Agenda

To receive any apologies for absence and notices of appointment of Substitute Members (if any).

To receive any questions relating to items on the Agenda from members of the public and replies thereto.

To record any interests on agenda matters.

To consider whether to approve the minutes as a correct record of the meeting held on 27 June 2025.

On 1 October 2018 changes to the licensing of animal boarding establishments, dog breeding establishments, pet shops and riding establishments were introduced. The Council also took on the responsibility for the licensing of “keeping animals for exhibition.” Considering these new requirements, the Licensing Authority adopted an Animal Welfare Licensing Policy in 2020.

On 27 June 2025, the Regulatory Committee received a report proposing that a consultation take place on an updated Animal Welfare Licensing Policy which was agreed. This consultation is now complete, and this report sets out the responses received and the proposed final policy for adoption.

The Council has a responsibility for licencing caravan sites, including holiday sites and those used for permanent residential purposes (relevant protected sites).

Changes to legislation over recent years has introduced wider powers for Local Authorities to ensure that the interest of homeowners, and the wider public, are safeguarded through the licensing regime under the Caravan Sites and Control of Development Act 1960.

Since the implementation of the Mobile Homes Act 2013, the Council has not introduced an overarching Caravan Site and Mobile Homes policy, however following the introduction of Mobile Homes (Requirement for Manager of Site to be Fit and Proper Person) (England) Regulations 2020 (SI 2020/1034) the Mobile Homes Fit and Proper Person Fee policy and Mobile Homes Fit and Proper Person Determination Policy were introduced.

Following review, a new Caravan Site and Mobile Homes policy is proposed that would incorporate the Mobile Homes Fit and Proper person policies into a single policy with an updated fee structure and introduce wider changes to the licensing and oversight of caravan sites within Mid Devon. These changes include the introduction of a range standard conditions for different types of sites and an inspection risk assessment tool as set out in the relevant annexes.

To provide the Committee with an overview of the regulatory activity as applicable to the Regulatory Committee undertaken by the Licensing Team during the first half of 2025/26.