Licence and permit applications - Animal licence - home boarding
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Licence type
Application -
Who should apply?
Anyone who operates a kennel or cattery business from a domestic premises. -
Where overnight boarding of animals occurs in domestic premises, the establishment must be licensed in terms of The Animal Boarding Establishment Act 1963.
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Cost
£221 (if inspection is needed)
£154 (if no inspection needed - second or subsequent application) -
Additional costs
New applicant’s premises also require assessment by a Midlothian Council appointed vet. -
Additional information
Your premises will be inspected by an Environmental Health Officer who may be accompanied by our Veterinary Officer prior to issuing your licence. They will check that the premises and your animal welfare arrangements are suitable. Licences are only granted in respect of persons operating premises which meet the appropriate standards. -
What you need to supply
Applicants must complete the Animal Boarding Establishments application form and return it to Environmental Health. -
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