APLH Cheat Sheet 2026

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1. Which legislation governs the sale and supply of alcohol in England and Wales? → The Licensing Act 2003
2. For how long must a review application be advertised before a hearing can take place? → 28 days
3. A local resident is consistently disturbed by loud music from a nearby licensed venue. Under the Licensing Act 2003, what right does this resident have? → The right to apply to the licensing authority for a review of the premises licence
4. What must be displayed prominently at all times on premises that hold a premises licence? → A summary of the premises licence in the prescribed form
5. A police constable is inspecting a licensed premises. What must a Personal Licence Holder do if asked to produce their licence? → Produce their physical Personal Licence for inspection.
6. When submitting a premises licence application, who must the applicant give notice to? → All relevant responsible authorities
7. Which organisation is primarily responsible for conducting test purchase operations on licensed premises? → Trading standards (part of the local authority) and/or the police, often working together
8. Ensuring that fire exits are clearly marked and kept free from obstruction is a key responsibility of a personal licence holder under which licensing objective? → Public safety
9. What is the maximum penalty for the summary offence of being drunk and disorderly in a public place under the Criminal Justice Act 1967? → A Level 3 fine on the standard scale.
10. Which licensing objective is engaged by a concern that the exit of a nightclub with inadequate security creates risks of injury from overcrowding? → Public safety
11. A personal licence holder implements a strict 'Challenge 25' policy and maintains a refusals register. These actions directly support which licensing objective? → The protection of children from harm
12. What happens to a premises licence if the licence holder dies? → An interim authority notice can allow the licence to continue temporarily
13. Which of the following documents must accompany a premises licence application? → A plan of the premises drawn to a prescribed scale
14. To which authority must a premises licence application be submitted? → The local licensing authority
15. How many Temporary Event Notices may a personal licence holder serve in a single calendar year? → 50
16. Under the Licensing Act 2003, what offence is committed by a licensed premises that sells alcohol to a person under 18? → A criminal offence under s.146, with a maximum fine and potential licence review
17. Which of the following is a licensable activity requiring authorisation under the Licensing Act 2003? → The retail sale of alcohol
18. Which of the following is an offence for which a Designated Premises Supervisor (DPS) could be prosecuted under the Licensing Act 2003? → Knowingly allowing disorderly conduct to take place on the premises.
19. For how long must a premises licence application be advertised to allow representations to be made? → 28 days
20. What is the duration of a personal licence under the Licensing Act 2003? → Indefinitely — a personal licence does not expire unless forfeited, suspended, or revoked
21. Which of the following is NOT one of the four statutory licensing objectives under the Licensing Act 2003? → The promotion of public health
22. Under the Licensing Act 2003, can a person under 18 hold a personal licence? → No — an applicant must be aged 18 or over at the time of application
23. How long does a premises licence last under the Licensing Act 2003? → Indefinitely, until surrendered, suspended, or revoked
24. Which of the following is NOT a mandatory requirement for an individual to be appointed and to act as a Designated Premises Supervisor (DPS)? → They must be physically present on the premises at all times alcohol is sold.
25. Following a review of a premises licence, which of the following actions is NOT available to the licensing authority? → Imposing an unlimited financial penalty on the licence holder
26. Implementing a comprehensive CCTV system and employing SIA-licensed door staff are primary measures taken to promote which licensing objective? → The prevention of crime and disorder
27. What is the maximum duration that a single Temporary Event Notice can cover? → 168 hours (7 days)
28. The Licensing Act 2003 is underpinned by four statutory licensing objectives. Which of the following is NOT one of these objectives? → The promotion of responsible drinking habits
29. What is the maximum number of Temporary Event Notices that may be served in relation to a single set of premises in any calendar year? → 15
30. Which of the following provides a valid reason for a senior police officer to issue a closure order for a licensed premises under the Licensing Act 2003? → There is imminent or existing serious disorder on, or in the vicinity of, the premises.