Animal activities and welfare

Fees for large businesses

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We won’t process your application until we have received the full fee. Please consider carefully before applying, as the fee is non-refundable unless there are special circumstances.

Veterinary fees are set by the nominated vet and must be paid in full before the licence is granted.

Business type 2025/26
Boarding of animals; cats, dogs, home boarding, day care and commercial pet shops (over 20 licensed animals) - application fee and granting the licence £427
Hiring of horses for riding of instruction (over 20 horses) - application fee and granting the licence £458 plus veterinary costs 
Hiring of horses for riding of instruction (over 20 horses) - additional costs £32
Breeding of dogs (over 3 licensed dogs) - application fee and granting the licence £458 plus veterinary costs 
Breeding of dogs (over 3 licensed dogs) - additional costs £32
Licence variation (All licence types) £153
Keeping or training animals for exhibition (3-year licence) - application fee and granting the licence £427
Dangerous wild animals - application fee and granting the licence £458 plus veterinary costs 
Dangerous wild animals - additional costs £32