Apply for an animal activity licence

New laws have been introduced that mean a number of animal-related activities will now be covered by a single type of licence rather than separate licences. The new licence is called an ‘animal activity licence’ .

About the new regulations

The regulations came into effect on 1 October 2018 and replaced the licensing and registrations under the following legislation:

Animal Boarding Establishments Act 1963
Riding Establishments Acts 1964 and 1970
Breeding of Dogs Act 1973 and Breeding and Sale of Dogs (Welfare) Act 1999
Performing Animals (Regulation) Act 1925

If you have a licence that was valid on 1 October 2018 under one of these pieces of legislation, it will be valid until it expires. Once it has expired you will need to apply for an animal activity licence under the new regulations.

Zoos and dangerous and wild animals will continue to be licensed under existing legislation.

Applying for a licence

To apply for an animal activity licence, download the application form below and email the completed form along with supporting documents to: licensing@lewisham.gov.uk.

Fees

list of fees July 2024

We do not accept cheques or postal orders. An officer will call you at each stage of the application to take the payment over the phone by debit or credit card.

Current licensed premises – animal activity

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Animal activity licence application form

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Ban on XL Bully dog breeds

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Contact

Safer Communities Service (Licensing)

Email:

licensing@lewisham.gov.uk

Telephone:

0208 314 6536

Published on: 13/09/2024