Personal licences
A personal licence allows individuals to sell, or to allow the sale of alcohol from an establishment with a premises licence.
All applicants need to gain an accredited licensing qualification before they are given a licence.
All premises that sell alcohol must have an identified person licence holder. This is know as the designated premises supervisor (DPS).
You do not need a personal licence for the provision of regulated entertainment or late night refreshment, or for the sale of alcohol under a club premises certificate or temporary event notice.
How to apply
Application for a personal licence Application for a personal licence
You must complete the application form in full including the disclosure of convictions and declarations form. You will need to pay the application fee when you submit your form.
You should also include a basic criminal records disclosure, a copy of your qualification certificate and 2 passport photographs (endorsed).
Fees
Licensing Act 2003 Fees and Charges Licensing Act 2003 Fees and Charges
You must pay your fee with the application.
If you apply by post you should make cheques payable to 'City and County of Swansea' and send it with your completed form.
If you have any problems with your application or would like more information then please contact us on 01792 635600 or email evh.licensing@swansea.gov.uk
Tacit consent
It is in the public interest that we must process your application before it can be granted. If you have not heard from us within a reasonable period, please contact evh.licensing@swansea.gov.uk
If you have any problems with your application or would like more information then please contact us on 01792843330 or email evh.licensing@swansea.gov.uk
If you have any problems with your application or would like more information please contact us on 01792 635600 or email evh.licensing@swansea.gov.uk. Any applicant who is refused a licence or who wishes to appeal against a condition attached to their licence can appeal to their local Magistrates' court within 21 days of the decision appealed.
We hold a public register of all premises licensed by us under the Licensing Act 2003. To view the register please contact Licensing to arrange a time. The register is only available to view during office hours.