Application to sell animals as pets It is recommended that you read the procedural guidance notes published by the Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs (DEFRA) for local authorities. DEFRA has also published guidance in relation to all licensable activities which includes the conditions of licence that will be imposed if a licence is issued. The guidance documents can be found by accessing the link below. The guidance documents will be useful to applicants and operators as they explain the licensing requirements, conditions of licence, inspection of premises together with information relating to how the star rating and length of licence to be issued will be determined by the Council. Guidance documents
