Under the Zoo Licensing Act 1981 a zoo is defined as being an establishment where wild animals are kept for exhibition to which members of the public have access, with or without charge for admission, seven or more days in any period of twelve consecutive months.
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Apply Online
- Notification to operate a zoo
- Apply for a licence to operate a zoo
- Apply to change a zoo licence
- Apply to renew a zoo licence
Eligibility & Regulation Summary
The following main points and additional information might also be helpful:
- In order to issue the licence the authority will inspect the premises and consult other local agencies such as police, fire, planning authority etc.
Fees
- £522.50
- An application form must be submitted together with the correct licence fee.
- In addition to this NBBC fee, additional expenses will be incurred for vet inspection fees which are compulsory.
- This is a renewable licence and each licence is valid for 12 months.
Application Evaluation Process
The decision period to process applications is 42 days and is subject to a vet inspection report.
Will Tacit Consent Apply
Tacit consent will not apply.
Public Register
Some applications will be recorded in a Public Register. A list of our current public registers can be viewed on our website
To appeal against decisions
Please contact Nuneaton & Bedworth Borough Council using the details above in the first instance. An applicant whose application is refused or wishes to appeal against any conditions can appeal to the local magistrates' court.
Consumer Complaint
If you need to make a consumer complaint about the trading standards of a business we always advise that you first contact the business - preferably in writing (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.
If you need to complain about anything relating to a licence or approval granted to a business by the Council, please use the link at the top of the page to make your complaint.
Data Protection
Nuneaton and Bedworth Borough Council will take all the necessary steps to ensure that personal data held about its employees, customers, suppliers and other individuals is processed in accordance with the Data Protection Act 1998. View our Data Protection Policy.
Other Information
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