Application
To be able to apply for a licence you must:
- be at least 18 years old;
- own and process, or propose to own and possess, all of the animals that are to be included on the licence, unless there are circumstances which the Council consider exceptional;
- not have been disqualified under the Dangerous Wild Animals Act 1976 from keeping any dangerous wild animal.
The Council will arrange for an authorised Veterinary Surgeon/practitioner to undertake an inspection of the premises and produce a report, which the Council is legally obliged to consider when determining the application. The fee for this service is additional to the standard Licence fee and needs to be paid by the applicant.
The Council will not grant a Licence unless satisfied that:
- it would not be contrary to the public interest on the grounds of safety, nuisance or otherwise;
- the applicant is a suitable person to hold a Licence and is adequately insured;
- animals will be held in secure accommodation to prevent them from escaping;
- accommodation for animals is suitable with regards to the construction, size, temperature, lighting, ventilation, drainage and cleanliness; and which is suitable for the number of animals proposed to be held in the accommodation;
- animals are provided with adequate food, drink and bedding materials and will be visited at suitable intervals;
- appropriate steps will be taken for the protection of any animal concerned in case of fire or other emergency;
- appropriate steps will be taken to prevent and control the spread of infectious diseases;
- while any animal concerned is at the premises where it will normally be held, its accommodation is such that it can take adequate exercise.
Contact us about a licence.
When making your application you will need to pay the relevant fee(s). We are unable to process applications without payment having been made.