How to make an application

The fee for this application can be found onthe animal welfare fees page. We will contact you to take payment once we have received a fully completed application.

Please Note: Only pay the application fee associated with the type of Licence you are applying for first. The Compliance fees are paid after the application is determined.

Before completing the form make sure you have all the supporting documentation ready - applications without all supporting documents will not be accepted

• Plan of the premises
• Insurance Policy
• Written operating procedures to include emergency plan, staff training policy
• Risk assessments (including fire)
• Management of the following - feeding, cleaning, transportation, disease control, health and welfare, death or escape
• Staff qualifications
• Staff Training/experience records

Apply online for an Animal Boarding licence (new or renewal)

When completing our online form a card payment is required. We accept most major debit cards and credit cards.

If you don't wish to apply online you can complete and submit theAnimal Boarding licence application form and above documents by email or post.

Please contact the Licensing Team if you have any questions with the application form.

Legislation and Guidance

Please refer to the legislation and relevant guidance when you make your application which can be found on theCanine and Feline Sector Group (CFSG) website. (opens new window)