GovWire

Operations note 66 includes details of the changes implemented to the WCPG in December 2023, including:

• a stage 1 fixed payment increase from 1,000 to 1,500
• the funding cap will increase from 30,000 to 30,500
• there is a standardised cost option when applying for a Supplementary Payment for a natural environment survey
• there is also a new Supplementary Payment option to assess the impacts of deer
• the application form and Woodland Creation Design template have been combined