Animal Licensing
- What type of premises need to be licensed?
- Wild animal licences
- Why do we licence?
- When can we get involved?
- Fees
- Application Forms
What type of premises need to be licensed?
Pet Shops, Boarding Kennels, Catteries, Circuses, Zoos and Riding Establishments all require licensing from the local authority and are inspected on an annual basis.
Why do we licence?
Pet Shops, Boarding Kennels, Catteries, Circuses, Zoos and Riding Establishments all require licensing from the local authority and are inspected on an annual basis.
Why do we licence?
- To ensure that animals are kept in suitable accommodation in terms of size, construction, temperature, lighting, ventilation and cleanliness.
- To ensure that animals are adequately supplied with suitable food, drink, and bedding material.
- To ensure that animals are adequately exercised.
- To ensure that all reasonable precautions are taken to prevent and control the spread among animals of infectious or contagious diseases.
- To ensure that appropriate steps will be taken for the protection of the animals in case of fire or other emergency.
When can we get involved?
All animal licences are issued on an annual basis, an Environmental Health Officer visits each licensed premises before renewal of a licence to ensure that all conditions are being adhered to.
Application Forms and Guidance Notes
G/ABO1 - Animal Boarding
- Application for an Animal Boarding Licence
(word 97kb) - Application for an Animal Boarding Licence
(pdf 28kb) - Notes: Animal Boarding Establishments Licence Notes (pdf 12kb)
G/ABR1 - Dog Breeding
- Application for a Dog Breeding Licence. (word 95kb)
- Application for a Dog Breeding Licence (pdf 27kb)
- Notes: Dog Breeding Licence Notes (pdf 14kb)
G/PS1 - Pet Shop
- Application for a Pet Shop Licence (word 121kb)
- Application for a Pet Shop Licence (pdf 30kb)
- Notes: Pet Shop Licence Notes (pdf 12kb)
G/RE1 - Riding Establishment
- Application for a Riding Establishment Licence (word 104kb)
- Application for a Riding Establishment Licence (pdf 29kb)
- Notes: Riding Establishment Licence Notes (pdf 14kb)
