Designated Premises Supervisor

Every premises where the "sale of alcohol" is a licensable activity must have a "current" nominated Premises Supervisor registered with the local authority. This individual must be the holder of a Personal Licence and will be responsible for all licensable activities at the premises.

The Designated Premises Supervisor will normally be the person with day to day responsibility for the premises licensed and will be the contact for the Licensing Authority, Police and other responsible authorities.

It is unlawful to trade if the Designated Premises Supervisor recorded on the Premises Licence is no longer responsible for the supervision of the premises. The Licensing Authority and Police must be formally advised of any change of Designated Premises Supervisor. This is achieved by making an application to the relevant Licensing Authority to Vary the Premises Licence.

There is no requirement for the Designated Premises Supervisor to be on the premises at all times and a person may apply to be a Designated Premises Supervisor for more than one premises. However, only one Designated Premises Supervisor may be specified on a single premises licence.

The Police can at any stage after the appointment of a Designated Premises Supervisor seek a review of a Premises Licence on any grounds relating to the Licensing Objectives if anxieties arise about the performance of the supervisor.

When Premises Licences are granted it is frequently the case that conditions are attached to the licence. It is extremely important that a newly nominated Designated Premises Supervisor familiarises himself/herself with these conditions.

If you require assistance in applying to be the Designated Premises Supervisor of premises, you are invited to complete our on-line Enquiry electronic form, or contact either Graham Dove or Michael Smart (Tel: 01797 253333)