Planning Appeal won in the South Downs National Park

We are pleased to have won a planning appeal in the South Downs National Park, to redevelop the historic Dunford House, near Midhurst in West Sussex. The Planning Inspector’s decision secures the future of this Grade II-listed building, granting permission to convert it into a modern wellness hotel, events venue, and heritage information centre with public access.

The Planning inspectorate recognised the project’s balanced approach to preserving cultural heritage and enhancing the site’s historic significance. The planned development will replace unattractive 20th-century extensions with sympathetic new designs, including a new contemporary events space, ensuring the long-term viability of the property while protecting its rich associations with Victorian MP Richard Cobden.