How To Get Boarding Animals Licence In London
Animal boarding is a popular form of business in the British capital. Animal boarding establishments provide accommodation services to animals in aid/absence of their owners. In order to start this business, a person requires boarding animals licence. This licence is issued by the local authorities or councils under the Animal Boarding Establishments Act 1963. The boarding animals licence is valid for 12 months period and after that, the licensee can apply for renewals every year from January 1 onwards. People who are interested in starting this venture can get the license forms from their council. The form comes along with a list of conditions which the applicant must read and fulfil in order to gain the boarding animals licence.
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Conditions:
Below are the conditions to get a boarding animals licence in London:
- Applicant must provide planning approval before having the licence.
- The accommodation provided must be suitable in terms of size, temperature, cleanliness, ventilation, construction and exercising facilities.
- Appropriate arrangements for lighting should be provided in the rooms.
- Flooring should be readily cleanable and maintained properly.
- Ample arrangements should be made to remove animals’ waste and soiled material from all areas two times in a day. Flooring of the living areas should be kept dry and clean.
- Appropriate material should be provided on which the animals can sleep on.
- For sufficient exercise of the animals, premises should have a protected precinct where they can exercise without escaping.
- Proper arrangements should be made to dispose of used bedding and waste materials. These things should be disposed of as per the rules listed by the local authority.
- All animals at the premises should have sufficient supply of water at all times.
- Healthy food should be provided adequately to all animals in their bowls, dishes or feeding utensils that must be cleaned after each meal.
- A kitchen should be provided to make animals’ food and it should be free of pests and must remain clean at all times. The premises should also have refrigeration facilities plus all foodstuffs should be kept or stored in pest proof containers.
- Every measure should be taken to remove pests from the premises.
- All reasonable steps should be taken to stop and control the spread of contagious or infectious diseases among the animals.
- All heating machines installed at the premises must be free from the risk of catching fire.
- Equipment and animals both should not be positioned in a way that they would become an obstacle in case of an emergency or fire case.
- Animals should be visited after suitable intervals.
- Other than the licensee, there should be another person at the premises or at a reasonable distance at all times to take necessary measures in case of a fire burst or other emergency. In addition to this, fire extinguishers should be available at the premises and their positions must be marked clearly or sufficient supply of water and sand should be available in case of an urgent situation.
- Records of all animals should be maintained properly; like their description, arrival and departure dates, names and addresses of the owners, fee charged for animals stay (includes food as well), phone numbers of owners in case of an emergency. Licensee needs to keep updating this record on a daily basis.
- Proper toilet and washing facilities should available to the owner, staff members or the occupant of the property, including any family members living with them.
- Authorised officer of the boroughs or veterinary services staff should be given access into the premises during feasible timings so they could inspect animals, premises and any other necessary things. -
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Fees:
The fee of boarding animals licence in London is £725 for a year. However, this fee may vary from council to council or subject to the regulations. -
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Find your Local Council;
You can click here and find your local council to get the Animal boarding license form. -
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Contact the Council:
Once you've found the council, they can be contacted by e-mail, through a telephone call or by making a visit to them.
http://www.lambeth.gov.uk/NR/rdonlyres/83E8CBF7-CB50-4115-A6B4-619609295751/0/AnimalBoardingConditions.pdf
