Animal Boarding Licence

Boarding kennels need to a licence to operate. These are available from us for a fee and are renewable annually.

Who Should Apply

Those who require a licence to operate is anyone who is operating:

a dog and/or cat boarding establishment
home boarding for dogs

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

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PDF Animal Boarding Licence - Application Form (cats) (0.02mb)

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PDF Animal Boarding Licence - Application Form (dogs) (0.02mb)

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PDF Animal Home Boarding Licence - Application Form (dogs) (0.02mb)

Fees

Type of Licence	Annual Fee
Cat or dog boarding kennel	£136
Combined dog & cat boarding licence	£136
Home boarding licence	£68

Application Process

We inspect premises on receiving an application. This takes into account the number of animals boarded, the accommodation, food preparation and isolation areas. Providing the premises meet all specified conditions, a licence will be granted and issued together with a copy of the specified conditions. These conditions must be adhered to and the licence should be on visible display at the premises at all times.

Inspections are carried out on an annual basis ensuring licence conditions are being fully complied with, prior to the issue or renewal of a licence. Licences are renewable annually on 1 January. Reminders and renewal forms are sent prior to this date.

Further Information

Planning permission may be required if a change of use is needed on the intended premises. Our planning office can offer advice.

Complaints

Pet owners who are unhappy with the conditions of the establishment and feel it had an impact on their animal’s health can complain. Firstly contact your vet to establish whether the illness may have occurred as a result of your pet being boarded at the kennels. If your complaint concerns the way your pet was treated whilst kennelled, the RSPCA can offer advice. We may carry out a joint inspection of the business.

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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