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Animal gathering: licence application

Forms and contingency plan for a premises to apply for a licence to hold an animal gathering.

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From:
Animal and Plant Health Agency
Published:
1 November 2013
Last updated:
9 March 2026
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  1. Added the latest version of the form.

  2. Replaced attachment 'AGO04: Disease management (contingency) plan in the event of a suspected or confirmed case of notifiable disease' with an updated version, both in English and Welsh.

  3. Updated the AGO01: Application for a licence of premises to hold an animal gathering form.

  4. Updated Welsh language version of AGO01: Application for a licence of premises to hold an animal gathering form.

  5. Updated the AGO01: Application for a licence of premises to hold an animal gathering form.

  6. Removed reference to coronavirus (COVID-19) from application advice.

  7. Added coronavirus statement about sending applications by email.

  8. Translation into Welsh language

  9. Application form to licence or re-licence a premises (AGO01)

  10. AGO01 Updated

  11. Data protection statement updated on forms

  12. AGO01 and AGO04 documents updated due to process change. Removed documents as no longer required: AGO03 licence implementation plan and AGO27 reconfirmation of arrangement for a livestock show.

  13. Added new form AGO27: reconfirmation of arrangement for a livestock show.

  14. AGO1 Welsh form updated

  15. AHVLA documents have been re-assigned to the new Animal and Plant Health Agency (APHA).

  16. First published.

Documents

AGO01: Application for a licence to hold an animal gathering

Ref: AGO01

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AGO04: Disease management (contingency) plan in the event of a suspected or confirmed case of notifiable disease

Ref: AGO04

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Details

If possible, send your application by email to csconehealthaGO@apha.gov.uk. If you apply by post it may take longer.

Apply in advance to avoid delay – APHA is dealing with a high volume of applications.

The licensing process includes:

  • an application form to licence or re-licence a premises (AGO01)
  • a disease control contingency plan (AGO04)

These forms are for premises to apply for a licence to hold an animal gathering for the following:

  • sale of animals
  • show or exhibition
  • onward consignment within Great Britain
  • breed inspection

AGO01 includes the schedule of conditions which the licensee must follow to comply with the Animal Gatherings Order 2010 (England and Wales).

A site plan must also be submitted with AGO01 for all new events or events where the site plan has changed from the previous year.

A contingency plan must be provided for the animal gathering by using the AGO04 document or a document which covers the information requested in AGO04. The plan provides instructions for staff working at an animal gathering on what they must do if there is a suspected or confirmed case of notifiable disease at the event.

For customers in England, return the completed form to APHA Customer Service Centre Worcester.

For customers in Wales, return the completed form to the APHA office in Caernarfon.

For further information on the process, see the guidance on how to get a licence to hold an animal gathering.

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