Animal Welfare licence requirements
Premises including pet shops, kennels, catteries, riding
establishments, dog breeding premises and zoos all require a
licence to trade.
These licences dictate animal welfare standards at the premises to
ensure the operation is carried out in an appopriate manner.
Premises are licensed annually and must comply with set licence
conditions that are applicable to the specific premises. Other
licencable premises may also require the expert knowledge of a
veterinary inspector, who undertakes the inspection with the
Council Officer.
Licence Application forms
Application for Animal Boarding
Licence
Application for Pet Shop
Licence
Application for Dangerous Wild Animal
Licence
Application for Riding Establishment
Licence
Application for a Zoo Licence
Licence fees
The current licence fees for the year 2008/09 are as follows:
- Animal boarding/breeding licence: £105.00 + vet fee if
required
- Pet Shop Licence: £105.00 + vet fee if required
- Dangerous Wild Animals Licence: £272.00 + vet fee if
required
- Riding Establishment Licence: £237.00 + vet fee if required
- Zoo Licence: £1054.00 + vet fee (6 year licence)
More information and application pack
requests
For more information about Animal Welfare licences, or to request a
copy of the relevant licence conditions or an application form,
please contact Phil May
Tel: 01695 577177 ext 5647
Email: phil.may@westlancsdc.gov.uk
Online:
Licensing contact form