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 – 12th September 2025 to 12th November 2025

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 25/01812/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 – Singleton PC supports the installation of domestic solar / loft insulation. This is in line with the SDNP Development Plan in which domestic solar for non-listed property is Permitted Development.

We are surprised at the number of applications for what we believe is Permitted Development, and we would encourage that these positive moves of installing solar / insulation which enhance life here in the National Park, are not disproportionately hampered by due diligence such as bat surveys without good cause.

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 – Singleton PC supports the installation of domestic solar / loft insulation. This is in line with the SDNP Development Plan in which domestic solar for non-listed property is Permitted Development.

We are surprised at the number of applications for what we believe is Permitted Development, and we would encourage that these positive moves of installing solar / insulation which enhance life here in the National Park, are not disproportionately hampered by due diligence such as bat surveys without good cause.

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 – Singleton PC supports the installation of domestic solar / loft insulation. This is in line with the SDNP Development Plan in which domestic solar for non-listed property is Permitted Development.

We are surprised at the number of applications for what we believe is Permitted Development, and we would encourage that these positive moves of installing solar / insulation which enhance life here in the National Park, are not disproportionately hampered by due diligence such as bat surveys without good cause.

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 – 17th June 2025

Singleton and Charlton Parish Council Comment – Singleton PC supports the installation of domestic solar / loft insulation. This is in line with the SDNP Development Plan in which domestic solar for non-listed property is Permitted Development.

We are surprised at the number of applications for what we believe is Permitted Development, and we would encourage that these positive moves of installing solar / insulation which enhance life here in the National Park, are not disproportionately hampered by due diligence such as bat surveys without good cause.

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 – 17th June 202

Singleton and Charlton Parish Council Comment – Singleton PC supports the installation of domestic solar / loft insulation. This is in line with the SDNP Development Plan in which domestic solar for non-listed property is Permitted Development.

We are surprised at the number of applications for what we believe is Permitted Development, and we would encourage that these positive moves of installing solar / insulation which enhance life here in the National Park, are not disproportionately hampered by due diligence such as bat surveys without good cause.

SDNP Comment –

Reference 25/03682/TCA

Grove Cottage, Singleton, PO18 0EX

Notification of intention to reduce crown by 1-2m on 1 Magnolia Tree

Planning Officer – Henry Whitby

Deadline for Comments – 16^th October 2025

Singleton and Charlton Parish Council Comment –

SDNP Comment –

Reference 25/03096FUL

Northern and Western Transmitting Station, Trundle Hill, Singleton PO18 0AS

Replacement of 2 telecommunication masts

Planning Officer – Derek Price

Deadline for Comments – 22nd October 2025

Singleton and Charlton Parish Council Comment –

SDNP Comment –