Add a new host for home boarding
If you operate as a franchise, all hosts must be registered with the local authority. The total number of current hosts must be listed on the arranger’s licence. All hosts who are no longer boarding under the franchise must be removed from the licence.
Inspections
If a change is requested, we will arrange an inspection. An inspector will make a short visit to the host premises. They will meet the host and make sure the premises are safe for dog boarding.
Costs
There is a fee payable for each host working under the franchise name. We will charge £190 per new host. The costs cover the time spent by our officers handling the request and the new certificate.
Request a variation
To request a change to an arranger’s licence, you will need to provide:
- written procedures specific to the host, based on the layout of the premises, storage of equipment, and other relevant details
- emergency vet details, including a letter from the vet practice confirming the services they provide
- how many dogs will be boarded, and if they are from one or multiple households
- emergency key holder contact details for each host
- site and floor plans of the host premises
- details of the records each host will hold
What happens next
We will contact you within ten working days of receiving your application to explain the next steps.
Get in touch
If you would like to speak to a member of our team, you can call 01622 602 000. Alternatively, you can email animalwelfare@maidstone.gov.uk.