Guidance

How to complete a Countryside Stewardship capital claim by email or post

How to complete a capital claim if you're a Countryside Stewardship (CS) agreement holder and unable to submit a claim online.

Applies to England

Documents

Details

The CS capital claim form is not available on GOV.UK, you’ll need to request one by phone or email.

Telephone: 03000 200 301
Opening times: 8:30am to 5pm, Monday to Friday (excluding public holidays)
Find out about call charges at www.gov.uk/call-charges

Email ruralpayments@defra.gov.uk

Use the attached guidance to help you complete and submit your capital claim form.

Updates to this page

Published 8 March 2023
Last updated 10 September 2025 show all updates
  1. How to complete a Countryside Stewardship capital claim by email or post guide updated

  2. Guidance added explaining what information should be added to the claim form for new options.

  3. updated for 2025

  4. Information updated for claiming a capital grant payment in 2024.

  5. First published.

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