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Animal licensing

Guidance and application requirements for animal licensing in Eastbourne and the Lewes district.

Apply for an animal welfare licence

Use our online form to apply for an animal welfare licence in Eastbourne or the Lewes district

Dog breeding licences

You can now apply, renew and pay for your animal welfare licence online, which replaces the former dog breeding licence.

Pet shop licence

You can now apply, renew and pay for your animal welfare licence online, which replaces the former pet shop licence.

Animal boarding licence

You can now apply, renew and pay for your animal welfare licence online, which replaces the former animal boarding licences.

Riding establishment licence

You can now apply, renew and pay for your animal welfare licence online, which replaces the former riding establishment licence.

Animal welfare licensing guidance notes

Licences covered by the The Animal Welfare (Licensing of Activities Involving Animals) (England) Regulations 2018

Zoo licences

Anyone keeping wild animals for the purpose of public display must have a zoo licence.

Dangerous and wild animals licences

Keeping dangerous and wild animals requires a licence.