BASIC PAYMENT UPDATE – ENGLAND
In light of the recent guidance published by the Rural Payments Agency, we feel it appropriate to update you on the latest news. In summary detailed below are some major announcements :-
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HS2 Phase 2
Sir David Higgins has prepared a second report which was published on the 27 October 2014. The report maintains the emphasis on improving connectivity in the North and the Midlands. The report set out delivery options for the route from West Midlands to Crewe route be fast tracked, with a target for completion of 2027. However, this report is likely to delay the decision on the final route of HS2 Phase 2, which will cause uncertainty among the farmers and land owners affected.
Basic Payment National Reserve Opens for Wales
With the re-allocation of Welsh Basic Payment Entitlements for 2015 for the new Scheme, there is the opportunity to apply for an application of entitlements to the National Reserve which will open on the 3 November 2014.
Rostons Invited to take part in the pilot of the CAP Information System
Tony Rimmer, Director of Rostons Land & Property Specialists, recently received an invitation from the RPA to be part of the early trials of the new CAP Information Service (CAPIS) which is being rolled out as part of the new Basic Payment Scheme.
New Director at Rostons Ltd
Tony Rimmer, Director of Rostons, is pleased to report that Sam Catling has recently accepted the invitation of the current Directors to become a Director of Rostons.
Sam undertook his placement year with Rostons in 2007/08 before returning to Harper Adams University at Newport to complete his studies and returned in September 2010.
BASIC PAYMENT
On 1 January 2015 the Single Payment Scheme is replaced by the Basic Payment Scheme (BPS). This will include new Greening measures which are worth 30% of the total payment. Greening comprises: Protection of permanent pasture – this will not affect the majority Crop Diversification Ecological Focus Areas – the requirement is 5% of your … Read more
Good luck and farewell
Rostons team member Sam Starkey, who has been with us for three years, leaves the company in October to return to his father’s business and to work with his brother. It’s an exciting time for Sam but a sad one for us. He’s been a vital member of the team and he will be sadly … Read more
Location, location, location
The general dearth of good sized farms continues to impact on the land sales market in Cheshire where land continues to achieve between £8,000 and £10,000 per acre.
In many cases the figure is even higher but, as has been the case with property from time in memorial, location is the key factor.
Assess your access rights!
Demands to access land by utility companies has been an ongoing problem across Cheshire for many years and as planning permission continues to be granted for urban developments, it’s unlikely to reduce in the foreseeable future.
But beware – not all utilities companies play fair, as Tony Rimmer discovered while trying to help a client suffering at the hands of one of the country’s most prominent power suppliers.