If you intend to keep dangerous wild animals you need to apply for a licence. We can provide advice about the application process and relevant contact details are below.
Details
Under the Dangerous Wild Animals Act 1976 certain animals and reptiles are listed as being dangerous and whilst purchase of these is possible, the individual purchaser requires a licence to keep them. If you are not sure whether an animal you wish to purchase falls into this category please see the
Department for Environment Food and Rural Affairs (DEFRA) website "Schedule of Species".
Strict rules apply for the construction of the animal's accommodation and a veterinary officer's inspection will always be required.
Persons keeping animals on the list without a licence run the risk of prosecution and confiscation of the animal.
Cost
The cost of a licence is
£386. Cheques to be made payable to:
"
Bromley LB"
Next Steps
If you wish to apply for a licence you can either:
Contact
Telephone: 020 8313 4218
email: licensing@bromley.gov.uk
Address: Environmental Health and Trading Standards,
Civic Centre, Stockwell Close, Bromley, BR1 3UH.