Animal Boarding Establishments (cats/dogs)
New legislation takes effect from 1 October 2018 reforming animal welfare licensing including the sale of animals, breeding dogs, hiring horses, boarding cats, boarding dogs, home boarding dogs, dog day care and keeping or training animals for performance.
A single licence known as an 'animal activity licence', with nationally set licence conditions will apply.
Breakdown of fees
Fees for homeboarding/Day Care (dogs only):
| New Application | £150 |
|---|---|
| Renewal | £141 |
| Enforcement | £183 |
| Each additional animal activity | £83 |
Fees for catteries/kennels:
| New Application | £189 |
|---|---|
| Renewal | £180 |
| Enforcement | £110 |
| Each additional animal activity | £83 |
1-10 Horses Riding Establishment:
| New Application | £216 |
|---|---|
| Renewal | £206 |
| Enforcement | £123 |
| Each additional animal activity | £18.50 |
| Annual Inspection (between renewals - up to 10 horses) | £59 |
| Each additional animal activity | £83 |
Dangerous Wild Animals
| Charge for | Initial Cost | Renewal Cost |
|---|---|---|
| Single animal | £2,102 | £1,051 |
Additional charged at £67.00 each.
Dog Breeding
New legislation takes effect from 1 October 2018 reforming animal welfare licensing including the sale of animals, breeding dogs, hiring horses, boarding cats, boarding dogs, home boarding dogs, dog day care and keeping or training animals for performance
Businesses operating under current licences will be able to continue to do so until the expiry date of their licence.
A single licence known as an 'animal activity licence', with nationally set licence conditions will apply.
Enforcement fee is payable on grant of licence or renewal.
Animal Welfare Advisory visit £66.
Breakdown of fees
| New Application | £189 |
|---|---|
| Renewal | £180 |
| Enforcement | £110 |
| Each additional animal activity | £83 |
Vet fee on application for new breeders.
Additional charges:
| Copy of conditions of Animal welfare licence | £27 |
|---|---|
| Re-evaluation of rating request | £96 |
| Variation or transfer of licence | £51 |
Pet Shop
New legislation takes effect from 1 October 2018 reforming animal welfare licensing including the sale of animals, breeding dogs, hiring horses, boarding cats, boarding dogs, home boarding dogs, dog day care and keeping or training animals for performance
Businesses operating under current licences will be able to continue to do so until the expiry date of their licence.
A single licence known as an 'animal activity licence', with nationally set licence conditions will apply.
Breakdown of fees
Part A - Application fee (payable at the time of applying) non-refundable.
Part B - Licence fee (payable before we issue licence) but can be paid all at the same time when applying. If a licence is not issued this fee will be refunded if paid in advance.
Fees:
| Part | Cost |
|---|---|
| Part A | £187 |
| Part B | £108 |
Additional charges:
| Item | Cost |
|---|---|
| Copy of conditions of Animal welfare licence | £26.50 |
| Re-evaluation of rating request | £96 |
| Variation or transfer of licence | £50 |
Riding Establishment
New legislation takes effect from 1 October 2018 reforming animal welfare licensing including the sale of animals, breeding dogs, hiring horses, boarding cats, boarding dogs, home boarding dogs, dog day care and keeping or training animals for performance
Businesses operating under current licences will be able to continue to do so until the expiry date of their licence.
A single licence known as an 'animal activity licence', with nationally set licence conditions will apply.
Breakdown of fee
Part A - Application fee (payable at the time of applying) non-refundable.
Part B - Licence fee (payable before we issue licence) but can be paid all at the same time when applying. If a licence is not issued this fee will be refunded if paid in advance.
Fees:
*Please note below fees are for 1-10 horses each additional horse after 10 is charged at £18.
| Part | Cost |
|---|---|
| Part A | £213 |
| Part B | £121 |
| Vet fee | Fee on application |
Additional fees:
| Item | Cost |
|---|---|
| Copy of conditions of Animal welfare licence | £26.50 |
| Re-evaluation of rating request | £96 |
| Variation or transfer of licence | £50 |