Animal Activities Licence
In October 2018 the Government published the Animal Welfare (Licensing of Activities Involving Animals) (England) Regulations 2018 under section 13 of the Animal Welfare Act 2006. The effect of the regulations is to put in place a licensing regime to control the following licensable activities:
• Selling animals as pets
• Providing or arranging for the provision of boarding for cats or dogs
• Hiring out horses
• Breeding dogs
• Keeping or training animals for exhibition
DEFRA Guidance
The Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (DEFRA) have produced guidance to help applicants, it provides information on what is required to meet the conditions which are attached to a licence once granted, as well as the application process. Please ensure you read the DEFRA guidance relevant to the activity you are applying for before submitting an application.
The guidance can be found here: Animal activities licensing: statutory guidance for local authorities - GOV.UK
How to Apply
To apply, you will need to send us the following:
- Application Form (Word)
- Supporting documents (please refer to Section N of the application form)
- Premises plan
- Relevant fee - Please refer to the fees list for the fee due
- Arrangers Host Details Form (only to be completed by arrangers, in addition to the application form above)
The application fee can be paid by card online here: Pay new application fee
You will need to enter the amount due relevant to the activity you are applying for. Please note, the licence fees are broken down into two parts. The application fee is due when you submit your application and the grant fee falls due once inspection has taken place and the licence is ready to be granted.
Please note, you must submit all documents listed above and make payment of the application fee to ensure your application is deemed duly submitted.
The completed application form, supporting documents and plan should be sent to: licensing@stroud.gov.uk
You can also post the application to: Licensing, Stroud District Council, Ebley Mill, Ebley Wharf, Stroud, Gloucestershire, GL5 4UB
Renewing your licence
We will email you a renewal application and any associated documents 4 months prior to the licence expiring. Renewal applications must be submitted a minimum of 10 weeks before the licence is due to expire. Renewal documents can be emailed to: licensing@stroud.gov.uk
Applications submitted after the 10 week deadline will be dealt with as a new application and will incur new application fees.
Renewal fees can be paid by card online here: Pay renewal fee
You will need to select the fee relevant to the activity you are licensed for.
Please note, the licence fees are broken down into two parts. The renewal fee is due when submitting your application, a grant fee then falls due once inspection has taken place and the licence is ready to be granted.
Variation to an existing Licence
To vary an existing licence you will need to send us the following;
- Variation Application Form
- Premises Plan (If changed)
Fees
Please see below document detailing all fees for Animal Activities licences.
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