Application for a licence to operate a zoo from Cheshire East Council
Step 1 of 4 Complete the application form
First, download the form
Right-click the link below and select the 'Save' option
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Next, fill in the application form on your computer
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Open the form using Adobe Reader instead of your web browser.
If you can't complete the form right now don't worry, you can edit it in your own time. Once you're ready, return to this page to complete the application.
There is additional information available for this licence that you might find useful:
Before you apply...
There's a fee you'll need to pay for this submission.
You'll need a debit or credit card.
You'll need to provide copies of the following:
- Copies of Published Notifications
- Site Location/Plan
- Plan Showing Proposed Layout of the Zoo
- Animal Accommodation Plan
- Entrances and Exits Plan
- Stock List
- Public Liability Insurance Certificate
- Employers Liability Insurance Certificate
- Staffing Arrangements
- Visitor Arrangements
What if I don't have electronic copies?
Photos or scans of documents are acceptable, providing the relevant information is clear.
If you can't provide electronic versions you can still apply online, but you'll need to send in copies by post. We'll give you the address and reference number once you've completed the application.