Licences Disapply designated premises supervisor

All businesses and organisations selling or supplying alcohol, except private members clubs, must have a designated premises supervisor (DPS). Whoever holds this role must be named in the operating schedule, which you'll need to complete as part of the application process when you apply for a premises licence. Certain community premises, which are or are to be run by a committee or board of individuals with responsibility for the management of the premises may, at the time of applying for the licence or at a later date, apply to disapply the requirement for there to be a named individual as the DPS on the licence. The management committee then becomes responsible for alcohol sales at the premises.

A community premises is defined as premises that are or form part of a church hall, chapel hall or other similar building; or a village hall, parish hall of community hall or other similar building.

Am I eligible to apply to disapply the designated premises supervisor at my premises?

Yes, if your premises meets the definition of a community premises and is run by a management committee who are willing to take on this role.

How much will it cost?

If the application is submitted at the same time a new premises licence application is made, there is no fee. Where a community premises already has a premises licence a fee applies.