Apply for a pet shop licence

Find out how to apply for a licence to sell animals and the documents you need.

If you run a business that sells animals as pets, you must have a licence. This includes selling animals from your home or on the internet.

You'll need to pay a non-refundable fee of £205.64 to apply and a further £299.11 if the licence is granted. You'll also be responsible for paying any vets fees.

As part of your application you'll need to submit copies of the following:

  • plan of the premises
  • operating procedures
  • insurance policy
  • risk assessments (including fire)
  • qualification and training records
  • infection control procedure

You'll need to return your form and supporting documents to envhealth@canterbury.gov.uk. You can also email the team if you have any questions before applying.

To pay the application fee you can:

  • call 01227 862 427 to make a phone payment
  • send a cheque made payable to Canterbury City Council

Apply for a licence to sell animals

Granted licences to sell animals as pets

Granted licences to sell animals as pets
Premises and licensee Postcode area Licensed for breeds Star rating
Bay Aquatics, 82 Mortimer St, Herne Bay CT6 5PS Tropical and cold water fish 3
Living World, Canterbury Road, A291 Herne Common Rd, Herne Bay, Kent CT6 7LJ Tropical, marine and cold water fish 5
Penfolds Reptiles, 51 Sea St, Herne Bay CT6 8QB Tortoises, snakes, lizards, amphibians and turtles 5
Pets at Home, Marshwood Cl, Sturry Rd, Canterbury CT1 1DX Tropical and cold water fish 5
Pets at Home, Prospect Retail Park, Prospects Way, Whitstable CT5 3SD Rabbits, guinea pigs hamsters, rats, gerbils, tropical and cold water fish 5
Pets at Home, Unit 2, Riverside Retail Park, Ten Perch Rd, Canterbury CT1 3TQ Guinea pigs, hamsters, rats, gerbils, tropical and cold water fish 5