Please carefully read the guidance for the activity you are applying for:
Animal activities licensing: statutory guidance for local authorities - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk)
You need to be inspected and licensed by South Staffordshire District Council before you can operate any of the following activities:
- Pet shops
- Animal boarding such as commercial kennels and catteries, home dog boarding and dog day care
- Dog Breeding (even if you only have one litter)
- Keeping or training animals for exhibition
- Horse riding establishments
Information on these activities can be found under the Animal Welfare (Licensing of Activities Involving Animals) (England) Regulations 2018:
To apply for a licence
Application forms
Complete and return the relevant application form:
- Animal Boarding - For catteries, boarding kennels, dog day care and home boarding
- Breeding of Dogs
- Hiring Out Horses
- Keeping of Training Animals
- Selling Animals as Pets Licence
What are the fees and how do I make a payment?
The total cost for each activity should be submitted with the application.
How to pay online
- Online at: www.sstaffs.gov.uk
- Click "Pay"
- "Pay for it" - Click 'Licensing and Environmental Health Payments'
- Select Service "Animal Welfare"
- Select - What is this payment for
- Enter exact payment amount
- Click Continue
- Follow the remaining instructions for payment
How do I request a re-rating?
- You can ask for a re-rating if you are unhappy with the star rating issued
- You should outline why you think you have a case for a re-inspection and inform us of the actions you have taken to improve the level of compliance or welfare since the inspection.
- You can send appropriate supporting evidence, but this must relate to the action the council advised you to make in order to receive a higher rating.
How do I appeal a star rating?
- You can dispute your star rating if you feel it did not reflect the animal welfare standards and risk levels at the time of the inspection.
- You need to state why you want a re-inspection and what actions you have taken to improve the level of compliance or welfare since the inspection and provide supporting evidence if appropriate
- Before submitting an appeal, please discuss your intention to appeal with the inspecting officer who will explain how the rating was awarded which may help resolve the need for a formal appeal.
- In the event that you are still not satisfied with the risk rating score you can submit a formal appeal in writing to the authority.
Public Register of licensed businesses:
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