specify an individual as a Designated Premises Supervisor
Pre-application Advice for Licensing Act 2003
A personal licence holder must be specified as the designated premises supervisor (DPS) in every premises licensed for the sale of alcohol. This will normally be the person who has day-to-day responsibility for running the premises.
You need to apply for a variation of a premises licence to specify an individual as a DPS to replace the current personal licence holder as the DPS of your premises.
Restrictions
You must be 18 or over to apply for a variation of a premises licence to specify an individual as a DPS.
Displaying your licence
Part A of the updated licence should be kept safely at the premises. Police or council officers can ask to inspect them at any time.
You must display the updated Part B, the licence summary, at your premises where it can be easily seen.
Downloadable documents
Licensing Acts 2003 guidance notes (PDF, 1 MB)
Application for variation of a premises licence to specify an individual as a DPS form (PDF, 260 KB)
DPS consent form (Word doc, 78 KB)
DPS consent form (PDF, 144 KB)
Removal of requirement for a DPS on a community premises and guidance (Word doc, 123 KB)
Removal of requirement for a DPS on a community premises and guidance (PDF, 233 KB)
Request to be removed as Designated Premises Supervisor under The Licensing Act 2003 (PDF, 163 KB)
Statement of Licensing Policy 2024/2029 Eastbourne Borough Council (PDF, 453 KB)
Statement of Licensing Policy 2022/2027 Lewes District Council (PDF, 169 KB)
Apply for variation of a premises licence to specify an individual as a DPS
You'll need to provide copies of the following:
- Application for variation of a premises licence to specify an individual as a DPS
- DPS consent form
- Copy of premises licence
Complete the application and then click on link below.
You will be taken to the online portal where you can upload the documents and pay the fee of £23.00.
