A licence under the Animals Boarding Establishments Act 1963 is required by any person carrying on at any premises of any nature (including a private dwelling) a business of providing accommodation for other peoples cat(s) or dog(s). These conditions apply to all buildings and areas to which cats and/or dogs have access and/or that are used in association with the boarding of cats and/or dogs. All references to cats and/or dogs apply equally to kittens and/or puppies.
Licence Summary
Licences are valid for a year and must be re-applied for annually. If you are a new applicant we would recommend that you email environmental@stalbans.gov.uk
Eligibility Criteria
To run an animal boarding establishment you must fullfil the Licence Conditions. If the boarding establishment is to be in a private dwelling then then you must fulfill the Licence Conditions for a Private Dwelling.
Regulation Summary
Follow this link for details of The Animal Boarding Establishment Act 1963.
Cost
The fees are set annually. For the year 1 April 2010 to 31 March 2011 the licence fee for an Animal Boarding Establishment is £124 and the licence fee for an Animal Boarding Establishment in a Private Home is £36.
Will Tacit Consent Apply?
No. It is in the public interest that St Albans District Council must process your application before it can be granted. If you have not heard from us within a reasonable period, please contact us. You can do this online if you applied through the UK Welcomes Business service or use the contact details above.
Please see our Tacit Consent Policy for further details
Apply by Submitting a Paper Copy
You can apply by downloading, completing and returning the Application Form.
Apply On-line
From 28th December 2009, to comply with the European Union Services Directive, an application may be made electronically via the UK Welcomes Business Link log in.
If Your Application is Refused
Please contact ERSYoursay@stalbans.gov.uk
Consumer Complaint
We would always advise in the event of a complaint that you first contact us - preferably in the form a letter (with proof of delivery). If this 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.
Date of last review: 13 September 2011