Selling animals as pets
Fees and how to apply
Before applying
Please refer to the new guidance for selling animals as pets on the Canine and Feline Sector Groups website: legislation and guidance (cfsg.org.uk)
It is recommended that before an application is submitted, you seek advice from an officer. Use our Environmental Health contact form or telephone 01455 238141.
Please note that any licence issued will run until the end of the period for which it is granted. This can be for one, two or three years. After this date the licence will need to be renewed. We will send you an application form which you must return to us and the application fee which can be paid by cheque, debit or credit card.
Fees
The application fee for a licence to sell animals as pets is £254.94
Multiple activities
For those applicants who are making an application for more than one licensable activity, the highest application fee will be payable, plus £50.86 for each additional activity.
How to apply
You can apply online:
Apply for a licence to sell animals as pets
Alternatively, we can send you an application form: Contact Environmental Health: Environmental Health contact form
Time period for council to normally approve the application
10 weeks
What happens if your application is not processed by this council within the normal approved time period (Tacit consent)
It is in the interest of animal welfare that this council must process the application. It may be required to consult other external agencies prior to making a decision. Therefore, should you not receive confirmation that your licence application has been granted or rejected within 10 weeks of submission you may not commence your business.
If you have not heard from us in that time period
Please use our Environmental Health contact form or telephone 01455 238141.
Complaints concerning the process
In the first instance, please use our Environmental Health contact form
Any person who is refused a licence or objects to a condition attached to a licence may appeal to the First Tier Tribunal.
Any change in circumstances
You should advise the council of any substantial changes to the activity undertaken if they may affect your licence conditions.
Last updated: 29/03/2024 11:17
