Singleton, West Sussex Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Singleton, West Sussex.
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Planning applications in Singleton are administered by Chichester District Council. View the full Chichester District Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.
About Singleton
Singleton is a picturesque village and civil parish located in the Chichester district of West Sussex, England. Nestled in the scenic Lavant valley, it is situated approximately 5 miles north of Chichester along the A286 road towards Midhurst, making it a noteworthy area for planning applications and development opportunities.
Population: 516 (2021) · Area: 16.0 km²
District: Chichester
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Area Information
- Admin district: Chichester
- Parliamentary constituency: Chichester
- LSOA: Chichester 009A
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Singleton.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Singleton.
- Ecology & Wildlife Constraints (keywords: bats, bat survey, bat roost, great crested newt, GCN...)
- Trees & Landscape (keywords: tree preservation order, TPO, arboricultural, tree survey, root protection area...)
- Flood & Drainage (keywords: flood zone 2, flood zone 3, flood risk assessment, FRA, surface water...)
- Heritage & Conservation (keywords: listed building, grade II, grade II*, grade I, conservation area...)
- Green Belt (keywords: green belt, inappropriate development, very special circumstances, openness)
- Highways & Access (keywords: visibility splays, highway authority objection, access arrangement, parking provision, transport statement...)
- Refusal & Risk Indicators (keywords: refusal, delegated refusal, appeal dismissed, overdevelopment, character and appearance...)
- Planning Process & Appeals (keywords: appeal lodged, appeal allowed, appeal dismissed, public inquiry, inspector)
Planning Activity Summary
Approval rates, average decision times, and application type distribution for Singleton based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
8 planning applications found near Singleton.
- - Singleton Ce Primary School Charlton Road Singleton West Sussex PO18 0HP
Placement of a shepherds hut on playing field North West corner of site.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: South Downs | Date: 2026-02-24
View full details - - Little Yarne Cobblers Row to The Grove Singleton West Sussex PO18 0HA
Notification of intention to fell 1 no. Pine tree.
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: South Downs | Date: 2026-02-23
View full details - - Pricklows Cobblers Row To The Grove Singleton West Sussex PO18 0HA
Insertion of staircase from first floor to the attic.
Status: Permitted | Type: Heritage | Council: South Downs | Date: 2025-10-31
View full details - - 8 Church Way Singleton West Sussex PO18 0ET
Regulation 77 of the Habitats and Species Regulations (HRA) in relation to the installation of loft insulation and solar panels on roof - Preliminary Bat Roost Assessment.
Status: Permitted | Council: South Downs | Date: 2025-04-25
View full details - - 4 Church Way Singleton West Sussex PO18 0ET
Regulation 77 application - preliminary bat roost assessment report.
Status: Undecided | Council: South Downs | Date: 2025-04-25
View full details - - Matchbox Stable A286 Town Lane To The Grove Singleton West Sussex PO18 0EX
Change of Use of Matchbox Stables annex from holiday/tourist accommodation to residential annex for use in association with Old Cottage.
Status: Withdrawn | Type: Heritage | Council: South Downs | Date: 2025-02-14
View full details - - Matchbox Stable A286 Town Lane To The Grove Singleton West Sussex PO18 0EX
Change of Use of Matchbox Stables annex from holiday/tourist accommodation to residential annex for use in association with Old Cottage.
Status: Rejected | Type: Full | Council: South Downs | Date: 2025-02-14
View full details - - Easter Cottage 3 Church Lane Singleton West Sussex PO18 0EZ
Rebuild chimney on north elevation, erection of Oak framed porch canopy over front door on east elevation and replacement rainwater goods - (variation of Condition 7 of Planning Consent SDNP/21/01487/
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: South Downs | Date: 2023-08-11
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A brief summary of Singleton in West Sussex
Singleton is a picturesque village and civil parish located in the Chichester district of West Sussex, England. Nestled in the scenic Lavant valley, it is situated approximately 5 miles north of Chichester along the A286 road towards Midhurst, making it a noteworthy area for planning applications and development opportunities. The settlement has a population of approximately 516 (2021 estimate). It sits within the Chichester district.
Singleton covers an area of approximately 16.0 km². The surrounding landscape and character of the area play an important role in how planning applications are assessed by the local authority.
There were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period. This makes Singleton a particularly low-crime area.
Singleton has 2 conservation areas within its boundaries: Singleton, West Dean. Planning applications within or near these conservation areas are subject to additional scrutiny to preserve the architectural and historic character of the area. Homeowners and developers should be aware that permitted development rights may be restricted.
Ecology & Nature Designations
The area around Singleton includes 2 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): Levin Down SSSI, Singleton and Cocking Tunnels SSSI; 16 Ancient Woodland sites; 1 Special Areas of Conservation (SAC): Singleton and Cocking Tunnels; 1 National Parks: SOUTH DOWNS. These designations may affect planning decisions, as proposals near protected sites require environmental impact assessment and may face additional restrictions.
For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Singleton planning applications can be searched by entering a local postcode above. Results include full application details, decision status, and the ability to track applications over time and set planning alerts to help you monitor and review pending planning applications.
Planning Activity in Singleton
In the last 24 months, 8 planning applications were submitted near Singleton. Of these, 50% were approved, with an average decision time of 106 days.
This is below the national average of approximately 87%, which may reflect stricter local policies, sensitivity of the area, or higher levels of speculative applications. Pre-application advice is particularly worthwhile near Singleton.
With an average of 106 days, decisions near Singleton take longer than the statutory targets. Applicants should budget for a 4-month timeline and consider pre-application discussions to avoid delays.
The most common application types near Singleton were full planning applications (2), listed building and heritage (2), tree works (1). Full planning applications account for 25% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
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