When land is sold or changes occupancy during the period of an FC grant contract, it is vital that the FC is informed at the earliest possible opportunity. This is so we can provide broad guidance on potential implications and point you to further sources of advice. The best way of informing us is to complete a Successor Form (PDF 76kb).
Where there is an ownership/occupancy change, the implications on the previous and new owner/occupier varies depending on a variety of circumstances including:
- Grant Scheme (EWGS, WGS, Farm Woods etc);
- whether work has started;
- whether grant has been claimed already;
- whether there are outstanding grant payments;
- the wishes of the new owner/occupier to take on the conditions of the scheme and/or receive future payments;
- the condition of the scheme.
Guidance on the rules regarding change of ownership/occupation for EWGS are available in Operations Note 14 (PDF 48kb), or for other schemes from your local FC office (PDF 48kb).
