Licence guidance and conditions

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

Apply for a licence

Please complete the below application forms. 

Licence to hire out a horse application form

Costs

• new applications up to 10 horses: £290
• renewals up to 10 horses: £278
• enforcement: £167
• each additional animal activity: £204
• Each additional horse: £25
• Annual Inspection (between renewals - up to 10 horses): £80
• Plus vet fees for all inspections

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