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
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.
For a licencing application form use the link below or by email licensing@basingstoke.gov.uk