2015/16 Response Services
Additional animal permit application
Local Law No. 1 (Administration) 2011
Local Law No. 2 (Animal Management) 2011
Application fee is $191.00 and non refundable.
A permit is required to keep more than:
 2 dogs over 3 months of age on a lot
 2 cats over 3 months of age on a lot
 6 head of poultry in an urban area on a lot that is smaller than 800m 2 in size
 20 head of poultry in an urban area on a lot that is 800m 2 in size or greater
Permit is applicable from 1 October 2015 – 30 September 2016
1. Applicant details
Title
Surname
Given names
Date of birth
Postal address
Suburb
State
Business phone
A/H phone
Postcode
Mobile
Email address
Fax
2. Breeder details
Are you a registered
breeder?
 Yes – complete the details below
 No – proceed to Item 3.
Breeder registration number
Existing additional animal permit number (if known/obtained)
Please note: if you are a registered breeder there is no fee for changing animals listed on the licence providing they are
the same breed, sex and number of animals.
3. Animals address details
Are you the owner of the
property where the animals
will be kept?
 Yes
 No*
* The property owner must provide consent at time of application: the
application will not be accepted without a letter from the owner indicating their
approval for the additional animals.
Street address
Suburb
Postcode
Property size in
m2
Is the property part of a body  Yes*
corporate?
 No
m2
Property number
* Body corporate must provide consent at time of application: your
application will not be accepted without a letter from their body corporate
indicating their approval for the additional animals.
Privacy
Council will use any personal information provided by you for the intended purpose only and for remaining in contact with you. Council
is authorised to collect this information in accordance with the Local Government Act 2009 and other Local Government Acts. Your
personal information is only accessed by persons authorised to do so. Council may provide information about you to any relevant
Queensland State Department. Your personal information is dealt with in accordance with council’s privacy policy.
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4. Permit reason
Why would you like to keep more than the permitted number of animals:
5. Animal details
Cat and dog details
Type of
animal
Breed
Colour
Age
Sex
Microchip No
Animal name
M/F
(dog, cat )
Tag number /
Animal rego no
Poultry details (group answers by breed)
Number
Breed
Colour
Sex
(Male / Female)
6. Information for responsible pet ownership
By lodging this application you understand:

The permit is specific to the animals described above at the above-mentioned property only.

Council may conduct random audits and may revoke a permit if there is non-compliance with the conditions.

Council’s website contains a number of animal related fact sheets and information on responsible pet ownership.

An annual renewal fee will be payable each subsequent year to renew this permit
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7. Self assessment guide
The guide covers some of the key criteria we may consider when assessing your application. You may like to review the
criteria before submitting your application as the fee is non-refundable and it may assist you in identifying if having
additional animals is suitable for your circumstances.
Council retains the discretion to consider additional information when making their decision.
 A fully enclosed yard in which your dogs cannot escape under, over or through the fence, with a self-closing gate
 No regulated animals on the property
 No animal related local law breaches, including failure to register cats or dogs in the last two years
 The geography and size of the property should be appropriate for the size and number of animals to be licensed
(For example: it may not be appropriate to have more than two 60kg dogs on a 500m 2 block)
 The existing and additional animals are not impacting on the amenity of the neighbouring properties or the
community.
 Animal waste is disposed of and dealt with in accordance with the Environmental Protection Act 1994 and the Water
Act 2000
8. Fees and charges
Application fee
$191.00
9. Declaration of applicant
I/We, the applicant declare that the above information is correct in all respects, at the time of lodgement of this application
with the Sunshine Coast Regional Council. Should any of the details given in relation to this application be changed in the
future, the applicant shall advise the Sunshine Coast Regional Council in writing prior to any such change being
implemented.
I/We, the applicant understand that as part of assessing my application council may consult with properties in my
neighbouring area. By signing this declaration I consent to council providing the animal and address details to residents in
my neighbouring area for the purposes of receiving feedback on the impact of my animals.
Note: Council will not disclose your name or contact information.
Signature
Date
OFFICE USE ONLY
Application no.
Amount paid
Date paid
Receipt no.
Initial
Date stamp
Payment options
In person
Customer service centres: 8.30 am to 4.30 pm Monday to Friday (excludes public holidays).
By mail
Cheque or money order to be made payable to: Sunshine Coast Regional Council.
 Cheque
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 Money order
 MasterCard
 Visa
Card number
Expiry date
Amount $
Name on card
Signature of cardholder
Phone
Is a receipt required?
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 Yes
 No