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 appropriate manner.
Premises are licensed annually and must comply with set licence
conditions that are applicable to the specific premises. Other
licensable premises may also require the expert knowledge of a
veterinary inspector, who undertakes the inspection with the
Council Officer.
Licence Application forms
Apply online
Licence fees
Current licence fees are:
- Animal boarding/breeding licence: £110.25 + vet fee if
required
- Pet Shop Licence: £110.25 + vet fee if required
- Dangerous Wild Animals Licence: £285.60 + vet fee if
required
- Riding Establishment Licence: £248.85 + vet fee if
required
- Zoo Licence: £1106.70 + 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@westlancs.gov.uk
Online:
Licensing contact form