Applying

Find out when and how to apply for or renew an animal licence, and the fees payable

Apply for an animal licence

If you want to keep any animal on the dangerous wild animals list you will need a licence

Find out when and how to apply for or renew an zoo licence

​Animal feed regulations require feed and some food businesses to register with Trading Standards

The Animal Welfare (Primate Licences) (England) Regulations 2023 will come into force from 6 April 2026

If you have undertaken the works outlined in your inspection report, you can apply for a revisit for your score and star rating to be reviewed

You can dispute a star rating given to your business if you feel it does not reflect the animal welfare standards at the time of the inspection 

Licensing register including all alcohol and entertainment applications and licences

Including animal activities, dangerous wild animals, zoo licensing and animal licence star rating