Animal licence
Our Animal Welfare officers have a responsibility to:
- advise about aspects of animal welfare licensing
- inspect and grant licences to premises subject to animal legislation such as dog boarding kennels, catteries, pet shops, riding establishments and others
- investigate complaints about animal welfare in these premises
- take formal action against offenders where other action is unsuccessful and investigate complaints of illegal activities
Licenses are required for:
- riding establishments
- keeping of dangerous/wild animals
- dog boarding kennels
- catteries
- dog breeding establishments
- pet shops
| Type of establishment | New fee | Renewal fee |
|---|---|---|
| Animal boarding - Home boarder | £252 | £147 |
| Animal boarding - Single species | £241 | £241 |
| Animal boarding - Double species | £256 | £256 |
| Dog breeding - Up to 10 bitches | £457 | £272 |
| Dog breeding - 11-25 bitches | £552 | £298 |
| Dog breeding - 26 - 50 bitches | £619 | £354 |
| Dog breeding - 51 - 80 bitches | £737 | £405 |
| Dog breeding - Over 80 bitches | £778 | £435 |
| Pet shops | £428 | £428 |
| Riding schools - Up to 5 horses | £192 | £192 |
| Riding schools - 6 - 10 horses | £370 | £370 |
| Riding schools - 11 - 20 horses | £381 | £381 |
| Riding schools - 21 - 50 horses | £395 | £395 |
| Riding schools - Over 50 horses | £418 | £418 |
| Dangerous Wild Animals | £1,043 | £1,043 |
Licensing & Permits
What licences do you need to trade outdoors?
Alcohol & entertainment licences
- Club premises certificate
- Premises licence
- Personal licence
- Temporary Event Notices
- Comment on a licence application
- Making a complaint about a licensed premises
- Renewing / cancelling your licence
- Annual fees
- Requesting a review
Animal licence
Charity collection permit
Environmental Permits
Gambling licences
Holiday caravan site licence
Licensing policy
Mobile homes – Residential site licence
Scrap Metal Dealer Licence
Sex establishments licence
Street café licence
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