HS2 impact on Countryside Stewardship and Environmental Stewardship Agreements: Deadline to Notify

DEFRA has updated the guidance on the impact of the HS2 Scheme on existing agreements under Countryside Stewardship and Environmental Stewardship. On 28th June, the window for claiming force majeure – that the agreement holder will no longer be able to complete the actions of the agreement through no fault of their own – has been extended.

Those affected should write to Rural Payments Agency within 8 weeks of HS2 Ltd entering their land.