It’s there in black and white: A former bank in Petersfield is set to become a luxury clothing, homeware and gift store.

One of the town’s worst-kept secrets is firmly in the open as The White Company is moving into the former NatWest.

They’ve submitted a planning application to the South Downs National Park Authority to install new signage at the 4 High Street unit in addition to listing ‘Petersfield’ on its online list of branches.

The firm says the store will open “just in time for the festive season” with the retailer also advertising linked managerial job vacancies on its website.

For more details type SDNP/25/02893/ADV after following the search applications link at www.southdowns.gov.uk