Animal boarding

Home Boarding is the provision of care and/or accommodation for other people's pets, in a private dwelling or commerical setting. This includes day care.

Please be aware that if you operate an Animal Boarding establishment from your home, planning permission may be required. The council will consider the impact on neighbouring properties, especially where the residents share common access. You can make enquiries regarding this requirement to environment@eastlothian.gov.uk

You will need to provide a copy of your Public Liability insurance document with your application form. If relevant, a copy of your Employee Liability insurance document will also be required.

How to apply

Download the application form and pay the correct fee through our online payments system:

East Lothian Council online payments

Conditions which will be issued with the licence can be found below.

If the application is granted, it will run from the grant date to 31 December. All licences are due for renewal prior to their expiry date and if the renewal is granted, the licence will run from 1 January to 31 December every year.

Download the animal boarding application form

Download the animal boarding conditions - commercial

Download the animal boarding conditions - day care

Download the animal boarding conditions - home (cats)

Download the animal boarding conditions - home (dogs)

Licence Fees

**Please note: Licence fees are non-refundable**

**Variations to a licence only cover a change to the licence holder's home address or day-to-day manager details**