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