Animal licence fees

Animal health licence fees 

We offer a pre- application audit inspection service for a fee of £50 per hour, where we will inspect your premises for suitability and offer advice before you apply for a licence.

If your licence application is not successful and you would like a re-audit visit, a further fee of £50 per hour will be payable. 

The audit fee is in addition to the licence fees below.

(a) Riding establishments
Up to 10 horses	£142.14
11 to 20 horses	£175.76
21 to 30 horses	£188.24
(b) Animal boarding establishments
Pet sitters	£164.32
Up to 25 animals	£164.32
25 to 50 animals	£184.37
Over 51 animals	£218.14
Other establishments
(c) Pet shops	£136.24
(d) Dangerous wild animal	£628.16
(e) Dog breeding	£136.24
(f) Zoos	£1,199.12

For categories (a) to (f) the licensee will pay the council's veterinary fees  in addition to the licence fee.

The fee is payable on application and is not refundable if a licence is not issued.