Disapply DPS

An individual who is named as the designated premises supervisor (DPS) on a premises licence can submit a notice to the council which removes himself from that position.

Eligibility criteria

You must be the holder of a personal licence and be named on a premises licence as the designated premises supervisor (DPS).

Application evaluation process

The notification must be made in writing and if the person is also the premises licence holder it must be accompanied by his premises licence or if that is not possible he must provide a statement outlining the reasons why he has failed to provide the licence.

If the DPS is not the premises licence holder, they must:

Within 48 hours of giving notice to the council, give the holder of the premises licence a copy of their request and
Request that the premises licence holder forwards his premises licence to the council or
Provide a statement outlining the reasons why he has failed to provide the licence within 14 days

Application fee

There are no fees to remove yourself as the DPS from a premises licence.

Request to disapply a Designated Premises Supervisor

In respect of some licences or permits you have a legal right to act as though your application has been granted if you have not heard from us by the end of the target completion period.

This right is known as 'tacit consent'.