Last Modified October 17, 2024
Animal Licensing fees come in 2 parts. The Application Fee must be submitted with your application paperwork and is non refundable if your application is refused.
The initial application costs are for kennels for up to 25 dogs. Additional charges apply for kennels over 25.
If you have kennels plus an additional activity i.e. cattery and wish to have 1 licence, please view the page 'Combination of Activities'.
Application Fees
Type | Cost | Additional Fees |
New applications |
£253 |
An additional £45 for every 25 dogs |
Renewal Applications |
£206 |
An additional £45 for every 25 dogs |
Once an application has been processed an inspection will then be completed. Depending on the outcome of the inspection you will be granted a star rating with your licence. The star rating relates to the length of your licence.
Grant Fees
| 1 year | 2 year | 3 year |
Grant of a licence |
£177 |
£273 |
£370 |
Total Licence Costs*
Type | 1 year | 2 year | 3 year |
New |
£430 |
£526 |
- |
Renewal |
£383 |
£479 |
£576 |
* If your application is for more than 25 dogs there would be additional fees of £45 per additional 25 dogs.