Keeping or training animals for exhibitions

The Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (Defra) introduced a new licensing regime on 1st October 2018. To run an establishment where animals are trained or kept, in this borough you will require a licence from us.

A fee of £451 will be payable on application and your licence will run for 3 years, the renewal fee is £400. You will also incur the cost of veterinary inspection fee at the time of application / renewal.

Eligibility criteria:

Applicants must be over 18 years of age, and any person who will have control or management of the establishment, should not have been disqualified from:

• Keeping a pet shop
• Keeping a dog
• Keeping an animal boarding establishment
• Keeping a riding establishment
• Having custody of animals

Also, the applicant, or any person who will have control or management of the establishment, should not have been disqualified or convicted of offences under the:

• Animal Welfare Act 2006
• Animal Welfare (Scotland) Act 2006
• Dangerous Dogs Act 1991
• Any other legislation listed in Schedule 8 of the LAIA Regulations 2018

Apply by post or in person:

Please read the conditions and guidance here before you apply for a licence

See further details in the Procedural Guidance

To request an application form, please email eh.admin@dartford.gov.uk or telephone 01322 343434. 

Payment can be made by phone 01322 343434 quoting Ref H1380 9451 VAT 8 or by cheque with the application form.

Return the completed form with payment to:

Dartford Borough Council
Civic Centre
Home Gardens
Dartford
Kent
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