Basingstoke and Deane Borough Council licenses the following premises involving animals:
- boarding catteries and kennels including home boarding for dogs
- pet shops selling animals
- dog breeders breeding five or more litters in a year
- riding schools
- keepers of dangerous wild animals
- zoos
Application forms and standard licence conditions can be found by following the links below.
Officers from the licensing team inspect these premises at least once a year to ensure that they comply with national standards relating to structure, safety, security, infectious disease control and the suitability of the licence holder.
The aim is to ensure:
- minimum standards of welfare for animals
- prevent a spread of disease
- the safety of the public visiting these premises.
Visits are also undertaken following complaints.
Following a rise in the number of domestic home boarding for dogs, the council has implemented an additional set of licence conditions to control the welfare of dogs which are boarded within the home environment. There is also a maximum number of three dogs allowed to be boarded in any domestic environment.
Periodic inspections are carried out with the council’s authorised veterinary officer to look at specific animal health issues.
Our advice to anyone using these premises is to always:
- check they are licensed by the council and ask to see the current licence.
- inspect the premises prior to leaving your pet, buying an animal, or taking a riding lesson.
- ensure that riding schools have current public liability insurance.
Make An Application
You can apply and pay for Animal welfare licences online via the UK Business Link website. If you choose to apply online you must complete the full application process online and upload your completed application form with supporting documentation to the online system. The relevant payment must also be made online. In order to complete the online application process you will require a government gateway registration.
If you prefer to submit an application by hand or by post application forms are also available to be downloaded at the bottom of each application page. Applications can be submitted by post or by hand at the below address.
Make an Application for an Animal Boarding Establishment Licence (Kennels, Catteries, Home Boarding)
Make an Application for a Pet Shop Licence
Make an Application for a Riding Establishment Licence
Make an Application for a Zoo Licence
Make an Application for a Dangerous Wild Animals Licence
Make an Application for a Dog Breeding Licence
