Fees and charges for animal welfare licences
The fees and charges from 1 April 2020 to 31 March 2022 are as follows:
Licensable activity | Application for (or renewal of) licence fee |
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Animal boarding establishment |
£250 for up to 10 kennels Plus £10 for each additional kennel Plus £120 issuing and ongoing admin fee |
Keeping or training animals for exhibition |
£200 Plus £120 issuing and ongoing admin fee |
Home boarding establishment |
£200 Plus £120 issuing and ongoing admin fee |
Pet shop |
£250 Plus £120 issuing and ongoing admin fee |
Riding establishment |
£250 Plus £10 per horse Plus £120 issuing and ongoing admin fee Plus vets inspection fees - a vets inspection fee is required |
Dog breeding establishment |
£250 for up to 5 bitches Plus £10 for each additional bitch Plus £120 issuing and ongoing admin fee Plus vets inspection fees - a vets inspection is required on initial application (and on subsequent application if deemed necessary) |
Dangerous wild animals |
£321 Plus vets inspection fees |
Zoos |
£631 Plus vets inspection fees |
Please note that if your application is refused the issuing and ongoing admin fee will be refunded.