Animal licensing fees
The following fees and charges apply from 1 April 2024.
Animal establishment licensing fees, excluding zoos
For new or renewed licences, the grant fee can either be paid:
- upon application – the full amount of grant fee will be refunded if the application is refused
- following inspection, when the licence is ready to be issued
In addition to the fees in the table below, you must pay vets fees where applicable to your type of licence and activity.
| Licence activity | Fee details | Fee total |
|---|---|---|
| New licence | £320 application fee, plus £85 grant fee if application is approved | £405 |
| Renewal | £320 application fee, plus £85 grant fee if renewal is approved | £405 |
| Variation to licence | £95 application fee, plus £155 inspection fee | £250 |
| Re-evaluation of rating | £95 application fee, plus £155 inspection fee | £250 |
| Variation to reduce licensable activities or number of animals | £95 application fee | £95 |
| Transfer of licence | £95 application fee | £95 |
| Appeal | £155 inspection fee, to be refunded if appeal is successful | £155 |
| Combination of licensable animal welfare activities | £320 application fee, plus £160 per additional activity, plus £85 grant fee per activity if application is approved, plus vets fees if required for inspection | £405 plus £245 per additional activity, plus vets fees if required |
Zoo licensing fees
The application fee for zoo licensing is £1,600.
There is a further charge for our appointed vet's inspection, payable after the inspection takes place.
Dangerous wild animal licensing fees
The application fee dangerous wild animal licensing is £530.
There is a further charge for our appointed vet's inspection, payable after the inspection takes place.
Payment by phone
: 01375 652 652