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Coronavirus (COVID-19) Update
In line with social distancing advice and to protect residents and staff the Council has taken the decision to close the Council offices to the public until further notice.
Whilst the offices are closed to visitors, you are still able to access services and information from this website 24/7.
Information and advice on coronavirus (COVID-19) and how to access Council Services during this period can be found on our Coronavirus information page
We ask that all residents #StayHomeSaveLives – see a Message from the Leader of the Council
Application Forms and Current Animal Licensing Fees
Welcome to Application forms and Current Animal Licensing fees section. You can find any information about this section below.
For a list of services that relate to the Application forms & Current Animal Licensing fees look at the right-hand navigation.
| Licence Type | Fee |
| Animal Boarding | £330.00 |
| Animal Home Boarding | £247.50 |
| Doggy Day Care | £275.00 |
| Dog Breeding | £330.00 |
| Pet Shop | £330.00 |
| Small Pet Shop** | £165.00 |
| Hiring Horses | £330.00 |
| Exhibiting Animals | £275.00 |
| Dangerous Wild Animals | £275.00 |
| Zoo | £1100.00 |
| Variation with premises visit (except small pet shops) | £165.00 |
| Variation with premises visit (small pet shops only) | £110.00 |
| Variation (paperwork amendment only) | £55.00 |
| Transfer of licence | £55.00 |
| Re-evaluation of star rating*** | £165.00 |
| Kennel Club Scheme Inspection*** | £247.50 |
* Any additional cost incurred by the Council in licensing premises e.g. vet's fees will be passed onto the Licensee.
** Currently up to 250 fish and/or 25 small animals. Please contact Environemntal Health Services 01268 882200 or eh@castlepoint.gov.uk for further information.
*** Discretionary service subject to resource
Application Forms
Application for providing boarding for cats [pdf] 48KB
Application for dog home boarding [pdf] 177KB
Application for providing boarding in kennels for dogs [pdf] 48KB
Application for Dog Breeding [pdf] 139KB
DWA Licence Application [pdf] 100KB
Application for licence to sell animals as pets [pdf] 53KB
Application Form - Hiring out Horses.pdf [pdf] 194KB
Keeping or Training Animals for Exhibition Application [pdf] 140KB