Pet Shop Licences

Business selling animals require a licence issued by us. A fee is charged with the licence renewable annually.

The Pet Animals 1951 (Amendment) Act 1983 defines a pet shop a business of selling animals as pets, and keeping animals with a view to them being sold by the keeper or by any other person.

Who Should Apply

Anyone operating a business of selling animals as pets, and keeping animals with a view to them being sold by the keeper or by any other person.

Apply Online

We work in partnership with Business Link to issue all of our licences online. You will be required to follow these steps:

Complete the Business Link questionnaire on 'Your Business'
Receive a checklist of all licences that apply to you
Apply for each licence from the Business Link results page.

By creating a Business Link account, your results will be stored in your profile. You may log-in and return to them in your own time. In addition to listing all the licences required, the questionnaire results will also detail the regulations your business should meet as well as provide further help and guidance.

Apply By Post

You can apply for a licence by downloading the document below and completing it on paper. Please return it to us by post or email.

Tel: 01273 484354
Email: licensing@lewes.gov.uk

Environmental Health
Lewes District Council
Southover House
Southover Road,Lewes
BN7 1AB

PDF
PDF Pet Shop Licence - Application Form (0.03mb)

Fees

Annual Fee

£120

Licences are renewable annually on 1st January. To assist current licence holders a reminder letter and renewal form will be sent prior to that date.

Application Process

On receipt of application the premises will be inspected to ensure conditions are met. This will take into account the Register of animals purchased (and where from), their welfare, isolation facilities, quarantine facilities and the general housekeeping of the premise.

If the inspection is satisfactory, a licence will be granted and sent to the applicant along with a copy of the conditions. These conditions should be adhered to and a copy of the licence should be on visible display at all times.

Further Information

Premises not already a pet shop may require change of use approval. Our Planning Department are able to advise further.

Register of Licences

We keep a public register of all licences issued and held within the Lewes district. Search online for details now.

Public Register Of Licences And Registrations >>

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