Animal licensing register
Below you will find details of all the licensed animal premises operating in the Tunbridge Wells Borough Council area.
| Name of Establishment | Type of Activity | Licence Number | Star Rating | Expiry Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Forest Farm Cat Hotel | Cattery | 18/501640/BOARD | 5* | 31 Dec 2021 |
| Cats Whiskers | Cattery | AW002 | 1* | 31 Dec 2020 |
| Catnap Cattery | Cattery | AW003 | 1* | 31 Dec 2020 |
| Sophisti-Cats | Cattery | 18/501644/BOARD | 3* | 31 Dec 2020 |
| Little Dale Dogs | Commercial Dog Day Care | AW041 | 4* | 23 Sept 2021 |
| Pets are Life | Commercial Dog Day Care | AW022 | 4* | 3 Feb 2021 |
| Hounds Home from Home Ltd | Home Dog Boarding | AW015 | 5* | 8 Jan 2023 |
| RTW Dogs | Home Dog Boarding | 19/500005/BOARD | 5* | 31 Dec 2021 |
| Companion Care for Tunbridge Wells | Home Dog Boarding | 18/501649/BOARD | 5* | 31 Dec 2021 |
| Paws Indoors | Home Dog Boarding | 18/501650/BOARD | 5* | 31 Dec 2021 |
| Hold My Paw | Home Dog Boarding | 18/501651/BOARD | 5* | 31 Dec 2021 |
| Tracks and Tails | Home Dog Boarding | 18/501653/BOARD | 5* | 31 Dec 2021 |
| Gracie’s Boarding | Home Dog Boarding | 18/501654/BOARD | 5* | 31 Dec 2021 |
| Happy Dogs | Home Dog Boarding | AW039 | 4* | 6 Aug 2022 |
| Showpaws | Home Dog Boarding | AW004 | 3* | 31 Dec 2021 |
| Waggatails | Home Dog Boarding | AW016 | 4* | 31 Dec 2021 |
| Roberta Johnson | Home Dog Boarding | AW017 | 1* | 23 Jan 2021 |
| Saxbys | Home Dog Boarding | 18/501646/BOARD | 3* | 31 Dec 2020 |
| Animal Kingdom | Home Dog Boarding | 18/501656/BOARD | 4* | 31 Dec 2020 |
| Tabitha Barker | Home Dog Boarding | 18/500015/BOARD | 4* | 29th Jan 2021 |
| Paws and Claws Kent | Home Dog Boarding | AW018 | 2* | 3 Feb 2021 |
| Pets are Life | Home Dog Boarding | AW022 | 4* | 3 Feb 2021 |
| Romney Cottage Home Boarding | Home Dog Boarding | AW043 | 5* | 17 Dec 2022 |
| MONKI Dog Care | Home Dog Boarding | AW007 | 1* | 16 Mar 2021 |
| Great Old Hay Kennels | Kennels | AW006 | 1* | 31 Dec 2020 |
| Name and Address of Establishment | Licence Number | Star Rating | Expiry Date | Breeds |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mrs Willet | 18/500099/BREED | 5* | 21 May 2022 | Shih Tzu, Norwich Terrier and Australian Shepherd |
| Horizon Kennels | AW040 | 1* | 27 Sept 2021 | Welsh Terrier and Miniature Schnauzer |
| Margaret Frost | AW008 | 1* | 18th Dec 2020 | Pomeranian |
| Name and Address of Establishment | Licence Number | Star Rating | Expiry Date |
|---|---|---|---|
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Dion Mason and Richard Martin Lake View Koi Speldhurst Road Tunbridge Wells Kent TN3 0JW | AW012 | 5* | 30 Jun 2023 |
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Andrew Statton Pelagic Aquatic Ltd The Barn Maidstone Road Matfield Tonbridge TN12 7JA | AW033 | 5* | 31 Dec 2021 |
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Alex Spencer-Allen Notcutts Garden Centre Pembury Kent TN2 4QN | AW033 | 5* | 31 Dec 2021 |
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Ollie Latty Pets at Home Ltd Unit 3 The Fountains Retail Park Dowding Way TN2 3FB | 18/501659/PETHSP | 5* | 31 Dec 2021 |
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Mitchel Mattocks All Things Aquatic Hawkhurst Fish Farm Hastings Road Hawkhurst Cranbrook TN18 4RT | 18/501661/PETSHP | 5* | 31 Dec 2021 |
| Name and Address of Establishment | Licence Number | Star Rating | Expiry Date |
|---|---|---|---|
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Kerry Garwood Hemsted Forest Equestrian Centre Chittenden Farm Golford Road Benenden Cranbrook TN17 4AJ | AW009 | 5* | 14 Mar 2023 |
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Ann Bryant Ten Oaks Equestrian Centre Ten Oaks Farm Heartenoak Road Hawkhurst Cranbrook TN18 5EU | AW010 | 1* | 12 May 2021 |
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Meg Davies Apple Tree Stables Starvenden Lane Sissinghurst Cranbrook Kent TN17 2AN | 19/500244/RIDING | 4* | 9 Jul 2021 |
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Emma Whittaker Wellgrove Riding Stables Wellgrove Farm Kings Toll Road Pembury Royal Tunbridge Wells TN2 4BE | 19/500243/RIDING | 5* | 21 Jun 2022 |
| Name and Address of Establishment | Licence Number | Expiry Date |
|---|---|---|
| Jaws n Claws | 18/501387/PERFOR | 17 Mar 2022 |
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UK Owl and Raptor Centre Groombridge Place Groombridge Hill Groombridge Royal Tunbridge Wells Kent TN3 9QG | AW038 | 4 Apr 2022 |
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Sky Birds of Prey Honnington Farm Vauxhall Lane Southborough Tonbridge Kent TN4 0XD | AW046 | 28 June 2023 |
| Jewls Falconry | AW045 | 21 July 2023 |
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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 (existing business that are failing to meet minimum standards) | Minimum Standards (as laid down in the schedule and guidance) | Higher Standards (as laid down in the guidance) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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. |
Fees for the following licence applications:
- 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 |
|---|---|
| £320.00 plus veterinary fees based upon an hourly rate (including travel time) |
1 Star and 2 Star establishments: £230.00 for a 1-year licence 3 Star and 4 Star establishments: £357.00 for a 2-year licence 5 Star establishments: £483.00 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.
For example a business that applies for home dog boarding licence will pay £320 for the application and if they are awarded a 3-year licence (5 star establishment) they will pay a further £483 to cover the administration of the licence a total of £803 which will give them a licence for three years, in effect costing - £268 a year. Vet fees if applicable will be in addition to this. Whereas an establishment who is awarded a 1-year licence will pay £550 for a 1-year licence.
- Arranging provision of home dog boarding
| Part A | Part B |
|---|---|
Up to and including 4 host families: 5 or more host families: |
1 Star and 2 Star establishments: £230.00 for a 1-year licence (plus annual veterinary fees based upon an hourly rate including travel time) 3 Star and 4 Star establishments: £357.00 for a 2-year licence (plus annual veterinary fees based upon an hourly rate including travel time) 5 Star establishments: £483.00 for a 3-year licence (plus annual veterinary fees based upon an hourly rate including travel time) |
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 star rating of each individual host family combined.
- Riding schools (hiring out horses)
| Part A | Part B |
|---|---|
| £320.00 plus veterinary fees for an initial inspection based upon an hourly rate (including travel time) |
1 Star and 2 Star establishments: £230.00 for a 1-year licence (plus annual veterinary fees based upon an hourly rate including travel time) 3 Star and 4 Star establishments: £357.00 for a 2-year licence (plus annual veterinary fees based upon an hourly rate including travel time) 5 Star establishments: £483.00 for a 3-year licence (plus annual veterinary fees based upon an hourly rate including travel time) |
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 3 years
| Part A | Part B |
|---|---|
| £320.00 plus vet fees if applicable (based upon an hourly rate including travel time) | £380.00 for a 3-year licence plus vet fees if applicable (based upon an hourly rate including travel time) |
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
| Licence Fee |
|---|
£646.00 for a licence, which must be renewed every 2 years. Vet fees will be charged in addition to this fee (based upon an hourly rate including travel time). |
This fee covers the application and authorisation process, and the cost for administering and enforcing the framework. Fees must be paid in full (along with any veterinary fees) prior to the licence being issued.
- Zoos
| Licence Fee |
|---|
£830.00 for a licence, which must be renewed after the first 4 years and then after 6 years for each subsequent licence granted. Vet fees will be charged in addition to this fee (based upon an hourly rate including travel time). |
This fee covers the application and authorisation process, and the cost for administering and enforcing the framework. Fees must be paid in full (along with any veterinary fees) prior to the licence being issued.
- Other charges
| Part A | Part A |
|---|---|
| Licence renewals | These will be charged at the same rate as new applications as above |
| Requests for Variations | Administration amendment only = £35.00 Inspector visit (if required) = £78.00 (additional to administration charge). Vet fees will be recharged if applicable based |
| Request for re-inspection (for all licences) | £137.00 (plus vet fees if applicable) |
| Pre-licence application advice and visit | £45.00 |
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.
Payments can be made online. Please note fees are non-refundable.