A personal licence is needed by anyone intending to supervise the sale of alcohol in any premises, including pubs, off licences, restaurants and hotels but not including private members clubs. A personal licence is valid for ten years, unless given up, cancelled or withdrawn, or paused and the holder is authorised to sell alcohol anywhere in the country at premises that have a valid premises licence.
Eligibility criteria
An applicant for a licence must apply to the council where they live. To be eligible for a personal licence you must :
- be aged 18 years or over
- not have given up a personal licence in the last five years
- not been convicted of any relevant offence or foreign offence
- have an accredited qualification
Regulation summary
View a summary of the regulation relating to this licence on GOV.UK
Application evaluation process
Applications must be submitted on the form with the disclosure of convictions declaration and be accompanied by the following:
- your licensing qualification
- two colour passport photographs; one signed on the back by a professional
- recent criminal records bureau check; not more than one month old
- fee for the licence is £37
- copy of right to work (for example British passport or Right to Work share code)
Tacit consent
It is in the public interest that the council must process your application before it can be granted, therefore tacit consent does not apply. If you have not heard from the council within a reasonable period, please contact us.
How to apply
Please complete the following 2 forms and post all documents (including the forms) to Licensing team, Regulatory services, Perceval House, 14-16 Uxbridge Road, Ealing W5 2HL.
How to pay fees
Pay the application fee online using a credit or debit card
Please keep a copy of your receipt and send a copy of the receipt via email to the licensing team at licensing@ealing.gov.uk so your application can be processed. Without proof of payment, we will be unable to process your application.
Changes or lost licences
A holder of a personal licence must notify the council of any change in their name or address or if their licence is lost, stolen, damaged or destroyed. A new licence will then be issued and a fee of £10.50 is payable
Failed application redress
If an application for a licence is refused, the failed applicant can appeal to the magistrates court within 21 days of the decision.
Consumer redress
Any complaints should be made to
Licensing team
Regulatory services
Perceval House
14-16 Uxbridge Road
Ealing W5 2HL
Telephone: 020 8825 6655
Email: licensing@ealing.gov.uk
Trade associations
For more advice and information please contact us.