If the Designated Premises Supervisor at licensed premises is changing, the Premises Licence holder will need to submit an application to vary the licence so that the new DPS is formally named.
A change of DPS is separate from transferring the Premises Licence to a new business or licence holder.
A change may be required when:
The application is made by the Premises Licence holder to the licensing authority responsible for the premises.
Yes. The incoming DPS must hold a valid Personal Licence and must consent to being named as the DPS.
Read more about the role: What is a Designated Premises Supervisor?
New DPS without a Personal Licence yet? Start with the personal licence course & exam.
A DPS variation involves:
New to premises licensing? Read What is a premises licence?
There is a procedure that can allow a DPS variation to take effect immediately where the relevant requirements are met, rather than waiting for the full process to conclude.
The exact process can depend on the application and the licensing authority, so timescales vary.
Planning a change? Get the application in as early as you can.
No.
A Premises Licence can only specify one DPS at a time. Other members of staff can hold Personal Licences, but only one person is formally named as the DPS on the Premises Licence.
Other Personal Licence holders can still authorise sales.
No, the new DPS does.
The incoming DPS must consent to being appointed. The outgoing DPS does not have to remain involved simply because they are currently named on the licence.
We provide the consent form and guidance for the incoming DPS.
No.
Changing the DPS changes the individual responsible for alcohol sales. Transferring the Premises Licence changes the licence holder. If a business changes hands and the new operator is also appointing a new DPS, both applications may be required.
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