Pet shop licence
To run a business selling pet animals you need a licence from us. This includes all commercial selling, 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. We will require a fee which is payable on application.
You can see a summary of the regulation relating to this licence
Application evaluation process
When we consider an application for a pet shop licence, we must ensure:
- animals will be kept in suitable accommodation - 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
We can attach conditions to a licence to ensure that these things complied with.
Will Tacit Consent Apply?
No. It is in the public interest that we must process your application before it can be granted. If you have not heard from us within a reasonable period, please email customerservicecentre@fareham.gov.uk.
Apply online
Failed application redress
Please phone 01329 236100 or email customerservicecentre@fareham.gov.uk in the first instance.
Anyone who is refused a licence can appeal to the magistrates' court which can give directions about a licence.
Licence holder redress
Please phone 01329 236100 or email customerservicecentre@fareham.gov.uk in the first instance.
Any licence holder who objects to a condition attached to a licence may appeal to the local magistrates' court which may give directions about a condition.
Consumer complaint
We suggest that in the event of a complaint, you make first contact with the trader concerned, preferably by letter and with proof of delivery. If that has not worked contact the UK European Consumer Centre .
Trade associations
If you require any further information or have any concerns about a premises please e-mail us at customerservicecentre@fareham.gov.uk or telephone 01329 236100.