Pet Shops
Applicants for a pet shop licence must not be disqualified from keeping a pet shop.
Local authorities must have regard to the following when considering an application
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That animals will be kept in suitable accommodation, for example in regards to temperature, size, lighting, ventilation and cleanliness
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Adequate food and drink will be provided to the animals and they will be visited at suitable intervals
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That any mammalian animals will not be sold too young
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That steps are taken to prevent disease spreading among the animals
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That adequate fire and emergency provisions are in place
You can download a Pet Shop Application Form (Word 72.5Kb)
Alternatively, an application form can be obtained using the contact details on the right of this page.
Completed application forms should also be sent to the contact details at the right of this page. The application form should be accompanied by the non refundable fee.
On receipt of the completed documents, the application will be circulated to a number of consultees and some of the consultees will inspect the premises. It will also be advertised on the Council's website to allow for members of the public to lodge any objections or representations to the issue of the licence.
If there are no objections, the licence will be issued for a period of 1 year from the date of issue.
It is in the public interest that North Ayrshire Council must process your application before it can be granted. If you have not heard from the Licensing Office within a reasonable period, please contact us. You can do this using the contact details to the right of this page.
Please note that the application process may take up to 6 weeks.
For 2010/2011 the fee for a Pet Shop Licence is £175. These fees are subject to annual review.
The fee is not returnable if you decide to withdraw the application or if the licence is refused.