Planning

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 – 16th May 2025 to 11th July 2025

Reference 24/04879/HOUS

Little Drove Cottage, Little Drove Mews, Singleton

Fenestration alterations and reconfiguration, addition of 4 roof lights.

Planning Officer – Jemma Frankland

Deadline for Comments – 12^th March 2025

Singleton and Charlton Parish Council Comment – We have studied this application and supporting documents. The development appears to be a well thought out reorganisation of the internal layout of the property. This includes an increase in fenestration at the rear, which itself does not in our view impact on the Conservation Area. However, in view of the dark skies status of the South Downs we would echo calls to limit light-spill at night and, in this regard, we would suggest a requirement that the blinds on the skylights are of the remotely operated, motorised kind (which can be powered by solar batteries), so that these can easily be closed at dusk

SDNP Comment –

Reference 24/05114/FUL

Singleton Oil Field, Singleton PO18 0HL

Construction of a below ground cable connection to the local distribution network to allow for the exportation of electricity generated on site, to the National Grid.

Planning Officer – Sam Whitehouse

Deadline for Comments – 12^th March 2025

Singleton and Charlton Parish Council Comment – Please see SDNP Planning Portal

SDNP Comment –

8^th May 2025

Revised Plans Submitted

Deadline for Comments – 5^th June 2025

Singleton and Charlton Parish Council Comment - Singleton Parish Council take note of the amended consultation relating to the construction of a below ground cable connection to the local distribution network, i.e. to allow for the exportation of electricity generated on site. The revised plans and responses to comments have been reviewed and the Parish Council has no additional comments to make. Despite the assertions made by the applicant, the previous comments submitted in a document on 12 March 2025 as 'Parish Council Comments' remain. We encourage those assessing the application to consider the previously submitted document.

Reference 25/00640/FUL

Matchbox Stable, A286,Grove Road, Singleton PO18 0EX

Change of use of Matchbox Stables annex from holiday/tourist accommodation to residential annex for use in association with Old Cottage

Planning Officer – Louise Kent

Deadline for Comments – 2^nd April 2025

Singleton and Charlton Parish Council Comment - We have studied this application and the supporting documentation and find nothing of concern. On balance, we feel that returning the property to residential use contributes to the ongoing stability of our community and we are therefore pleased to add our support to this proposal.

SDNP Comment – Refused

Reference 25/01020/LDE

1 Charlton Mill Way, Charlton PO18 0HY

Existing lawful development – use of former two-storey workshop as an integral part of dwelling in contravention of condition 18 of permission SE/32/86

Planning Officer – Derek Price

Deadline for Comments – 15^th April 2025

Singleton and Charlton Parish Council Comment – Comment submitted as a PDF, see SDNP Planning Portal.

SDNP Comment -

Reference 25/01645/TCA

Grooms Yard, Singleton, PO18 0SB

Notification of intention to fell 2 Sycamore trees (T1&T2)

Planning Officer – Henry Whitby

Deadline for Comments – 23^rd May 2025

Singleton and Charlton Parish Council Comment – No Objection

SDNP Comment - Raise No Objection

Reference 25/01351/HOUS & 25/01352/LIS

Childown, Singleton, PO18 0HB

Installation of new oil fired boiler with new external flue to rear elevation

Planning Officer – Jemma Frankland

Deadline for Comments – 3^rd June 2025

Singleton and Charlton Parish Council Comment – No Objection

SDNP Comment -

Reference 25/01812/HRA

6 Church Way, Singleton, PO18 0ET

Regulation 77 application – preliminary bat roost assessment report

Planning Officer – Jemma Frankland

Deadline for Comments – 19^th June 2025

Singleton and Charlton Parish Council Comment –

SDNP Comment –

Reference 25/01818/HRA

13 Bankside Charlton Road, Singleton, PO18 0HT

Regulation 77 application – preliminary bat roost assessment report

Planning Officer – Jemma Frankland

Deadline for Comments – 19^th June 2025

Singleton and Charlton Parish Council Comment –

SDNP Comment –

Reference 25/01840/HRA

8 Church Way, Singleton, PO18 0ET

Regulation 77 application of the Habitats and Species Regulation (HRA) in relation to the installation of loft installation and solar panels on roof – Preliminary Bat Roost Assessment

Planning Officer – Jemma Frankland

Deadline for Comments – 18^th June 2025

Singleton and Charlton Parish Council Comment –

SDNP Comment –

Reference 25/01815/HRA

9 Church Way, Singleton, PO18 0ET

Regulation 77 application – preliminary bat roost assessment report

Planning Officer – Jemma Frankland

Deadline for Comments –

Singleton and Charlton Parish Council Comment –

SDNP Comment –

Reference 25/01837/HRA

4 Church Way, Singleton, PO18 0ET

Regulation 77 application – preliminary bat roost assessment report

Planning Officer – Jemma Frankland

Deadline for Comments –

Singleton and Charlton Parish Council Comment –

SDNP Comment –

Reference 25/02191/TCA

Little Meadow Cottage, Foxhill, Singleton, PO18 0HU

Notification of intention to remove 1 branch/limb on north-west (overhanging oil tank) and reduce north sector by 2m (over adjoining car parking area) on 1 Yew tree

Planning Officer – Henry Whitby

Deadline for Comments – 4^th July 2025

Singleton and Charlton Parish Council Comment –

SDNP Comment –