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 – 15th January 2024 to 14th March 2025

Reference 24/05201/LDP

April Cottage, The Grove, Singleton

Proposed lawful development – replacement windows and external doors, replacement of existing asbestos soil pipes, removal of existing conservatory.

Planning Officer – Jemma Frankland

Deadline for Comments – 3^rd February 2025

Singleton and Charlton Parish Council Comment –We have studied these proposals and related documentation and we would like to add our support for these sensitively designed improvementsto this property.

SDNP Comment –

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 –

Reference 25/00641/LIS

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 –