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	£133.50
11 to 20 horses	£162.50
21 to 30 horses	£174.50
(b) Animal boarding establishments
Pet sitters	£152.00
Up to 25 animals	£152.00
25 to 50 animals	£173.00
Over 51 animals	£202.50
Other establishments
(c) Pet shops	£126.50
(d) Dangerous wild animal	£581.50
(e) Dog breeding	£126.50
(f) Zoos	£1,109.00

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.

TRA118686 21/4/2020