Fees and charges - Animal welfare licensing fees

The tables show the animal welfare licensing fees for the Uttlesford District.

Animal welfare licensing fees

Please note the charges quoted below do not include VAT.

Animal boarding establishment (cattery, kennel, dog day care)*	2025/26 charge (£)
*Part A fee (£)**	330.70
*Part B fee (£)**	214.70
Re-inspection (£)	157.70
Variation (£)	24.40
Riding establishments*	2025/26 charge (£)
*Part A fee (£)**	408.00
*Part B fee (£)**	228.90
Re-inspection (£)	220.80
Variation (£)	24.40
Home boarding*	2025/26 charge (£)
*Part A fee (£)**	224.90
*Part B fee (£)**	235.00
Re-inspection (£)	157.70
Variation (£)	24.40
Dog breeding establishment*	2025/26 charge (£)
*Part A fee (£)**	304.20
*Part B fee (£)**	214.70
Re-inspection (£)	157.70
Variation (£)	24.40
Pet shop*	2025/26 charge (£)
*Part A fee (£)**	330.70
*Part B fee (£)**	218.80
Re-inspection (£)	157.70
Variation (£)	24.40
Quote on application licence fees*	2025/26 charge (£)
Dangerous wild animals (based on a 2 year licence) *	POA
Zoo licence (based on a 5 year licence) *	POA
Keeping or training animals for exhibition (based on a 5 year licence) *	POA

* Part A fees need to be paid on application. Part B fees are paid on issuing report and confirmation of the licence and rating. The issuing of the licence will occur following payment of Part B fees.

For licences where there is more than one activity, the fee will be based on the applicant's main business activity as judged by the inspecting officer.

Additional charges will be applied for secondary activities as outlined below:

Additional costs

Please note the charges quoted below do not include VAT.

Costs	2025/26 charge (£)
Cattery, kennel, dog day care	73.30
Riding establishments	148.60
Home boarders	73.30
Breeders	73.30
Pet shop	73.30
Keeping or training animals for exhibition	POA