Boarding for cats and dogs

Licence guidance and conditions

View the animal activities licensing: statutory guidance for local authorities on the GOV.UK website (external link).

Cost

Fees for dog home boarding and day care

  • new application: £204
  • renewal: £191
  • enforcement: £114
  • each additional animal activity: £204

Fees for catteries and kennels

  • new application: £255
  • renewal: £242
  • enforcement: £148
  • each additional animal activity: £204

Additional charges

  • copy of conditions of animal welfare licence: £34
  • re-evaluation of rating request: £123
  • variation or transfer of licence: £65
  • Animal Welfare Advisory visit: £87

Apply for a licence

Please complete the below application forms. 

Licence to operate an animal boarding establishment application