An Avian Influenza Prevention Zone is currently in force, along with mandatory housing measures for all poultry and captive birds across England. By law, all bird keepers must follow strict biosecurity rules. For more information, go to GOV.UK: Avian Influenza Prevention Zone, GOV.UK: Avian Influence housing order and GOV.UK: Avian influenza (bird flu).
You must be licensed for dog breeding if you either:
You can be classed as a 'business', depending your activities, even if you're not formally registered as a business – check the Defra guidance notes at Canine and Feline Sector Group (CFSG): legislation and guidance.
The form below can be used to apply for different types of animal welfare licences and registration.
To apply for a dog breeding licence, you must complete sections 1, 3 and 7.
Application form for an animal welfare licence or registration
The completed form and relevant documents can be emailed to us at the address below.
For new or renewed licences, the grant fee can either be paid:
| Licence activity | Fee details | Fee total |
|---|---|---|
| New licence | £280 application fee, plus £75 grant fee if application is approved, plus vets fees for inspection | £355 plus vets fees |
| Renewal | £280 application fee, plus £75 grant fee if renewal is approved, plus vets fees for inspection | £355 plus vets fees |
| Variation to licence | £85 application fee, plus £137 inspection fee and any vets fees | £222 plus vets fees |
| Re-evaluation of rating | £85 application fee, plus £137 inspection fee and any vets fees | £222 plus vets fees |
| Variation to reduce licensable activities or number of animals | £85 application fee | £85 |
| Transfer of licence | £85 application fee | £85 |
| Appeal | £137 inspection fee, to be refunded if appeal is successful | £137 |
| Combination of licensable animal welfare activities | £280 application fee, plus £140 per additional activity, plus £75 grant fee per activity if application is approved, plus vets fees for inspection | £355 plus £215 per additional activity, plus vets fees |
For government guidance on applying and the conditions you'll need to meet, go to GOV.UK: Dog breeding licence.
To read the government's guidance for licensing authorities, go to GOV.UK: Animal activities licensing – statutory guidance for local authorities.
You can check online whether a dog breeder is licensed in Thurrock.
