£200.00
info Summary
The RP14 Yard inspection pit is a Countryside Stewardship Capital Grant that improves existing outdoor yards by reducing runoff and water pollution, thereby protecting and enhancing biodiversity. It requires building an inspection or catch pit to specific dimensions and materials, primarily in areas targeted for water pollution reduction.
format_list_bulleted What to do
- Build an inspection pit or catch pit with an internal area of at least 0.36m2 and an opening of at least 600mm in diameter.
- Construct the pit on a concrete base at least 250mm thick with block walls, using solid concrete blocks, engineering brickwork, precast reinforced concrete, or a plastic/uPVC liner with concrete surround.
- Install items according to manufacturer’s instructions, design the cover and frame for appropriate load (e.g., 10 kN/m2 in high traffic areas), and embed it securely.
- If the pit has an open grating, build it at least 10m away from slurry or silage stores.
- For inspection pits, the channel must be benched half round, equal to the largest inlet pipe, with side connections discharging in the direction of flow.
- For catch pits, install a pluggable catch pit and sump (at least 450mm deep with a submersible pump) where clean drainage water leaves the yard, and monitor drainage water for contaminants.
checklist How to do
- Build an inspection pit or catch pit with an internal area of at least 0.36m2 and an opening of at least 600mm in diameter.
- Construct the pit on a concrete base at least 250mm thick with block walls, using solid concrete blocks, engineering brickwork, precast reinforced concrete, or a plastic/uPVC liner with concrete surround.
- Install items according to manufacturer’s instructions, design the cover and frame for appropriate load (e.g., 10 kN/m2 in high traffic areas), and embed it securely.
- If the pit has an open grating, build it at least 10m away from slurry or silage stores.
- For inspection pits, the channel must be benched half round, equal to the largest inlet pipe, with side connections discharging in the direction of flow.
- For catch pits, install a pluggable catch pit and sump (at least 450mm deep with a submersible pump) where clean drainage water leaves the yard, and monitor drainage water for contaminants.
description Evidence Required
You must keep written support from your Catchment Sensitive Farming adviser and provide this with your application.
You must also keep and provide with your claim:
- * photographs of the site during the different stages of construction or contracts, invoices or other documents confirming the technical specification for the completed works
- * photographs of the completed works
- * any consents or permissions connected with the work
You must also keep and provide on request:
- * receipted invoices or bank statements where a receipted invoice is unavailable
- * photographs of the site before works start
Read the record keeping and site visit requirements in the Agreement holder’s guide: Capital Grants, Higher Tier capital grants and Protection and Infrastructure grants for more information.
If you’re applying for this item as part of a Countryside Stewardship Higher Tier (CSHT) application, read the record keeping and site visit requirements in the CSHT agreement holder’s guide.
tips_and_updates Additional Advice
- Seek detailed information and potential audits/plans through Catchment Sensitive Farming.
- Ensure work meets relevant British Standards.
- Read guidance on separating water and slurry at the Rivers Trust.
View Official Guidelines
Access detailed information about this action on the RPA website