Animal Licensing and Welfare
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List of licensed premises
An updated list of all the animal welfare licensed premises.
Animal licensing regulations
On 1 October 2018 The Animal Welfare (Licensing of Activities Involving Animals) (England) Regulations 2018 came into force.
These have replaced a number of pieces of existing legislation at the end of 2018 and have provided a new single licensing regime for a number of animal licensing activities.
Those undertaking the following activities will need to be licensed under the new regime, please find:
- Selling animals as pets
- Providing or arranging for the provision of boarding for cats or dogs (including day care)
- Hiring out horses
- Breeding dogs
- Keeping or training animals for exhibition
A ratings system will also be introduced whereby licence holders will be given a rating based on specified criteria.
Zoos and Dangerous and Wild Animals will continue to be licensed under existing legislation.
Current licence holders
Licences held under the old system relating to pet shops, animal boarding establishments, riding establishments or dog breeding will continue in force for the rest of their term.
Licence holders will then need to make an application for a licence under the new regime and comply with the new requirements. We advise that current licence holders consider the new regulations before their renewal date.
New regulations
Guidance notes
Licensing information
Premises where animals are kept for certain purposes need to be licensed by the council.
These are:
- Animal boarding establishments
- Dog breeding establishments
- Pet shops
- Riding establishments
- Zoo and dangerous wild animal licensing
Officers from the Licensing Team inspect licensed premises annually to ensure that they comply with licence conditions.
The standards relate to:
- Safety
- Security
- Infectious disease control
- The suitability of the licence holder
The aim is to:
- Ensure the welfare of animals
- Prevent the spread of disease
- Ensure the safety of the public visiting these premises
Periodic inspections are carried out to confirm standards are maintained. We will also investigate all complaints.
How much do licences cost?
Animal Welfare (Licensing of Activities Involving Animals) (England) Regulations 2018 Fees Structure from 1 April 2023
|
Licence Type |
Application Fee |
Grant |
Re Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Arranging Boarding for Cats/Dogs |
£145 |
n/a |
n/a |
|
Boarding for Cats /Dogs – Kennels
|
£305 |
£213 |
£177 |
|
Boarding for Dogs – Home Boarding |
£275 |
£168 |
£156 |
|
Boarding for Dogs – Day Care |
£305 |
£213 |
£186 |
|
Breeding Dogs (ex Vet fee) |
£275 |
£168 |
£156 |
|
Hiring out Horses (ex Vet fee) |
£365 |
£259 |
£249 |
|
Selling Animals as Pets |
£286 |
£195 |
£168 |
|
Exhibition of Animals |
£275 |
£168 |
£156 |
| Licence Type | Application to vary the existing licence |
|---|---|
| Amendment to the licence/paperwork which does not require a visit | £24 |
| Amendment to Licence requiring an officer to visit | £45 per hour |
Dangerous and Wild Animal Licence Fee
| Part A Application Fee | Part B Grant Licence | |
| Dangerous and Wild Animal Licence | £349 | £246 plus vet fees. |
Zoos and Dangerous Wild Animals
The Zoo Licensing Act 1981 applies to any establishment - other than a circus or pet shop - where wild animals are kept for public exhibition on more than seven days in any consecutive twelve months.
Licences are granted initially for four years and thereafter are normally renewable every six years.
More information:
Paper application:
Print out and complete the form below. Cheques are payable to ‘Mid Sussex District Council’.
Dangerous wild animal licence conditions
Please see the Government website for further information.
Please contact us to apply for a dangerous wild animal licence.
Contact us
Licensing
Tel: 01444-477419
Email: licensing@midsussex.gov.uk