Professional Dog Walker Licensing Scheme
Banstead Commons Conservators are implementing a professional dog walking licence scheme on Banstead Commons from April 2025.
From 1 April, all professional dog walkers operating their business on any of our four sites (Banstead Heath, Banstead Downs, Park Downs and Burgh Heath) must be licensed to walk on them.
Banstead Commons Conservators would like to invite all professional dog walkers who operate on Banstead Commons to participate in one of our online information meetings to find out more about what this new regulation means to you and your business.
Date: Tuesday 11th February 2025 at 7.30pm
Date: Thursday 20th February 2025 at 7.30pm
For further information and how to register, please email enquiries@bansteadcommons.org.uk
The licensing scheme is being implemented in accordance with the Metropolitan Commons (Banstead) Supplemental Act 1893 which gives the Conservators powers to regulate activities on Banstead Commons.
Under the Act, the Conservators have a responsibility to safeguard the Commons, its users and wildlife for the enjoyment of visitors and to protect and enhance biodiversity. That is why from 1 April, 2025 licensed commercial dog walkers will be required to sign up to an Licence Agreement giving reassurance that companies using Banstead Commons are doing so safely, they are insured, and wildlife and habitats are preserved.
Register for the scheme and list your business here: