A planning application has been submitted for the redevelopment of St Botolph’s Quarter in central Colchester, marking a key milestone in the city’s wider regeneration plans. Masterplanned by Haworth Tompkins, with landscape design by LDA Design, this major public realm scheme has been developed with Colchester City Council and LCR Property, to transform the area into a more connected, welcoming and vibrant destination.
At the heart of the £7 million scheme is a new public realm centred around the ruins of the 11th-century St Botolph’s Priory, the first Augustinian priory in England. The project will convert an existing car park into a lively new plaza, St Botolph’s Square and introduce a green, inclusive walking route from Colchester Town station through the Priory Gardens and onto Castle Park.
The design, developed in consultation with Historic England and English Heritage, aim to restore the lost layout of the Priory Gardens with new footpaths, seating, and planting. The scheme enhances access to this Scheduled Ancient Monument and supports community use through spaces for events and markets.
This first phase of the masterplan reflects extensive community engagement, led by our collaborator HAT Architects, and lays the foundation for longer-term regeneration across the city centre by 2030.
The £2 billion York Central regeneration project has submitted the latest planning application for the next stage of delivery and includes Haworth Tompkins designs for Foundry Village; a walkable, street-based neighbourhood designed that will deliver 368 mixed-tenure homes.
Pembroke Mill Lane, Cambridge and The Warburg Renaissance have been selected as Regional Finalists in the 2026 Civic Trust Awards and will now be considered for National Awards with the winners announced January 2026.
Haworth Tompkins has completed Backstage at the Old Vic, a new build six storey extension to the Grade II* listed Old Vic Theatre, in London’s Waterloo marking a bold new chapter in the theatre’s remarkable 200-year story.
Pembroke Mill Lane, Cambridge picked up two awards at the 2025 Brick Awards last night, including winner of the Education category for outstanding architectural design, craftsmanship, and innovation in educational spaces, as well as a Special Award for Excellence.
Haworth Tompkins is working with The Castle to shape a long-term vision for the future of its spaces, building on the facility’s already strong commitment to sustainable operations.
American Repertory Theater (A.R.T.) at Harvard University, along with Harvard Capital Projects, Shawmut Design and Construction, Haworth Tompkins, ARC/Architectural Resources Cambridge, and Charcoalblue, marked a major construction milestone with the ceremonial topping off of the David E. and Stacey L. Goel Center for Creativity & Performance.
Haworth Tompkins picked up three awards at last night’s BD Architect of the Year Awards ceremony including the coveted Gold Award for the 'best of the best', as well as winning Best Architect Employer of the Year, and Higher Education Architect of the Year.
Rother District Council has unanimously granted planning permission and listed building consent for the De La Warr Pavilion Masterplan, launching this major capital project to transform heritage for community, creativity & skills that will both preserve its iconic heritage and transform it for future generations.
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