Fees for animal activity application

The fees below apply if you are carrying out an animal activity. If you need different animal activities under one licence please ask. 

The licence fee is split into two separate parts, both of which are non-refundable: 

  1. The application fee to be paid when you submit an application. This fee covers the costs associated with determining the application including inspection and the inspection report.
  2. The issue fee which is paid after your inspection. 

Application fees

Application fees

Single activity

First stage fee – Application

Second stage fee – Issue

Total fee

(This does not include any required veterinary or supplementary fees under Regulation 13)

Boarding of cats and dogs (home boarding, kennels, cattery and dog day care)

£525*

£75*

£600*

Selling animals as pets

£624*

£75*

£699*

Dog breeding

£590*

£75*

£665*

Hiring of horses

£603*

£75*

£678*

Exhibiting animals

£485*

£115*

£602*

Make payment

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*Fees apply for the 2025/26 financial year and are subject to change each year. Vet fees and supplementary fees may need to be included, see additional fees for more information.