HE3: Removal of eyesore

Find out about eligibility and requirements for the removal of eyesore item.

• From: Rural Payments Agency and Natural England
• Published: 2 April 2015
• Last updated: 8 February 2022 — See all updates

• Grant type: Capital item
• Land use: Coast, Grassland, Historic environment, Uplands and Woodland
• Tiers or standalone items: Higher Tier
• Funding (per unit per year): More than £500

How much will be paid

£500.47 per item.

Where to use this item

Available for Countryside Stewardship Higher Tier.

Only with a land management option

Where this item cannot be used

• For routine clearing and maintenance
• If clearance is required, such as for health and safety reasons

How this item will benefit the environment

It removes and disposes of unsightly items which have a negative effect on the landscape.

Requirements

You must:

• agree a specification for the works with Natural England or the Forestry Commission in year 1 of the agreement
• complete the works as set out in the agreed specification within the agreed timescale
• get any relevant consents before carrying out the work, such as scheduled monument consent from Historic England, listed building consent from the local planning authority, or felling licence from the Forestry Commission when removing trees

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 eyesore before works start
• item specification if required

Please see the record keeping and inspection requirements as set out in the relevant Higher Tier 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

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 including how to apply.

Published 2 April 2015
Last updated 8 February 2022 + show all updates

1. 8 February 2022

   'Land use' and 'Requirements' sections updated.

2. 8 March 2017

   Updated for 2017 applications.

3. 29 March 2016

   Information updated for applications in 2016.

4. 2 April 2015

   First published.