Glastonbury's Abbey Yard and St Dunstan's House regeneration scheme has secured a place in the national finals of a planning awards competition. The project is shortlisted for Excellence in Planning for Heritage and Culture, with the winner to be announced on Thursday, 3 December.

The Royal Town Planning Institute has confirmed the scheme among eight finalists in the category. Entered by Mott MacDonald, it brings together the transformation of Abbey Yard and the creation of St Dunstan's House Community Health & Wellbeing Centre.

The national recognition follows the project's Best Project and Best in Region wins at the South West awards in July. The latest shortlist confirms its place in the national competition.

The heritage and culture award recognises projects that improve places of historical or cultural significance for communities and future generations. The RTPI's finalist listing highlights the Glastonbury scheme's work on access, wellbeing, biodiversity and the visitor experience.

At St Dunstan's House, the refurbishment included a new main entrance, a replacement balcony, internal alterations and a lift. The work made the building fully accessible for the first time while retaining its historic character.

An internal historic wall originally considered for removal was kept following discussions with planners. The resulting space became a private counselling room overlooking the Abbey grounds, while landscape plans for both sites considered biodiversity, drainage and protection for rare bats.

The Glastonbury scheme faces competition from projects including Dover's Maison Dieu, Manchester's Science and Industry Museum Power Hall and Glasgow's Citizens Theatre redevelopment. The national winners will be announced at the Bloomsbury Big Top in London on 3 December.

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