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Licence Summary To run a zoo in the District of Maldon, you need a licence from Maldon District Council. Eligibility Criteria At least two months before making an application for a licence, the applicant must give notice in writing (including electronic means) to Maldon District Council of their intention to make the application. The notice must identify:
At least two months before making the application, the applicant must also publish notice of that intention in one local newspaper and one national newspaper and exhibit a copy of that notice. The notice must identfy the location of the zoo and state that the application notice to the Council is available to be inspected at the Council's offices. Regulation Summary A summary of the eligibility criteria for this licence Application Evaluation Process When considering an application, Maldon District Council shall take into account any representations made by or on behalf of:
Before granting or refusing to grant the licence, the Council shall consider any inspectors' reports based on their inspection of the zoo, consult the applicant about any conditions they propose should be attached to the licence and make arrangements for an inspection to be carreid out. At least 28 days notice of the inspections shall be provided by the Council. The Council will not grant the licence if they feel that the zoo would adversely affect the health or safety of people living near it, or seriously affect the preservation of law and order, or if they are not satisfied that appropriate conservation measures would be satisfactorily implemented. An application may also be refused if:
Applications to renew a lcence will be considered no later than six months before the expiry of the existing licence, but sometimes a shorter time period may be allowed. The Secretary of State, after consulting the Council, may direct them to attach one or more conditions to a licence. The Council may advise the Secretary of State that, because of the small number of animals kept in the zoo or the small number of the kinds of animal kept there, a direction should be made that a licence is not required. Will Tacit Consent Apply? No. It is in the public interest that Maldon District Council must process your application before it can be granted. If you have not heard from the Council within 56 days, please contact them. Fees Apply Online Send notification of your intention to operate a zoo Failed Application Redress Please contact Maldon District Council in the first instance. Any applicant who is refused a licence can appeal to the local Magistrates' Court. The court may give directions on the issue of a licence. Licence Holder Redress Please contact Maldon District Council in the first instance. Any licence holder may appeal to a Magistrates' Court against:
The appeal must be brought within 28 days from the date on which the licence holder receives written notification of the Council's decision as to the relevant matter. Consumer Complaint We advise that in the event of a complaint, you contact the trader first - 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. Other Redress If you are not happy about other issues such as nuisance (for example noise, dust and drainage), please contact Maldon District Council. Trade Associations British and Irish Association of Zoos and Aquariums (BIAZA) |
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