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Animal Welfare Licensing How to Apply and Fees

 

Applications should be submitted to licensing@tameside.gov.uk or by post to:

Licensing Office,

Tame Street Depot

Tame Street

Stalybridge

SK15 1ST

 

FEES

Licensing Fees


How we score a business

The scoring matrix determines the star rating. It takes into account the animal welfare standards adopted by the business and your level of risk (based on elements such as past compliance). 

Scoring matrixWelfare standards
Risk Minor failingsMinimum standardsHigher standards
Low risk1 star
1 year licence
3 star
2 year licence
5 star
3 year licence 
Higher risk1 star
1 year licence 
2 star
1 year licence 
4 star
2 year licence
All licences are subject to 1 unannounced visit within the term of the licence

 

Renewal Application

The application fee is required to be paid, before an inspection is arranged.

A licence may be granted for one, two or three years, depending on the outcome of the inspection, with the exception of keeping or training animals for exhibition; in this instance the licence is granted for a period of three years.

An application to renew a licence must be made at least 10 weeks before the expiry date of any existing licence.

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