Application Window for BPS, CS and ES Opens

The applications window for the Basic Payment Scheme (BPS), Countryside Stewardship (CS) revenue payments and Environmental Stewardship (ES) opened on 14th March.

• The claim window for BPS closes on 15th May 2023. Payments submitted after that date, but before midnight on 9th June 2023 will be considered late payments and a penalty will be applied.
• Claims, and the accompanying supporting evidence, for CS revenue payments should be submitted by 11:59pm on 15th May 2023. Claims submitted after this date will receive a reduction.
• For ES, the claim form, and any supporting documents that need to be submitted with it, by 11:59pm on 15 May 2023. Any claims submitted after this data will receive a reduction.