What happens next?

Find out what happens next with your application

After we have received your application, we will check that:

• you meet the eligibility requirements

• all the necessary details have been given in your application form and annexes

• all of your maps have been completed.

If your application fails any of the above checks, we will contact you to explain what is wrong, and how you can correct it (if relevant).

If your application has been unsuccessful you can submit a written representation to us, and we will review your case.

If your application meets the eligibility criteria, you will be offered an agreement.

You’ll receive confirmation regardless of whether or not your application has been successful. If it’s successful, you’ll receive an agreement offer letter. The Agreement Start Date will be set out in the agreement documents contained with the agreement offer letter.

If you want to accept the agreement offer you must return the signed acceptance declaration to RPA within 20 working days of receiving it. If you do not accept the offer in time, it will be withdrawn.

If you enter into a wildlife offer by accepting the offer (an ‘Agreement Holder’) you cannot modify, extend or amend the wildlife offer. You must either accept or decline the offer. The person signing the acceptance declaration must have either ‘submit’ level of authorisation for CS agreements, or full permissions under Business Details in the Rural Payments service.