Licence - pet shop
Summary
To run
a business selling pet animals you need a licence from the local authority. This includes all commercial selling of pet animals,
including pet shops and businesses selling animals over the Internet. A licence may also be required in other circumstances
when animals are sold, and may never be sold from a market stall etc.
Further information
Eligibility criteria
Applicants for a pet shop licence must not be disqualified from keeping a pet shop.
A fee of £80.00 will be payable on application.
Regulation summary
Application evaluation process
Local authorities must have regard to the following when considering an application for a pet shop licence:
- that animals will be kept in suitable accommodation, for example in regards to temperature, size, lighting, ventilation and cleanliness
- adequate food and drink will be provided to the animals and they will be visited at suitable intervals
- that any mammalian animals will not be sold too young
- that steps are taken to prevent disease spreading among the animals
- that adequate fire and emergency provisions are in place
Conditions can be attached to a licence to ensure that the above are complied with.
Will tacit consent apply?
No. It is in the public interest that the authority must process your application before it can be granted.
Apply online (external links)
- Apply to run a pet shop (external link)
- Tell us about a change to your existing circumstances (external link)
Failed application redress
In the first instance please contact the Dog Warden Service (contact details below).
You have the right to appeal to the Minister for the Cabinet Office.
Appeals must be lodged within 14 days of the refusal.
Licence holder redress
In the first instance please contact the Cog Warden Service (contact details below).
You have the right to appeal to the Secretary of State.
Appeals must be lodged within 14 days of the refusal.
Complaints
If you are located in the UK, Consumer Direct (external link) will give you advice. From outside the UK contact the UK European Consumer Centre (external link).
Trade associations
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Contact us
| Officer / Team | Dog Warden Service |
|---|---|
| Postal address | Blaby District Council Council Offices Desford Road Narborough Leicester LE19 2EP |
| E-mail address | environmental.health@blaby.gov.uk |
| Telephone | 0116 272 7555 |
| Fax | 0116 272 7594 |
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This page was last updated on 21st October 2010
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