Consent to keep more than two Dogs (Urban Properties Only)

Criteria and Conditions 

1. Owner must meet special owner criteria as set out in the Dog Control Policy.

2. The property must have the physical suitability of land to hold more than two dogs.

3. Written approval must be obtained from neighbours on all sides of the applicants property and submitted with this application.

4. Approval for dogs permitted to remain or to be kept on the property at any one time is limited to the dogs listed above.

5. Consent is given solely to the owner(s) named above. It may not be transferred or assigned to anyone else.

6. All dogs on the property must be supervised and housed in such a manner that no nuisance to neighbours is caused by inadequate dog control, noise or poor hygiene standards.

7. Kennels must be sited a minimum of 1 metre from the boundary fence.

8. If any further dogs are acquired or any dogs disposed of, WDC must be notified immediately.

9. All dogs must be kept and controlled in accordance with the requirements of the Dog Control Act 1996 and Waitomo District Dog Control Bylaw 2015.

10. Any breach of conditions may lead to immediate cancellation of consent.

11. Application fee must be paid at the time of submitting this application.

12. If approved, the applicants will be advised by way of written confirmation.