Animal licensing
Guidance and application requirements for animal licensing in Eastbourne and the Lewes district.
Animal welfare licensing guidance notes
Licences covered by the The Animal Welfare (Licensing of Activities Involving Animals) (England) Regulations 2018
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.
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.