BN3: Earth bank creation
What is BN3?
This item is part of Capital Grants 2025. You must read theCapital Grants 2025 guidanceto understand the rules and how to apply.If you’re applying for this item as part of a Countryside Stewardship Higher Tier (CSHT) application, you must read theCSHTapplicant’s guideto understand the rules and how to apply.
What do I need to do?
You can use this item with these items:
BN11: Planting new hedges
TE1: Planting standard hedgerow tree
What evidence do I need?
You must keep and provide historic maps or other records with your application – this can be your Farm Environment Record. They must show either the proposed location of the bank creation is:
on an original footprint of a pre-existing earth bank
a feature of a specific location or landscape
You must keep photographs during and after work has been completed and provide these with your claim.
You must also keep and provide on request:
any consents or permissions connected with the work
receipted invoices or bank statements where a receipted invoice is unavailable
photographs to show the planned location for each length of earth bank creation
Read the record keeping and site visit requirements in theAgreement holder’s guide: Capital Grants, Higher Tier capital grants and Protection and Infrastructure grantsfor more information.
If you’re applying for this item as part of a Countryside Stewardship Higher Tier (CSHT) application, you must read the record keeping and site visit requirements in theCSHTagreement holder’s guide.
How much does BN3 pay?
Payment rate: £20.59
This information is provided by Farmwalk based on published government guidance. Always check the latest guidance on GOV.UK.