Scotland - Animal Welfare License

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Procedure

Apply In-Person:

1. To Apply for Animal Welfare License, the applicant must approach their respective Local Council in Scotland link

Note: The applicant must select their Local council from the drop-down menu.

1. An application form will be provided to the applicant by the concerned officer.
2. The applicant must fill in all the necessary details in the application form. (Incomplete applications are not accepted)
3. Make sure that the applicant has attached all the necessary documents that are mentioned in the “Required Documents” section of this page.
4. The applicant must attach photocopies of the required documents along with the application form while submitting it.
5. Submit all the documents with the completed form to the concerned officer.
6. The applicant must pay the prescribed fee as requested by the authority.
7. After receiving the application, the concerned authority will check the submitted application and document set. If all are in place, the application will be accepted.
8. All applications are processed within a reasonable time, having regard to the circumstances of each application, including the completeness of information and documents submitted to the authority by the applicant.
9. The authority may seek additional information from an applicant if this is necessary to assess the application. The authority does not need to deal further with an application until the applicant has provided this additional information.
10. The local authority will assess the application and decide whether to grant the applicant a license.
11. This entire process can be completed within 15 - 30 days or as per the timeline advised by the respective department authority.

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Required Documents

• A completed application forms
• Proof of identity such as passport, driving license, or other government-issued ID.
• Proof of address such as utility bill, council tax bill, or other document that shows the applicant’s current address.
• Plan of premises
• Safety risk assessment
• Training certificates
• Other documents: The applicant’s local authority may also require him/her to provide other documents, such as a copy of his/her business plan or a letter of support from a trade association.

Office Locations & Contacts

SCOTLAND LOCAL COUNCIL


Scottish Government Licensing Team
Post:
Scottish Government Licensing Team
Area GW14
St Andrew's House
Regent Road
Edinburgh
EH1 3DG
Local Council – link
Note: The applicant must select their Local council from the drop-down menu.

Eligibility

• Under The Animal Welfare (Licensing of Activities Involving Animals) (Scotland) Regulations 2021, any persons or organisations operating animal welfare establishments (such as animal sanctuaries or animal rehoming centres) where 8 animals (excluding fish) or 5 dogs or 5 equines are kept at the same time by the operator of the animal welfare establishment must be licenced.
• The 8-animal threshold excludes any animal under 4 months old if it was born within the animal welfare establishment, or arrived at the animal welfare establishment with its mother.

Fees

• The applicant must pay the prescribed fee as requested by the authority.

Validity

• The Animal Welfare (Licensing of Activities Involving Animals) (Scotland) Regulations 2021 allow us to issue licences with a duration of one, two or three years.

In determining the duration of a licence the Council must be satisfied that the period to be granted is appropriate on the basis of its assessment of the following:

• The risk of the applicant breaching the licence conditions (including any particular licence conditions to be attached to the licence by us in relation to that particular operator);
• The possible impact of any such breaches on the welfare of any animals; and
• Whether the applicant is already operating to higher standards of animal welfare than required by the licence conditions

Documents to Use

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Sample Documents

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Processing Time

• This entire process can be completed within 15 -30 days or as per the timeline advised by the respective department authority.

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Instructions

• Applicants must complete the application form before submitting it. Incomplete applications will not be accepted.
• Applicants must provide genuine information while applying for this procedure.

Required Information

Application by individual

• Surname
• First Name(s)
• Date of Birth
• Place of Birth
• Home Address (Include flat position, house name etc)
• Post Town
• Postcode
• Phone No.
• Email Address

Details of the Business or Organisation

• Full Name of the Business or Organisation
• Full Address of the Principal or Registered Office
• Post Town
• Postcode
• Company/Charity Registration No.
• Phone No.

Personal Details of any Directors, Partners or other persons responsible for the management of the business or organisation.

• Surname
• First Name(s)
• Date of Birth
• Place of Birth
• Home Address (Include flat position, house name etc)
• Post Town
• Postcode

Position within Business or Organisation

• Surname
• First Name(s)
• Date of Birth
• Place of Birth
• Home Address (Include flat position, house name etc)
• Post Town
• Postcode

Animals to be held in the welfare establishment (state exact species)

• Dogs
• Cats
• Rabbits
• Guinea Pigs
• Equine (E.g. Horses, Ponies, Donkeys)

Details of premises where animals will be kept

• Trading Name of the Premises
• Full Address of Premises
• Post Town
• Postcode
• Daytime Phone No.
• Mobile Phone No.
• Email Address
• Trading Days/ Hours
• Accommodation and facilities

Need for the Document

• An animal welfare license is a permit issued by a local authority that allows an individual or organization to keep or care for animals. The purpose of an animal welfare license is to ensure that animals are properly cared for and that their welfare is protected.

Information which might help

• For more information – link

Other uses of the Document/Certificate

Please explain what are other uses of obtaining this document/certificate.
e.g. Birth Certificate can be used as proof of identity.

External Links

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Others

Please note that the applicant does not meet the criteria for licensing an Animal Welfare Establishment if the animals are kept:

• As pets.
• At premises used for the care or treatment of animals by a person who is a veterinary surgeon.
• By or are in the care of a local authority.
• As part of farming or for use in the course of a business.
• Temporarily by persons licensed under the animal boarding establishments act 1963.
• Solely for military, police or sporting purposes.
• For exhibition for the purposes of education or entertainment.
• To be trained as assistance dogs.