Decision
Analysis
outcome: The outcome of the decision is to amend and approve the Animal Licensing fees and charges based on cost recovery to meet statutory obligations.
summary: The decision at stake is the amendment of Animal Licensing fees and charges, specifically for Primate Licensing.
topline: The Cllr Helen Crane has decided to amend Animal Licensing fees and charges for Primate Licensing to meet statutory obligations and ensure cost recovery.
reason_contentious: This issue may be contentious as it involves setting fees and charges that could potentially result in overcharging or undercharging, impacting both applicants and taxpayers.
affected_stakeholders: ["Applicants for Primate Licenses", "Taxpayers"]
contentiousness_score: 6
political_party_relevance: There are no mentions or implications of political parties or political influence on the decision.
URL: https://democracy.breckland.gov.uk/ieDecisionDetails.aspx?ID=2476
Decision Maker: Cllr Helen Crane, Executive Member for Waste, Environmental Health, Licensing & Sustainability
Outcome:
Is Key Decision?: No
Is Callable In?: Yes
Purpose: Amendment to Animal Licensing Fees & Charges ( Primate Licensing)
Content: Amendment to Animal Licensing Fees & Charges ( Primate Licensing) To amend and approve the Animal Licensing fees and charges as per Appendix A attached. To provide an amended, detailed and published list of fees and charges based on cost recovery to enable the Council to meet its statutory obligations and responsibilities under The Animal Welfare (Primate Licences) (England) Regulations 2024 and be able to recover the costs of doing so. 1) Do nothing- this would mean that we would not be able to charge any fees and charges for this area of work, which would be contrary to our fees and charges policy and would result in not having a balanced budget. 2) Approve a different set of fees and charges- The fees and charges have been derived on a full cost recovery basis, by undertaking detailed cost calculations and realistic estimations. By setting different fees and charges this is very likely to result in over- charging (which would be unlawful) or undercharging, resulting in a budget deficit which would have to be met by the general taxpayer as opposed to those required to apply for a licence.
Date of Decision: June 23, 2025