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To run a business selling pet animals you need a licence from us. This includes all commercial selling, including pet shops and businesses selling animals over the internet.
Applicants for a pet shop licence must not be disqualified from keeping a pet shop. We will require a fee which is payable on application.
You can see a summary of the regulation relating to this licence
When we consider an application for a pet shop licence, we must ensure:
We can attach conditions to a licence to ensure that these things complied with.
No. It is in the public interest that we must process your application before it can be granted. If you have not heard from us within a reasonable period, please email customerservicecentre@fareham.gov.uk.
Please phone 01329 236100 or email customerservicecentre@fareham.gov.uk in the first instance.
Anyone who is refused a licence can appeal to the magistrates' court which can give directions about a licence.
Please phone 01329 236100 or email customerservicecentre@fareham.gov.uk in the first instance.
Any licence holder who objects to a condition attached to a licence may appeal to the local magistrates' court which may give directions about a condition.
We suggest that in the event of a complaint, you make first contact with the trader concerned, preferably by letter and with proof of delivery. If that has not worked contact the UK European Consumer Centre .
If you require any further information or have any concerns about a premises please e-mail us at customerservicecentre@fareham.gov.uk or telephone 01329 236100.
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