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Designated Premises Supervisor

 
All premises operating under a Premises Licence to sell or supply alcohol must appoint a Designated Premises Supervisor (DPS) for the premises.

A person cannot become a DPS unless he is also a Personal Licence Holder.

There can only be one DPS per premises

  • The DPS will be held as the person in overall charge of the premises.  You should therefore choose this person with care.
  • This person does not have to be on the premises at all times, but they must take responsibility for what happens there.
  • This means the DPS should ensure any staff they appoint are appropriately trained in the requirements of the Licensing Act 2003 and of any specific conditions attached to the Premises Licence.

How to nominate the DPS

You have to nominate the DPS on your Premises Licence application form - see the Apply for a Premises Licence page.

Changing the Designated Premises Supervisor

You have to go through an application processs to change the Designated Premises Supervisor.

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