Animal Licensing Register
On this page you will find our animal licensing registers. Each register includes the:
- name of the establishment
- licence number
- star rating
- expiry date
Registers
Click on a register name to view the details.
| Establishment | Type | Licence no. | Star rating | Expiry date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Forest Farm Cat Hotel | Cattery | AW070 | 5* | 1 March 2026 |
| Cats Whiskers 1988 Ltd | Cattery | AW002 | 5* | 31 December 2026 |
| Bruce's Tunbridge Wells | Commercial dog day care | AW052 | 5* | 26 November 2027 |
| Little Dale Dogs | Commercial dog day care | AW041 | 5* | 23 September 2026 |
| MONKI Dog Care | Commercial dog day care | AW071 | 5* | 24 May 2026 |
| Pets are Life | Commercial dog day care | AW022 | 5* | 3 February 2027 |
| Pawton's Doggy Daycare | Commercial dog day care | AW074 | 4* | 16 October 2025 |
| Paws and Claws Kent | Commercial dog day care | AW050 | 5* | 28 October 2025 |
| Showpaws | Commercial dog day care | AW069 | 4* | 21 April 2026 |
| RTW Dogs | Home dog boarding | AW025 | 5* | 31 December 2027 |
| Hold My Paw | Home dog boarding | AW028 | 5* | 31 December 2027 |
| Tracks and Tails | Home dog boarding | AW029 | 5* | 31 December 2027 |
| Happy Dogs | Home dog boarding | AW039 | 5* | 6 August 2025 |
| Waggatails | Home dog boarding | AW016 | 5* | 31 December 2027 |
| Private Home Boarder (Royal Tunbridge Wells) | Home dog boarding | AW023 | 5* | 29 January 2026 |
| Pets are Life | Home dog boarding | AW022 | 5* | 3 February 2027 |
| Romney Cottage Home Boarding | Home dog boarding | AW043 | 5* | 17 December 2025 |
| Unleashed UK | Home dog boarding | AW055 | 5* | 27 June 2026 |
| Cindy's Dog Services | Home dog boarding | AW056 | 5* | 27 June 2026 |
| Showpaws | Home dog boarding | AW004 | 4* | 21 April 2026 |
| Woofs Daycare and Home Boarding | Home dog boarding | AW066 | 5* | 12 July 2027 |
| Scooby's Canine Care | Home dog boarding | AW068 | 5* | 8 December 2027 |
| Tasha's Dog Services | Home dog boarding | AW077 | 4* | 29 July 2026 |
| Establishment | Licence no. | Star rating | Expiry date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hawkenhurst Labradors | AW057 | 5* | 16 August 2025 |
| Aurvandill Kennel | AW058 | 5* | 17 October 2026 |
| A Nova Stella | AW064 | 5* | 9 Mar 2027 |
| Colin Smith | AW063 | 5* | 13 June 2027 |
| Gillhambrook Labradors | AW078 | 2* | 25 November 2025 |
| Establishment | Licence no. | Star rating | Expiry date |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Andrew Stratton Pelagic Aquatic Maidstone Road Matfield Tonbridge TN12 7JA | AW033 | 5* | 31 December 2027 |
| Peter Heathfield Pets at Home Unit 3 The Fountains Retail Park Dowding Way TN2 3FB | AW032 | 3* | 31 December 2026 |
| Establishment | Licence no. | Star rating | Expiry date |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Kerry Garwood Hemsted Forest Equestrian Centre Chittenden Farm Golford Road Benenden Cranbrook TN17 4AJ | AW009 | 5* | 14 March 2026 |
|
Ann Bryant Ten Oaks Equestrian Centre Ten Oaks Farm Heartenoak Road Hawkhurst Cranbrook TN18 5EU | AW010 | 5* | 12 May 2027 |
|
Emma Whittaker Wellgrove Stables Ltd Wellgrove Farm Kings Toll Road Pembury Royal Tunbridge Wells TN2 4BE | AW036 | 5* | 22 June 2028 |
| Establishment | Licence no. | Expiry date |
|---|---|---|
| Birdman | AW075 | 18 February 2027 |
| The Canine Classroom | AW076 | 4 July 2027 |
| Ockley Barn Farm Ltd | AW079 | 11 April 2028 |
| Establishment | Licence no. | Expiry date |
|---|---|---|
|
Daniel Clarke and Liam McElroy
UK Owl and Raptor Centre Groombridge Place Groombridge Hill Groombridge Tunbridge Wells Kent TN3 9QG | AW047 | 20 May 2031 |
Mr Paul Green | AW061 | 28 June 2027 |
| Name | Licence no. | Expiry date |
|---|---|---|
| Private keeper | AW051 | 19 October 2026 |
Further information
You can find out more about our fees and charges and the star rating scheme below.
Fees and Charges
Boarding in kennels for dogs / Boarding for cats / Day care for dogs / Home boarding for dogs / Breeding dogs / Selling animals as pets
| Part A | Part B |
|---|---|
£431 plus veterinary fees based upon an hourly rate (including travel time) if necessary | 1 Star and 2 Star establishments: 3 Star and 4 Star establishments: 5 Star establishments: |
Part A covers the application and authorisation process. Part B is the cost for administering and enforcing the framework. Both fees must be paid in full (along with any veterinary fees) prior to the licence being issued.
Arranging provision of home dog boarding
| Part A | Part B |
|---|---|
Up to and including four host families: Five or more host families: | 1 Star and 2 Star establishments: 3 Star and 4 Star establishments: 5 Star establishments: |
Part A covers the application and authorisation process. Part B is the cost for administering and enforcing the framework. Both fees must be paid in full (along with any veterinary fees) prior to the licence being issued.
The star rating of a franchise is determined by the lowest star rating of each individual host family combined.
Hiring of horses
| Part A | Part B |
|---|---|
£431 plus veterinary fees for an initial inspection based upon an hourly rate (including travel time) | 1 Star and 2 Star establishments: 3 Star and 4 Star establishments: 5 Star establishments: |
Part A covers the application and authorisation process. Part B is the cost for administering and enforcing the framework. Both fees must be paid in full (along with any veterinary fees) prior to the licence being issued.
Keeping or training animals for exhibition
All licences last for three years.
| Part A | Part B |
|---|---|
£431 plus vet fees if applicable (based upon an hourly rate including travel time) | £425 for a 3-year licence |
Part A covers the application and authorisation process. Part B is the cost for administering and enforcing the framework. Both fees must be paid in full (along with any veterinary fees) prior to the licence being issued.
Dangerous wild animals (DWA)
£767 for a licence, which must be renewed every two years.
Veterinary fees will be charged in addition to this fee and are based upon an hourly rate including travel time.
Fees must be paid in full (along with any veterinary fees) prior to the licence being issued.
Zoos
£1,754 for a licence, which must be renewed after the first four years and then after six years for each subsequent licence granted.
Veterinary fees will be charged in addition to this fee and are based upon an hourly rate determined by DEFRA including travel time.
Fees must be paid in full (along with any veterinary fees) prior to the licence being issued.
Other charges
Licence renewals
- charged at the same rate as new applications as above
Requests for variations
- administration amendment £42
- inspector visit (if required) £91 (additional to administration charge)
- vet fees will be recharged (if applicable) based upon an hourly rate plus travel time
Request for re-inspection (for all licence types)
- £160 plus vet fees (if applicable)
Pre-licence application advice and visit
- Charged at an hourly rate of £42 per hour.
Supplementary fee for additional licensable activity provided by a business at one site applied for at the same time
- £76 for each additional activity (this is in addition to the appropriate Part A fee and corresponding Part B fee as above)
Making a payment
Payments can be made online. Please note, fees are non-refundable.
Star rating scheme
Licences can be issued for a period of either one, two or three years depending on the risk rating and level of compliance. This also corresponds with the star rating for the establishment.
The procedural guidance describes the risk-based system that must be used when issuing licences under the Regulations (with the exception of 'Keeping or Training Animals for Exhibition' where all licences are issued for three years).
Use of this system determines both the length of the licence and the star rating that will be awarded. Local authorities in England are expected to follow it in full.
Welfare standards / risk scoring matrix
| Minor failings * | Minimum standards ** | Higher standards ** | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Low risk |
1 Star 1-year licence Min 1 unannounced visit within a 12-month period |
3 Star 2-year licence Min 1 unannounced visit within a 24-month period |
5 Star 3-year licence Min 1 unannounced visit within a 36-month period |
| Higher risk |
1 Star 1-year licence Min 1 unannounced visit within a 12-month period |
2 Star 1-year licence Min 1 unannounced visit within a 12-month period |
4 Star 2-year licence Min 1 unannounced visit within a 24-month period |
* existing business that are failing to meet minimum standards
** as laid down in the schedule and guidance
The Department for Food, Environment and Rural Affairs (DEFRA) has published Animal activities licensing: statutory guidance for local authorities to assist in assessing the regulations, which are available to be downloaded.