The table on this page lists the licensed animal welfare establishments within the council's district boundary, and their star rating issued in accordance with the Animal Welfare (Licensing of Activities Involving Animals) (England) Regulations 2018.
When calculating the star rating of a premises Officers take into account both the risk rating (based on compliance and complaint history, and management processes) of the premises, and the animal welfare standards at the premises (based on facilities, staffing, training etc). These two factors result in a star rating ranging from one to five stars. The image below shows how the star rating is worked out. Any establishment which is unable to provide three years history of compliance is automatically considered high risk, and is therefore unable to obtain the higher star ratings. For more information on the rating scheme please use the link on this page.
| Scoring matrix | Minor Failings (existing business that are failing to meet minimum standards) |
Minimum Standards (as laid down in the schedules and guidance) |
Higher Standards (as laid down in the guidance) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Low risk |
One Star One year licence Minimum one unannounced visit within 12 month period |
Three Star Two year licence Min one unannounced visit within 24 month period. |
Five Star Two year licence Min one unannounced visit within 36 month period |
| Higher risk |
One Star One year licence Min one unannounced visit within 12 month period |
Two Star One year licence Min one unannounced visit within 12 month period |
Four Star Two year licence Min one unannounced visit within 24 month period |