APLH Personal Licence Conditions

Question 1

To which licensing authority should a personal licence application be made?

Accepted Answer

The licensing authority for the area in which the applicant lives (their principal address)

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The licensing authority for the area in which the applicant works

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Any licensing authority in England and Wales at the applicant's choice

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The Home Office directly

Question 2

What relevant qualification must a personal licence applicant hold under the Licensing Act 2003?

Accepted Answer

A licensing qualification accredited by an awarding organisation listed in the Secretary of State's guidance, such as the APLH Award

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Any food hygiene qualification from a recognised body

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A first aid qualification endorsed by the HSE

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A security industry qualification approved by the SIA

Question 3

What is the annual fee payable by a personal licence holder under the Licensing Act 2003?

Accepted Answer

There is no annual fee — a personal licence carries a one-time application fee but no ongoing annual charge

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£100 per year to the licensing authority

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£50 per year to the Home Office

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£200 per year, reviewed every 5 years

Question 4

What is the duration of a personal licence under the Licensing Act 2003?

Accepted Answer

Indefinitely — a personal licence does not expire unless forfeited, suspended, or revoked

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5 years, renewable on retaking the qualification

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10 years, subject to a competence review

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Until the holder reaches the age of 65

Question 5

Under the Licensing Act 2003, what is a 'relevant offence' that could affect a personal licence application?

Accepted Answer

Offences listed in Schedule 4 of the Licensing Act 2003, including alcohol-related offences, drug offences, and offences involving dishonesty or violence

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Any road traffic offence recorded in the last 10 years

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Any criminal conviction regardless of type

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Only convictions resulting in a custodial sentence

Question 6

When a personal licence holder is convicted of a relevant offence, what can the court do?

Accepted Answer

The court may order forfeiture or suspension of the personal licence as part of the sentence

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Nothing — the court has no power over licensing matters

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Only the licensing authority can sanction the personal licence holder

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The court can only issue a formal warning to the licence holder