The Set-Aside Regulations 1988

Applications for aid

5.—(1) An application for aid under these regulations shall be made at such time and in such form as the appropriate Minister reasonably may require and shall include—

(a) a map of the applicant’s holding showing—

(i) the boundaries of the holding and internal field boundaries;

(ii) the area of land which the applicant proposes to set aside;

(iii) the area of land on which the applicant intends to continue production of relevant arable crops;

(b) details of the type of production carried out or to be carried out on each individual field during the reference period and during the period of twelve months immediately preceding the commencement of the set-aside period;

(c) a description of the intended use or uses of the proposed set-aside area;

(d) if required by the appropriate Minister, documentary evidence showing the nature of the applicant’s estate or interest in the holding.

(2) An application by a beneficiary who proposes to set aside additional areas of arable land under the provisions of regulation 3(2) or (3) shall contain such information and shall be made at such time and in such form as the appropriate Minister reasonably may require.