Licensing fees
- Animal Welfare
- Cosmetics
- Caravan Sites
- Explosives
- Gambling Acts
- Goods on the Highway
- House to House Collections
- Pavement Cafe Licence
- Petroleum
- Scrap Metal Dealers
- Sex Establishments
- Skips, Scaffolding and Hoardings
- Street Collections
- Street Trading
- Transport - Drivers
- Transport - Private Hire Operators
- Transport - Vehicles
- Arlington Way Test Centre Fees
- Transport - General
- Administration and Miscellaneous Fees
- Gambling act - Premise Licence Fees
- Licensing Act - Fees
Please be aware a vet fee is also payable where a vets inspection is either required by law or deemed necessary by Darlington Borough Council
Type of licence - breeding of dogs
| Type of application | Type of fee | Fee | Duration fee |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grant | Application fee includes initial inspection fee | £137.00 | 1 year licence £258.00 2 year licence £305.00 3 year licence £352.00 |
| Mandatory mid licence inspection fee | £74.00 | ||
| Annual enforcement fee payable for each year of licence | £47.00 | ||
Renewal |
Application fee includes inspection fee | £105.00 | 1 year licence £226.00 2 year licence £273.00 3 year licence £320.00 |
| Mandatory mid licence inspection fee | £74.00 | ||
| Annual enforcement fee payable for each year of licence | £47.00 |
Type of licence - selling animal as pets - commercial
| Type of application | Type of fee | Fee | Duration fee |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grant | Application fee includes initial inspection fee | £137.00 | 1 year licence £265.00 2 year licence £312.00 3 year licence £359.00 |
| Mandatory mid licence inspection fee | £81.00 | ||
| Annual enforcement fee payable for each year of licence | £47.00 | ||
Renewal |
Application fee includes inspection fee | £105.00 | 1 year licence £233.00 2 year licence £280.00 3 year licence £327.00 |
| Mandatory mid licence inspection fee | £81.00 | ||
| Annual enforcement fee payable for each year of licence | £47.00 |
Type of licence - selling animal as pets - home
| Type of application | Type of fee | Fee | Duration fee |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grant | Application fee includes initial inspection fee | £137.00 | 1 year licence £258.00 2 year licence £305.00 3 year licence £352.00 |
| Mandatory mid licence inspection fee | £74.00 | ||
| Annual enforcement fee payable for each year of licence | £47.00 | ||
Renewal |
Application fee includes inspection fee | £105.00 | 1 year licence £226.00 2 year licence £273.00 3 year licence £320.00 |
| Mandatory mid licence inspection fee | £74.00 | ||
| Annual enforcement fee payable for each year of licence | £47.00 |
Type of licence - keeping or training animals for exhibition
| Type of application | Type of fee | Fee | Duration fee |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grant | Application fee includes initial inspection fee | £100.00 | 3 year licence £247.00 |
| Mandatory mid licence inspection fee | £135.00 | ||
Renewal |
Application fee includes inspection fee | £80.00 | 3 year licence £226.00 |
| Mandatory mid licence inspection fee | £135.00 |
Type of licence - Hiring out horses
| Type of application | Type of fee | Fee | Duration fee |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grant | Application fee includes initial inspection fee | £152.00 | 1 year licence £278.00 2 year licence £325.00 3 year licence £372.00 |
| Mandatory mid licence inspection fee | £79.00 | ||
| Annual enforcement fee payable for each year of licence | £47.00 | ||
Renewal |
Application fee includes inspection fee | £121.00 | 1 year licence £247.00 2 year licence £294.00 3 year licence £341.00 |
| Mandatory mid licence inspection fee | £79.00 | ||
| Annual enforcement fee payable for each year of licence | £47.00 |
Type of licence - boarding of dogs and cats - commercial
| Type of application | Type of fee | Fee | Duration fee |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grant | Application fee includes initial inspection fee | £179.00 | 1 year licence £321.00 2 year licence £368.00 3 year licence £415.00 |
| Mandatory mid licence inspection fee | £95.00 | ||
| Annual enforcement fee payable for each year of licence | £47.00 | ||
Renewal |
Application fee includes inspection fee | £147.00 | 1 year licence £289.00 2 year licence £336.00 3 year licence £383.00 |
| Mandatory mid licence inspection fee | £95.00 | ||
| Annual enforcement fee payable for each year of licence | £47.00 |
Type of licence - boarding of dogs and cats - home boarding
Please note that cats may only be boarded in pens constructed for that purpose and shall be kept in garden
| Type of application | Type of fee | Fee | Duration fee |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grant | Application fee includes initial inspection fee | £137.00 | 1 year licence £258.00 2 year licence £305.00 3 year licence £352.00 |
| Mandatory mid licence inspection fee | £74.00 | ||
| Annual enforcement fee payable for each year of licence | £47.00 | ||
Renewal |
Application fee includes inspection fee | £105.00 | 1 year licence £226.00 2 year licence £273.00 3 year licence £320.00 |
| Mandatory mid licence inspection fee | £74.00 | ||
| Annual enforcement fee payable for each year of licence | £47.00 |
Type of licence - boarding of dogs - dog day care - 8+ dogs
| Type of application | Type of fee | Fee | Duration fee |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grant | Application fee includes initial inspection fee | £194.00 | 1 year licence £320.00 2 year licence £367.00 3 year licence £414.00 |
| Mandatory mid licence inspection fee | £79.00 | ||
| Annual enforcement fee payable for each year of licence | £47.00 | ||
Renewal |
Application fee includes inspection fee | £163.00 | 1 year licence £289.00 2 year licence £336.00 3 year licence £383.00 |
| Mandatory mid licence inspection fee | £79.00 | ||
| Annual enforcement fee payable for each year of licence | £47.00 |
Type of licence - boarding of dogs - dog day care - 7+ dogs
| Type of application | Type of fee | Fee | Duration fee |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grant | Application fee includes initial inspection fee | £137.00 | 1 year licence £258.00 2 year licence £305.00 3 year licence £352.00 |
| Mandatory mid licence inspection fee | £74.00 | ||
| Annual enforcement fee payable for each year of licence | £47.00 | ||
Renewal |
Application fee includes inspection fee | £105.00 | 1 year licence £226.00 2 year licence £273.00 3 year licence £320.00 |
| Mandatory mid licence inspection fee | £74.00 | ||
| Annual enforcement fee payable for each year of licence | £47.00 |
Type of licence - boarding of dogs - franchise - based within Darlington Borough Council
| Type of application | Type of fee | Fee |
|---|---|---|
| Grant | Application fee includes initial inspection fee | £137.00 + £11.00 per host |
| Mandatory mid licence inspection fee | £68.00 - per host | |
| Annual enforcement fee payable for each year of licence | £47.00 | |
Renewal |
Application fee includes inspection fee | £105.00 + £11.00 per host |
| Mandatory mid licence inspection fee | £68.00 - per host | |
| Annual enforcement fee payable for each year of licence | £47.00 |
Type of licence - boarding of dogs - franchise out of the Local Authority area
| Type of application | Type of fee | Fee |
|---|---|---|
| Grant | Application fee includes initial inspection fee | £63.00 |
| Mandatory mid licence inspection fee | £68.00 - per host | |
Renewal |
Application fee includes inspection fee | £58.00 |
| Mandatory mid licence inspection fee | £63.00 - per host |
Additional fees
| Type of fee | Fee |
| Cost per additional licensable activity - grant and renewal | £68.00 each |
| Mandatory mid licence inspection fee - grant and renewal | £32.00 each |
| Variation of licence where no inspection is required | £37.00 each |
| Variation of licence where inspection is required | £95.00 each |
| Application for re-rating | £74.00 each |
| Copy licence | £16.00 |
| Administration fee | £37.00 |
Notes
- A new application would be required for the following changes to a business
- Change of Address of premises where animals are kept or accommodated
- Change of Business Owner
- Addition of a new licensable activity
A variation of licence would be required for the following proposed amendments
- Changes to the number of animals licensed
- Changes to the identity of animals licensed (where animals are identified on the licence)
- A change of licence holder's address (where no animals are kept or accommodated at those premises)
- The addition or removal of a host premises for dog boarding activities
- Changes to the plan of the premise that are being used to keep or accommodate animals
It is not possible to combine the activity of 'Keeping or Training Animals for Exhibition Only' with any other licensable activity on one
licence. This is because such licenses must by law, be for a three year duration and do not qualify for a Star Rating. Where this activity
does take place at the same premises as another activity, a reduced fee may be applicable
| Gambling Acts (see table below for licence and permit fees) | £ |
|---|---|
| Small Society Lottery Registration | £40.00 |
| Small Society Lottery Registration Annual Fee | £20.00 |
| Licensing Act 2003 See Below |
| Transport - General | £ |
|---|---|
| Duplicate Licence | £16.00 |
| Change of Name or Address | £37.00 |
| Administration Charge | £37.00 |
Gambling act - Premise Licence Fees
| Premises Type | Licence Grant (£) | Annual Fee (£) | Licence Variation (£) | Transfer (£) | Provisional Statement (£) |
Licence Reinstatement(£) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Small Casinos | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Existing Casinos | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Bingo Halls | 1,300.00 | 600.00 | 1,300.00 | 1,200.00 | 1,300.00 | 1,200.00 |
| Adult Gaming Centres | 1,300.00 | 600.00 | 1,300.00 | 1,200.00 | 1,300.00 | 1,200.00 |
| Betting Tracks | 1,300.00 | 550.00 | 1,300.00 | 950.00 | 1,300.00 | 950.00 |
| Family Entertainment Centres | 1,300.00 | 550.00 | 1,300.00 | 950.00 | 1,300.00 | 950.00 |
| Betting Premises | 1,300.00 | 550.00 | 1,300.00 | 1,200.00 | 1,300.00 | 1,300.00 |
- Notification of change - £50
- Copy of licence - £25
| Permit Type | Grant (£) | Variation (£) | Transfer (£) | Annual Fee (£) |
Renewal Fee (£) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FEC Gaming Machine Permit | 300.00 | N/A | N/A | N/A | 300.00 |
| Prize Gaming Permits | 300.00 | N/A | N/A | N/A | 300.00 |
| Gaming Machines on Licensed Premises (Automatic entitlement to 1 or 2 machines) | 50.00 | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Gaming Machines on Licensed Premises (Application for 3 or more machines) |
100.00 | 100.00 | 25.00 | 50.00 | N/A |
| Club gaming permits | 100.00 (FT) 200.00 in all other cases |
100.00 | N/A | 50.00 | 100.00 for CPC 200.00 in all other cases |
| Club gaming machine permits | 100.00 (FT) 200.00 in all other cases |
100.00 | N/A | 50.00 | 100.00 for CPC 200.00 in all other cases |
- Change of name on permit - £25
- Duplicate copy of permit - £15
- Temporary use notice - £500
- Copy/replacement/endorsed copy of notice - £25
(FT - Fast Track, CPC - Holders of a Club Premises Certificate)
Licensing Act - Fees
Premises licences fees and club premises certificates fees are based on the non domestic rateable value of your premises. See the tables below for details of the fees
| Licensing Act Fees - Band | A | B | C | D | E |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Non Domestic Rateable Value of the property to be licensed |
None - £4,300 |
£4,301 - £33,000 |
£33,001 - £87,000 |
£87,001 - £125,000 |
£125,001+ |
If a premise does not have a NDRV then fees revert to band C
| Premises licence fees | A | B | C | D | E |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Applications and Variation | £100 | £190 | £315 | £450 | £635 |
| Multiplier applied to premises used exclusively or primarily for the supply of alcohol for consumption on the premises | N/A | N/A | N/A | x 2 = £900 |
x 3 = £1905 |
| Premises licence annual fees | A | B | C | D | E |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Fee | £70 | £180 | £295 | £320 | £350 |
| Multiplier applied to premises used exclusively or primarily for the supply of alcohol for consumption on the premises | N/A | N/A | N/A | x 2 = £640 |
x 3 = £1050 |
| Club Premises Certificate | A | B | C | D | E |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New applications and variation | £100 | £190 | £315 | £450 | £635 |
| Annual Fee | £70 | £180 | £295 | £320 | £350 |
There are additional fees for premises licence application and annual fees for exceptionally large-scale events (5,000+ people) unless certain conditions apply. Please read regulation 4(4) & 4(5) of the Licensing Act 2003 (fees) Regulations. below is the list of additional fees payable where applicable.
| Number in attendance at any one time | Application fee (£'s) | Annual fee (£'s) |
|---|---|---|
| 5,000 - 9,999 | 1,000 | 500 |
| 10,000 - 14,999 | 2,000 | 1,000 |
| 15,000 - 19,999 | 4,000 | 2,000 |
| 20,000 - 29,000 | 8,000 | 4,000 |
| 30,000 - 39,000 | 16,000 | 8,000 |
| 40,000 - 49,000 | 24,000 | 12,000 |
| 50,000 - 59,000 | 32,000 | 16,000 |
| 60,000 - 69,000 | 40,000 | 20,000 |
| 70,000 - 79,000 | 48,000 | 24,000 |
| 80,000 - 89,000 | 56,000 | 28,000 |
| 90,000 and over | 64,000 | 32,000 |
Minor structural variations or changes which do not have an effect upon the licensing objectives - £89.00
| Other premises licence fees and charges | £ |
|---|---|
| Application for a provisional statement | 315.00 |
| Application to transfer a premises licence | 23.00 |
| Application to change a DPS | 23.00 |
| Interim Authority Notice | 23.00 |
| Notification of Interest | 21.00 |
| Other Licensing Act 2003 fees | £ |
| Personal Licence Application - New | 37.00 |
| Personal Licence Application - Renewal | 37.00 |
| Temporary Event Notice | 21.00 |
| Miscellaneous fees and charges | £ |
|---|---|
| Notification of change of name and address | 10.50 |
| Notification of alteration of club rules | 10.50 |
| Theft/loss of licence, certificate, summary or temporary event notice | 10.50 |