09 February 2012Licence summary
If you exhibit, use or train performing animals, in the Sevenoaks District, you must be registered with Sevenoaks District Council.
Applications must contain details about the animals and the performances they are to take part in.
A fee of £82 will be payable on application. There may also be additional veterinary inspection fees if required.
Regulation summary
View a summary of the eligibility criteria for performing animal legislation.
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 Sevenoaks District Council by the end of the target completion period, which is 28 working days from the date of a valid application
Apply online
Apply for a certificate or registration for exhibition or training of performing animals
Apply by post of in person
Download, print the Performing Animal Registration form (
PDF File 74KB file details). Return the completed form with payment of £82 to Sevenoaks District 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 Sevenoaks District Council's Environmental Protection Team.
Licence holder redress
In the first instance, please contact Sevenoaks District Council's Environmental Protection Team.
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
Kent Police or Sevenoaks District Council may make a complaint to the local Magistrates' Court if they feel that animals have been subject to cruelty.
Trade associations
Society for All Artists (SAA).
DEFRA - protecting pets from cruelty.
