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 – 20th September 2024 to 15th November 2024

Reference 23/00704/FUL

Weald & Downland Museum

Erection of additional production facilities buildings, fencing and storage building for a temporary period until 9th November 2026 to align with the temporary permission granted under application SDNP/21/04570/FUL. Installation of Geogrid parking bays to provide additional parking.

Planning Officer – Lauren Cripps

Deadline for Comments – 30^th May 2023

Singleton and Charlton Parish Council Comment – We have studied this application and associated documents and are pleased to add our support for this application. Our only suggestion would be to include some low level planting on the sides visible from the museum grounds, to reflect the kind of mixed native hedging that can be seen around many of the exhibits in the rural areas of the museum.

SDNP Comment-

Reference 24/02786/TCA

The Rectory, The Grove, Singleton

Notification of intention to width reduce crown by 1m (overhanging public footpath) on 1 Ash tree (T1). Crown reduce by 1m on 1 Yew tree (T2).

Planning Officer – Henry Whitby

Deadline for Comments – 29th August 2024

Singleton and Charlton Parish Council Comment – The Parish Council has no objection to the application as we consider it to be general maintenance.

SDNP Comment -

Reference 24/030470/HOUS

Flambards, Singleton

Erection of traditional style, painted aluminium framed domestic greenhouse with low brick walling to the base.

Planning Officer – Beverley Stubbington

Deadline for Comments – 2^nd October 2024

Singleton and Charlton Parish Council Comment –

SDNP Comment - Approved

Reference 24/03883/HOUS & 24/03884/LIS

Thatch Cottage, Singleton

Single storey garden room

Planning Officer – Jemma Frankland

Deadline for Comments – 11^th November 2024

Singleton and Charlton Parish Council Comment – The majority have no objections. However, a question regarding the longevity of the roof light’s automated blind had come forth. Is there a guarantee that its lifespan will last as long as the building? If not, is the roof light necessary?

SDNP Comment –