Saturday 12 January 2013

Premises Licence Application, getting the right advice

Premises licence application, getting the right advice?

We specalise in new alcohol licence applications
When submitting a premises licence application, getting the right advice is essential. A badly prepared application can cost you time and money! During 2012 we have seen several applications that have been submitted by clients that have not taken in to consideration the following;
  • cumulative impact zones 
  • alcohol restriction zones
  • promoting the licensing objectives
  • non-communication with police and other responsible authorities 
  • importance of CCTV and the DCMS guidelines
  • lack of age restriction policies
  • lack of the importance of professional staff training
  • staff training records
  • consideration of local residents
  • incorrect advertising
  • poorly prepared licensing schedules
  • incorrect licensing plans
An unprepared premises licence application could lead to the application being rejected by the licensing authority or the application being subject to a hearing. The costs involved in a rejected application could  be as high as £400 - £600 or in some areas even more. An application that is subject to a hearing could cost considerably more, as solicitors  charge an average of £160 per hour to prepare for a hearing and will charge additional fees to attend a licensing hearing.

Get professional advice from our licensing experts


PLT head office and training centre
If you are considering a new premises licence application, getting the right advice is very important. Last year in 2012 we secured over  400 new premises licence applications for all types of licensed premises from simple off licences and convenience stores to night clubs.  Our success rate was 98% upon first application.

We have a nationwide network of licensing professionals on hand to help with every aspect of your premise licence application. For a free no obligation quote please call our licensing team at Personal Licence Training Limited.

Tel: 01527 544780
Web: www.premiselicence.com

Friday 11 January 2013

Personal Licence Hull

Personal Licence Training Course in Hull

Looking to gain a Personal Licence in Hull? We offer regular personal licence training courses in Kingston upon Hull for the Award for Personal Licence Holders qualification (APLH) level 2.

If you are looking to become a Designated Premises Supervisor then you will need to obtain a personal licence. The personal licence training course is a one day training course with a multiple choice exam of 40 questions at the end of the day.

Personal Licence Training Limited are the UK's leading provider of alcohol licence qualifications and have trained thousands of clients since the introduction of the licensing Act 2003.

Processing your full personal licence

We can process your full personal licence from as little as £295. Let us take care of your (CRB) criminal records bureau check, preparing your personal licence application to the relevant licensing authority, endorse your photographs and submit your application for you.

Home study for your personal licence


You can now study online for your Award for Personal Licence Holders (APLH) level 2 qualification using our new online, fully interactive training course.

Try our online demo

Then simply turn up at our hull training venue to sit your invigilated exam.


Book online now

You can book your APLH licensing course online by clicking on the Book online tab on this webpage. Simply enter your post code to find your nearest training venue.

CHANGES TO THE PLANNING SYSTEM

CHANGES TO THE PLANNING SYSTEM, WILL IT AFFECT THE LICENSED TRADE?



Changes in planning law for our high streets
Mr. Eric Pickles the UK’s Communities Secretary recently introduced a new set of guidelines for Permitted Development Rights in relation to the conversion of the areas above many high street shops that are currently used as storage space, into residential dwellings.

The conversion of previous shop storage space to residential dwellings is now easier and cheaper as this can be carried out under Permitted Development Rights avoiding a Full Planning application submission.

The changes to the planning system implemented by Mr. Pickles on 1st October 2012 will make it easier to carry out the conversion of these spaces into dwellings creating much needed residential accommodation as well as increasing the longevity of many of our high street retail outlets.

It is clear to see the benefits the changes to the planning system could have on our town centres as most retailers will relish a rise in footfall. Whilst the additional footfall is clearly beneficial to retailers, with this increase there is potential for an increase in noise levels as well as the potential of complaints from new residents to these dwellings about the noise levels from the existing licensed areas.

Currently, when applying for Planning or a Premises Licence within a town centre, the issues of noise levels and the protection of nearby residence is of paramount importance to the Local Authorities. The new changes to the planning system implemented by Mr. Pickles, will not only have to protect new residents entering town centres but also the existing retailers especially the licensed retailers for this to work successfully.

The new changes to the planning system have been implemented to help in the supply of residential properties, increase the footfall within the town centres, only time will tell if it is a success regarding the potential clashes regarding noise and disturbance.

Darren Johnson-Rose BA(Hons) BSc(Hons)
Director (Senior Surveyor)

Thursday 10 January 2013

How to get your personal licence

Gaining your personal licence as easy as PLT

How to get your personal licence

Every thing you need to know about how to get your personal licence. Gaining a personal licence is relatively easy, you will need to attend a one day training course or study at home using an e-learning course. To hold a personal licence you must undertake training on the relevant licensing Act  where you intend to work. There are two licensing Act's to consider;
  1. The Licensing Act 2003 for England and Wales
  2. The Licensing (Scotland) Act 2005 for Scotland
This website will give you advice how to get your personal licence under both licensing Act's. The personal licence holder qualifications are known as;
  • The Award for Personal Licence Holders (APLH) level 2 - England and Wales
  • The Scottish Certificate for Personal Licence Holders (SCPLH) level 5 - Scotland
Once you have completed your training course and taken your exam you can then apply for your personal licence.

Booking your personal licence course

Simply click on the qualifications to book your course onlnie now!


With both websites select a training venue close to you and then select a course date. Choose either full personal licence or just the certificate only.

SIMPLE - EASY - FAST

Personal Licence Book Online

Personal Licence Book Online

Many thanks to all our clients that booked their personal licence course online over the festive season and new year. Personal licence online bookings have gone nuts as more and more people tend to shop online. Our Managing Director would like to say a special thank you and Happy New Year to all of you that booked your course online with our company;

So a big thanks to
  • John Rees
  • James Mckenzie
  • Kandiah Paraparan
  • Arty Crafts UK
  • David Watson
  • David Jones
  • Vijay Makrubiya
  • Oliver Roscoe
  • Natasha Stokes
  • Jonathan Smith
  • Pippa Goode
  • Jeremy Luke Watson
  • Sheila Gibson
  • Glenn Hailes
  • Gemma Watson
  • Godek Nowakowski
  • Diura Ltd
  • Gifts From Scotland Ltd
  • Mamta Patel
  • Craig Ridley
  • Rebecca Holmes
  • Jinni Nirappel Varkey
  • Harinder Sekhon
  • Ponniah Mahenthirarajah
  • Desislava Pavlova
  • Kevin Byrne
  • Kerry McInnes
  • Dorota Kasprzak
  • Andrew Machin
  • Akhtar Mahmood
  • Lisa Davie
  • Mehmet Mustafa
  • Andrew Mugleston
  • Rosanna la Vecchia
  • Amy Batchlor
  • Ashique Miah
  • Janice Fraser
  • Patricia Leonard
  • Michael Basquill
  • Hemang Shah
  • Mahesh Patel
  • G F Bacciochi
  • Hema Jain
  • Sebastian King
  • Daniel Kwiek
  • Sukur Miah
  • Jamie Baker

Book your personal licence course online

Booking your course for the award for personal licence holders in simple and easy, simply select your licensing law course
  1. APLH level 2 for England and Wales
  2. SCPLH level 5 for Scotland
Then choose either;
  1. Full Personal Licence, or
  2. Certificate only
Note; If you choose the full personal licence option then we will process your personal licence on your behalf. This means we will undertake your (CRB) criminal records bureau check, endorse your photographs, complete your licence application forms and submit them to the relevant licensing authority or licensing board (Scotland). Once granted your personal licence to sell alcohol will be valid for ten years.

Book online  

Simply enter your post code to find the nearest personal licence training venue to you, then select a date and follow the instructions.....

Wednesday 9 January 2013

DPS Training Course

DPS Training Course

Becoming a DPS of licensed premises, what does it mean and how to become the Designated Premises Supervisor (DPS). To be a DPS of a licensed premises you must hold a personal licence. A personal licence will allow the holder to sell alcohol by retail, authorise others to sell alcohol under a premises licence and become the responsible person named on a premises licence "The DPS (Designated Premises Supervisor). 

Under the licensing Act 2003 the Designated Premises Supervisor has replaced the traditional Licensee. A premises can not sell alcohol legally without a Designated Premises Supervisor named on the licence.

Duties of the DPS

The Designated Premises Supervisor is the person in charge of the day to day running of licensed premises and must give their written consent to be named on the premises licence. A Designated Premises Supervisor's duties should include the following;
  • Be the main point of contact to the licensing authority and the police
  • Supervise the legal operation of the licensed premises
  • Ensure all licensable activities are carried out lawfully
  • Make and authorise sales of alcohol
  • Ensure staff have a basic knowledge and understanding of the licensing Act
  • Promotion of the licensing objectives
  • Conduct risk assessments on preventing crime, disorder, violence, anti-social behaviour
A Designated Premises Supervisor should also have full knowledge of the operating schedule as this forms the basis of any premises licence and will include various conditions, including some conditions that are mandatory.

Training needs for the Designated Premises Supervisor

Designated Premises Supervisor must hold a personal licence. This means they will have completed a training course to become a licence holder. this course is known as the Award for Personal Licence Holders (APLH) Level 2.

There is additional training available for Designated Premises Supervisor's the National Certificate for Designated Premises Supervisor's is an additional training course that can be undertaken by the DPS. This training is advisable if you are the Designated Premises Supervisor of a large public house, restaurant, hotel, night club, casino or supermarket.

The Designated Premises Supervisor qualification will give you a sound knowledge of running licensed premises in compliance with all legislation including health and safety food hygiene employment issues and the licensing laws plus others details  to ensure you run your premises without falling foul of the law keeping your licence intact without hindrance from authorities who are looking out for Designated Premises Supervisor's who are not competent or those that choose to ignore the law.

For more information on Designated Premises Supervisor training courses please contact our head office at Personal Licence Training Limited. Tel: 01527 544780

Personal Licence Worcester


Personal Licence Worcester

Personal Licence Courses in Worcestershire

Personal Licence courses in Worcester area, regular courses, from the UK's favorite provider of APLH training courses. Book online now for Worcestershire using the tab above.

If you live in Worcester or the South Midlands then we can provide you with professional training towards gaining your personal licence qualification to sell alcohol under the licensing Act 2003.

The Award for Personal Licence Holders (APLH) Level 2 is the licensing qualification required by law if you are looking to sell or authorise the sale of alcohol in the following Council area's.
  • Bromsgrove
  • Herefordshire
  • Malvern Hills
  • Redditch
  • Worcester
  • Wychavon
  • Wyre Forest

We hold regular APLH training courses in Redditch, Worcestershire making access to licence training easy for any candidates Living in Redditch, Bromsgrove, Kidderminster, Malvern, Droitwich, Stratford upon Avon and Worcester.

Book your personal licence online

Booking your APLH training course is simple, click the book online tab above and enter your post code to find your nearest venue. Then simply choose from the options;
  • Full Personal Licence, or
  • APLH Certificate Only

Processing your full personal licence

If you would like us to process your full licence application on your behalf then we will conduct your criminal records bureau (CRB) check and submit your personal licence application to the relevant licensing authority. The cost of a full personal licence is £295.00 including VAT and all fees. Book Now

Study at home for your personal licence

Some of our clients prefer to use e-learning to gain their licensing qualification. This means you can study at home or anywhere towards achieving your personal licence qualification using our fully interactive online training course. Once completed you simply visit one of our Midlands examination centre's to sit your multiple choice APLH exam.

personal licence Sefton

Personal Licence Sefton

Personal Licence Courses in Sefton

Personal Licence courses in Sefton Council area, regular courses, from the UK's favorite provider of APLH training courses. Book online now for Liverpool using the tab above.

If you live in Sefton, Liverpool or Merseyside then we can provide you with professional training towards gaining your personal licence qualification to sell alcohol under the licensing Act 2003.

The Award for Personal Licence Holders (APLH) Level 2 is the required licensing qualification required by law if you are looking to sell or authorise the sale of alcohol in the following Council area's.
  • City of Liverpool
  • Sefton
  • Knowsley
  • St Helens
  • Wirral
We hold regular APLH training courses in the City of Liverpool, Warrington and also in Birkenhead making access to licence training easy for any candidates in the Sefon Council area.

Book your personal licence online

Booking your APLH training course is simple, click the book online tab above and enter your post code to find your nearest venue. Then simply choose from the options;
  • Full Personal Licence, or
  • APLH Certificate Only

Processing your full personal licence

If you would like us to process your full licence application on your behalf then we will conduct your criminal records bureau (CRB) check and submit your personal licence application to Sefton licensing authority. The cost of a full personal licence is £295.00 including VAT and all fees. Book Now

Study at home for your personal licence

Some of our clients prefer to use e-learning to gain their licensing qualification. This means you can study at home or anywhere towards achieving your personal licence qualification using our fully interactive online training course. Once completed you simply visit one of our North West examination centre's to sit your multiple choice APLH exam.

Personal Licence Liverpool

Personal Licence Liverpool

Personal Licence courses in Liverpool, regular courses, from the UK's favorite provider of APLH training courses. Book online now for Liverpool using the tab above.

If you live in Liverpool or Merseyside then we can provide you with professional training towards gaining your personal licence qualification to sell alcohol under the licensing Act 2003.

The Award for Personal Licence Holders (APLH) Level 2 is the required licensing qualification required by law if you are looking to sell or authorise the sale of alcohol in the following Council area's.
  • City of Liverpool
  • Sefton
  • Knowsley
  • St Helens
  • Wirral
We hold regular APLH training courses in the City of Liverpool, Warrington and also in Birkenhead making access to licence training easy for any candidates in the North West.

Book your personal licence online

Booking your APLH training course is simple, click the book online tab above and enter your post code to find your nearest venue. Then simply choose from the options;
  • Full Personal Licence, or
  • APLH Certificate Only

Processing your full personal licence

If you would like us to process your full licence application on your behalf then we will conduct your criminal records bureau (CRB) check and submit your personal licence application to the relevant licensing authority. The cost of a full personal licence is £295.00 including VAT and all fees. Book Now

Study at home for your personal licence

Some of our clients prefer to use e-learning to gain their licensing qualification. This means you can study at home or anywhere towards achieving your personal licence qualification using our fully interactive online training course. Once completed you simply visit one of our North West examination centres to sit your multiple choice APLH exam.

Tuesday 8 January 2013

Online Personal Licence Training London

Study for your APLH qualification anywhere!

Online Personal Licence Training London

Do you live or work in London and are looking to obtain a personal licence to sell alcohol or become a DPS? If you have a busy work schedule like most of our London clients do! Then our fully interactive e-learning course for the Award for Personal Licence Holders could be just up your street.

Study for your personal licence in your free time

You can study at home or anywhere you have an internet connection. Once you have completed your e-learning course simply turn up at our London Euston training venue to sit your exam.

Our Award for personal licence holder exams are also conducted online with instant results, so you can get your APLH certificate quickly.

Study for your APLH qualification when
you want!..... even on holiday..!!

View online APLH demo


Our APLH e-learning comes with online support and FREE mock exams and resources.

The BENEFITS
  • Study at home or anywhere
  • Easy to understand
  • Interactive and easy to use
  • Mini test after every unit
  • Only need to attend a quick multiple choice exam 

Book online now

Personal Licence Ipswich

Personal Licence Ipswich

Looking for a personal licence course in Ipswich. Personal licence training are the UK's leading provider of personal licence applications and courses. We process hundreds of personal licence applications every year in the following council areas; Suffolk County Council, Babergh, Forest Heath, Ipswich, Mid Suffolk, St Edmundsbury, Suffolk Coastal and Waveney Councils.

We hold regular monthly APLH training courses in Ipswich for the level 2 Award for Personal Licence Holders. So if you ar looking to obtain a personal alcohol licence to run a pub, bar, restaurant, off licence, supermarket or night club talk to us first.

Personal licence processing

Let us take care of your full personal alcohol licence application from as little as £295.00 including your training and exam, course workbook, CRB check and all fees. Once granted your licence is valid for 10 years and can be used anywhere in Suffolk or England and Wales.

Book your personal licence online

You can book your APLH personal licence course online, simply click the book online tab at the top of this website and follow the instructions. Booking online is simple and easy.

Study for your personal licence at home

If you are the type of person that likes to study in the comfort of their own home then you can choose our e-learning course. Simply study at your own pace using our fully interactive online course, then just turn up to take your exam at our training centre in Ipswich. 
find at more about home study....click e-learning