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Dog draining
Fees for the following license applications:
- dog kennel boarding
- boarding house for cats
- dog daycare
- home boarding for dogs
- herding dogs
- sell animals as pets
Part A | Part B |
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£370 plus veterinary fees based on an hourly rate (including travel time) if required | 1 star and 2 star establishments: £217 for a 1 year Licence 3-star and 4-star establishments: 5-star establishments: |
Part A covers the application and authorization process. Part B is the cost of administering and enforcing the framework. Both fees must be paid in full (along with any veterinary fees) before the license is issued.
Example
A business applying for a home boarding license will pay £370 for the application (Part A). If they get a 3 year license (5 star establishment) they will pay an additional £461 (Part B) to cover the administration of the license making a total of £831. Veterinary fees (if applicable) will be charged additionally. Whereas a business that gets a one year license will pay £587.
Organization of the provision of a boarding house for dogs at home
Part A | Part B |
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Up to four host families included: £370 plus veterinary fees based on an hourly rate (including travel time) if required Five or more host families: |
1 star and 2 star establishments: £217 for a 1 year Licence (plus annual veterinary fees based on an hourly rate including travel time) 3-star and 4-star establishments: 5-star establishments: |
Part A covers the application and authorization process. Part B is the cost of administering and enforcing the framework. Both fees must be paid in full (along with any veterinary fees) before the license is issued.
The star rating of a franchise is determined by the star rating of each homestay combined.
Horse rental
Part A | Part B |
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£370 plus veterinary costs for a first inspection based on an hourly rate (including travel time) | 1 star and 2 star establishments: £217 for a 1 year Licence (plus annual veterinary fees based on an hourly rate including travel time) 3-star and 4-star establishments: 5-star establishments: |
Part A covers the application and authorization process. Part B is the cost of administering and enforcing the framework. Both fees must be paid in full (along with any veterinary fees) before the license is issued.
Keep or train animals for exhibition
All licenses last for three years.
Part A | Part B |
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£370 plus veterinary fees if applicable (based on an hourly rate including travel time) | £330 for a 3 years Licence plus veterinary fees if applicable (based on an hourly rate including travel time) |
Part A covers the application and authorization process. Part B is the cost of administering and enforcing the framework. Both fees must be paid in full (along with any veterinary fees) before the license is issued.
Dangerous Wild Animals (DWA)
£658 for a license, which must be renewed every two years.
Veterinary fees will be charged in addition to these fees and are based on an hourly rate including travel time.
Fees must be paid in full (along with veterinary fees) before the license is issued.
Zoological parks
£830 for a license, which must be renewed after the first four years, and then after six years for each subsequent license granted.
Veterinary fees will be charged in addition to these fees and are based on an hourly rate determined by DEFRA, including travel time.
Fees must be paid in full (along with veterinary fees) before the license is issued.
Other expenses
License renewals
- charged at the same rate as new requests as above
Requests for variations
- administrative amendment £35
- inspector’s visit (if necessary) £78 (in addition to application fees)
- vet fees will be charged (if applicable) based on an hourly rate plus travel time
Request for re-inspection (for all types of permits)
- £137 plus vet fees (if applicable)
Advice and pre-permit visit
- £50 initial fee then additional depending on agent time
Additional fee for additional licenseable activity provided by a company on a site
- £96 for each additional activity (in addition to the appropriate Part A fee and the corresponding Part B fee as above)
Make a payment
Payments can be made online. Please note that fees are non-refundable.