At H&H Land & Estates, our Commons Specialists are nationally recognised experts in the management, regulation and protection of common land. Our team has played an influential role in shaping and improving government policy on commons and we are trusted advisors to commoners’ associations, government bodies, public organisations and private landowners of common land across Cumbria, the North East and North Yorkshire.

We provide a complete, end-to-end advisory service for all matters relating to common land.

Specialist Common Land Advice you can rely on:

We understand the complex legal, environmental and practical challenges associated with common land and shared grazing. Our advice is grounded in regional understanding and long-standing experience working across upland and lowland commons throughout Northern England.

 

Our Common Land Services:

We advise on all aspects of common land management, funding and compliance including

·         Countryside Stewardship applications for common land

·         Moorland Sustainable Farming Incentive (SFI) applications and advice on public good provision on commons

·         Administration of Countryside Stewardship and Environmental Stewardship agreements, including

·         Distribution of funds

·         Project management of capital works

·         Ongoing compliance and scheme management

·         Negotiation of complex internal agreements between commoners and common land owners

·         Ecological and environmental surveys

·         Valuation of common rights

We have extensive experience preparing and managing statutory applications affecting common land, including:

·         Section 38 applications – consent for carrying out restricted works on common land

·         Section 16 applications – deregistration of common land and provision of suitable replacement land

·         Section 19 applications – correction of errors within the registers of common land and town or village greens

Our specialists manage the process from the initial assessment through to submission and determination, ensuring applications are robust, compliant and clearly justified.

Why Choose H&H Land & Estates for Common Land Advice?

·         Nationally recognised Commons Specialists

·         Proven experience advising commoners’ associations and landowners

·         In-depth understanding of upland and rural land management

·         Expertise in agri-environment schemes and public funding

·         Clear, authoritative advice on complex statutory processes