To run a riding establishment (where horses or ponies are hired out for riding or used for riding instruction) in England, Scotland or Wales, you need a licence. You are required to notify Nuneaton & Bedworth Borough Council of any changes to the licence, for example if the license is transferred to another person.
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Eligibility & Regulation Summary
Applicants must be over 18 years of age.
Fees
- £183.20 plus an additional fee for vets inspection to be charged following their inspection.
Application Evaluation Process
- The approval period to process applications is 42 days
- The application will not be processed until all required information has been received by the council and the fee paid. Applicants must give public notice of their application by publishing an advertisement in a local newspaper.
- The fine for operating without a licence is £1,000.
Will Tacit Consent Apply?
Tacit consent will not apply for reasons of public safety and animal welfare.
It is in the public interest that we must process your application before it can be granted. If you have not heard from us within a reasonable period, please contact us.
Public Register
Not all applications will be recorded in a Public Register. A list of our current public registers can be viewed on our website.
To appeal against decisions
Please contact Nuneaton & Bedworth Borough Council using the details above in the first instance. An applicant whose application is refused or wishes to appeal against any conditions can appeal to the local Magistrates' Court.
Consumer Complaint
If you need to complain about the trading standard of a trader/company, we always advise that first contact is made with the trader/company by you - preferably in the form a letter (with proof of delivery). If that has not worked, if you are located in the UK, Consumer Direct will give you advice. From outside the UK contact the UK European Consumer Centre.
Anyone suffering nuisance due to noise, smells or similar because of a commercial premises should contact the Environmental Protection team so see if they can help.
Data Protection
Nuneaton and Bedworth Borough Council will take all the necessary steps to ensure that personal data held about its employees, customers, suppliers and other individuals is processed in accordance with the Data Protection Act 1998. View our Data Protection Policy.
