Applications
Applications
Since 2012, the Isle of Man Post Office (IoMPO) have been producing and mailing-out the applications forms. They will include a FREEPOST envelope for your completed form.
Please note: your completed application form must be returned in this envelope to the IoMPO. No applications will be accepted at DEFA - penalties due to delays could be incurred, if you send it to us.
On receipt, the IoMPO will scan the completed application forms and send this data direct to us. From this information we will update our 'acknowledgement of receipts' Please see this page for more information on acknowledgements.
For more information on the application process, please see chapter 2 of the revised Farmers' Handbook.
Penalty Rates for Late Submission
Penalties will be calculated according to the date-stamp Monday-Saturday. Receipt is not available on a Sunday or Bank Holiday, these will be classed as received the next working day.
Late application penalties will be applied as below:
Penalty Rates for Late Submission
| Day | Date Received | Penalty |
| 11 May | 0% | |
| 1 | 12 May | 1% |
| 2 | 13 May | 2% |
| 3 | 14 May | 3% |
| 4 | 15 May | 4% |
| 5 | 16 May | 5% |
| 6 | 17 May | 6% |
| 7 | 18 May | 7% |
| 8 | 19 May | 8% |
| 9 | 20 May | 9% |
| 10 | 21 May | 10% |
| 11 | 22 May | 11% |
| 12 | 23 May | 12% |
| 13 | 24 May | 13% |
| 14 | 25 May | 14% |
| 15 | 26 May | 15% |
| 16 | 27 May | 16% |
| 17 | 28 May | 17% |
| 18 | 29 May | 18% |
| 19 | 30 May | 19% |
| 20 | 31 May | 20% |
| 21 | 1 Jun | 21% |
| 22 | 2 Jun | 22% |
| 23 | 3 Jun | 23% |
| 24 | 4 Jun | 24% |
| 25 | 5 Jun | 25% |
| 26 | 6 Jun | 26% |
| 27 | 7 Jun | 27% |
| 28 | 8 Jun | 28% |
| 9 Jun onwards | 100% |
If you have any queries on the application process, please contact:
Agriculture Directorate
Telephone:+44 1624 685844
Email:Send Email
