Performing animals

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Request a new rating

When we grant your licence, we give you a rating. The rating is based on your animal welfare standard and the level of risk your business poses.

The risk rating will be between 1 and 5, with 5 being the best rating.

When we give you your rating, we will tell you:

  • why we have given you that rating
  • what you would need to do to receive a higher one when you renew your licence

If you want to achieve a higher rating before your licence renewal, you can take the actions we suggest then request a new rating.

If we gave you 5, you can't request a new rating at this is the best you can receive.

To request a new rating, you will need to:

  • download and complete the revisit request form (pdf)
  • pay the application fee of £95
  • pay the inspection fee of £118

You can pay the fees over the phone using credit or debit card. Call us on 01279 446655 to pay, quoting reference: 19203 2760.

Once we receive your application form and fees, we will contact you to arrange an inspection within 3 months of your request.

After the inspection, we will contact you to tell you our decision about your rating.

If you receive a new rating, your licence will not change. It will still be valid from the date we granted it, and not from the date you receive your new rating.

Contact information

Office
Environmental Health
Harlow Council
Civic Centre
The Water Gardens
College Square
Harlow CM20 1WG