Animal licence fees

The fees set will be reviewed on an annual basis. The application fee is payable at the application stage. The licence fee is payable if the licence is granted. Fees are payable through BACS or phone payment.

The fees are below:

Type of licence  Fee type  1 year  2 year  3 year 
Animal boarding (Dog day care - commercial, kennels, catteries)  Application  £164* £164* £164*
Licence (if granted)  £106 £209 £312
Total  £270 £373 £476
Home Boarding Application  £164* £164* £164*
Licence (if granted)  £75 £147 £219
Total  £239 £311 £388
Pet Shops Application  £164* £164* £164*
Licence (if granted)  £141 £278 £415
Total  £305 £442 £579
Dog Breeding Application  £164* £164* £164*
Licence (if granted)  £141 £278 £415
Total  £305 £442 £579
Riding Establishments Application  £179* £179* £179*
Licence (if granted)  £141 £278 £416
Total  £320 £457 £595
Exhibiting/Performing Animals Application      £150*
Licence (if granted)      £106
Total      £256

*plus vet fees as required

Arranging Provision of Home Boarding for Dogs and or Dog Day Care with Hosts (Arranger not providing Home Boarding or Day Care themselves) payable prior to licence being issued £90
Fee per non licensable host £106
Variation of Licence – no inspection required £47
Variation of Licence – inspection required £150 plus vets fees as required

If Arranger is providing Home Boarding or Day Care themselves they will need to apply for a Home Boarding and or Day Care licence separately from their Home Authority

A Vet inspection may be required for all new applications and renewals, for any inspection during the term of the licence where a vet inspection is deemed necessary and every 12 months for a Hiring out Horses licence. The fee will be recharged to the applicant and must be paid before the licence is issued.