PET ANIMALS ACT 1951
APPLICATION FOR LICENCE TO KEEP A PET SHOP
To:
The Borough of Newcastle-under-Lyme
I/WE
Of
First Application
Renewal
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Received:
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as [proposed] occupier[s] of the premises mentioned below HEREBY APPLY for a LICENCE TO KEEP A PET SHOP
under the provisions of section 1 the Pet Animals Act 1951, at the premises of which particulars are given below.
I/WE ENCLOSE the sum of £
, being the fee payable on the Licence for which this application is made.
PARTICULARS OF PREMISES & STAFF TRAINING
1. Postal address (including Post
Code)
(we reserve the right the publish this
‡
information – see notes )
2. Telephone Number
3. Number and size of rooms in
which business will be carried on
4. Heating arrangements
5. Method of ventilation
6. Lighting arrangements (natural
and artificial)
7. Water supply
8. Arrangements for food storage
9. Arrangements for disposal of
excreta
10. Types of pets which are intended
to be sold, and age at which they
will be sold, proposed numbers
and details of accommodation. -.
11. Description of isolation facilities /
measures taken for the control of
infectious disease
12. Normal times of attendance at the
premises when premises are
closed
See Schedule attached
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13. The Applicant is required to answer ‘Yes’ or ‘No’ to the following questions:Have you, or any person who will have control of, or manage the establishment, been disqualified under:(a) Breeding of Dogs Act 1973
YES/NO
(b) Protection of Animals (Cruelty to Dogs) Act 1993
YES/NO
(c) Protection of Animals (Amendment) Act 1954
YES/NO
(d) Animal Boarding Establishments Act 1963
YES/NO
(e) The Pet Animals Act 1951
YES/NO
(f) The Animal Welfare Act 2006
YES/NO
14. Number of Staff
15. Details of relevant qualifications
and training of:a. Proprietor(s)
b. Staff
Proprietor(s)
Staff
16. Fire precautions in place
17. Name and address of usual
Veterinary Surgeon
I/WE CERTIFY that to the best of my/our knowledge and belief, the particulars set out above are true.
Dated
Signed†
†If signing on behalf of a Company or Partnership, state in what capacity
NOTE: THE APPROPRIATE FEE MUST ACCOMPANY THIS APPLICATION
‡
Publication of Licence Holder Details
If this application is successful the Borough Council intends to list details of this business within the Animal Welfare
and Licensing pages of its web site. The entry will detail:
• Trading Name (or your name if we do not have a trading name)
• The licensed address
If you would like us to add further details to this entry – for example a contact telephone number, or link to web page,
please contact us to supply the necessary information. The Borough Council reserves the right to remove web links if it
feels that the content of linked site is unsuitable.
If you object to this information being published please confirm this is writing, giving your reasons why Trading Name
and Licensed Address should be withheld. Such information may still need to be released if an appropriate Freedom
Of Information Act request is received.
Form should be returned to:
Executive Director – Regeneration & Development
Dog & Pest Control Team
Newcastle-under-Lyme Borough Council, Civic Offices
Merrial Street, Newcastle-under-Lyme, Staffs. ST5 2AG
Newcastle BC Administration:
•
Ensure payment has been made with this application
•
Income to be paid to: D105 9390 No VAT
•
Supply Official receipt to Dog & Pest Control Team (they will subsequently pass this to
client).
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Guidance on completing the schedule is on the back page.
Type of
Proposed
Details of Accommodation
Animal
Numbers
(Width, depth & height for each pen and what it will contain)
Dogs
SCHEDULE
Minimum Space Required
The minimum kennel size must be:
•
For a batch of small breed puppies – max 6 pups – 1.5m² for sleeping, plus 2 m² for exercise
•
For a batch of medium breed puppies – max 4 pups – 2m² for sleeping, plus 2m2 for exercise
•
For a batch of large breed puppies – max 2 pups – 2m² for sleeping, plus 2m² for exercise
Model Conditions for Pet Vending Licensing 2013, Schedule B
Cats
(Width, depth & height for each pen and what it will contain)
The minimum pen floor area for a batch of up to 4 kittens, up to 12 weeks of age, must be 1m² , with
a minimum height of 0.6m (for example, 0.6m x 1 x 1) No dimension must be less than 0.6m. Any
shelving or platforms must be in addition to the minimum floor area. Each additional kitten must have
0.25m² additional floor space.
Model Conditions for Pet Vending Licensing 2013, Schedule C
Rabbits
(Width, depth & height for each pen and what it will contain)
0.4m² for up to 4 standard juvenile rabbits and a height of 0.4m. 0.5m² for up to 2 giant breed
juvenile rabbits and a height of 0.5m
Model Conditions for Pet Vending Licensing 2013, Schedule D
Other
Small
Mammals
Mice,
Hamsters,
Gerbils
Rats
Guinea Pigs,
Degus
(Width, depth & height for each pen and what it will contain)
Minimum floor area (square metres), height and depth
No. of Animals
Mice,
Hamsters,
Gerbils
Rats
Guinea Pigs,
Degus
1-4
5
6
0.068
0.079
0.09
0.135
0.157
7
Minimum
Cage
Height
(m)
Minimum
Cage
Depth
(m)
8
9
10
0.1
0.113
0.124
0.135
0.3
0.25
0.18
0.202
0.225
0.247
0.27
0.3
0.28
0.225
0.263
0.3
0.338
0.375
0.413
0.45
0.3
0.3
Chinchillas
0.25
0.375
0.5
0.625
0.75
0.875
1
0.45
0.45
Chipmunk
0.25
0.375
0.5
0.625
0.75
0.875
1
0.9
0.45
Model Conditions for Pet Vending Licensing 2013, Schedule E
Chinchillas
Chipmunk
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Type of
Animal
Ferrets
Proposed
Numbers
Details of Accommodation
(Width, depth & height for each pen and what it will contain)
Minimum Space Required
The minimum pen floor area for a litter of up to 4 ferrets, up to 12 weeks of age, must be 1m² , with a
minimum height of 0.6m. No dimension must be less than 0.6m. Any shelving or platforms must be
in addition to the minimum floor area. Each additional ferret must have 0.25m² additional floor space.
Model Conditions for Pet Vending Licensing 2013, Schedule F
Birds
(Width, depth & height for each pen and what it will contain. Please also
include length of bird for Finches, Parakeets etc and Parrots)
Length of bird
(cm)
Birds in Cages
Floor Area
(m²) housing
up to 4 birds
Budgerigar
0.15
Canary
Cockatiel
less than 12.5
Finches
12.-17.5
Parrots
Linear cms per
additional bird on
either cage length
or depth
Number of birds
per ‘standard’
aviary
(1.8x0.9x1.8m)
5
18
0.15
5
18
0.48
7.5
8
0.113
5
24
0.15
5
18
0.225
7.5
12
less than 25
0.42
7.5
10
25-30
0.48
7.5
6
More than 30
0.675
7.5
4
less than 30
0.225
10
10
30-35
0.405
15
6
0.4725
20
more than 17.5
Parakeets &
Love Birds
Birds in
Aviaries and
Flights
more than 35
4
Chickens
1.6
4 (min height 0.9m)
Bantams
1.6
6 (min height 0.9m)
Quail
1.6
4 (min height 8.9m)
Model Conditions for Pet Vending Licensing 2013, Schedule G
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Type of
Animal
Reptiles
Proposed
Numbers
Details of Accommodation
Minimum Space Required
Snakes: the length of the enclosure should be no less than two-thirds the overall length of the snake,.
Lizards: the length of the enclosure should be three times the full length of the lizard, or larger.
Tortoises and Terrapins: the length of the enclosure should be a minimum of 90cms, or four times
the length of the animal, or larger. For aquatic species [turtles, terrapins] the enclosure should allow
the animal to swim adequately, i.e. have water depth at least 4 times that of the animal, although
some terrapins (e.g. Cuora sp., Terrapene sp. and Glyptemys sp.) do not require such deep water.
Terrapins must also have an adequate land basking area.
Frogs and Toads: the length of the enclosure should be minimum 30cm x 30 cm x 30cm, or at least
three times the length of the animal, or larger. For sedentary species, such as horned frogs
(Ceratophrys sp.) and African bull frogs (Pyxicephalus sp.) the enclosure can be smaller. Fully aquatic
species should be able to swim adequately, i.e. water depth should be at least 4 times the depth of
the animal.
Newts and Salamanders: the length of the enclosure should be minimum 30cm x 30 cm x 30cm, or
at least three times the full length of the amphibian, or larger. Aquatic species should be able to swim
adequately, i.e. water depth should be at least 4 times the depth of the animal
Model Conditions for Pet Vending Licensing 2013, Schedule H
Fish
Cold Water
Species
Tropical
Freshwater
Species
We do not require you to measure the sizes /
volumes of the individual tanks which will be used,
but may require you to demonstrate that their size
and filtration systems are capable of maintaining
appropriate water quality.
Cold Water Species
Tropical Freshwater
Species
Tropical Marine
Species
Free Ammonia
max 0.02mg/l
max 0.02mg/l
max 0.01mg/l
Nitrite
max0.2mg/l
max0.2mg/l
max0.125mg/l
Dissolved Oxygen
min 6mg/l
max 50mg/l above
ambient tap water
min 6mg/l
max 50mg/l above ambient
tap water
min4.0 mg/l
Nitrate
pH
Tropical
Marine
Species
max 100mg/l
min 8.1
Model Conditions for Pet Vending Licensing 2013, Schedule I
Others
–
e.g. corrals
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Guidance on completing the Schedule
When making your application please ensure the size of the pens/tanks/cages you plan to use are appropriate for the species and numbers of animals
you intend to place in them. The council’s licensing conditions adopt the minimum space requirements detailed in the Model Conditions for Pet
Vending Licensing 2013 (see: http://www.cieh.org/WorkArea/showcontent.aspx?id=47606 )
To help us ensure your proposed stock numbers will comply with licensing conditions please tell us how you plan to house the animals
Type of
Animal
Other
Small
Mammals
Proposed
Numbers
Mice,
Hamsters,
Gerbils
Details of Accommodation
Minimum Space Required
(Width, depth & height for each pen and what it will contain)
Minimum floor area (square metres), height and depth
Rats
Guinea Pigs,
Degus
5
6
7
8
9
10
Minimum
Cage
Height
(m)
0.068
0.079
0.09
0.1
0.113
0.124
0.135
0.3
0.25
Rats
Guinea
Pigs, Degus
0.135
0.157
0.18
0.202
0.225
0.247
0.27
0.3
0.28
0.225
0.263
0.3
0.338
0.375
0.413
0.45
0.3
0.3
Chinchillas
0.25
0.375
0.5
0.625
0.75
0.875
1
0.45
0.45
Chipmunk
0.25
0.375
0.5
0.625
0.75
0.875
1
0.9
0.45
No. of Animals
1-4
Mice,
Hamsters,
Gerbils
Minimum
Cage
Depth
(m)
Model Conditions for Pet Vending Licensing 2013, Schedule E
Chinchillas
Chipmunk
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Tip: To find the floor area of a pen/cage/tank, multiply the width by the depth in centimetres, and divide by 1000 to convert the answer into square
metres.
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