The keeping and running of animal boarding establishments (catteries and kennels) as a business, is controlled by the Animal Boarding Establishment Act 1963. This requires such establishments to be licensed by the council.
Please note: You will need to contact the council's planning department on 01724 297494 before you start building and you will also need to consider arrangements for the disposal of waste.
Additionally, Home Boarding maybe considered. A licence shall only be issued following a satisfactory inspection by an Authorised Officer of the Council.
Conditions
Conditions are attached to the licence to ensure the safety and welfare of the animals being boarded.
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Additional legislation information
Apply and pay online
You can apply and renew online using the link below and will then be asked to make a secure online payment.
Downloadable application form
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Fees and charges
You can find the fee for this licence by going to our licence fee register.
Timescale
We aim to deal with applications within 14 to 21 days. Tacit consent does not apply. This means that you must wait to hear whether the council has granted your licence.
Contact us
If you need further information please contact:
Licensing Division
PO Box 42
Church Square House
High Street East
Scunthorpe
DN15 6XQ
Telephone: 01724 297592
Email: licensing@northlincs.gov.uk
Complaints and appeals
If you have a complaint you can register it by completing our online complaints form.
If you would like to appeal against the decision made on your application please contact Licensing on the details above.
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