Fees for dog kennel and other animal establishments to rise
Dog kennel and animal establishment fees are set to rise again in Powys, and the council predicts it will make a small gain.
At a meeting of Powys County Council’s Planning, Taxi Licensing and Rights of Way committee on Wednesday, February 19, councillors will receive a report from animal health team manager Gavin Jones following an annual review of the fees.
The consultation took place between December 12 and January 2, and all licensees were informed of how much the fee increase will be from April 1.
Mr Jones said: “The revised costs have been determined
detailing all aspects of the licensing regime with appropriate officer costings
having been provided by our accountants.
“You will note that the projected income is £491 higher due to the newly proposed licence fees.”
Mr Jones explained that although staff salaries had gone up there had been reduction in this cost due to no recharge from the legal department and the cost of lease care had also gone down.
Other costs such as postage have also dropped.
Mr Jones said: “The fees proposed have been suggested to ensure the licensing regime is, as far as is possible cost neutral to the authority.”
Director of corporate services and s151 officer Jane Thomas said: “The fees have been reviewed in line with guidance and ensures the recovery of costs.
“The proposal can be supported.”
Councillors are recommended to approve the increases.
The new licence renewal fees are set to include:
Home Boarder/Day Care – £218 – up from £215 in 2024/2025
Commercial kennels/cattery – £296 up from £291 in 2024/2025
Dog Breeder – category one – £384– up from £378 in 2024/2025
Dog Breeder – category two – £440 up from £434 – in 2024/2025
Dog Breeder – category three – £496– up from £489 in 2024/2025
Pet shop – £331 – up from £326 in 2024/2025
Riding establishment – category one – £385 – up from £379 in 2024/2025
Riding establishment – category two – £430– up from £423 in 2024/2025.
By Elgan Hearn, Local Democracy Reporting Service
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