Zoo licence

At least two months before making an application for a licence, the applicant must give notice in writing (including by electronic means) to the licensing authority of their intention to make the application.

The notice must identify:

• the zoo's location
• the types of animals and approximate number of each group kept for exhibition on the premises and the arrangements for their accommodation, maintenance and wellbeing
• the approximate numbers and categories of staff to be employed in the zoo
• the approximate number of visitors and motor vehicles for which accommodation is to be provided
• the approximate number and position of access to be provided to the premises
• how required conservation measures will be implemented at the zoo.

At least two months before making the application, the applicant must also publish notice of that intention in one local newspaper and one national newspaper and exhibit a copy of that notice.

The notice must identify the location of the zoo and state that the application notice to the Licensing Authority is available to be inspected at the Council's offices at Darby House.

Last updated: 23/08/2023 12:19