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

Home Boarding of Dogs (including Day Care)
Application Fee		£173
Grant Fee	1 year	£205
	2 year	£245
	3 year	£285
Dog Breeding Licence
Application Fee		£173
Grant Fee	1 year	£272
	2 year	£320
	3 year	£369
Boarding of Cats and/or Dogs (Kennels and Catteries)
Application Fee		£173
Grant Fee	1 year	£245
	2 year	£304
	3 year	£344
Keeping of Animals for Exhibition
Application Fee		£173
Grant Fee	3 year licence	£205
Hiring out Horses
Application Fee		£173
Grant Fee	1 year	£284
	2 year	£344
	3 year	£404
Selling animals as pets
Application Fee		£173
Grant Fee	1 year	£221
	2 year	£242
	3 year	£262

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 matrix		Welfare standards
Risk		Minor failings	Minimum standards	Higher standards
	Low risk	1 star 1 year licence	3 star 2 year licence	5 star 3 year licence
	Higher risk	1 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.