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Animal activities and welfare
Fees for large businesses
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 |