Primate licensing

If you have a pet primate you must hold a licence by April 2026.  This requirement falls under The Animal Welfare (Primate Licences) (England) Regulations 2024. These regulations provide further details on the licencing regime and include the licence conditions that will need to be met.

If you own a primate and live in Cheltenham Borough, please contact us as soon as possible. We will then send you information on how to apply and the relevant fees associated with the licence.

A briefing note from the House of Lords Library explains the reasons for the new licensing of pet primates’ regulations