Historic Environment Farm Environment Records
The HEFER is a document that lists the known historic and archaeological features on a land holding and provides advice on how to protect and enhance them. It may include information on
- Scheduled Monuments,
- Registered Parks and Gardens
- Registered Battlefields; and
- Non-designated historic and archaeological features. included in the SHINE dataset.
There are two different types of HEFER depending on which scheme is being applied for. The SFI HEFER lists the historic and archaeological features on a holding, with a summary of the SFI requirements relating to those features, including where certain actions are not eligibile on features. The CS HEFER also includes advice from Historic England and local authority historic environment advisors on how to manage the historic and archaeological features on a holding.
Sustainable Farming Incentive (SFI) scheme applicants must obtain a SFI HEFER if their land holding contains known historic or archaeological features.
The HEFER identifies historic and archaeological features on a holding that could benefit from certain actions, or where specific actions are not compatible with historic and archaeological features.
This can be obtained from the HEFER portal website. Anyone requiring a HEFER needs to register on the HEFER portal, choose whether they require a SFI or CS HEFER depending on the scheme being applied for and place a request by entering the Single Business Identifier (SBI).
An email will be sent to the registered user’s email address when the HEFER is available for download. For SFI this will take a matter of minutes, whereas for a CS HEFER this will take up to 20 working days.
Both HEFERs include maps and information about the historic and archaeological features on a holding.
The SFI HEFER also lists SFI scheme eligibility rules and guidance relating to those historic and archaeological features.
The CS HEFER also contains tailored advice from Historic England and local authority historic environment advisors about priorities for management on a holding as well as the best outcomes for the features identified in the HEFER. The CS HEFER will help you develop your CS agreement with input and advice from Natural England/Forestry Commission advisors.
The CS HEFER will take up to 20 working days to arrive via email.
The HEFER lists the known historic and archaeological features that should be considered on a land holding, as identified by your Single Business Identifier (SBI).
These may include designated heritage assets (Scheduled Monuments, Registered Parks and Gardens and Registered Battlefields) and non-designated historic and archaeological features, referred to as SHINE features.
These comprise Scheduled Monuments, Registered Parks and Gardens, Registered Battlefields, Listed Buildings, World Heritage Sites, Conservation Areas and Protected Shipwrecks.
Certain heritage designations (Scheduled Monuments, Listed Buildings and Protected Shipwrecks) are protected by law and have a separate consent or licencing system. More information about heritage designations is available via the Historic England website.
Details of designated heritage assets, with except for conservation areas and World Heritage sites, can be accessed via the National Heritage List for England (NHLE).
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