MANSTE: Rural Payments and Services
What is this option?
the installation of underground pipework to convey drainage from a collection point to where it will be discharged, such as to a slurry collection facility or to a rural sustainable drainage system concreting discrete areas of existing uncovered steading surfaces to minimise the contamination of clean run-off or help create a drainage break, such as in conjunction with a channel or ramp re-grading discrete areas of existing concrete to change the direction of run-off the installation of ramps / sleeping policemen and / or channels or kerbs to help keep clean and dirty water separate
What do I need to do?
Rural Sustainable Drainage Systems – Swales
Rural Sustainable Drainage Systems – Pond
Rural Sustainable Drainage Systems – Wetland
Rural Sustainable Drainage Systems – Sediment Traps and Bunds
Ancient Wood Pasture
Away Wintering Sheep
Beetlebanks
Cattle Management on Small Units (Introduction / Retention)
Chough Grazing Management
Chough Mown Grassland
Payment
underground drainage (including surface fittings, underground pipe, fittings, access chambers) – £35.46 per linear metre
How to apply
Applications are made through the Scottish Government's Rural Payments and Services portal. You must be registered with Rural Payments and Services (RP&S) to apply.
For application guidance and deadlines, visit the AECS scheme page on the Rural Payments and Services website.
Who can help
Rural Payments and Inspections Division (RPID) - for application guidance and scheme administration
NatureScot - for environmental advice and endorsements where required
Farmwalk - for digital farm mapping and environmental compliance support
Contact your local RPID office for specific guidance on this option.
This information is provided by Farmwalk based on published government guidance. Always check the latest guidance on GOV.UK.