Providing or arranging for the provision of boarding for cats & dogs
This includes:- Catteries, Kennels, Home Boarding and Commercial Dog Day Care Crèche’s
Do I need a licence?
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)
What do I need to apply?
Checklist
- Complete application form
- Pay relevant fee
How do I apply?
Please send completed application forms to licensing@doncaster.gov.uk and a member of the licensing team will contact you with payment options
How much does it cost?
£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)
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)
How long does the process take?
Following a successful inspection, we will aim to issue your licence within 28 days.
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- Application for the providing or arranging for the provision of boarding cats or dogs
- Download (152KB - DOC)
Additional Information
How long does the licence last?
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.
Do I need planning permission?
Please visit the link below to enquire:
Check if you need planning permission? - City of Doncaster Council
You can check Licences here
- Boarding and Breeding February
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