Parnham House, Beaminster - Dorset (UA)

Picturesque C16 country house, altered in 1810 by Nash and remodelled in early C20. Following a catastrophic fire in 2017 the roof and internal structure were largely destroyed leaving the external shell in a very fragile state, most of it unprotected. Plans to use Parnham as a hospitality venue have been under discussion since 2020 and approval has been granted for several associated developments in its grounds. The west wing has been repaired and it is hoped that emergency protection will be provided to the remainder of the house shortly whilst proposals for full restoration are prepared.

Site Details

Designated Site Name:

Parnham House

Heritage Category:

Listed Building grade I

List Entry Number:

1221178

Local Planning Authority:

Dorset (UA)

Site Type:

Domestic > Country house

Location

Building Name:

Parnham House

Unitary Authority:

Dorset (UA)

Parish:

Beaminster

Parliamentary Constituency:

West Dorset

Region:

South West

Assessment Information

Assessment Type:

Building or structure

Condition:

Very bad

Occupancy / Use:

Part occupied/part in use

Priority:

A - Immediate risk of further rapid deterioration or loss of fabric; no solution agreed

Previous Priority:

A

Ownership:

Private

Designation:

Listed Building grade I, RPG grade II*