How it works
How it works
🔄 Change of Designated Premises Supervisor (DPS)
Fast, fully managed service – stay compliant without the stress
If you're the holder of a Premises Licence and need to change the named Designated Premises Supervisor (DPS), an official application must be submitted to your local licensing authority.
📌 When Is a DPS Change Required?
A change is necessary if:
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The current DPS has left the business
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You’re bringing in a new manager or supervisor
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You need to restructure responsibilities internally
⚠️ Alcohol cannot be sold legally unless a valid DPS is in place.
The new DPS must hold a valid Personal Licence.
⚙️ How It Works
The application to change a DPS can either:
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Take immediate effect (ideal for avoiding business disruption)
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Or start from a future specified date
🕐 If you request immediate effect, the new DPS can legally act in their role during the consultation period.
📝 What We’ll Need from You
To process your DPS change, we’ll require:
📄 Original Premises Licence (must be returned)
🧾 DPS Consent Form – completed and signed by the new DPS
(We’ll provide the form and guide you through completing it.)
💼 What We Do
Let Licensing Solutions handle everything:
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✅ Prepare and complete all required paperwork
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✅ Provide and process the DPS consent form
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✅ Submit your application to the licensing authority
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✅ Ensure full compliance with all legal requirements
💷 All-Inclusive Fee: £125+vat (includes all council fees)
✔️ No hidden charges
✔️ Fully managed service
✔️ Peace of mind that you're operating legally
🚀 Ready to Get Started?
We’ll make the change simple, fast, and fully compliant so you can continue trading without interruption.
How It Works
Send Us Your Details
Provide the premises details, current licence information, and the new DPS details.
We Prepare the Paperwork
We complete the DPS variation application and prepare the required DPS consent form.
We Submit to the Council
We submit the application to the relevant licensing authority on your behalf.
DPS Change Processed
Once accepted, the new Designated Premises Supervisor can be added to the Premises Licence.
When Is A DPS Change Required?
Alcohol cannot be sold legally unless a valid DPS is in place.
What We'll Need From You
We'll provide the form and guide you through completing it.
What We Do
What We Do for You
When you use our Change of DPS service, we’ll:
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Prepare and complete all required Change of DPS application forms
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Provide the official DPS consent form and ensure it’s correctly completed by the incoming Designated Premises Supervisor
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Submit your application to the correct local licensing authority
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Monitor and manage the process until it’s complete
We take care of everything — so your premises licence remains compliant and up to date.
Price: £125 + VAT (All-Inclusive)
Our flat-rate fee includes:
| Service Component | Included? |
| Application Preparation | |
| DPS Consent Form & Guidance | |
| Submission to Local Authority | |
| Licensing Authority Fee | |
Get Started in 3 Simple Steps
Book your online exam
Pass and receive your qualification certificate
Let us process your Personal Licence application (optional)
Need Help?
Our friendly team is here to help — contact us here or call us on 0800 433 7913