Animal activities and welfare

Fees for small 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.

Business type 2023/2024
Gross charge
2024/2025
Gross charge
(from 1 April 2023)
Boarding of animals; cats, dogs, home boarding and day care (under 20 licensed animals) - application fee and granting the licence £286 £297
Hiring of horses for riding of instruction (under 20 horses) - application fee and granting the licence £315 plus veterinary costs. price per inspection £328
Hiring of horses for riding of instruction (under 20 horses) - additional costs £30 £31
Breeding of dogs (up to 3 licenced dogs) - application fee and granting the licence £315 plus veterinary costs  £328 plus veterinary costs 
Breeding of dogs (up to 3 licenced dogs) - additional costs £30 £31
Licence variation and extra activity fee (All licence types) £143 £149

Veterinary fees are set by the vets and must be paid in full before the licence can be granted.