Winchester School of Art Development Plan

We hosted a first public consultation event in July 2025 where we shared our initial vision for the future of the campus. We listened to your thoughts and have further developed the proposals with the key themes that were raised in mind. We know the site is an important part of the neighbourhood and your feedback is vital in helping shape what happens next.

The development proposals will provide new and refurbished buildings to meet the school’s space requirements, together with extensive new landscaping to create an attractive and welcoming environment for all visitors.

Key design principles which guide this development include:

• improving access to and from the site for pedestrians and vehicles
• achieving greater connectivity throughout the campus
• improved legibility and wayfinding
• creating safe, secure and welcoming new open spaces
• high quality hard and soft landscaping, contributing to increased biodiversity
• high quality and attractive buildings that will enhance the appearance of the campus
• sustainable, flexible and adaptable buildings.
   

There are currently two vehicular entrances to the site, from Park Avenue and from North Walls. Park Avenue is currently used as the main vehicular access to the school. This provides access to the existing car parking between the Administration and South Side Buildings.

The proposal is to remove the vehicular access from Park Avenue and retain a single entrance and exit on North Walls. Improved pedestrian access and connections will be provided.
 

The development proposals will include new hard and soft landscaping to create attractive and inviting spaces and to support biodiversity net gain across the campus.

Download this PDF to read our development plans in full.