Dangerous Wild Animals
Licences are required under the Dangerous Wild Animals Act for any animal which appears on the Schedule to the Act.
Where the local authority grant a licence it shall impose conditions on the licence covering issues such as:
  • a requirement that the animal be kept only by a person or persons named on the licence;
  • restrictions on the movement of the animal from the premises as specified on the licence; and
  • a requirement that the licence holder has a current insurance policy which ensures both licence holders and others against any liability caused by the animal.
The Act does not apply to any dangerous wild animal kept in a zoo; circus; pet shop; or registered scientific establishment.
Council duties
Licences are issued by the relevant local authority, and will only be granted when the authority is satisfied that it would not be contrary to public interest on the grounds of safety or nuisance; that the applicant is a suitable person; and the animal's accommodation is adequate and secure.

Further Information
Further information is available from the DEFRA website.

Apply for a Licence
Applications can be made on line on the Council’s website

Fees
There is an application fee which must be paid at the time an application is made. The fee covers the cost of administration, inspection by a vet and enforcement activity.


Public Register

The public register of existing licences/consents/permits/registrations can be viewed on the Council’s website



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Page last updated on: 16/11/2010