The local planning authority for Singleton and Charlton Parish is South Downs National Park. They consult on planning applications within the South Downs National Park. To see information on local planning applications go to, https://planningpublicaccess.southdowns.gov.uk/online-applications/

You can view all documents and comments associated with an application.

Singleton and Charlton Parish Council hold public meetings to discuss any complex applications. These meetings are advertised on the notice boards and website. If you have any comments or queries regarding planning applications, please contact the Parish Clerk via email – singletonparishcouncil1@gmail.com or telephone – 01243 811810.

Below are the current applications in this Parish.

Planning List – 17^th March 2021 to 4^th May 2021

Reference 20/03592/LIS

Grove House, Singleton

Extension and replacement of existing patio.

Planning Officer – Jenna Shore

Deadline for Comments – 09/10/20

Singleton Parish Council Comments – The Parish Council has considered this application and has no objections.

SDNP Decision -

Reference 21/01016/TCA

Huntsmans Cottage, 33 Foxhall, Charlton

Notification of intention to fell 1 Silver Birch Tree.

Planning Officer – Henry Whitby

Deadline for Comments – 30th March 2021

Singleton and Charlton Parish Council Comments –We understand from the owner that several attempts have been made to save this tree, by cutting out the dead and diseased parts, but each time more dies back. Furthermore, he tells us that he has been advised by two arborists that the tree cannot be saved. We therefore have no objection to this proposal.
SDNP Decision – Raise No Objection

Reference 20/05498//TCA

North Lane House, North Lane, Charlton

Notification of intention to reduce crown by 15% on 1 Horse Chestnut Tree(T2), removing 2 lower lateral limbs on 1 Horse Chestnut Tree(T1).

Planning Officer – Henry Whitby

Deadline for Comments – 1^st April 2021

Singleton and Charlton Parish Council Comments – We have no objection to this proposed work, the purpose of which is to preserve and enhance the trees and those around them.

SDNP Decision – Raise No Objection

Reference 21/01070/HOUS

Police House, A286, Singleton

Single storey rear and front extensions.

Planning Officer – Lauren Cripps

Deadline for Comments – 7th April 2021

Singleton and Charlton Parish Council Comments – The Council is of the opinion that this proposal would be an improvement to the property. The impact of the skylights on Dark Skies was discussed and the majority view was that the replacement of the existing conservatory would result in a net benefit in this respect.

SDNP Decision – Approved

Reference 21/01486/HOUS & 21/01487/LIS

Easter Cottage, 3 Church Lane, Singleton, PO18 0EZ

Rebuild chimney on north elevation, erection of Oak framed porch canopy over front door on east elevation and replacement rainwater goods.

Planning Officer – Beverley Stubbington

Deadline for Comments – 29^th April 2021

Singleton and Charlton Parish Council Comments – We have studied these proposals and are in agreement that the proposed work would be an enhancement to both the property and its surroundings. We are therefore in support of this development.

SDNP Decision – Approved

Reference 21/02079/TCA

Mask House, 24 Foxhall, Charlton,

Notification of intention to fell 1 Yew Tree

Planning Officer – Henry Whitby

Deadline for Comments – 11^th May 2021

Singleton and Charlton Parish Council Comments – We have inspected and discussed this tree. It is multi-stemmed and has the appearance of a hedge that has been left to grow out of control. It interferes with power lines and there’s no obvious way of preventing this. As a hedge it has merit, but it does not make a fine tree and we therefore have no objection to it being felled.

SDNP Decision – Raise No Objection

Reference 21/02031/TCA

Downsview, Foxhall, Charlton,

Notification of intention to crown educe by 1-1.5 metres 2 Crab Apple Trees

Planning Officer – Henry Whitby

Deadline for Comments – 18^th May 2021

Singleton and Charlton Parish Council Comments – This is routine pruning of these crab apple trees and we have no objection to the proposed work.

SDNP Decision – Raise No Objection

Reference 21/02054/FUL

Broadham House, Cobblers Row, Singleton

Construction of heritage style glasshouse

Planning Officer – Lauren Cripps

Deadline for Comments – 27^th May 2021

Singleton and Charlton Parish Council Comments – We have studies the plans and are in agreement that this heritage style glasshouse is appropriate in its scale, design and location, and on this basis, we support the proposal.

SDNP Decision –