Animal Welfare Regulations 2018 - Changes to animal licensing laws
Due to the current legislation being repealed as of the 1 October 2018 no new licence application will be accepted or issued under the current legislation. Applicants wishing to apply for licensable activities under the Animal Welfare Regulations 2018 should contact us
Please note - If you have an existing licence with the authority this will remain in place and we will contact you individually to discuss the new requirements.
Information and guidance on the new Animal Welfare Regulations 2018 as set out by DEFRA
You need a licence to run a business providing accommodation for cats or dogs
You need a license if you breed and sell dogs
If you own or keep one or more animals listed within the Dangerous Wild Animals Act 1976 then this animal must be licensed with us
To run a business where animals are sold as pets, you need to apply for a licence
To run a riding establishment within the area, you will need to apply to us for a licence
To run a zoo you need a licence
