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Licence - boarding animals
The keeping of animal boarding establishments (catteries and kennels) is controlled by the Animal Boarding Establishments Act 1963.
- Summary of the Animal Boarding Establishments Act 1963 (external link)
Premises for boarding dogs and cats (kennels and catteries) must be licensed by the local authority.
Officers visit each premises to check compliance with the legislation and licence conditions prior to issuing of a licence.
A fee is payable with each application. The licence will expire on the 31st December of the year the licence applies to.
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A fee of £80 is payable with each application. The licence will expire on the 31st December of the year the licence applies to.
Availability
We are open office hours, Monday - Friday 9.00 am to 5.00 pm. Alternatively, you can apply online - see above for details.
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Contact details
Contact: Licensing - Environmental Health
Department: Environmental and Recreation Services
Email: environmental.health@pendle.gov.uk
Telephone: 01282 661199
Fax: 01282 662027
Visit: http://www.pendle.gov.uk/licensing Fleet Street Depot, Fleet Street, Nelson, Lancashire, BB9 7YQSearch for other services by keyword
