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Join us for a special online engagement session hosted by the Leaders of Guildford and Waverley Borough Councils on Thursday 3 July from 7pm to 8pm via Microsoft Teams. We'll explain what Local Government Reorganisation is, outline the different options being considered, and show you how to get involved. Sign up for the session (opens new window).

Apply for animal activity licences

Fees for your animal activity licence

Fees for animal activities licensing from 1 April 2025

Licence Type

Application Fee

Fee For Grant

Total Fee

Other Costs

Animal Boarding

£798.00

£321.50

£1119.50

Vet fees upon application and
as required for licence duration.

Home Boarding

£798.00

£321.50

£1119.50

Dog Day Care

£798.00

£321.50

£1119.50

Dog Breeding

£922.00

£252.50

£1174.50

Keeping Animals for Exhibition

£335.50

£168.00

£503.50

Selling Animals as Pets

£798.00

£321.50

£1119.50

Hiring out horses

£647.00

£324.00

£971

Each Additional Licence Activity

£98

£108.00

£206

Each Additional Inspection

  

£225

Advisory Visit

  

£101

Variation to licence

  

£266.00

Re-evaluation of rating

  

£266.00

Variations to reduce the licensable activities
or numbers of animals

  

£109.50

Transfer due to death of licensee

  

£109.50

Varying a schedule of horses on a licence  £37.80 
Dangerous Wild Animals  New: £484.00
Renewal: £252.50
 
Zoos  New/renewal: £2,820.00 

 

View the register of premises operating under a valid Animal Licence. (opens new window) The register covers all licences under the Animal Welfare (Licensing of Activities Involving Animals) (England) Regulations 2018 Act in our Borough.

How to pay 

Pay with a debit or credit card over the phone once you have emailed your forms to us. Call us on: 01483 505050