Licensing of Dangerous Wild Animals
Legislation
The Dangerous Wild Animals Act 1976 (External link) aims to ensure that where private individuals keep dangerous wild animals they do so in circumstances which create no risk to the public and which safeguard the welfare of the animals. Animals which are classified as “dangerous wild animals” are identified in an accompanying schedule to the Act. In addition to powers of inspection, the Act also gives the Council powers to seize any animal being kept on premises, which are unlicensed. Zoos, pet shops and circuses are exempt from the provisions of the Act as these premises are subject to separate licensing requirements
New applications
If you wish to apply for a Dangerous Wild Animals licence, you may download the relevant application form.
Download our application form
- Vipers (pdf, 34 KB)
- Spiders (pdf, 35 KB)
- Other Animals (pdf, 24 KB)
Please send completed application forms to :Kennet District Council - Licensing Section
Browfort, Bath Road,
Devizes SN10 2ATThe Licensing Section will issue a licence following a satisfactory inspection by our Animal Welfare Officer.
Premises are then subject to inspection annually upon renewal of the licence.
Fees & charges 2008/09
- New Applications - Vets fee plus officer time at £25 per hour including travelling.
- Renewals (annual) - as above
Applicants will be invoiced following the initial inspection.
Current Licence Holders
Ref | Address | Expiry |
| DWA/001 | Conholt Park Conholt Andover Hants SP11 9HH | 19 Apr 2008 |