LV1: Cattle grid

Find out about eligibility and requirements for the cattle grid item.

• From: Rural Payments Agency and Natural England
• Published: 2 April 2015
• Last updated: 14 February 2023 — See all updates

• Grant type: Capital item
• Land use: Grassland, Livestock management, Uplands
• Tiers or standalone items: Higher Tier, Standalone capital items
• Funding (per unit per year): More than £500

How much will be paid

£2,878.80 per item.

Where to use this item

Available for Countryside Stewardship Higher Tier and Higher Tier Capital Grants

Only when:

• a new management regime is being introduced to a site
• a substantial change in grazing management is needed

Where this item cannot be used

To place cattle grids on:

• public highways
• public rights of way

How this item will benefit the environment

It creates environmental benefits by aiding grazing management. Benefits include better management of priority habitats or landscape enhancement.

Requirements

• agree a specification for the works with Natural England in year 1 of the agreement
• complete the works as set out in the agreed specification within the agreed timescale

Keeping records

Agreement holders will need to keep the following records and supply them on request:

• any consents or permissions connected with the work
• receipted invoices, or bank statements where a receipted invoice is unavailable
• photographs of the location where the cattle grid is planned

Please see the record keeping and inspection requirements as set out in the relevant Higher Tier or Higher Tier Capital Grants guidance for more detail. You can find the latest guidance at Countryside Stewardship: get funding to protect and improve the land you manage.

Agreement holders will need to keep the following records and supply them with the claim:

• photographs of the completed work
• specification of agreed works

The detailed requirements for this item will be tailored to the Higher Tier site. Higher Tier applicants should discuss and agree these requirements with their adviser.

Further information

Read Countryside Stewardship: get funding to protect and improve the land you manage to find out more information about Higher Tier and Higher Tier Capital Grants including how to apply.

Published 2 April 2015
Last updated 14 February 2023 + show all updates

1. 13 February 2023

   This item is now available for Higher Tier Capital Grants

2. 8 March 2017

   Updated for 2017 applications.

3. 29 March 2016

   Information updated for applications in 2016.

4. 2 April 2015

   First published.