FG3: Permanent electric fencing

Find out about eligibility and requirements for the permanent electric fencing item.

Published 2 April 2015
Last updated 9 February 2021 — see all updates
From:
Rural Payments Agency and Natural England
Grant type:
Capital item
Land use:
Grassland, Livestock management, Priority habitats, Uplands, Water quality
Tiers or standalone items:
Higher Tier, Mid Tier, Standalone capital items
Funding (per unit per year):
Up to £100

How much will be paid

£4.90 per metre (m).

Where to use this item

It is available for Mid Tier, Higher Tier, Capital Grants

Only:

  • where new fencing is required to meet option grazing requirements

or

  • in areas affected by water pollution caused by farming

or

  • to protect environmental features

Where this item cannot be used

  • on historic or archaeological features as identified in the HEFER
  • on a site where a fence has previously received a grant

How this item will benefit the environment

If successful this item will help control livestock and protect environmental features. It will also help to manage habitats.

Requirements

  • erect wire fencing at least 1050mm high using a minimum of 4 mild steel or high tensile plain wires
  • use straining posts with a top diameter of at least 150mm and 2150mm long, spaced according to the type of wire used
  • use struts with a top diameter of least 80mm and 2100mm long, notched into straining posts
  • use intermediate posts with a top diameter of at least 63mm and 1700mm long, spaced according to the type of wire used
  • install a mains-operated energiser in accordance with the Institute of Electrical Engineers IEE Regulations
  • make sure that all the materials meet the relevant British Standards - examine copies of the most up-to-date standards for guidance

Do not:

Keeping records

Agreement holders will need to keep the following records and supply them on request:

  • any consents or permissions connected with the work
  • receipted invoices or bank statements where a receipted invoice is unavailable
  • photographs of the existing site
  • please see the record keeping and inspection requirements as set out in the relevant manual Mid Tier, Higher Tier or Capital Grants for more detail.

Agreement holders will need to keep the following records and supply them with the claim:

  • photographs of the completed work

This item can be used on the same length as the following item:

Further information

See the Mid Tier, Higher Tier orCapital Grants to find out more about the scheme and how to apply.

Published 2 April 2015
Last updated 9 February 2021 + show all updates

  1. Added in links to Capital Grants manual as this option is now available for Capital Grants

  2. Information updated for applications in 2016.

  3. First published.

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