Regulation summary

The keeping and running of a riding establishment is controlled by the Riding Establishment Acts 1964 and 1970. No person may keep a riding establishment unless they have first obtained a licence from their local authority.

Eligibility criteria

Applicants must be over 18 years of age. In England and Wales they must have not been disqualified:

Application evaluation process

Before deciding an application the local authority must consider a report from a veterinary surgeon or practitioner detailing whether the premises are suitable for a riding establishment and detailing the conditions of the premises and any horses.
Conditions can be attached to a licence to ensure that the above are complied with.

Application Fee from 1 April 2010 - 31 March 2011

£230

£170 (provisional)

Apply online

Apply to run a riding establishment

Application to change a riding establishment licence

Will tacit consent apply?

No. It is in the public interest that the Council must process your application before it can be granted. If you have not heard from us within a reasonable period of submitting your application, please contact us. You can do this online if you applied through the UK Welcomes service or use the contact details below.

Contact us

To find out more about riding establishments within the Borough of Runnymede, please contact:

Runnymede Borough Council, Technical Services Department, Runnymede Civic Centre, Station Road, Addlestone, Surrey, KT15 2AH.

Tel: 01932 425131 Fax: 01932 838384 Email: environmental.protection@runnymede.gov.uk