We recognise the importance of pets bringing a great deal of pleasure and enjoyment to many of your lives and encourage responsible pet ownership. However, it's important that we consider the suitability of particular homes for pets.

We will:

  • Be responsible and fair.
  • Ensure that ownership of any pets does not infringe on the rights of other residents or members of the public to the peaceful enjoyment of their homes, or communal space.
  • Ensure residents, colleagues, and members of the public are free from harassment, nuisance or threat that might arise from irresponsible pet ownership.
  • Take enforceable action if necessary to address instances of nuisance arising from irresponsible pet ownership.

When considering permission requests for domestic pets we will bear in mind the type and size of your property. We also need to consider the following:

  • Official assistance or guide dogs are normally allowed as long as this has been properly determined by a professional (such as a doctor or therapist). You must provide evidence on request should this be the case.
  • Some pets are not allowed in certain properties, for example due to a contractual restriction e.g. a head lease or where there is no garden or only a small communal garden.
  • If you are a leaseholder (including shared owner) we will need to check the terms of your lease.
  • If the home you have been offered or live in is accommodation in our older persons or retirement living schemes there may be different arrangements and criteria in place, please contact us.

We only allow a maximum of two dogs or two cats or one dog and one cat. If you already have two pets but wish to home a small animal (in a cage or tank) e.g., a hamster, guinea pig, bird, non-venomous reptile, or fish you would not need additional permission.

Please note, XL Bully dogs are now illegal to own unless you have an exemption certificate. Read more in the 'pets' section here.

If you'd still like to go ahead and request to have a pet, please complete the form below and we'll be in touch within 10 working days. 

22%

increase

in dog attacks in England over last two years

13,940

dog attacks

between June 2022 & July 2023

Dog safety

If we're coming to see you, please secure your dog(s) or pop them in another room. We don't want to put you, our colleagues or the animals at risk as we are obliged to report any bites or near misses to the Police. Please ensure you refer to your tenancy agreement and update us of any changes.

Request a pet form

Please include any cats or dogs you currently have at home.

Congratulations, it looks like your home is suitable for the pet you want to home. Look out for your email confirmation.

Congratulations, it looks like your home is suitable for the pet you want to home. Look out for your email confirmation.

Please note, we only allow a maximum of two dogs or two cats or one dog and one cat. If you already have 2 pets but wish to home a small animal (in a cage or tank)? e.g., a hamster, guinea pig, bird, non-venomous reptile, or fish you would not need additional permission.

Please note, we only allow a maximum of two dogs or two cats or one dog and one cat. If you already have 2 pets but wish to home a small animal (in a cage or tank)? e.g., a hamster, guinea pig, bird, non-venomous reptile, or fish you would not need additional permission.

e.g. a hamster, guinea pig, bird, non-venomous reptile or fish
A dog specifically trained to assist an individual with a disability, e.g. guide dogs for the blind, hearing dogs for the deaf, etc. These dogs should be trained by a member of Assistance Dogs UK thereby having formal identification and endorsed by the Department of Health.
This includes therapy dogs (not assistance dogs).
This means not exiting via a communal area.