Animal Licensing

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 accommodation suitable 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 we can 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.

If you are concerned about the condition in pet shops, boarding kennels, catteries, circuses, zoos or riding establishments, contact the Environmental Health Department on (01249) 706555 who will investigate to ensure that licence conditions are being adhered to

Charges?

Please click on the link below to view the current licensing charges.

Licensing Charges

Application Forms

Should you require any of the above licences, please click on the appropriate icon below, print off the form and send it in to the address on the form with the appropriate remittance.

Animal Boarding Establishment Application Form (PDF 20Kb)
Animal Breeding Establishment Application Form (PDF 24Kb)
Pet Shop Application Form (PDF 24Kb)
Zoo Licence Application Form (PDF 20Kb)
Zoo Licence Renewal Form (PDF 24Kb)
Dangerous Wild Animals Application Form (PDF 24Kb)