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Pet Shop Licence

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To run a business selling pet animals you need a licence from the local authority. This includes all commercial selling of pet animals, including pet shops and businesses selling animals over the internet

Pet Shop Licence

Licence summary	To run a business selling pet animals you need a licence from the local authority. This includes all commercial selling of pet animals, including pet shops and businesses selling animals over the internet
Eligibility Criteria	Applicants for a pet shop licence must not be disqualified from keeping a pet shop. A fee, determined by the Local Authority, will be payable on application
Regulation Summary	A summary of the eligibility criteria for this licence
Application Evaluation Process	Local authorities must have regard to the following when considering an application for a pet shop licence: that animals will be kept in suitable accommodation, for example in regards to temperature, size, lighting, ventilation and cleanliness adequate food and drink will be provided to the animals and they will be visited at suitable intervals that any mammalian animals will not be sold too young that steps are taken to prevent disease spreading among the animals that adequate fire and emergency provisions are in place Conditions can be attached to a licence to ensure that the above are complied with
Will Tacit Consent Apply?	No. It is in the public interest that the authority must process your application before it can be granted. If you have not heard from the local authority within 28 calendar days, please contact us. You can do this online if you applied through the UK Welcomes service or use the contact details below
Apply online (You will need Version 9 (or higher) of Adobe Reader)	Apply to run a pet shop Tell us about a change to your existing pet shop Renew pet shop licence
Failed Application Redress	Please contact the Local Authority in the first instance. Any person who is refused a licence can appeal to the Magistrates court. A court may give directions on the issue of a licence
Licence Holder Redress	Please contact the Local Authority in the first instance. Any licence holder who objects to a condition attached to a licence may appeal to the local Magistrates court. A court may give directions on the issue of a condition
Consumer Complaint	We would always advise that in the event of a complaint the first contact is made with the trader by you - preferably in the form a letter (with proof of delivery). If that has not worked, if you are located in the UK, Consumer Direct will give you advice. From outside the UK contact the UK European Consumer Centre
Other Redress	Nuisance complaints about noise, odours, dust and drainage
Public Register	Animal Establishment Licences Register
Trade Associations	Pet Care Trust (PCT)

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food.safety@babergh.gov.uk

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01473 825890

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01473 825878

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01473 825738

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Babergh District Council
Corks Lane
Hadleigh
IPSWICH
IP7 6SJ

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Last updated on: 01 November 2011 | Date of next review: 01 November 2012

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