Providing or arranging for the provision of boarding for cats & dogs

To decide if an activity is covered by the regulations and needs a licence to operate, you should consider the relevant guidance below:

Dog day care licensing: statutory guidance for local authorities - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk)

Home boarding for dogs licensing: statutory guidance for local authorities - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk)

Dog kennel boarding licensing: statutory guidance for local authorities - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk)

Cat boarding licensing: statutory guidance for local authorities - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk)

Checklist

1. Complete application form
2. Pay relevant fee

Please apply online under the 'apply now' section

£547.00 (1-3 Year Licence depending on star rating) 

Other fee's and charges:

Arrangement Licence for Home Boarder Franchise Owners: £54.00 hourly rate (minimum of 2 hours) - Please note, further inspection costs will be applicable which will be invoiced at a later date. 

Minor Amendment of Licence: £54.00 hourly rate (minimum of 1 hour)

Major Amendment of Licence: £54.00 hourly rate (minimum of 2 hours)

Request for Re Rating: £54.00 hourly rate (minimum of 2 hours)

Following a successful inspection, we will aim to issue your licence within 28 days.

Apply

The length on the licence will be determined by their risk rating. Licence length can be between 1-3 years depending on whether they are meeting higher standards of animal welfare.

Please visit the link below to enquire:

Check if you need planning permission? - City of Doncaster Council

Boarding and Breeding Register May 2024 v2

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