Apply for animal activity licences
Animal activities licence
Under The Animal Welfare (Licensing of Activities Involving Animals) (England) Regulations 2018 (opens new window) you must have a licence for the following:
- dog daycare
- breeding dogs
- selling animals as pets
- hiring out horses
- keeping or training animals for exhibition
- home boarding of dogs
- boarding of dogs in kennels
- boarding for cats
Further information and guidance (opens new window)
We offer pre-application advice on this licence.
We have also adopted a policy covering the Licensing of Animal Activities (PDF) [587KB]
Register of premises operating under a valid Animal Licence
The register covers all licences under the Animal Welfare (Licensing of Activities Involving Animals) (England) Regulations 2018 Act in our Borough.
View the register of premises operating under a valid Animal Licence (opens new window)
Inspections
All premises will be inspected before your licence can be granted. The inspector will be checking the applicant has the following:
- knowledge in the animals they are caring for and a clear understanding of its needs. This includes the animal's mental and physical health and feeding. The applicant should be able to show that they have researched and followed guidance to carry out their role
- understanding the risks involved in caring for the animal. Including a risk assessment and policies and procedures that are reviewed regularly. These documents should be available for the inspector
- training in place to make sure staff know what is expected of them, and good supervision of staff
The premises will also be assessed so we can be sure the licence holder can meet the laws relating to the environment in which the animals will be kept.
Based on the information we get, we will assess the risk rating and award star ratings.
Information on animal licensing legislation (opens new window)
Will tacit consent apply?
No, tacit consent does not apply. We will aim to respond to your application within 10 working days. If you have not heard from us within a reasonable period, please get in contact. We must process your application before the licence can be granted.
Fees for your animal activity licence
Licence Type | Application Fee | Fee For Grant | Total Fee | Other Costs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Animal Boarding | £759.13 | £306.08 | £1065.21 | Vet fees upon application and |
Home Boarding | £759.13 | £306.08 | £1065.21 | |
Dog Day Care | £759.13 | £306.08 | £1065.21 | |
Dog Breeding | £877.56 | £240.26 | £1117.82 | |
Keeping Animals for Exhibition | £319.18 | £160.18 | £479.36 | |
Selling Animals as Pets | £759.13 | £306.08 | £1065.21 | |
Hiring out horses | £615.36 | £308.21 | £923.57 | |
Each Additional Licence Activity | £93.29 | £103.09 | £196.38 | |
Each Additional Inspection | £214.06 | |||
Advisory Visit | £101 | |||
Variation to licence | £253.36 | |||
Re-evaluation of rating | £253.36 | |||
Variations to reduce the licensable activities | £104.26 | |||
Transfer due to death of licensee | £104.26 | |||
| Varying a schedule of horses on a licence | £37.80 | |||
| Dangerous Wild Animals | New: £460.72 Renewal: £240.26 | |||
| Zoos | New/renewal: £2683.16 |
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
Apply for a animals activities licence
Please complete all sections of the animal activity licensing form that is relevant to your business and return all forms by email to: regulatoryservices@guildford.gov.uk.
Provision of Boarding for Cats and Dogs (PDF) [270KB]
Hiring Out Horses (PDF) [289KB]
Keeping or Training Animals for Exhibition (PDF) [272KB]
Selling Animals as Pets (PDF) [296KB]
Amend a Schedule of Animals (PDF) [163KB]
We have also put together some useful tips to help you complete your application (Word doc) [20KB] (opens new window) .