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Rostons Press Release – Hedge Cutting Derogation 2016
Rostons have recently been successful in applying for a Cross Compliance Derogation under GAEC7a that provides landowners with permission to cut or trim hedges in August this year. This is usually a time when hedge cutting is restricted, but Carys Studley of Rostons comments that “should landowners intend to sow oil seed rape on land parcels that they claim Basic Payment on, a Derogation can be applied for”. There is also a Derogation available for sowing temporary grass.
Rostons Press Release – Basic Payment – Accountable People
It has recently been announced that the RPA seem unlikely to require the details of the well publicised “accountable people” requirement that was needed as part of the Basic Payment 2016 terms.
Rostons Press Release – Basic Payment 2015, Recent Update, Payment Window Extension
It has this morning been announced by Phil Hogan, the European Agriculture Commissioner that he intends to allow an extension to the deadline to make BPS 2015 payments.
Rostons Press Release – Fracking Gets The Go Ahead In North Yorkshire
The recent announcement that planning permission has been granted for Fracking in North Yorkshire, could lead to further applications within the Cheshire Region.
HS2 Phase 2A update: Property compensation and assistance package now available for owner-occupiers along the HS2 Phase 2A route.
From today those property compensation schemes that were consulted on earlier this year are now available for owner-occupiers along the HS2 Phase 2a route between the West Midlands and Crewe.
Those affected will be receiving letters shortly to confirm the position. Recent changes also mean eligible owner-occupiers can nominate local surveyors to value their property.
Rostons Entitlement Trading – Scheme Year 2016
By the time you are reading this article Basic Payment Entitlement trading will be all complete, but we believe it would be useful to reflect on what has been a very busy time at the office.
BPS 2015 Update
The RPA have very recently announced an issue regarding the status of 2015 payments. According to the RPA 76,500 claims have been validated out of a total 87,095 applicants in 2015.
NFU Council – EU Referendum
It has recently been announced by the NFU of their current position on the EU referendum. Their position is based solely on the evaluation of the agricultural merits however, they are aware that there are many wider issues at stake.