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Pet Shop Licence

To run a business selling pet animals you need a licence from Peterborough City Council. This includes all commercial selling of pet animals, including pet shops and businesses selling animals over the internet.

Eligibility Criteria

Applicants for a pet shop licence must not be disqualified from keeping a pet shop.

A fee, determined by Peterborough City Council, will be payable on application.

Fees

First Application £262
Renewal or Variation £145
Fees payable to Peterborough City Council
In some cases in may be necessary for us to arrange veterinary inspection, where this is the case the council will invoice the applicant seperately to recover the cost of the vet fees.

Regulation Summary

Pet Shops are regulated by the Pet Animals Act 1951 licence holders must ensure they comply with legislation.

Application Evaluation Process

Peterborough City Council will have regard to the following when considering an application for a pet shop licence:

that animals will be kept in suitable accommodation, for example in regards to temperature, size, lighting, ventilation and cleanliness
adequate food and drink will be provided to the animals and they will be visited at suitable intervals
that any mammalian animals will not be sold too young
that steps are taken to prevent disease spreading among the animals
that adequate fire and emergency provisions are in place

Conditions will be attached to a licence to ensure that the above are complied with.

Will Tacit Consent Apply?

No. It is in the public interest that Peterborough City Council must process your registration before it can be approved. If you have not heard from us within 28 days, please contact us. You can do this online here if you applied through the Business Link service or use the contact details below.

How to Apply

You can apply online by using the links below.

Apply for a licence to keep a pet shop

Apply to renew a pet shop licence

Apply to change a pet shop licence

Make an additional payment relating to a submitted application (When making an additional payment please remember to quote the reference number given and ensure that you only pay the amount requested).

You can also download the relevant application forms by using the links below and return the competed form to us at the address provided on the form

Application form to keep a pet shop

Application form to renew a pet shop licence

Application form to change a pet shop licence

Public Register

For details regarding existing pet shops please contact the Licensing Team

Failed Application Redress

Please contact Peterborough City Council in the first instance.

Any person who is refused a licence can appeal to the Magistrates court.

Licence Holder Redress

Please contact Peterborough City Council in the first instance.

Any licence holder who objects to a condition attached to a licence may appeal to the local Magistrates Court.

Consumer Complaint

We would always advise that in the event of a complaint the first contact is made with the trader by you - preferably in the form a letter (with proof of delivery). If that has not worked, if you are located in the UK, Consumer Direct will give you advice. From outside the UK contact the UK European Consumer Centre.

Other Redress

If you have any issues regarding a pet shop for example compliants relating to; noise, pollution or possible non compliance with regulations, or if one trader wishes to complain about another, please contact Peterborough City Council for help and advice.

Contact Details

For help and advice please contact the Licensing Team

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