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08 February 2012
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Riding establishment licence

Licence summary

To run a riding establishment (where horses or ponies are hired out for riding or used for riding instruction) in Sevenoaks District, you need a licence from Sevenoaks District Council.

A fee of £240 will be payable on application. An additional veterinary inspection fee will be required.
 


Eligibility criteria

Applicants must be over 18 years of age and must not been disqualified:

Applicants must pay any required fee and comply with any conditions attached to a licence. Licences are renewable annually.

Please also see the Council's Conditions and Guidance for Riding Establishments ( PDF File 31KB file details).




Regulation summary

View a summary of the eligibility criteria for a riding establishment licence.




Application evaluation process

Before deciding an application the Council must consider a report from a veterinary surgeon or practitioner detailing whether the premises are suitable for a riding establishment and detailing the conditions of the premises and any horses.

The Council will also take into account whether the applicant is suitable and qualified to hold a licence. They must also be satisfied of the following:

In addition to any other conditions a riding establishment licence must be subject to the following conditions:

Will tacit consent apply?

Yes. This means that you will be able to act as though your application is granted if you have not heard from the local authority by the end of the target completion period, which is 28 working days from the date a valid application was made.




Apply online

Apply for a licence to operate a riding establishment

Tell us about a change to your existing riding establishment licence 



Apply for a licence by post of in person

Download, print and complete the Riding Establishment Licence form ( PDF File 89KB file details). Post the form with payment of £240, plus any vet inspection fee payable, to the Council's Environmental Protection Team or bring the completed form and payment to the Council's Sevenoaks offices


Failed application redress

In the first instance, please contact the Council's Environmental Protection Team.

An applicant whose application is refused can appeal to the local Magistrates' Court. 




Licence holder redress

In the first instance, please contact the Council's Environmental Protection Team.

A licence holder who wishes to appeal against a condition can appeal to a local Magistrates' Court.

 
Consumer complaint

We would always advise that in the event of a complaint the first contact is made with the trader by you - preferably in the form a letter (with proof of delivery). If that has not worked, if you are located in the UK, Consumer Direct will give you advice. From outside the UK contact the UK European Consumer Centre.


Other redress

If you wish to make a formal complaint about a nuisance or other issues e.g. about noise, pollution, etc or complain about another licence holder, please contact the Council on 01732 227000 or environmental.protection@sevenoaks.gov.uk.
 


Trade associations

Association of British Riding Schools (ABRS)
British Dressage
British Equestrian Federation (BEF)
British Equestrian Trade Association (BETA)