Applying for a licence
Applicants must:
- be at least 18 years old
- own, or propose to own, and possess all of the animals that are to be included on the licence.
- Pay the licence fee and vet’s inspection fee.
We will not grant a licence unless we are satisfied that:
- it would not be contrary to the public interest on the grounds of safety, nuisance or otherwise
- the applicant is a suitable person to hold a licence and is adequately insured
- animals will be held in secure accommodation to prevent them from escaping
And that all animals covered by the licence:
- have a suitable environment (place to live)
- have a suitable diet
- are exhibiting normal behaviour patterns
- are housed with or apart from other animals if applicable
- are protected from pain, injury, suffering and disease.
We will arrange for an authorised Veterinary Surgeon to undertake an inspection of the premises with our officer and produce a report, which we are legally obliged to consider when determining this application.
This licensing procedure does not apply to animals kept in:
- a zoo
- a circus
- a pet shop
- a place registered under the Cruelty to Animals Act 1876 for the purpose of performing experiments.
If you wish to apply for, or renew a Licence to keep dangerous wild animals please contact the licensing unit by emailing licensing@wyre.gov.uk.